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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/17/h...

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...

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

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.

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.

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...

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 www.seattletimes.com/nation-world...

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...

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

Good news for access to COVID-19 #vaccines in Washington state!

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. www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news...

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...

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.

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. 👇 www.columbian.com/news/2025/au... @cantwell.senate.gov

This is a big win for Washingtonians thanks to Attorney General Nick Brown! 👏 www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... @atg.wa.gov

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: direc.to/nzMt #WAnoCostBirthControl

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...

Commissioner Patty Kuderer: "Putting a cap on total fines is unfair to consumers and protects bad actors." Read the latest on Senate Bill 5331: www.insurance.wa.gov/news/restitu...

It has been such an honor to serve the consumers of Washington State! Thank you.