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OIC Answers on InsuranceOn Campus: Wildfire mitigation grant program with Sen. Marcus RiccelliHome insurance nonrenewals due to wildfire risk has been a growing issue in certain pockets of Washington state. One potential solution, which came out of the Wildfire Mitigation and Resiliency Standards Work Group, was to create a voluntary grant program to help people retrofit their homes to better withstand wildfire. Senate Bill 6079, which has moved to the House of Representatives for consideration, puts that idea into motion with the Strengthen Washington Homes program. Based on standards from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS), this pilot program would help the people who need it most...
2026-02-2316 minOIC Answers on InsuranceOn Campus: Gov. Bob Ferguson and the preventive services bill (HB 2242)Since 2010, people in Washington have enjoyed access to no-cost preventive health services. That’s no cost sharing, no copays and no deductibles on services like well-child visits, cancer screenings, maternal health care, and immunizations. However, recent actions at the federal level have put that cost-free status at risk. Immunizations qualify for that no-cost tag based on recommendations from the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. And recently they’ve crossed a few vaccines off the recommendation list, which is troubling to some medical professionals.To keep those federal actions from impacting healthcare in Washington, Insurance Comm...
2026-02-1811 minOIC Answers on InsuranceWhat we’ve learned since the Nisqually earthquakeThe Nisqually earthquake Western Washington on Feb. 28, 2001. As we look back on the event 25 years later, the OIC Answers podcast welcomes on by Anne-marie Marshall-Dody, the Washington Emergency Management Division’s Assistant Director for Disaster Resilience, and Josh Martinsen, the Property & Casualty Unit Supervisor from our Consumer Protection division, to talk about what we’ve learned since then and how we can prepare our homes — from a construction standpoint and a physical standpoint — for the next significant earthquake.
2026-02-1221 minOIC Answers on InsuranceOn Campus with Rep. Roger Goodman on HB 2394On this episode of OIC Answers On Campus miniseries, Rep. Roger Goodman (D-45th District) joins Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer to discuss House Bill 2394, which was request legislation by the OIC. Insurance fraud has gotten a little more complex in the last two decades. House Bill 2394 gives the Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s Criminal Investigations Unit a few more tools to catch those fraudsters. The Protecting consumers by modernizing Washington’s insurance fraud laws bill expands the definition of insurance fraud and expands the definition of “victims of insurance fraud” to include insurance consumers and insu...
2026-02-0313 minOIC Answers on InsuranceOn Campus: Sen. Shelly Short and two bills addressing wildfire threatsWildfire, and the threats they pose to homes and their access to insurance, have been a significant topic in Washington over the past few years. Two pieces of legislation aim to address those threats: Senate Bill 6079 and SB 5928. Senator Shelly Short (R-Spokane) is a sponsor on both bills, and she joins Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer on this episode of the OIC Answers podcast’s On Campus miniseries to talk about why she sponsored the bills, how the grant program would work, what she learned from the Wildfire Resiliency and Mitigation Standards Work Group, and what wildfire risk sc...
2026-01-2628 min
Israel Today: Ongoing War ReportIsrael Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-01-26 at 08:08HEADLINESRafah Crossing Held Pending Gvili RemainsChina and OIC Push Middle East StabilityIran Crackdown Intensifies Amid Foreign FightersThe time is now 3:01 AM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report.Good evening. Here is the hourly international briefing with a focus on the Middle East, Israel’s security concerns, and relevant United States policy stances, alongside broader regional developments.In Israel, a limited reopening of Gaza’s Rafah crossing for pedestrian traffic is on hold pending the completion of an Isra...
2026-01-2609 minOIC Answers on InsuranceOn Campus: North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread on SB 5331If an insurance company takes your money, getting it back shouldn’t be a problem. That’s the basis behind Senate Bill 5331, which grants the Washington state Insurance Commissioner the authority to order companies that violate insurance laws to make the people they’ve harmed whole. It’s an authority held by insurance regulators in 38 states —including North Dakota, where Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread worked to get a bill similar to SB 5331 passed last April. Godfread joins Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer to talk about why he supported the bill, the discussions around passing it, and how a fami...
2026-01-2024 minOIC Answers on InsuranceOn Campus: Denny Heck and the importance of not getting personalDenny Heck does not read his own Wikipedia page — at least not recently. The Lieutenant Governor, who founded TVW, served in Congress, occasionally sits in for the Governor and does not suffer foolish podcast hosts, kicks off OIC Answers’ 2026 Legislative Session mini-series by chatting about his role as President of the State Senate; the importance of civil disagreement, political compromise and the first amendment; why performing the one-man show Our Times meant so much to him; and the start to an interview that left a state legislator legitimately slack-jawed. Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer will be host...
2026-01-1433 minOIC Answers on InsuranceWhat’s in the wildfire work group’s report?The Legislature asked Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer and Public Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove to co-chair a work group to study and issue a report on wildfire mitigation and resiliency standards. The report, which includes recommendations about wildfire risk score transparency and a grant program to help residential properties resist wildfire loss, was delivered to the Legislature on December 1. In this episode of the OIC Answers podcast, two of the architects of the report — OIC policy analyst Lauren Burnes and DNR advisor to the state forester Robyn Whitney — discuss what went into the report, what the recommendations mean, and...
2025-12-2225 minOIC Answers on InsuranceWhat if it gets windy?A bomb cyclone hit the Pacific Northwest in November 2024,knocking out power and blowing trees onto homes. The windstruck had questions about their coverage and our Consumer Advocacy Program provided help. Now, as we near the one-year anniversary of the event, the OIC Answers podcast revisits some of those questions: What you can expect when filing a claim after wind damage, how roof repairs are covered, the difference between asking a question and filing a claim, and, for some reason, how tumbleweed damage is covered.
2025-11-1018 minOIC Answers on InsuranceOpen enrollment and premium tax credits with HBXOpen enrollment for the individual health insurance marketstarts November 1, and the federal government shutdown is bringing a little uncertainty to the shopping experience. On this episode of the OIC Answers podcast, Washington Health Benefits Exchange CEO Ingrid Ulery joins Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer to talk about whether a podcast host really needs health insurance, what open enrollment is all about, and the benefits of shopping on healthplanfinder.org.Then, the discussion turns to the enhanced premium tax credits, the debate on the national level around keeping them, what losing them means for the 300,000 Washingtonians who...
2025-10-2328 minOIC Answers on InsuranceWhat to do during Medicare open enrollmentMedicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 to December 7 and people enrolled in Medicare can make changes to their coverage, like joining, switching or dropping Medicare Advantage or Part D plans, that’ll take effect on January 1.On this episode of OIC Answers, the hosts welcome on SHIBA manager Tim Smolen to ask “What’s the deal with Medicare open enrollment?”Get help with Medicare from the SHIBA Program.
2025-10-2019 minOIC Answers on InsuranceWhat if it floods?The Office of the Insurance Commissioner is working with theDepartment of Ecology, the Department of Natural Resources and the state Military Department on Flood Awareness Fridays. On this episode of OIC Answers, the OIC’s David Forte and Aaron VanTuyl welcome on Amanda Richardson (Ecology) and Ann-Marie Marshall-Dody (Military) to talk about where to find and how to read flood maps and how to get flood insurance, which isn’t a peril covered under standard home insurance policies in Washington state.Note: The National Flood Insurance Program is notwriting or renewing policies while the federal government is shut...
2025-10-1524 minOIC Answers on InsuranceHow regulators can impact climate policy with Jordan HaedtlerThe insurance industry is regulated at the state level, which puts insurance regulators in a unique position to impact policies that can address climate change. In this episode of OIC Answers Jordan Haedtler, a climate financial policy consultant with Climate Cabinet, explores those options with Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer — including what some states are doing, what’s working, the conversation at the summer NAIC conference, and why being a voice for the consumers matters in these discussions.Check out Jordan’s work at climatecabineteducation.org.
2025-09-0931 minOIC Answers on InsuranceRep. David Hackney on the importance of consumer protectionRep. David Hackney was elected in 2020 to represent Washington’s 11th legislative district. The former assistant U.S. attorney sits down with Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer on this episode of OIC Answers to talk about insurance, consumer protection, the restitution bill that didn’t make it out of the House Consumer Protection and Business committee (which Hackney co-chairs), and why you shouldn’t lie about what type of feathers are in your company’s pillows.
2025-07-2838 minOIC Answers on InsuranceDr. Meade Krosby on the National Climate Assessment“It's an incredible resource, but what makes it unique from other reports? Why is it so important and so difficult to easily replace? Why is it so widely viewed as a legitimate, credible, and salient resource?”This episode of the OIC Answers podcast is a presentation from Dr. Meade Krosby, given as part of Commissioner Patty Kuderer’s Climate Education Series. Dr. Krosby — senior scientist with the University of Washington’s Climate Impacts Group, the director of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, and a former author of the Northwest chapter of the National Climate Assessment — discusses what the Nat...
2025-07-2115 minOIC Answers on InsuranceWhat does FEMA mean for my insurance?The Trump administration has announced significant cuts to the Federal Emergency Management Agency are coming after the 2025 hurricane season. What’s that mean for Washington, and how does FEMA funding impactinsurance? And how does the National Flood Insurance Program factor into the availability of flood coverage? On this episode of OIC Answers, host Aaron VanTuyl welcomes on OIC Senior Policy Advisor David Forte and OIC Emergency Management Program Specialist Matt Stoutenburg to talk about what role FEMA plays in emergency management response situations, how grants from FEMA mitigate damage from extreme weather incidents, and what the loss of...
2025-07-1418 minOIC Answers on InsuranceGender-affirming care coverage with the state LGBTQ CommissionWhat rights to do you have when you’re in need of gender-affirming care? What’s covered, and where can you learn more and get help? On this Pride Month episode of OIC Answers, Commissioner Kuderer welcomes on Darlin Lozano and Sam Fennell from the Washington State LGBTQ Commission to discuss the LGBTQ Commission’s work, the hurdles involved in receiving care, and where to turn for help when seeking care. Learn more about the LGBTQ Commission’s work at lgbtq.wa.gov.
