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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
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The Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner regulates the insurance industry and helps people with their insurance issues and questions. Need help? Visit insurance.wa.gov or call 1-800-562-6900.
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This week Commissioner Kuderer (pictured with the Insurance Commissioners of Montana, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Georgia) joined colleagues from both NCOIL and the NAIC to discuss emerging AI technologies in the insurance sector, federal impacts on the insurance market, and more.
A picture of five Insurance Commissioners in business attire standing shoulder to shoulder, smiling for the photo.
November 15, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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Thank you Digital Day Seattle for sharing some great tips of the trade from the OIC communications team! #PNWDigitalDay 📸
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November 14, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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Under Washington state law, certain individual/family and group plans must offer these benefits. You can learn more this Men’s-Health-Movember at www.insurance.wa.gov/insurance-resources/health-insurance/how-health-insurance-works/benefits-health-plans-must-cover-under-washington-state-law #movember
THIS MOVEMBER LET IT GROW PROSTATE SCREENINGS are covered by your insurance plan (More about your rights in the caption) WA OIC WINSURANCE.WA.GOV
November 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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🇺🇸Happy Veterans Day from the OIC! In honor of our nation’s veterans, our offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Pictured are some of the veterans who work for the OIC. Thank you for your service!
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November 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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One year after a bomb cyclone hit the Pacific Northwest, the OIC Answers podcast looks back on the questions it raised to help you understand wind 💨 damage and your home insurance. 
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November 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Confused about the difference between Medicare & Medicaid? Take our quick and easy trivia quiz – then order our FREE Medicare Jumpstart Toolkit! It’ll help you stay organized during #Medicare Open Enrollment going on now: direc.to/nCuT
November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Some detailed investigative reporting from NPR on credit scores & auto insurance. Have a listen and check out their zip code specific analysis to see how your auto rates might vary based on your credit score: www.npr.org/2025/11/05/n...
npr November 6, 2025 Your credit history could be costing you more to drive "When the industry talks about a correlation between increased claims and low credit scores, that is a true statement," Kuderer says, "But that's not really addressing the issue of what I, as the insurance commissioner, am statutorily charged with doing, which is looking to see if the rates are unfairly discriminatory." WA OIC
November 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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We all love our pets. 🐶😻🐴And we want to make sure they are well taken care of, but you don’t have to break the bank. Here are some things to consider when shopping for pet insurance: www.insurance.wa.gov/insurance-re...
There are a few things to keep in mind about pet insurance. Photo of Chevy the puppy. Swipe for more. OK, now that we have your attention! Shopping for pet insurance? Check for any restrictions on coverage for specific breeds inherited health insurance issues or pre-existing conditions swipe for more. OK, since we still have you: consider whether premiums fit your budget, keeping in mind that these costs may go up as your pet gets older.
November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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Join Our Team at the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
(OIC), we protect the public through fair, transparent, and consistent oversight of the insurance industry.
Explore our open positions today: www.insurance.wa.gov/about-us/car...
We’re HIRING
November 7, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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Open enrollment is underway and many people are experiencing sticker shock. Commissioner Kuderer explains what she’s been doing to urge Congress to extend the enhanced premium tax credits and what’s at stake if they fail to act.
November 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Auto premiums have levelled off, but tariffs and other factors could prompt increases in the future. Commissioner Kuderer talked to NPR about car #insurance: 🚗
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npr October 30, 2025 Why car insurance costs have soared (and what drivers are doing about it) What's the item? Car insurance How has the price changed since before the pandemic? On average, premiums are up 55% since February 2020, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. (Almost all of that increase came between 2022 and 2024.) Read more WA OIC
November 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Make it Movember to remember! 🥸Started in the early 2000's, the #Movember movement centers men's health, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Stay tuned, we'll be posting about men's health and insurance rights all month long.
