Commissioner Patty Kuderer

Image of torn paper on top of a photo of the WA insurance building. Paper reads: The New York Times Sep. 17, 2025 Western States Issue Their Own Vaccine Recommendations to Counter Kennedy Four Democratic-controlled Western states on Wednesday issued their own recommendations on who should get three common seasonal vaccines, a sharp rejection of efforts by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to upend vaccine policy at the federal level. Read more

The West Coast Health Alliance has released a set of vaccination guidelines that are based on science not conspiracy theories. This state level leadership is critical to fill the abdication of federal leadership from the Trump administration and chaos at the CDC.
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ICYMI: Last week, Commissioner Kuderer hosted an Insurance Town Hall in Spokane with State Sen. Riccelli and State Rep. Ormsby to discuss health care, wildfires and homeowners insurance coverage. Catch her opening remarks below and watch the full video at tvw.org/video/washin...

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Commissioner Kuderer stressed at a press event today the need for Congress to act quickly to extend the enhanced Premium Tax Credits expiring at the end of this year. These credits help increase affordability and lower the number of uninsured Washingtonians.

Headed to the Fair? 🎡Come say hello to our consumer advocates at the Washington State Fair on Sept. 11, 12, and 19! Find us in the Expo Hall to ask your insurance questions and learn about how we can help Washingtonians.

In this episode of OIC Answers, Commissioner Kuderer and Jordan Haedtler, a climate financial policy consultant with Climate Cabinet, explore how insurance regulators can address #climate change - including what some states are doing, what’s working, and why podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...

Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, has died after being shot Wednesday at a Utah college event, President Donald Trump says.

We must condemn political violence in all its forms. Just like the June assassination of Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman in Minnesota, the murder of Charlie Kirk is a troubling sign of the erosion of civil discourse in our country - PK
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What does the new West Coast Health Alliance mean for COVID-19 #vaccine coverage? It depends on what type of health plan you have. State regulated plans will still cover you through 2026. 👇
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Next week‼️
Our Insurance Town Hall at the #Spokane City Hall is on Wednesday, Sept. 10th doors open at 7p.m.

Join Commissioner Kuderer, Sen. Riccelli, and Rep. Ormsby. Bring your insurance questions!

RSVP not required but helpful! More info ℹ️ : bit.ly/3Jzc5M8

Good news for access to COVID-19 #vaccines in Washington state!

Seattle Times Headline image: “Federal agents arrest firefighters working on WA wildfire” describing ICE enforcement activity at Bear Gulch fire activity.

Federal immigration enforcement action interrupting firefighters who are responding to an active wildfire makes Washingtonians less safe. It’s another example of the Trump administration undermining disaster response.
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On the 20th anniversary of #Katrina, federal employees risked their jobs to sound the alarm. And let’s be clear, a diminished FEMA means state and local communities will bear the costs. www.nytimes.com/2025/08/25/c...

When premiums spike next year, it will be because Republicans chose to make health care more expensive.

Not on accident. Not for reasons unknown.

But because Republicans decided to do nothing and let costs skyrocket. Spread the word.

Healthcare affordability has cascading effects. Thank you to Senator Cantwell for fighting to extend the enhanced premium tax credits that expire this year - 80,000 Washingtonians are likely to drop coverage if Congress doesn’t act. 👇
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This is a big win for Washingtonians thanks to Attorney General Nick Brown! 👏 www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news... @atg.wa.gov

You have reproductive rights in WA state, including no cost over-the-counter and prescription contraceptives and breastfeeding services, too! Help us spread the word.
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Decisions like this threaten FEMA’s ability to quickly respond to natural disasters. Per the article, “The moves leave #FEMA staffing even more thin, current and former employees said, and could be a big problem if a major hurricane or wildfire were to strike.” www.washingtonpost.com/climate-envi...

Thank you very much.

Restitution bill fails to advance out of House Consumer Protection and Business Committee | Washington state Office of the Insurance Commissioner Senate Bill 5331 failed to advance out of the House Consumer Protection and Business Committee

Commissioner Patty Kuderer: "Putting a cap on total fines is unfair to consumers and protects bad actors."

Read the latest on Senate Bill 5331:

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It has been such an honor to serve the consumers of Washington State! Thank you.