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Commissioner’s Eye on Insurance

·3 days ago

Enrolling in Medicare can be confusing. We’re here to help.

Feeling a bit frustrated by all the Medicare ads during open enrollment? You’re not alone. It’s easy to feel bombarded and confused, especially with all the ads targeting seniors to buy a Medicare Advantage plan. We’re not saying Medicare Advantage plans are bad, but they may not be right for…

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Enrolling in Medicare can be confusing. We’re here to help.
Enrolling in Medicare can be confusing. We’re here to help.

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Commissioner’s Eye on Insurance

·Oct 30

How to protect yourself during Medicare open enrollment

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period wraps up on December 7, 2023 and Medicare Advantage’s open enrollment runs from January 1 to March 31, 2024. And along with this annual event comes the deluge of advertisements promising unbelievable savings on health plans and expenses, but only if you call immediately —…

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How to protect yourself during Medicare open enrollment
How to protect yourself during Medicare open enrollment

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Commissioner’s Eye on Insurance

·Oct 17

What you can expect from your insurance company

In the aftermath of the 2023 wildfire season, the OIC’s Consumer Advocacy Program representatives have been fielding calls from consumers experiencing issues with their insurance company during the claims process. The state has a set of expectations, monitored by Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s office, for communications standards between insurance companies…

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What you can expect from your insurance company
What you can expect from your insurance company

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Commissioner’s Eye on Insurance

·Sep 18

Flood season is on the way — learn more about purchasing flood insurance

Climate change impacts in Washington state have increased the likelihood of extreme weather events. That includes floods, which are more costly in Washington than all other natural disasters. If you live in a flood zone, the fall season is a good time to consider flood insurance. …

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Flood season is on the way — learn more about purchasing flood insurance
Flood season is on the way — learn more about purchasing flood insurance

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Commissioner’s Eye on Insurance

·Sep 13

Climate risks worry home buyers and insurers

A piece from Axios this week covered the impact potential climate disasters are having on potential home buyers in the five Pacific states. The story covers a Zillow survey of 4,600 home shoppers from April to July of this year notes that 80% of those people consider at least one…

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Climate risks worry home buyers and insurers
Climate risks worry home buyers and insurers

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Commissioner’s Eye on Insurance

·Sep 1

More tips and advice for people impacted by wildfires

A member of our Consumer Advocacy team spent the early part of this week in Spokane volunteering at the Disaster Assistance Center as the community recovers from the Oregon Road and Gray fires. The Disaster Assistance Center opened Friday at Spokane Falls Community College with representatives from agencies and organizations…

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More tips and advice for people impacted by wildfires
More tips and advice for people impacted by wildfires

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Commissioner’s Eye on Insurance

·Aug 22

Myths and facts: What does your homeowners policy cover in a fire?

It’s a particularly harrowing wildfire season, and if your home is in danger you’re probably keeping an ear open for any helpful information. And when it comes to a complicated topic — like insurance — you’re likely to hear a lot of half-baked theories and rumors about what’s covered and…

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Myths and facts: What does your homeowners policy cover in a fire?
Myths and facts: What does your homeowners policy cover in a fire?

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Commissioner’s Eye on Insurance

·Jul 26

July is Vehicle Theft Prevention Month

Each July, the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) — the insurance industry’s association dedicated to predicting, preventing, and prosecuting insurance crime — partners with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to help deter vehicle thefts as part of Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. According to analysis…

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July is Vehicle Theft Prevention month
July is Vehicle Theft Prevention month

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Commissioner’s Eye on Insurance

·Jul 13

DNR asks that drones stay grounded around wildfires

We’re in the middle of wildfire season in Washington, which has grown in recent years due to climate change. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources provides the most up-to-date information on active wildfires in our state through its Wildfire Intel Dashboard. DNR made a request in early July for…

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DNR asks that drones stay grounded around wildfires
DNR asks that drones stay grounded around wildfires

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Commissioner’s Eye on Insurance

·Jun 5

Learning about SHIBA during Medicare Fraud Prevention Week

There’s a lot of questions about SHIBA. What is it? What does the acronym stand for? What do you mean, the whole thing’s made out of volunteers? SHIBA — which, for the record, stands for Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors — is a program in the Office of the Insurance…

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Learning about SHIBA during Medicare Fraud Prevention Week
Learning about SHIBA during Medicare Fraud Prevention Week

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WA State Office of the Insurance Commissioner

WA State Office of the Insurance Commissioner

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