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The Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner regulates the insurance industry and helps people with their insurance issues and questions. Need help? Visit insurance.wa.gov or call 1-800-562-6900.
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Happy Friday from the OIC!

"Senate Bill 5331 grants the Insurance Commissioner the authority to order restitution be paid to the victims of insurance entities’ illegal actions. Put simply, it permits my office to give people what they want most when financial fraud occurs — their money back" #waleg medium.com/commissioner...

Good Morning from beautiful Washington State! 👋

A carpet-cleaning damage estimate from a non-existent company and the fake theft of a Hyundai: Read more about the OIC Criminal Investigations Unit's latest cases. www.insurance.wa.gov/news/two-kin...

#Earthquake Safety & Insurance Tips: Here is how to prepare for 'The Big One' 🔽 www.kiro7.com/news/local/e...

Washington senate committees approve bill proposing restitution payments for #insurance violations. Check it out here👇🏼 www.insurancebusinessmag.com/us/news/lega...

If you're filing an #insurance claim, you'll want to keep careful track of all calls, letters or emails from your insurance company. Here's a few tips on how to keep it all straight: 👇 medium.com/commissioner...

✨February 20 is World Day of Social Justice, a day dedicated to fighting poverty, promoting fair employment, advancing gender equality and improving access to essential services. #socialjustice Follow the comments below for more info: 🔽

✋Need help with Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment? It’s currently happening now through March 31! SHIBA’s here to help! During this time, you can: • Choose a different Medicare Advantage plan. • Leave your MA plan to return to Original #Medicare. For help with plans see comments below: 🔽

A bill giving the Insurance Commissioner authority to order restitution for harmed policyholders was voted out of committee today, moving one step closer to becoming law. www.insurance.wa.gov/news/bill-pr...

Washington State has your back! This means the OIC is here to make sure insurance providers and carriers, follow the law! 👏PERIOD. Comment below 👇🏼 and we will send you a flyer. Feel free to share! #genderjustice

Over 120 people filed complaints with the OIC about Quick Health, alleging the sham health insurance company owes them a total of nearly $800,000 in restitution for unpaid claims and premium refunds. Our podcast breaks down the investigation: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

The OIC offices will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents’ Day. We will resume regular business hours on Tuesday, February 18.

Happy Valentines Day from the OIC! Remember we have your back! ❤️

Do you have a heart ❤️ that loves to help others? Our Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteer program has been helping people on Medicare for more than 45 years! Come join our team and help others in your local community. ▶️ Learn more about SHIBA at www.insurance.wa.gov/shiba.

“It’s our job to protect the consumer and to be their advocate, and this bill is part of doing that.” Commissioner Kuderer joins the podcast to discuss two bills that grant the OIC the authority to order restitution for victims of insurance code violations. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...