Washington health care authority launches its health insurance program

Washington state's Health Care Authority has launched its "Washington Health Program," which offers relatively low cost, basic health coverage -- albeit with a very low annual maximum compared to comprehensive coverage.

From HCA's web page:

This unique program offers either $75,000 or $100,000 in health insurance coverage every year. Members maintain low deductibles and, at times, no-cost coverage for basic health services. This provides coverage for those unexpected trips to the hospital. In most cases, $75,000 or $100,000 is plenty of coverage throughout the year.