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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.
Youβve got rights in the claims process, and knowing them can save you a lot of stress. Take a quick look so you know what to expect before you file a renter insurance claim.
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We are not standing by and leaving ourselves at the mercy of the federal governmentβs chaotic, politicized, unscientific policies.
Yesterday I signed my bill with Insurance Commissioner Kuderer to give Washington state decision-making authority on what vaccines to recommend.
Thank you @governorferguson.bsky.social
Governor Bob Ferguson and Commissioner Kuderer and staff sign HB 2242 into law.
Gov Bob Ferguson and commissioner Kuderer sign HB 2242 into law today.
Preserving preventive services is now law! The Governor just signed House Bill 2242 to ensure continued access to no-cost preventive services (like well-child visits and vaccinations) for Washingtonians who choose to use them. #waLeg
Read more here: www.insurance.wa.gov/about-us/new...
In this episode of our On Campus podcast series, Commissioner Kuderer welcomes on Senator Victoria Hunt to discuss Senate Bill 6178, which increases consumer protection by banning post-loss assignment of benefits agreements.
Listen π§ here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o... #podcast
Don't forget to SET YOUR CLOCKS FORWARD! Or as we say "spring forward" Sunday March 8 WA OIC www. INSURANCE.WA.GOV
Donβt forget to set your clocks β° ahead one hour on Sunday, March 8th. This is a good time to check your insurance coverages to make sure youβre fully covered and up to date. Β #daylightsavingstime #springforward
Itβs National Consumer Protection Week! Here is what this week means to us at the OIC. #nationalconsumerprotectionweek
Happy Womenβs History Month! follow along all March to learn about coverage rights for women. #womenshistorymonthβοΈ
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Call our Consumer Protection hotline at 1-800-562-6900 or visit us online at www.insurance.wa.gov
Faional Consumer Protection week! 66 OIC staff was proficient, and persisted in getting my case resolved for a favorable outcome. I greatly appreciate her assistance in this matter. -A Washingtonian Consumer Areal WA OIC www. INSURANCE.WA.GOV
Faional Consumer Protection week! 66 Thank you so much for all your help! Your team has been amazing in resolving my insurance claim issue. -A Washingtonian Consumer Areal WA OIC www. INSURANCE.WA.GOV
Faional Consumer Protection week! 46 Prompt action and excellent resolution. Glad this got 'company' to actually do their job. γγ© -A Washingtonian Consumer WA www. INSURANCE.WA.GOV
If you have questions about your insurance coverage or feel youβre not being treated fairly, reach out!
Our insurance experts can answer your questions, investigate complaints, and help you understand your rights.
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Senator Claire Wilson, a longtime educator, sits down with Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer to discuss a report the OIC sent to the Legislature in December on the availability of insurance coverage for child-placing agencies and family homes. Listen π§ here : podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
Weβre excited to kick off National Consumer Protection Week which spans March 1st through March 7th. This nationwide effort is dedicated to helping consumers understand their rights and protect their wallets.
Stay tuned for more this week! #nationalconsumerprotectionweek
FEBRUARY IS AWARENESS MONTH Remembering the '01 Nisqually Earthquake and the community resiliency in the wake of devastation. (more in caption) WINSURANCE.WA.GOV
The 25th anniversary of the Nisqually earthquake is on February 28, 2026, as the powerful 6.8 magnitude quake struck the Puget Sound region at 10:54 a.m. on February 28, 2001, serving as a significant reminder of seismic risk in the Pacific Northwest. #earthquakeawarenessmonth
Affected by the December storms? Low interest federal disaster loans now available through the Small Business Administration: β’ Businesses and nonprofits - up to $2M to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory, and other business assets β’ Homeowners and renters - up to $100K to replace or repair personal property (ex. clothing, furniture, cars, and appliances) β’ Homeowners - up to $500K to replace or repair your primary residence WA OIC www. INSURANCE.WA.GOV
Homeowners and renters are eligible to apply for home and personal property loans (up to $100k) to replace or repair personal property.
Homeowners may apply for up to $500k to replace or repair their primary residence: www.sba.gov/article/2026...
1976 SHIBA meetings
SHIBA volunteers from 1976
1976 SHIBA meetings
SHIBA meetings 2026
Throwback Thursday!
