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Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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Washington State Insurance Commissioner
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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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I appreciate that Rep. Walsh recognizes my “knowledge” on the ACA, but I think we have different definitions of “failure.” Health coverage regardless of pre-existing conditions, subsidies that allow people to get and keep insurance, and a 4.8% uninsured rate are worth fighting for.
Screenshot of article from The Center Square: “I would say the premise of your question is flawed," Kuderer answered. "The expansion of healthcare through ACA and our state-based exchange, coupled with the enhanced premium tax credits, has given Washington state the opportunity to lower its uninsured rate from a high of around 15% to under 5%" Kuderer said that is the lowest uninsured rate Washington has ever had. "That has saved us taxpayer money," she said. "Now we have people who are actually able to access healthcare preventatively, rather than using the emergency room, which we all pay for." The commissioner argued that this is the time to invest more in the Affordable Care Act, not less. "The enhanced premium tax credit has been enormously successful. And why would the federal government stop and say they want to cut that program? It's actually working. These tax credits have enabled thousands of Washingtonians to access healthcare," Kuderer said. Screen shot of quote from Rep Walsh: Washington State Republican Party Chair Jim Walsh, who also serves as a member of the state House of Representatives, doesn't think much of the ACA. "Without Kuderer there to lend some sort of knowledge on those press conferences, it would be evident that these senators and congress members are just ignorant about the details of the Affordable Care Act," he said. “The Affordable Care Act is a failure."
November 7, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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This administration is more interested in giving a $20B bailout to Argentina and tax cuts to billionaires than it is in helping its own communities rebuild after natural disasters.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/c...
How FEMA Is Forcing Disaster-Struck Towns to Fend for Themselves
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October 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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This week we saw the tragic consequences of the Trump administration’s short-sighted cuts to climate funding play out in the Alaska Native village of Kipnuk. With increasingly frequent extreme weather events we need to be proactive with mitigation efforts.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/14/c...
Before Alaska Flooding, E.P.A. Canceled $20 Million Flood Protection Grant
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October 15, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Reposted by Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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Earlier this month, Commissioner Kuderer spoke at a Medicare Open Enrollment and Vaccination outreach event for AANHPI elders hosted by the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) and IDIC Filipino Senior and Family Services. nwasianweekly.com/2025/10/fili...
Filipino seniors find vital support at Beacon Hill vaccination and benefits event
Seattle’s Beacon Hill became a hub for urgent public health outreach this month as the National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) and IDIC Filipino Senior and Family Services, in partnership wi…
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October 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
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The West Coast Health Alliance has released a set of vaccination guidelines that are based on science not conspiracy theories. This state level leadership is critical to fill the abdication of federal leadership from the Trump administration and chaos at the CDC.
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Image of torn paper on top of a photo of the WA insurance building. Paper reads: The New York Times Sep. 17, 2025 Western States Issue Their Own Vaccine Recommendations to Counter Kennedy Four Democratic-controlled Western states on Wednesday issued their own recommendations on who should get three common seasonal vaccines, a sharp rejection of efforts by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to upend vaccine policy at the federal level. Read more
September 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Reposted by Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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ICYMI: Last week, Commissioner Kuderer hosted an Insurance Town Hall in Spokane with State Sen. Riccelli and State Rep. Ormsby to discuss health care, wildfires and homeowners insurance coverage. Catch her opening remarks below and watch the full video at tvw.org/video/washin...
September 16, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Reposted by Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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Are you ready for Medicare Open enrollment?
See what’s changing and learn about your options. Order our free #Medicare Jumpstart Toolkit.
More info here: direc.to/nsVF
September 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Reposted by Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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Commissioner Kuderer stressed at a press event today the need for Congress to act quickly to extend the enhanced Premium Tax Credits expiring at the end of this year. These credits help increase affordability and lower the number of uninsured Washingtonians.
September 12, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Reposted by Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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Headed to the Fair? 🎡Come say hello to our consumer advocates at the Washington State Fair on Sept. 11, 12, and 19! Find us in the Expo Hall to ask your insurance questions and learn about how we can help Washingtonians.
September 11, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Reposted by Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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In this episode of OIC Answers, Commissioner Kuderer and Jordan Haedtler, a climate financial policy consultant with Climate Cabinet, explore how insurance regulators can address #climate change - including what some states are doing, what’s working, and why podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
September 9, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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We must condemn political violence in all its forms. Just like the June assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman in Minnesota, the murder of Charlie Kirk is a troubling sign of the erosion of civil discourse in our country - PK
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, has died after being shot Wednesday at a Utah college event, President Donald Trump says.
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September 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Reposted by Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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What does the new West Coast Health Alliance mean for COVID-19 #vaccine coverage? It depends on what type of health plan you have. State regulated plans will still cover you through 2026. 👇
www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...
September 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Reposted by Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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Next week‼️
Our Insurance Town Hall at the #Spokane City Hall is on Wednesday, Sept. 10th doors open at 7p.m.

Join Commissioner Kuderer, Sen. Riccelli, and Rep. Ormsby. Bring your insurance questions!

RSVP not required but helpful! More info ℹ️ : bit.ly/3Jzc5M8
September 4, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Reposted by Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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Good news for access to COVID-19 #vaccines in Washington state!
September 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Federal immigration enforcement action interrupting firefighters who are responding to an active wildfire makes Washingtonians less safe. It’s another example of the Trump administration undermining disaster response.
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Seattle Times Headline image: “Federal agents arrest firefighters working on WA wildfire” describing ICE enforcement activity at Bear Gulch fire activity.
August 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Reposted by Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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On the 20th anniversary of #Katrina, federal employees risked their jobs to sound the alarm. And let’s be clear, a diminished FEMA means state and local communities will bear the costs. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/c...
August 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Reposted by Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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When premiums spike next year, it will be because Republicans chose to make health care more expensive.

Not on accident. Not for reasons unknown.

But because Republicans decided to do nothing and let costs skyrocket. Spread the word.
August 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Reposted by Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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Healthcare affordability has cascading effects. Thank you to Senator Cantwell for fighting to extend the enhanced premium tax credits that expire this year - 80,000 Washingtonians are likely to drop coverage if Congress doesn’t act. 👇
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August 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Reposted by Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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This is a big win for Washingtonians thanks to Attorney General Nick Brown! 👏 www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... @atg.wa.gov
August 14, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Reposted by Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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You have reproductive rights in WA state, including no cost over-the-counter and prescription contraceptives and breastfeeding services, too! Help us spread the word.
Visit:
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#WAnoCostBirthControl
August 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Reposted by Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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Decisions like this threaten FEMA’s ability to quickly respond to natural disasters. Per the article, “The moves leave #FEMA staffing even more thin, current and former employees said, and could be a big problem if a major hurricane or wildfire were to strike.” www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...
August 11, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Reposted by Commissioner Patty Kuderer
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Commissioner Patty Kuderer: "Putting a cap on total fines is unfair to consumers and protects bad actors."

Read the latest on Senate Bill 5331:

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Restitution bill fails to advance out of House Consumer Protection and Business Committee | Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Senate Bill 5331 failed to advance out of the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee
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April 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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It has been such an honor to serve the consumers of Washington State! Thank you.
oicwa.bsky.social Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · Jan 16
ICYMI: Washington state has a new Insurance Commissioner. Patty Kuderer was sworn in Wednesday and you can learn more about her here: www.insurance.wa.gov/news/kuderer...
April 2, 2025 at 11:32 PM