Rulemaking for administrative hearings is happening now
Your voice matters! You have the opportunity to weigh in on important changes to administrative hearing rules, such as what types of discovery can be made during the administrative hearing process.
You are a stakeholder in this rulemaking session if you've ever been, will be or may represent a party in an administrative hearing conducted by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC). This can include appealing actions against you, threats of actions against you and situations such as licensees contesting the orders revoking their licenses.
How to participate in this administrative hearings rulemaking session
If you'd like to get involved in this important rulemaking, please visit our rulemaking page to find more information about how, where and when to submit your comments:
- Administrative Hearings (R 2021-09)
- If you have questions about this rulemaking, please contact the OIC's rules coordinator
More important information regarding administrative hearings held at the Office of the Insurance Commissioner can found in the statutes and rules cited below.
For OIC administrative hearings:
- Hearings and Appeals, Chapter 48.04 RCW (leg.wa.gov)
- Hearings, WAC 284-02-070 (leg.wa.gov)
For all administrative hearings:
- Administrative procedures for adjudicative proceedings and judicial review, RCW 34.05.410 through 34.05.598 (leg.wa.gov)
- Model Rules of Procedure, Chapter 10-08 WAC (leg.wa.gov)