W.Va. Health Coverage Marketplace Enrollment Rises

Enrollment in West Virginia's health insurance marketplace has jumped in the past month.

Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield says about 1,200 West Virginians have enrolled in plans through the federal exchange as of Monday. That's up from 198 people on Nov. 13.

Highmark is the only private insurer participating in West Virginia's health insurance marketplace.

Meanwhile, about 75,000 people have enrolled in the state's expanded Medicaid program.