Thin Blue Line Benefits of TX ordered to stop doing business in Washington after it failed to process health insurance claims for retired state and local law enforcement officers. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/grQVqPe9
Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Government Administration
Olympia, WA 1,919 followers
We protect insurance consumers and regulate the insurance industry in Washington state.
About us
The Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner, led by Commissioner Patty Kuderer, protects insurance consumers. It also oversees the insurance industry, ensuring that companies follow the rules and Washington consumers get what they pay for. We also answer questions and investigate problems for more than 100,000 people a year, and maintain a statewide network of volunteers to advise consumers on health-coverage issues. Commissioner Kuderer is Washington’s ninth insurance commissioner. A former member of the Washington State Senate, she was newly elected and sworn in as the insurance commissioner in January, 2025. She assumes the role after 24 years of the prior administration.
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http://www.insurance.wa.gov
External link for Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Olympia, WA
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1890
Locations
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302 Sid Snyder Ave. SW, Suite 200
Olympia, WA 98504, US
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5000 Capitol Blvd. SE
Tumwater, WA 98501, US
Employees at Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
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Chaitra Vedullapalli
Investor | C-Level Executive| Global GTM Mastery | World Record Holder | Forbes Next 1000 | Global Leader | Board Member | Award Winning Executive…
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Curt Kwak, MBA
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John Pestinger
Project Manager / Management Analyst 5 ≡✪≡ Air Force Veteran ≡✪≡ Experienced Insurance Professional
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Diana Bever, ARM
Insurance Technician 3 @ WA State Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Updates
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Watch our SHIBA program manager, Tim Smolen chat with AARP about Medicare and how our program helps beneficiaries navigate open enrollment.
Medicare can be confusing—whether you're approaching retirement, supporting a loved one, or navigating Open Enrollment. In this Caring for Caregivers Conversation, our state director Marguerite Ro sits down with Tim Smolen, Program Manager for SHIBA, a volunteer-powered program from Washington's Office of the Insurance Commissioner that offers free, unbiased Medicare guidance to Washington residents. 📌 What you’ll learn: What Medicare is and how it works The best way to file for Medicare Why Open Enrollment matters and what to watch for Medicare or Medicare Advantage Common concerns and how to address them How SHIBA can help you make confident decisions https://lnkd.in/gwYznipF
Caring For Caregivers Ep 19 - Navigating Medicare
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Join us in honoring the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans. 🪶You can learn more about the OIC’s tribal affairs office or read our full land acknowledgement at https://lnkd.in/gBM2HKps (Pictured: 📸our wonderful Tribal Liaison Larry Robinette with Commissioner Kuderer and SHIBA Manager Tim Smolen attending the Paddle to Lower Elwha Canoe Journey) #nativeamericanheritagemonth #nativeamerican
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Last week Commissioner Kuderer (pictured with the Insurance Commissioners of Montana, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Georgia) joined colleagues from both the National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) to discuss emerging AI technologies in the insurance sector, federal impacts on the insurance market, and more.
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Nine insurers approved to sell health insurance to small businesses in 2026. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ghHy-5Bk
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Thank you Digital Day Seattle for sharing some great tips of the trade, from the OIC communications team! #PNWDigitalDay 📸
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Did you know that prostate screenings are free under most health plans? See the full list of preventive services and help spread the word this Men's-Health-Movember at https://lnkd.in/gX72Awa9 #movember
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One year after a bomb cyclone hit the Pacific Northwest, the OIC Answers podcast looks back on the questions it raised to help you understand wind 💨 damage and your home insurance. https://lnkd.in/gBcpPE7J
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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: https://direc.to/nCu1