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• Oregon AIG policyholders are safe
  Despite financial issues facing American International Group (AIG), AIG insurance companies are solvent and have the capability to pay claims. Anyone covered by AIG insurance companies can expect their claims to be paid as usual.

  More information on AIG

• Regence rate increase to be discussed at hearing
  A hearing has been requested about Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon's recent 26 percent rate increase for individual health plans. The request was made in a petition by Karen Kirsch of Portland challenging the rate increase.

  An administrative law judge from the Office of Administrative Hearings will conduct the hearing. The hearing has been scheduled for the following date and location.
  PLEASE NOTE: PORTIONS OF THIS HEARING MAY NOT BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC DUE TO CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS.

  February 4 and 5, 2009, 9:00 a.m.
  Office of Administrative Hearings Tualatin Office
  7995 SW Mohawk St., Suite B
  Tualatin, OR 97062

  Consumers who have questions should contact the Insurance Division's Consumer Advocacy Unit at 888-877-4894 or 503-947-7984.

• Health Insurance in Oregon
  This draft report focuses on the role of commercial health insurance in Oregon. It summarizes health insurance regulation, and includes data about the Oregon market as a whole, financial profiles of the largest insurers, an overview of cost-control initiatives, and seven recommendations to improve the affordability and effectiveness of commercial health insurance for Oregonians.