THIS MOVEMBER LET IT GROW men's health, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. (Be on the lookout for pro tips all month long)
November 5, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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Confused about the difference between Medicare & Medicaid? Take our quick and easy trivia quiz – then order our FREE Medicare Jumpstart Toolkit! It’ll help you stay organized during #Medicare Open Enrollment going on now: direc.to/nEqu
November 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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🚨 Open Enrollment for 2026 coverage is officially OPEN! 🚨 Now is the time to shop, compare, and enroll in a qualified health plan through our Exchange, Washington Healthplanfinder. Don't risk going without coverage.Start today! www.wahealthplanfinder.org #WACovered #OpenEnrollment #HealthInsuranceWA
It’s open enrollment https://www.wahealthplanfinder.org/ can help. More details in caption.
November 3, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Happy #Halloween 🎃 from your consumer protections experts at the OIC! 👻
Halloween costume party for the oic staff and kids
October 31, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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Open enrollment starts tomorrow for WA’s individual health insurance market. Read Commissioner Kuderer’s take on why Congress must act now to help consumers: medium.com/commissioner...
Congress must act now to support people buying their own health insurance. Washington’s individual health insurance market opens for enrollment tomorrow. Normally this event gets local attention, but today the fate of the federal government’s shut down is hanging on whether the Republican-controlled Congress will continue the enhanced tax credits millions of consumers rely on to afford coverage.
October 31, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Daylight saving time 🕙Don’t forget to set your clocks back! Fall’s a perfect time to get your home ready for winter. Consider insulating your pipes and installing faucet covers to prevent freezes. #daylightsaving
Don’t forget to set your clocks back Sunday nov 2nd. Or as we say fall into Fall
October 30, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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The fines included $100,000 against Regence BlueShield for incorrectly denying claims and a previously-announced $550,000 fine against Premera for MHPAEA violations. Read more here: www.insurance.wa.gov/about-us/new...
Kuderer issues more than $820,000 in fines for insurance violations OLYMPIA, Wash. - Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer issued fines totaling $828,500 for insurance law violations in July, August, September, and early October of 2025.
October 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Insurance doesn’t have to be scary this Halloween, call the Office of the #Insurance Commissioner at 1-800-562-6900. We are here for you! 🎃
October 29, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Need help with Medicare Open Enrollment? SHIBA’s here to help! Get our FREE #Medicare Jumpstart Toolkit to help get you organized: direc.to/nEjc
For more information about Medicare open enrollment visit our website at insurance.wa.gov
October 28, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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Back on campus this fall? So are we! Proudly partnering with our six state universities to share posters, handouts and more on birth control being FREE under most health plans in Washington. Learn more here: direc.to/nEiz
Over the counter birth control is covered by your insurance. NO COST COPAY Over the counter prescription birth control are covered by your insurance plan. No cost copay Did you know Perscription birth control is covered by your insurance plan. NO COST COPAY
October 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Medicare Open Enrollment is underway now through Dec. 7. Don’t wait to review your coverage! Order our free #Medicare Jumpstart Toolkit to help get you organized so it’s easier if you need to make a change: direc.to/nFaK
October 23, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Health Benefits Exchange CEO Ingrid Ulery joins Commissioner Patty Kuderer to talk about open enrollment, the benefits of shopping on Washington Healthplanfinder, enhanced premium tax credits, and how the government shutdown affects all of it. Listen here: 🎙️ podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
New podcast episode oic answers insurance. Open enrollment and premium tax credits with Health benefits exchange
October 23, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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We’re wearing pink 🩷to call out Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It might not be our favorite color, but who doesn’t look good in pink, if it’s for a good cause? #breastcancerawareness🎀
Group photo of the OIC in pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 22, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Commissioner Kuderer joined Rep. Emily Randall and state senators T’wina Nobles and Jessica Bateman on the steps of the capitol today and stressed why Congress must act now to extend the premium #tax credits. @repemilyrandall.bsky.social
Commissioner Kuderer joined Rep. Emily Randall and state senators T’wina Nobles and Jessica Bateman and others on the steps of the state capitol today and stressed why Congress must act now to extend the premium tax credits.
October 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM