Washington State OIC

OIC Answers on Insurance

Insurance is confusing, but we’re here to help. This podcast from the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) answers all kinds of questions about insurance in the Evergreen State, from Medicare to homeowners insurance claims to car insurance premiums. Hosts Aaron and Matt interview OIC staffers with expertise in different types of insurance to help make a complicated subject a little more easy to understand.

Author

Washington State OIC

Category

Government

Podcast website

insurance.wa.gov

Latest episode

May 26, 2026

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Episodes

OIC Answers: What if I'm (Medi)scared? 29.04.2024

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!

OIC Answers: What if I don't (Medi)care? 10.04.2024

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.  

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