2025-06-0931 minOIC Answers on InsuranceWildfire preparation and your home insuranceMay is National Wildfire Awareness Month. What do wildfires mean for your insurance? Recurring guest David Forte, Senior Property and Casualty Policy Advisor, is on hand to talk about how fire threats impact insurance costs and what we’ve learned from the claims data after the Gray and Oregon Road fires. Guy Gifford, with the Department of Natural Resources’Community Wildfire Resistance Program, also joins the podcast to talk about how to prepare for fire season and what resources DNR can provide.More info: Firewise USAIBHS Wildfire Prepared HomeWildfire Ready program
2025-05-1931 minOIC Answers on InsuranceWhat does climate change mean to the insurance industry?On this episode of OIC Answers, Commissioner Patty Kuderer kicks off her 2025 Climate Education Series by chatting with Senior Climate Policy Advisor Jay Bruns about his work on climate change, what role the office plays in climate work on the international stage, and how studying climate data is important for effective regulation of the insurance market. The 2025 Climate Education Series is a set of video presentations covering different aspects of climate and insurance work and highlighting the effort of different individuals and groups to study or mitigate climate change. Follow along at insurance.wa.gov or on...
2025-05-1521 minOIC Answers on InsuranceMental Health Awareness Month and your coverageIt’s May, which means it’s Mental Health Awareness Month. But what rights to do you have when it comes to your health insurance covering mental health treatment? This episode of the OIC Answers podcast includes a member of the OIC’s Consumer Advocacy team to discuss how your treatment has to be covered, what the most common questions are about mental health coverage, and what mental health parity entails. If you’re having issues with your insurance, you can file a complaint online at insurance.wa.gov or chat with someone virtually or via phone at 800-5...
2025-05-1208 minOIC Answers on InsuranceSens. Lovick & Slatter on wrapping up the 2025 legislative sessionThe podcast is back at the Capitol to meet with two lawmakers about their role in two pieces of action from the 2025 legislative session and how each one helps insurance consumers in Washington state.First, Sen. John Lovick from the 44th district chats with Commissioner Patty Kuderer about SB 5419, which changes how insurance companies report data from fire claims.Then, Sen. Vandana Slatter (48th district) talks about the budget proviso to help fund the SHIBA program and how important it is to help people with their Medicare issues.
2025-04-2923 minOIC Answers on InsuranceSen. Bob Hasegawa on the credit scoring study billThe OIC Answers podcast is back at the Capitol to talk shop with a lawmaker. This week, Senator Bob Hasegawa — Chair of the Senate Democratic Caucus from District 11 — joins Commissioner Kuderer to talk about Senate Bill 5589, which the OIC requested and Hasegawa sponsored. SB 5589 asks the OIC to conduct a study on how insurance companies use credit history, credit-based insurance scores and other rate factors that may have disparate impacts on Washington residents. The study would also explore alternatives to credit scoring that companies could use in determining premiums. Commissioner Kuderer and Senator Hasegawa cover why...
2025-03-1711 minOIC Answers on InsuranceWhy did Sen. Adrian Cortes sponsor Senate Bill 5331?OIC Answers has moved to the Capitol for the time being, setting up the mics and mixing board in the Insurance Building for a few legislative session-inspired episodes. In this episode, Senator Adrian Cortes (D-Battle Ground) joins Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer to discuss Senate Bill 5331 (“Strengthening consumer protection through increased insurer accountability for violations of the insurance code.”)Learn more on our website or on our previous episode introducing the bill.
2025-03-1109 minOIC Answers on InsuranceWhat’s it like to help people with Medicare?“Most people have done their own homework and are just looking for validation that they’re not crazy.”The OIC Answers podcast sits down with SHIBA volunteer Charlie Sheldon to talk about how he got involved, how people react to getting free Medicare counseling, and the time commitment that comes with training.Last year, the 200-some advisors in our SHIBA program helped about 40,000 people with one-on-one support. That’s free, unbiased advice, whether it’s about using the Medicare site, giving presentations, reviewing letters beneficiaries got in the mail, checking for potential fraud, or just comparing...
2025-03-0519 minOIC Answers on InsuranceWhat do you mean it’s not real insurance?Over 120 people in Washington state have filed complaints with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner 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. Two members of the OIC’s Investigations team — Jessica Bullington and Ed Steiner — join the podcast to discuss how Quick Health showed up on the OIC’s radar, how the company operated, how many policies the company sold, what action has been taken and how you can make sure you’re buying insurance from a legitimate company.
2025-02-1818 minOIC Answers on InsuranceCan you get me my money back?“It’s our job to protect the consumer and to be their advocate, and this bill is part of doing that.”Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer returns to OIC Answers to discuss House Bill 1199 & Senate Bill 5331, which grants the Insurance Commissioner the authority to require insurance entities in violation of the law to pay restitution to their victims.Learn more about the bills here. (www.insurance.wa.gov/news/kuderer-testify-request-bill-ordering-restitution-wronged-policyholders)
2025-02-1216 minOIC Answers on InsuranceWelcoming Washington state Insurance Commissioner Patty KudererPatty Kuderer was sworn in to office on Wednesday, Jan. 15, to become Washington state’s ninth Insurance Commissioner. In this episode of OIC Answers, Commissioner Kuderer discusses her vision for the next four years, the goal of providing access to quality healthcare to everyone at a price they can afford, changes in the home and auto insurance markets, the insurance commissioner’s role as a consumer advocate and what to serve comedian Eric Idle for dinner.
