Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsurancePatty’s Takes: Kicking off the Community Connect Initiative in Lewis CountyPatty’s Takes are a series of posts on issues of importance to Washington state’s Insurance Commissioner, Patty Kuderer.3d ago3d ago
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceWhat to know about UW Medicine and Aetna’s splitUW Medicine and Aetna were unable to reach a contract agreement for UW Medicine to remain an in-network provider covered by Aetna Medicare…Jun 12Jun 12
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceThe Anatomy of a Scam: How Medicare fraud works and how to spot itEvery year, scammers steal billions from the Medicare program — money meant to support the health and well-being of older adults. These…Jun 5Jun 5
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceU.S. Attorney charges Quick Health leaders with conspiracy, wire fraudThe U.S. Attorney’s Office has charged four businessmen and two companies with conspiracy and wire fraud in connection with a nationwide…May 20May 20
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceInsurance rates and the Commissioner’s authority over themEvery driver is legally required to have auto insurance and every homeowner with a mortgage has home insurance. What they all have in…May 5May 5
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceGet Ready: May 3 is Wildfire Community Preparedness DayThe isn’t an official kickoff day for wildfire season, but the first Saturday in May is pretty close — and, appropriately, it’s also…Apr 28Apr 28
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceWhat you need to know about the OIC’s new websiteThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s new website went live on Monday, April 21, and our staff couldn’t be happier about it!Apr 21Apr 21
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceNew OIC website coming April 21After more than a decade, we’ve rebuilt our website from the ground up based on feedback and testing from our users: Consumers, insurance…Apr 14Apr 14
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceWill tariffs impact auto insurance costs?President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on all cars and trucks will take effect, as scheduled, on April 3, and tariffs on auto parts will take…Apr 3Apr 3
Published inCommissioner’s Eye on InsuranceWhat does it mean when your health care and insurance providers are negotiating?Health insurance companies and health care providers work together on a contract basis. Those contracts, occasionally, need to be…Mar 27Mar 27