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News: 2009 Press Releases

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November 2009


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11/19/2009 New report details staggering new costs of the uninsured, underinsured, and uncompensated care in Washington state.
11/16/2009 Media Alert - Alarming new costs of the uninsured revealed Thursday.
11/5/2009 Many Medicare Part D plans are changing. SHIBA HelpLine can help.


October 2009


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10/26/2009 Insurance Commissioner calls for legislation to help Green River Valley businesses find flood coverage
10/19/2009 Insurance Commissioner warns companies not to use "governmental action" exclusion to deny claims related to the Howard Hanson Dam
10/13/2009 Kreidler op-ed: Health-insurance system is "tragically broken" for many, must be fixed


September 2009


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9/25/2009 Insurance commissioner urges companies to get the word out about flood insurance
9/17/2009 Cease and desist order issued in bogus insurance case
9/14/2009 Out-of-state crop adjusters brought in to speed up crop insurance payments
9/9/2009 State officials urge insurers to prepare for swine flu

 

August 2009


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8/19/2009 Cumberland Casualty and Surety bonds canceled Sept. 28

 

July 2009


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7/27/2009 New consumer protection laws go into effect
  New rules for health-discount cards, organ donation, flood insurance

 

June 2009


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6/12/2009 Hearing set for sale of Puget Sound Health Partners
The hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. on July 10, 2009 in Tumwater, Washington.

6/8/2009 Updated - Uninsured in Washington state jumps nearly 21 percent
 
6/5/2009 UPDATED New Time - Kreidler to unveil record spike in the uninsured
5/21/2009 Kreidler joins national debate on health care
  Meets with Congress on reforms to health care and financial systems

5/6/2009 Insurance Commissioner Kreidler cracks down on insurers that don’t play by the rules

 

March 2009


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4/28/2009 Guard your insurance card to avoid scams

Commissioner Kreidler warns people to keep their insurance information secure because it can be a source of identity theft.

4/22/2009 New protections for consumers who buy discount health plans

4/13/2009 New protections for transplant patients

4/9/2009 Consumer alert: Save money on your homeowners insurance

 

April 2009


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3/30/2009 Governor to sign annuity sales bill into law
 
3/27/2009 Governor signed flood insurance bill
  Most homeowners insurance does not cover flooding, but many people don't realize it. This bill will fix that.

3/25/2009 Bellevue man convicted of insurance fraud
  Michael C. Madsen was convicted in King County Superior Court for filing a fraudulent insurance claim, a class C felony.

3/24/2009 Your AIG policy is safe, thanks to state regulations

3/19/2009 New title insurance regulations take effect Saturday

3/18/2009 Consumer Alert - How to keep health insurance if you’re laid-off

3/10/2009 Low settlements top insurance complaint in 2008
  Top three complaints were unsatisfactory settlement offers, claims denials, and delays. Auto insurance was the most frequent topic.

3/5/2009 Consumer alert: Save money on your auto insurance
  Commissioner Kreidler urges consumers to look for ways to save on their coverage rather than break the law and run the risk of being uninsured.

 

February 2009


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2/24/2009 New restrictions on the sale of juvenile life insurance

2/12/2009 From homeowner to renter: What you need to know about renter’s insurance
  Commissioner Kreidler dispels the myths of renter’s insurance.

 

January 2009


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1/27/2009 Insurance Commissioner holds insurers accountable if they break the rules
  Over $630,000 collected from insurance companies and agents that did not follow the rules in the last four months of 2008.
   
1/26/2009 Consumers: Check for flood damage before you buy a new car
   
1/12/2009 Insurance advice for winter storm victims

 


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