2025-01-1518 minOIC Answers on InsuranceWhat does the Insurance Commissioner do?Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler took office in 2024 and is currently the longest-tenured state-level elected official in Washington state. But what does the commissioner actually do? With his term coming to an end, Commissioner Kreidler stops by the podcast studio to talk about what’s changed over the last 24 years, his accomplishments while in office, what he’s learned on the job and what advice he has for his successor.
2025-01-0627 minOIC Answers on InsuranceHow do I file a claim, anyway? (Part 2)One of the most basic questions around insurance is just how to use it. What do you do when it’s time to file a claim? How do you know if filing a claim is the right move? What’s the time limit to file a claim, and how quickly does your insurance company have to respond? In this episode of OIC Answers, the hosts and a guest from our Consumer Protection team discuss how to file a claim. Part 2 of this two-part episode covers filing an homeowners claim. (Part 1 covered a homeowners claim.)
2024-12-3020 minOIC Answers on InsuranceHow do I file a claim, anyway?One of the most basic questions around insurance is just how to use it. What do you do when it’s time to file a claim? How do you know if filing a claim is the right move? What’s the time limit to file a claim, and how quickly does your insurance company have to respond? In this episode of OIC Answers, the hosts and a guest from our Consumer Protection team discuss how to file a claim. Part 1 of this two-part episode covers filing an auto claim, while Part 2 will cover a homeowners claim.
2024-12-2314 minOIC Answers on InsuranceCommissioner Kreidler discusses his work on climate changeWashington state Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler is stepping down from public office in January after a long and storied tenure. In this episode of OIC Answers, Kreidler sits down with OIC Senior Climate Policy Advisor Jay Bruns to discuss his work on climate change, how the insurance industry and regulators have adapted climate change, and his legacy after 24 years in office.
2024-12-0937 minOIC Answers on InsuranceWhat’s it mean to be underinsured?Whether your mortgage demands it or you’re just proactive, having insurance is a good thing — but what if it’s not enough? In this episode of OIC Answers we ask, what does it mean if I’m underinsured?
Recurring guest David Forte joins the hosts to dive into the claims data from last year’s Gray and Oregon Road fires, discuss wildfire mitigation efforts, and review how to make sure your home has enough coverage in the event of a worst case scenario.
Check out the OIC’s Wildfire Symposium: https://www.insurance.wa.gov/wildfire...
2024-11-2732 minOIC Answers on InsuranceHow does flood insurance work?Flood Awareness Week just wrapped up, but you should never stop being prepared for a flood. Most of the flood insurance in Washington comes through FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Plan and more than 90% of Washington’s communities participate in the NFIP, meaning homes in those areas are eligible for coverage.
On this episode, Scott Van Hoff, a Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Specialist with FEMA, discusses how the program works, why it exists, and FEMA’s role in helping people after a natural disaster.
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2024-10-2124 min
WSPA Pharmacy PodcastSeptember 25, 2024 Town Hall for Pharmacy ProfessionalsAgenda:WSPA Statement on Compounded GLP-1 Medications The WSPA Compounding SIG, Diabetes SIG and Ambulatory Academy helped to create this statement for patients and providers. OIC Prior Authorizations and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Rules Work WSPA will submit stakeholder comments.WSPA Urges Participation in the upcoming PQAC Accessible Labels Rule Making October 4th and 11th. WSPA members submitted stakeholder comments.Community Pharmacy Foundation Washington Special Projects The CPF manages a special projects fund and project ideas are being solicited. Upcoming EventsThe next Town Hall will be October 9th. You can also add future dates to your calendar via our eve...
2024-10-1416 minOIC Answers on InsuranceWhat to expect when you’re open(ly) enrolling in MedicareMedicare open enrollment starts on October 15 and runs through December 7. What’s new with Medicare this year? What should you do to get ready? What questions do you need to ask and who can you call if you don’t have all the answers? Tim Smolen from the Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors Program returns to the podcast for an open enrollment preview.
About SHIBA: Washington’s Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) volunteers provide free, unbiased and confidential help with Medicare. Call 1-800-562-6900 or visit www.insurance.wa.gov/how-we-can-help-you-medicare.
2024-10-1418 min
AM Best Audio PodcastPodcasters Inform Washington State Insurance ConsumersAaron VanTuyl and Matt Baide, podcast hosts, Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, discuss the "OIC Answers" podcast that seeks to inform Evergreen State consumers on a wide range of insurance topics.
2024-10-0209 min
AM Best AudioPodcasters Inform Washington State Insurance ConsumersAaron VanTuyl and Matt Baide, podcast hosts, Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, discuss the "OIC Answers" podcast that seeks to inform Evergreen State consumers on a wide range of insurance topics.
