Moda will honor health coverage according to current contracts

The announcement this week by Moda Health that it�s withdrawing from the Washington insurance market has understandably raised questions fr...

Do you need flood insurance? Now is the time to do your research

Residents in Eastern Washington are facing increased risk of flooding after extreme wildfires the last two summers destroyed much of the veg...

OIC partners with the American Indian Health Commission on Medicare training

  Terri Osborne, SHIBA, right, speaks with  AIHC Executive Director Vickie Lowe.  Earlier this year, Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler si...

Mold, mildew, rot typically not covered by homeowner�s insurance

Living in the Northwest, it is not unusual for homeowners to discover mold, mildew or rot damage to their homes as a result of things like a...

Do you have a teen driver? Five tips to cover with your teen

This week is National Teen Driver Safety Week, sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Motor vehicle crashe...

New Medicare pages on OIC's website, including new Advantage plans

SHIBA is happy to announce today's launch of the new and improved Medicare webpages  on the OICs website. Last spring, SHIBA staff and O...

OIC joins Great ShakeOut drill � are you prepared for an earthquake?

The OIC is joining the Great Washington ShakeOut drill tomorrow, along with more than 1 million other participants in Washington state.  In...

Use extra caution when driving in areas near wildlife

October and November are the months with the most collisions between vehicles and deer, which is compounded by fewer daylight hours and anim...

Homeowners, insurers have responsibilities in repair claims

We often hear from consumers who are concerned about their home repair or rebuild insurance claims and have questions about their insurer...