The OIC offers assistance statewide to consumers regarding health care insurance and health care access through its statewide health insurance benefits advisors (SHIBA) program. Volunteers are trained by OIC employees to provide counseling, education, and other assistance to residents of Washington. Information about SHIBA, including how to become a SHIBA volunteer, can be found on the OIC web site www.insurance.wa.gov.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
48.02.060 and
34.05.220. WSR 12-11-022 (Matter No. R 2012-01), § 284-02-010, filed 5/7/12, effective 6/7/12. Statutory Authority: RCW
48.02.060 (3)(a) and
48.17.010(5). WSR 11-01-159 (Matter No. R 2010-09), § 284-02-010, filed 12/22/10, effective 1/22/11. Statutory Authority: RCW
48.02.060 and
34.05.220. WSR 07-01-048 (Matter No. R 2003-09), § 284-02-010, filed 12/14/06, effective 1/14/07. Statutory Authority: RCW
48.02.060 and
34.05.220 (1)(b). WSR 96-09-038 (Matter No. R 96-3), § 284-02-010, filed 4/10/96, effective 5/11/96. Statutory Authority: RCW
48.02.060 (3)(a). WSR 88-23-079 (Order R 88-10), § 284-02-010, filed 11/18/88; Order R-68-6, § 284-02-010, filed 8/23/68, effective 9/23/68.]