2024-10-0209 minOIC Answers on InsuranceThe pros and cons of getting a life (insurance policy)The basic concept of a life insurance policy is simple, but the details can be complicated. On this episode of OIC Answers, insurance analyst Sharon Daniel joins the hosts to explain the different types of life insurance and answer hypothetical questions about dangerous hobbies, beneficiaries, and the combination of failed marriages and suspicious deaths.
2024-09-3021 min
Fund Your Future with DRSEp 47 - Tips for choosing the best auto and home insuranceYour auto and home insurance can have a significant impact on your budget, but it’s hard to know if you’re getting the best rate. Our guest, Amy from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC), joins us to provide tips on shopping around for insurance and the value of having an agent.
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2024-09-0425 minFund Your Future with DRSEp 47 - Tips for choosing the best auto and home insuranceYour auto and home insurance can have a significant impact on your budget, but it’s hard to know if you’re getting the best rate. Our guest, Amy from the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC), joins us to provide tips on shopping around for insurance and the value of having an agent.
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Office of the Insurance Commissioner
Podcast: OIC Answers
2024-09-0425 minOIC Answers on InsuranceWhat’s going on with home insurance?Opening the mailbox and finding a letter from your home insurance company can be a scary moment. There might be higher premiums waiting in that envelope or, even worse, the insurance version of a “Dear John” letter — a non-renewal notice. On this episode of OIC Answers, policy analyst David Forte discusses why rates have gone up recently, how rating factors like location and construction type impact premiums, the availability of home insurance in Washington, what impact wildfires are having on the market, and whether or not your insurance company can use drones to check out your roof.
2024-09-0226 minOIC Answers on InsuranceOIC Answers: How can I spot an insurance red flag?A big part of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s work is consumer protection. A lot of that work is done by our investigations team, which evaluates consumer complaints to see if there’s been a violation of the state insurance code. On this episode of OIC Answers, two of our lead investigators explain how the investigations process works and gives advice on how to spot red flags from insurance professionals.
2024-08-1225 minOIC Answers on InsuranceOIC Answers: Why is MY car insurance getting more expensive?Auto insurance rates took a jump in 2023, which meant an increase in monthly costs for people almost everywhere. What happened? Was it a Washington-specific issue? Why doesn’t the Insurance Commissioner just say “no” to rate increases? And why did MY costs go up when I haven’t even wrecked a car or gotten a ticket in years? On this episode of OIC Answers, Senior Policy Advisor David Forte helps the hosts address all the questions and theories they’ve heard about auto rates over the last year.
2024-07-2920 minOIC Answers on InsuranceOIC Answers: Is pet insurance worth the money?More than 5 million pets in the United States were covered by insurance plans in 2023, but the coverages and costs vary quite a bit between pets and plans. Accidents, surgeries, prescriptions, illnesses and emergencies are usually covered, while dental care and behavioral problems usually aren’t — and pre-existing conditions remain a point of confusion. Washington has about 4% of the country’s covered pets, and in this episode of OIC Answers, our hosts ask a consumer protection expert if the policies are worth the money.
2024-07-1518 minOIC Answers on InsuranceOIC Answers: Is this health care sharing ministry too good to be true?Health care sharing ministries offer what may look like affordable health coverage, but there’s often a few details in the fine print that leave members short of funds when big medical bills come due. On this episode of OIC Answers, Deputy Commissioner Michael Marchand helps answer questions about what, exactly, a health care sharing ministry is, what they might not cover, and how the OIC works to prevent them from selling insurance illegally.
2024-07-0120 minOIC Answers on InsuranceOIC Answers: How to avoid Medicare fraudOn this Medicare Fraud Prevention Month episode of OIC Answers, Kim McKenna — our Senior Medicare
Patrol program coordinator — discusses the most common Medicare-related scams, how to keep yourself safe from fraud, what to do when you think you’re being
targeted in a scheme, and how the Senior Medicare Patrol works.
For questions about reporting a concern to Washington State Senior Medicare Patrol, you can call our Insurance
Consumer Hotline at 1-800-562-6900 or submit in writing at insurance.wa.gov/contact-washington-state-shiba-program.
If you are interested in volunteering with the SHIBA or SMP programs, contac...
2024-06-1019 minOIC Answers on InsuranceOIC Answers: What's a transparency rule?Each episode of OIC Answers addresses a question about insurance in Washington state or the OIC’s work. On this episode, Andrew Davis from the OIC's Policy team discusses the state's new premium change transparency rule and what your insurance company is now required to do if you ask (in writing) about your premium increase upon renewal.
2024-05-2708 min
MAJORLY RIGHTEpisode 169- US-Pakistan stress cooperation in tackling terror | Majorly Right with Major Gaurav Arya |Pakistan and the US have underscored the importance of bilateral cooperation in addressing the most pressing challenges to regional and global security, including the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Daesh. This meeting was Co-chaired by Additional Foreign Secretary for the UN and OIC, Ambassador Syed Haider Shah and US Department of State Coordinator for Counterterrorism, Ambassador Elizabeth Richard on May 10 in Washington. Major Gaurav Arya predicts what will happen in Future?#USPakistanRelations #AsimMunir #ShehbazSharif #JoeBiden #USAHelpsPakistan #USAAidPakistan #PakistanF16 #CounterterrorismDialogue #MajorGauravArya #MajorlyRightTo watch this episode in video format:...
