State and federal laws require most health plans to provide insurance coverage for prescription birth control and breastfeeding services for free — meaning no copays, deductibles, or cost-sharing.
CHEHALIS, Wash. – As of July 1, Timber River Connections is serving as the new Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) sponsor for Lewis County. A public service offered by the Washington state Office of Insurance Commissioner, SHIBA …
Editor, Last week, one of Washington’s nine statewide elected officials, Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer, visited Langley to speak at a public forum on a timely topic – climate change and insurance risk. Many people think about climate change in terms …
Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer addresses Whidbey Climate Action on July 9 in Langley.LANGLEY, Wash. — The discussion started with climate change, but covered fireworks, health insurance, the current administration and earthquakes. Washington state …
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer’s office recovered more than $100 million for consumers experiencing insurance issues during the 2023-25 biennium. The Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s Consumer Advocacy Program …
A report submitted to the Washington State Legislature examines the state of the liability insurance market for adult family homes in Washington, finding the market to be largely sustainable—but it does provide suggestions for increasing the appeal of AFHs …
OLYMPIA, Wash. — A report submitted to the Washington State Legislature (PDF 10.20MB) in late June details the state of the liability insurance market for adult family homes in Washington, finding the market to be largely sustainable but providing …
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer convened her first Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advisory Board (PDF 150.40KB) meeting in Seattle yesterday. The new board was created to look at the insurance industry’s use of AI and make …
Washington insurance commissioner considering update to claim, adjustment minimum standards By Lurah Lowery on June 25, 2025 Insurance | Legal Editor’s note: This story has been updated to clarify the legislature’s actions on SB5331. Washington State …
BELLINGHAM, Wash. – As of July 1, Whatcom Council on Aging, which operates the Bellingham Senior Activity Center, is the new Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) sponsor for Whatcom County. A public service offered by the Washington state …
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer’s office issued an emergency order suspending the license of a producer involved in Quick Health’s fraudulent health insurance business, the latest development in a case that prompted …
Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer’s newsletter, Patty’s Takes, goes out each quarter. Subscribe here. The most devastating wildfire in state history took place two years ago. The Gray and Oregon Road fires destroyed 366 homes and burned …
By Jacob Moore / jacob@chronline.com New Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer paid a visit to the Twin Cities Senior Center Tuesday, June 17, for the first time since being elected to the job last year. After visiting the Confederated …
Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer kicked off her Community Connect initiative with a visit to Lewis County on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.Patty’s Takes are a series of posts on issues of importance to Washington state’s Insurance …
(The Center Square) – It’s probably not quite the break Washington state drivers were hoping for, but the rate of increase in the cost of auto insurance appears to be slowing down. “I checked the numbers just to see where we're at for 2025 through six …
UW Medicine and Aetna ended their contract on June 1, but could still reach an agreement.UW Medicine and Aetna were unable to reach a contract agreement for UW Medicine to remain an in-network provider covered by Aetna Medicare plans. Negotiations between …
A significant factor in the proposed increase is the potential expiration of the Enhanced Advance Premium Tax Credits on Dec. 31, 2025, unless Congress renews them, the insurance commissioner said in a release. OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Office …
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Thirteen health insurers have requested an average rate change of 21.2% for Washington state's 2026 Individual Health Insurance Market. Insurers base their requested rate changes on assumptions they make about the services their …
Kuderer also raised concerns about proposed federal cuts to FEMA, NOAA, and the National Flood Insurance Program, which she said could increase risk for consumers. Additionally, she warned that letting health insurance premium tax credits expire could …
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer spent May 14 and 15 in Washington, D.C., with her fellow state insurance regulators to discuss insurance regulatory priorities with members of Congress during the National Association …
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