insurance division

Rachel Oh Helps Consumers with Insurance

Rachel Oh Helps Consumers with Insurance

See who's answering calls at the consumer complaint desk
March 4, 2010 -- As the consumer liaison in the Insurance Division, Rachel Oh works with a staff of advocates to help people answer their insurance questions or file complaints against insurers or insurance agents. Read More >>


Insurance Division Fines Regence

Insurance Division Fines Regence

400 employees face layoffs by the state’s largest insurer
November 12, 2009 -- Regence BlueCross BlueShield officials are in a world of hurt these days. Not only will the state’s largest health insurer lose 103,000 members to Providence Health Plan in January, but the Oregon Insurance Division has fined the company $5,000. Read More >>


PEBB May Dip Into Reserves Next Year

PEBB May Dip Into Reserves Next Year

Over the past year, medical costs for state employees grew 12.6 percent
November 4, 2009 --- Unless medical costs drop by 2.6 percent next year, the Public Employees Benefit Board may be forced to dip into its reserves. Read More >>


Industry Pressure Mounts on State Regulators

Industry Pressure Mounts on State Regulators

Lobbying to limit health insurance rate regulation extends beyond walls of the state capitol
September 3, 2009 – Armed with authority to peer deeper into health insurance balance sheets, the state agency that governs the industry faces intense lobbying pressure. Read More >>


OSPIRG Takes on Premium Spikes

OSPIRG Takes on Premium Spikes

Can insurance rate regulation overcome the industry's high-powered lobbying efforts?
April 15, 2009 -- The Oregon insurance industry faces a showdown from consumer advocacy groups, small businesses and unions that want stronger regulation of premium increases. Read More >>


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