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...

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...

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...

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.

Auto premiums have levelled off, but tariffs and other factors could prompt increases in the future. Commissioner Kuderer talked to NPR about car #insurance: 🚗 www.npr.org/2025/10/30/n...

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.

Join us today November 4th at 2:00. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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

🚨 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

Happy #Halloween 🎃 from your consumer protections experts at the OIC! 👻

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...

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

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...

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! 🎃

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

Windstorm 💨damage? If you’re wondering about filing an insurance claim, we’ve got some tips: medium.com/commissioner...

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

#Flood Awareness Tip: Sign up for local alerts and learn about different ways you will get alerted to hazards in your area at mil.wa.gov/alerts

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

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...

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🎀

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

Getting a letter from your insurance company letting you know your #Medicare plan is going away is upsetting. And that just happened to thousands of people just like you across Washington. We are here to help, read our latest blog for more info: ℹ️ medium.com/commissioner...

Commissioner Kuderer attended a WUI roundtable yesterday hosted by King County Councilmember Sarah Perry to discuss wildfire risk and mitigation in the wildland-urban interface. Thank you, Councilmember Perry, for bringing us together!

Understanding your options for new coverage depends on knowing what you have TODAY! 🧡 Our #Medicare Jumpstart toolkit helps explain the different types of plans. Order a copy now: direc.to/nFaN

We welcomed the @emd.wa.gov and Medical Lake Mayor Terri Cooper on Thursday,Oct. 16, for some presentations about #emergency preparedness, how to respond to disasters, what we learned from the Gray and Oregon Road fires in 2023 and how we can be ready for the next natural disaster.

Here’s everything you need to know about Medicare Open Enrollment with hosts, Aaron and Matt joined by SHIBA program manager, Tim Smolen. Listen for yourself or pick up a tip or two for your favorite Medicare beneficiary: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

Want to compare #Medicare plans during open enrollment? Watch our video for easy steps to walk you through how to create your own online medicare.gov account.

Flood Awareness Friday! Flood season is on its way, and unless you have a flood insurance policy you won’t have coverage. Learn more about flood maps, flood danger and flood coverage on our podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... @ecology.wa.gov @emd.wa.gov @wadnr.bsky.social #wawx #Flood

You know mammograms are free, but did you know if your provider says you need supplemental or diagnostic breast exams, including MRIs and ultrasounds, they’re also covered at no cost to you! Read the details here: app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.... #breastcancerawarenessmonth

Feeling all the emotions from last nights Mariners game? It’s okay to take a break under your desk - 🚨Join the Great #ShakeOut today at 10:16am and Drop, Cover, and Hold! And if you need a distraction, read about how #earthquake coverage works: www.insurance.wa.gov/insurance-re...

It’s that time of year again for our Medicare beneficiaries; Oct. 15 - Dec 7 is Medicare Open Enrollment! Make sure you're prepared and ahead of the game by snagging one of our all-new #Medicare Jumpstart Toolkits (it's like homework for seniors): direc.to/nKGz

Good Luck to the Seattle Mariners ⚾️ from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner! Washington state is cheering for you! #SeizeTheMoment 🔱 #GoMariners

Last Friday Commissioner Kuderer convened the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Board to hear from leaders on the use of AI in insurance. A first of its kind at the OIC, the board offers meaningful insights into policy development, oversight, and consumer protection efforts.

Ready, set – it’s almost time to go!  Medicare Open Enrollment starts this Wednesday! Check your options now so you’re prepared. Order our free #Medicare Jumpstart Toolkit today: direc.to/nKGz

This Indigenous People’s Day we’re proud of our tribal health and tribal liaison resources – please share! www.insurance.wa.gov/insurance-re... #indigenouspeoplesday

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...

Keep an eye out for Flash Flood Watches and Warnings from the National Weather Service they act as our “don’t go chasing waterfalls” alerts. And head to our friends over at @ecology.wa.gov , @emd.wa.gov , and @oicwa.bsky.social to learn more about floods in our area all month long.

Wishing you a happy World 🌍 Mental Health Day from the OIC family! Mental health services must be covered the same as medical services. See details on our website, including sample appeal letters: www.insurance.wa.gov/insurance-re... #WorldMentalHealthDay 🫶

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🩷 Most WA health plans must cover screening or diagnostic mammograms—including breast MRIs or ultrasounds—at no cost to you! www.insurance.wa.gov/insurance-re... #breastcancerawareness🎀

If you live in a condo and must file an insurance claim, it can be difficult to know what your policy covers versus what the condo community’s governing documents cover. We updated our condo #insurance info to help you file a claim and ensure you’re covered: www.insurance.wa.gov/insurance-re...

Medicare WISeR payment model raises serious concerns! Read Commissioner Kuderer's Patty Takes blog here: medium.com/commissioner...

National Hispanic Heritage Month! 🪅 September, 15th through Wednesday, Oct 15th we’re proud to celebrate the incredible contributions of the Hispanic community to our state and to our insurance industry. #HispanicHeritageMonth #OIC #Insurance

Thanks to everyone who joined the AARP tele townhall today! If you still have question or need help with your Medicare coverage check us out at insurance.wa.gov or call us at 1-800-562-6900. And if you love volunteering - consider being a SHIBA volunteer. No experience is needed and we'll train you!

Happy October & Flood Awareness Month! Join us with @emd.wa.gov @oicwa.bsky.social & @wadnr.bsky.social this month to learn what flood tricks to look out for and some treats to help you be prepared. Check out our blog about flooding in WA & how to get flood risk maps: ecology.wa.gov/blog/october...

Commissioner Kuderer asks insurers in Washington state to give federal workers some leeway while the federal government is shut down. Thank you to the insurers who’ve already stepped up! www.insurance.wa.gov/about-us/new...

Do you want to see which #Medicare plans are available in your area and make sure they include coverage for your Rx and providers? Make an online Medicare account. Here’s why it’s important: direc.to/nKGh

⚾️Good luck to the Seattle Mariners, who begin their run in the 2025 postseason this weekend! Commissioner Kuderer is ready for the playoffs. #SeizeTheMoment #marinersbaseball @mariners.com

Flood season’s coming, so we’re working with Ecology, DNR and Emergency Management to share tips on Flood Awareness Fridays all October. Check out blog on buying #flood insurance here and stay tuned! medium.com/commissioner...

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