2024-05-1510 minOIC Answers on InsuranceOIC Answers: Am I ready for a natural disaster?Each episode of OIC Answers addresses a question about insurance in Washington state or the OIC’s work. On this episode, Amy Teshera from the OIC's Consumer Advocacy Program talks about what happens (from an insurance standpoint) after a natural disaster damages or destroys your home, and how the OIC helps people navigate the claims process after a large-scale event.
2024-05-1316 minOIC Answers on InsuranceOIC Answers: What if I'm (Medi)scared?Each episode of OIC Answers addresses a question about insurance in Washington state or the OIC’s work. On the second episode, Tim Smolen – director of the OIC’s SHIBA Program – returns to explain how the volunteer-driven Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors Program works to help Washingtonians get free, unbiased advice about Medicare. Call SHIBA at (800) 562-6900!
2024-04-2915 minOIC Answers on InsuranceOIC Answers: What if I don't (Medi)care?Each episode of the Office of the Insurance Commissioner’s podcast, OIC Answers, addresses one question about insurance in Washington state or the OIC’s work. On the first episode, Tim Smolen – director of the OIC’s SHIBA Program – answers beginner-level questions about enrolling in Medicare.
2024-04-1015 min
Radio Seila FMMencari Pemimpin di Tengah Rivalitas Superpower“Tajuk Rasil”
Kamis, 6 Rajab 1445 H/ 18 Januari 2024
Mencari Pemimpin di Tengah Rivalitas Superpower
Oleh: Mohamad Asruchin (Dubes RI untuk Uzbekistan tahun 2010-2014)
Hajatan besar kenegaraan pemilihan Presiden dan Wakil Presiden RI (Pilpres) serta pemilihan anggota Legislatif (Pileg) akan dilangsungkan pada tanggal 14 Februari 2024. Guna menyongsong satu abad kemerdekaan RI pada tahun 2045, maka Indonesia perlu mendapatkan pemimpin yang mampu meningkatkan kesejahteraan dan mencerdaskan rakyat serta ikut melaksanakan ketertiban dunia sebagaimana tercantum dalam Pembukaan UUD 1945. Ini berarti pemimpin Indonesia tidak hanya sekedar ‘jago kandang’ berkutat dengan urusan dalam negeri, tetapi s...
2024-01-1808 min
Be All You Can Be MSCEpisode 9 70Fs More Than S1 & Insights to Jobs in AIM Now-Guest LTC Bethany WagnerDive deep into the intricacies of health services human resource management with our special guest, LTC Bethany Wagner. She'll be shedding light on the expansive role of the 70F AOC, which advises commanders and staff on a broad spectrum of matters:✨ The intricacies of directing personnel systems that address the comprehensive personnel management life cycle functions. We're talking strength accounting, promotions, casualty reporting, awards, and more! And for those of you on the job hunt or looking for new opportunities, we'll also be discussing some of the current AI...
2023-10-1734 min
Washington in FocusInsurers Claim State Study on Increased Claims Complaints Is ‘Misplaced’Insurance advocacy groups in Washington state are pushing back against a new study released by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner highlighting the recent increase in insurance claim complaints. According to the OIC, its Consumer Advocacy Program received 467 complaints in April 2023 compared to the average of 287 per month. As of May, claim handling issues were documented in over 80% of all complaint reasons.
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2023-07-2802 min
Fuel the FightCOL Enrique Smith-Forbes-Director, U.S. Army-Baylor Occupational Therapy Doctoral Program***LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROGRAM HERE: : https://www.baylor.edu/graduate/dscot/index.php?id=976730 ***Colonel Enrique V. Smith-Forbes is currently the Program Director for the U.S. Army Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD), at the Medical Center of Excellence, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Fort Sam Houston (FSH), TX. He previously served as the Chief of Occupational Therapy services of Brooke Army Medical Center, JBSA, FSH, TX. He also served as the Program Director for the Doctor of Science in Occupational Therapy (DScOT) program, JBSA, FSH, TX. Additional previous assignments include Chief Occupational Therapy Services at General L...
2022-12-0521 minFuel the FightCOL Matt Douglas-Dean, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Graduate SchoolCOL Douglas was raised in Washington state, graduating from high school in Coupeville, Washington, in 1992. He graduated from Whitworth College with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and was commissioned through Gonzaga University’s ROTC program into the Medical Service Corps in 1996. He served as a 70K, Medical Logistics officer, in various assignments including PBO, BMO, Platoon Leader, Chief of Materiel, Company Commander, Medlog Planner, Branch OIC, and Deputy Chief (Instructor) until 2006. In these roles, he supporting medical and other operations in Korea, Germany, and Italy for missions throughout those COCOMS including the Former Republic of Yugoslavia (Bosnia/Kosovo), NATO...
