The regence blue cross health care rates in Washington for you (and your spouse if applicable) are based on the age of each applicant. An increase in age to the next higher age range will increase your plan rate without notice from the company. To qualify for the regence blue cross blue shield non-smoker health rates, you and your spouse must not have smoked cigarettes, cigars, pipes or used chewing tobacco, smokeless tobacco or any other tobacco product or illegal drug substances with the past 12 months. Families with one child pay the 1 child regence blue cross blue shield rate. Families with two or more children pay the 2 or more children rate.