Regence Forced to Reverse Position on Children <19

Regence responds to the “Cease and Desist” order issued by Washington Insurance Commissioner, Mike Kreidler to stop enrolling children under the age of 19 outside of open enrollment period.  Children can once again be enrolled using the Standard Health Questionnaire for effective dates of November or December 1st. 

In addition, the annual open enrollment period runs from November 15 – December 15 for a January 1st effective date.  Children enrolling during this period are NOT required to complete the Standard Health Questionnaire.

All children under the age of 19 are not subject to ANY pre-existing condition waiting periods regardless of their effective date.