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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 8h

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...

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 1d

Lets go ! ⚾️ @mariners14.bsky.social

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 1d

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

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 1d

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!

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Washington State Department of Ecology @ecology.wa.gov · 1d

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...

A flooded road with “road closed” sign at point where water is crossing the street.

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 2d

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...

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 2d

Listen to full podcast here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/o...

How regulators can impact climate policy with Jordan Haedtler

Podcast Episode · OIC Answers on Insurance · 09/09/2025 · 32m

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 2d

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

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 2d

Read newsletter here: medium.com/commissioner...

Patty’s Takes: Getting Yourself Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment

Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer’s newsletter, Patty’s Takes, goes out each quarter. Subscribe here.

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 2d

More info here on Spokane Community Connect: medium.com/commissioner...

Commissioner Kuderer hosts Town Hall in Spokane

Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer continued her Community Connect program on Sept. 10 in Spokane, hosting a town hall…

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 4d

Go Mariners 🔱

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 5d

⚾️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

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 5d

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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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 6d

You’re not just doing a job, you’re protecting futures. 💙

🌟 If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of a mission-driven team that puts people first, explore our open positions now!
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#NowHiring #PublicService #YouCanChangeLives #WAJobs #Insurance

OIC Job Opportunities | Office of the Insurance Commissioner

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 6d

💼 Change Lives. Protect Washingtonians.
At Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, every role has purpose. Join us and help ensure fair, transparent, and consistent oversight of the insurance industry.

Because when you work with us — 🧵

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 6d

Caring is sharing 😊Especially when it comes to navigating Medicare. Pick up our #Medicare Jumpstart Toolkit for yourself and grab one for a friend, too: direc.to/nL4y

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 7d

The federal government shutdown means the National #Flood Insurance Program won’t be issuing or renewing policies until funding is reauthorized. Learn what that means for you on our blog: 👇🏼
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What to know about your flood insurance during the government shutdown

Around two-thirds of the flood insurance policies in Washington state are underwritten by the National Flood Insurance Program.

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 7d

Congratulations 🎉 to our coworker, Lichiou Lee! She’s a legend around here – helping to implement the ACA in WA and making sure health insurers follow our laws. Oh, and she’s an amazing artist, too. And now she’s retired. Best wishes, Lichiou. We’ll miss you!

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 8d

If you’re looking for a lost life insurance policy, we can help! Our policy locator tool has helped more than 8,000 Washingtonians recover $207 million since its 2016 launch. Give it a try! (and sorry for your loss 🙁) www.insurance.wa.gov/insurance-re... #LifeInsuranceAwarenessMonth

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 9d

On #Medicare? You should get an Annual Notice of Change Letter by Sept. 30. Use our Chart What’s Changing tool to help you decide if you need to take action. Haven’t received your letter? Reach out to your health plan and ask for a copy.
See more details: direc.to/nL6J

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 12d

Learn more: www.insurance.wa.gov/producers-ad...

Producer advisory committees | Office of the Insurance Commissioner

We appoint members of the insurance industry to two committees to act as subject matter experts and consultants to the agency.

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 12d

Our two producer advisory committees (life & disability and property & casualty) met this week with Commissioner Kuderer to discuss emerging trends and concerns in the insurance industry. It’s a key opportunity to hear directly from producers across the state.

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 12d

Pictured here: Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) manager Tim Smolen can be seen unveiling our brand new Medicare Jumpstart Toolkit which comes printed and delivered for FREE. It is also available in 14 languages [🙂] Get yours today at www.insurance.wa.gov/medicaretoolkit

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Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner @oicwa.bsky.social · 12d

This week Commissioner Kuderer travelled to Yakima bringing crew and supplies to local partners ahead of Medicare Open Enrollment (Oct 15 - Dec 7) 🧵

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