2022-11-0749 min
PR UnmaskedAll Eyes on Afghanistan – Foreign Policy Challenges After the U.S. WithdrawalThis is the third part of our four-episode series where we take a look at America’s policy challenges for the next decade. In this episode, hosted by the Concordia Forum at the Atlantic Council headquarters in Washington D.C., Muddassar Ahmed is joined by a panel of experts to discuss the future of Afghanistan after the withdrawal of American troops and what foreign actors, such as the U.S., the OIC and neighbouring Pakistan, can do to support the Afghan people under the Taliban rule.
Our panellists include Haris Tarin (Senior Policy Advisor at the U.S...
2022-04-2935 min
The Police Applicant PodcastEp. 27 - Sgt. Rob Ellis - Washington State PatrolIn this episode we interview Sgt. Rob Ellis who is the OIC of the WSP's recruiting and testing unit. Ken and Minerva had a great time finding about what it takes to become a Washington State Trooper!
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2022-01-141h 34
Options Insider Special EventsExclusive OIC 2021 Panel Audio: Washington OutlookEnjoy another exclusive session from OIC 2021 as industry experts provide their outlook on regulation for the coming year.
2021-12-2932 min
The Mettle of Honor Podcast: Stories of, Strength, Courage, & Perseverance™️(S1:E20) The Original Private BenjaminAnnie Brock | Army Veteran | LTI President & Founder Annie spent 9+ years in the US Army. She, as an enlisted soldier, was a Human Resources Specialist, Paralegal Specialist, and found herself not only airborne qualified, but was one of the first 100 females in the 82nd Airborne Division at Ft. Bragg, N.C. Annie commissioned as an Army Officer serving as a specially trained Aeromedical Evacuation Aviator flying UH-60 and UH-1V helicopters. As an Army Officer in the Medical Service Corps, Annie served in Landstuhl, Germany in the late 1980s as an Interim Supervisor, OIC of MEDCEN's Outpatient Clinic. Annie has a...
2021-03-1057 min
Word to the WildcatsSeason 2, Episode 4 feat. Anthony PetersonSeason 2, Episode 4 features CWU alumni Anthony Peterson. Anthony graduated from CWU in 2010, with a dual major in Law and Justice as well as Sociology while also attaining a minor in Africana and Black Studies. He was the former ASCWU VP for Equity and Services Council, and was a co-founder of CWU Empire which later evolved into Brother 2 Brother. After graduating from CWU, Anthony earned his Master of Art degree in Organizational Leadership and Business Management from Gonzaga University. He now serves as Interim Deputy Chief Executive Officer, for Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC) of Washington which is a non-profit organization...
2020-11-0530 min
Omnipresent Information ConnectionEpisode 33- Agendas and MessagesIn this special video edition of the OIC Podcast, we speak about three vital topics in the world today, political agendas, scripted messages, and authentic messages. Political agendas, scripted messages, and authentic messages can all include subliminal and super-liminal influences. That is why this podcast is important! When you have more authentic control and awareness of influences in your life, you are then able to turn on your power button, as well as turn off the power of any malevolent message that may be trying to influence you in a negative way!Thank you for valuing our...
2020-09-0930 min
Political BarkThe Israeli-Palestinian conflict in 2020: a conversation with Ambassador Hesham Youssef from the United States Institute for PeaceIn this episode of Political Bark, I have the pleasure of speaking with Ambassador Youssef, currently in Washington D.C (See bio below).
I ask about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, especially in regards to Prime Minister Netanyahu's annexation plans. What are the international stances on the annexation? How are France, Germany, Jordan and Egypt forming a never before seen "New Quartet" , asking for more negotiations instead of a escalation of the conflict; and what are the possible future scenarios for the conflict; is there any way to achieve lasting peace, perhaps modeled on the peace agreements between Egypt-Israel or Jordan-Israel? Find out...
2020-07-3036 min
Suzilla: Family Business Podcast2021 Healthcare Rates for Washington StateHey Suzie and Matt from Suzie Health Solutions. The office of the Insurance Commissioner has offered a first look at what the prices will be for 2021 and we are talking about them.
Preliminary Washington Healthcare rates for 2021! Where do I complain: https://fortress.wa.gov/oic/consumertoolkitrt/Search.aspx
If you want help then let us know early. Oct 15th Enroll in Medicare plans and Nov 1st into Healthcare. https://calendly.com/suziehealth
Why should I care about CascadeCare? https://www.wahbexchange.org/about-the-exchange/cascade-care-2021-implementation/
Why should I be paying a...
2020-06-0332 min
Straight Outta Combat Radio-Honoring Combat WisdomSOCRS102- CPT. Mark E. Black- "Forging Educated & Honorable Young Men of Courage"CAPTAIN Mark Black was named 12th Superintendent of Fishburne Military School 23 August 2016.
CAPTAIN Black hails from Milton, West Virginia. He attended the Virginia Military Institute, lettering in football and was selected as a member of Omicron Delta Epsilon and the Kappa Alpha Order, Beta Commission. He graduated with Distinction with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and was commissioned in the US Navy through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) in 1986. In 2002 he graduated from the Air War College attaining a Master of Arts in Strategic Studies and a regional specialization in Sub-Sahara Africa. He...