How it started vs how itβs going: check out the first ever SHIBA meetings in 1976 next to some of our meetings now where just like today, volunteers banned together to help keep their neighbors better informed about their Medicare coverage. #TBT
WA OIC O PASSED THE SENATE Preventive services BUILDING HB 2242 Rep. Dan Bronoske (D-Lakewood) Protections for preventive services passes Senate (read more in caption)
Preserving preventive services is one step closer to becoming law! The Senate just passed House Bill 2242 to ensure continued access to no-cost preventive services (like well-child visits and vaccinations) for Washingtonians who choose to use them. Learn more: www.insurance.wa.gov/about-us/new...
Join the team. Sign up to volunteer and make a difference You can help people with Medicare. No experience necessary We provide training for various volunteer roles: β’ Counseling β’ Outreach β’ Data entry β’ Public speaking β’ Clerical support (details & more in caption) OFFICE of the INSURANCE SHIBA COMMISSIONER WASHINGTON STATE
Want to help people with Medicare? π§‘Ready to make a difference in your community! Sign up to become a Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisor (SHIBA) volunteer. No experience needed - weβll train you! #medicare π www.insurance.wa.gov/shiba
Commissioner Kuderer speaking to the interns
Commissioner Kuderer and staff speaking with the interns
The Washington state interns
Commissioner Kuderer and staff speaking to interns
Commissioner Kuderer and staff were invited to speak with the legislative interns at the capitol where they covered the importance of good government, insurance regulation, and connecting with constituents from every corner of Washington state. Thank you π #internship
Sen. Marcus Riccelli (D β Spokane) joins Commissioner Kuderer to discuss the Strengthen Washington Homes grant program and how it helps people at risk of wildfire keep their insurance. Listen to the podcast at: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...
Join us in celebrating the professionals who make the marketplace safer for everyone! If you're ready to grow your career and help protect Washington consumers, explore our open positions today: #insurancecareersmonth
Β #nowhiring www.insurance.wa.gov/about-us/car...
Itβs insurance careers month and weβre hiring see details and caption. www.insurance.wa.gov.
While many think of insurance careers only at private companies, our team works on the front lines of consumer protection. A career here means:
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Investigating fraud to keep costs down
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Whatβs a ghost broker and what can you do to avoid falling victim to one? Β Read our blog to find out: medium.com/commissioner...
NEW BLOG OUT NOW: Commissioner's Eye on Insurance Advocate, educate, regulate Ghost brokers and how to protect yourself (details in caption) WA OIC WWW. INSURANCE.WA.GOV
A big part of the Office of the Insurance Commissionerβs work is investigating potential insurance-related crimes and identifying trends criminals use to take advantage of insurance consumers.
Ghost π» brokers a fantastical term for a financial infraction is one of the newer schemes popping up π§΅ππΌ
Listen to full podcast here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o... @governorferguson.bsky.social
Since 2010, Washingtonians have enjoyed access to no-cost preventive health services. Thatβs no cost sharing, copays and deductibles on services like well-child visits, cancer screenings, maternal health care, and immunizations but recent actions at the federal level put cost-free status at risk.
Insurance fraud modernization bill passes the Senate! Learn more here: www.insurance.wa.gov/about-us/new...
WA OIC O PASSED THE SENATE D/N G Modernizing insurance fraud laws SB 6031 Sen. John Lovick (D-Mill Creek) Making sure we have the tools to fight organized, high-tech insurance fraud. (read more in caption)
Modernizing insurance fraud laws is one step closer to becoming law! The Senate just passed Senate Bill 6031 to make sure we have the tools to fight sophisticated insurance fraud. Insurance fraud costs more than $300B a year and those losses are passed on to consumers through higher premiums. #WaLeg
At the OIC, we study and learn from history to ensure that todayβs marketplace is transparent, non-discriminatory, and accessible to everyone. #blackhistorymonth
You can learn more at: www.healthaffairs.org/doi/10.1377/...
CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH Did you know? History shows us that access to fair insurance hasn't always been equal. From "redlining" practices to higher premiums based on zip codes, the RAN C road to equity has been long and our work is far from over. BUIL D (read more in captio WA OIC WWW. INSURANCE.WA.GOV
History shows us that access to fair insurance hasnβt always been equal. From βredliningβ practices to higher premiums based on zip codes, the road to equity has been long. π§΅ππΌ #blackhistorymonth
Presidentsβ Day. The Oic offices will be closed Monday, February 16. Our online services are still available 24/7
Our OIC offices are closed Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidentβs Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, February 17th at 8am. Find more information online 24/7 at www.insurance.wa.gov