2019-10-291h 05
Mind The Gap by FreshchatMind the Gap News - Last week in Startups - IndiaFunding
Pesto raised $2 Million angel funding
Pesto, a Gurugram based edtech startup raised $2 Mn angel funding led by Matrix Partners, with participation of a group of angel investors including — Swiggy founders, Innov8 founder; Posist founder and OIC Capital’s Jack Yeung.
BlackBuck closed its $150 Mn Series D round
Bengaluru-based logistics startup BlackBuck closed its Series D round of $150 Mn led by Goldman Sachs Investment Partners and Silicon Valley-based Accel.
Zenoti raised $50 Million in a series C funding
Washington-headquartered SaaS startup Zenoti raised $50 Mn in a Series C fund...
2019-05-0700 min
Options Insider Special EventsLive from OIC 2017: Washington Outlook PanelExchange and clearinghouse Washington representatives discussed current legislative and regulatory dynamics and proposals impacting the listed options industry. Moderator: Julie Bauer, OCC Lita Frazier-Brannan, CBOE Hope Jarkowski, ICE Jeff Strunk, Forbes Tate
2017-05-1649 min
Options Insider Special EventsOIC 2016: Panel Discussion: Washington OutlookThis discussion included Congressional agenda, regulatory focus, and the overall impact of the political environment on financial services. Moderator: Jim Hall, Director of Government Relations, OCC De'Ana Dow, Partner and General Counsel, Capitol Counsel Andrew Shore, Partner, Jochum Shore & Trossevin PC Jeff Strunk, Partner, Forbes-Tate
2016-05-2546 min
The Women's Mosque of America"Stepping Up" - Khutbah by Edina Lekovic (1/30/15)Khateebah Edina Lekovic delivers the first khutbah (sermon) for The Women's Mosque of America's inaugural jumma'a prayer service on January 30th, 2015, at the Pico-Union Project in Los Angeles. Her inspiring message is one of empowerment as she challenges women to step up and into the roles that have been opened for them, no matter how difficult the journey may be.
Bio:
Edina Lekovic is MPAC’s Director of Policy and Programming, where she oversees strategic initiatives in government and policy, media and communications, and leadership development. From 2004-2010, Edina served as MPAC’s Communications Director, and has...
2016-01-2527 min
The Hotwash with CJSTEPHENS AND BRAND TALK RADIOKevin Durbin spent almost a yr attached to a Armor unit as an Infantryman.Then I went onto active duty and continued my service as an 11B.I hold several licenses including the M1A1 all the way down to a 80 passenger bus.I was on NTC rotation getting ready for deployment in 02 when I fell off a 30 cliff on Washington pass. In 2000 I was part of the live fire exercise involving the Japanese and American Navy,Air and Ground troops at YTC. I spent most of my career with 25th ID 40th ID and a little time with 3rd...
2015-11-022h 01
Options Insider Special Events2015 OIC: Fireside Chat with Industry RepresentativesThe Options Insider's coverage of the 2015 Options Industry Conference continues the Fireside Chat with Industry Representatives
The panelists included:
Carolyn Mitchell, OCC Business Development
Alan Grigoletto, Options Industry Council
Ellen Greene, SIFMA Options Committee
Joe Corcoran, Washington, D.C. Update
Jim Toes, Security Traders Association
2015-05-1434 min
Options Insider Special Events2013 OIC Conference Coverage: Exchange & Committee Updates, Part 22013 OIC Conference Coverage: Exchange & Committee Updates, Part 2The Options Insider's coverage of the 2013 OIC Conference continues with the Exchange & Committee Updates.Exchange and Committee UpdatesJoe Bracco, BATS Exchange, Inc.Patty Schuler, BOX Options ExchangeDavid Gray, Chicago Board Options Exchange/C2Geralyn Endo, International Securities ExchangeShelly Brown, MIAX Options ExchangeGreg Ferrari, NASDAQ Options Market/NASDAQ OMX PHLXTodd Wilemon, NYSE Amex/NYSE ArcaCarolyn Mitchell, OCC Business DevelopmentAlan Grigoletto, Options Industry CouncilEllen Greene, SIFMA Options CommitteeJoe Corcoran, Washington...
2013-04-2936 min
Options Insider Special Events2013 OIC Conference: Exchange & Committee Updates, Part 1The Options Insider's coverage of the 2013 OIC Conference begins with the Exchange & Committee Updates.Presenters were:Joe Bracco, BATS Exchange, Inc.Patty Schuler, BOX Options ExchangeDavid Gray, Chicago Board Options Exchange/C2Geralyn Endo, International Securities ExchangeShelly Brown, MIAX Options ExchangeGreg Ferrari, NASDAQ Options Market/NASDAQ OMX PHLXTodd Wilemon, NYSE Amex/NYSE ArcaCarolyn Mitchell, OCC Business DevelopmentAlan Grigoletto, Options Industry CouncilEllen Greene, SIFMA Options CommitteeJoe Corcoran, Washington, D.C. Update
2013-04-2946 min
Options Insider Radio InterviewsExclusive OIC 2010 Panel Audio: Regulatory Reform and How Washington Works
2010-05-191h 07