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Publications from the Oregon Insurance Division

A variety of publications are available from the Oregon Insurance Division. You may view these publications on our Web site, or request a printed copy by:

Internet: Publications order form

Mail: Publications
Oregon Insurance Division
P.O. Box 14480
Salem, OR 97309-0405

Telephone: (503) 947-7984 or 1-888-877-4894 (toll-free)

E-mail: dcbs.insmail@state.or.us

There is no charge for copies of publications, unless otherwise noted.

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Consumer Publications

A Shopper's Guide to Long-term Care Insurance,   2006
Provides an overview of long-term care insurance, including costs and benefits. Published by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Consumer alert: Senior specialists,   May 2009
Consumer alert: Suitable Annuities for Senior Citizens,   October 2007
Consumer Guide to Auto Insurance,   November 2008
Provides an overview of auto insurance and gives money-saving tips for drivers.
Consumer Guide to Health Insurance,   November 2005
Provides an overview of health insurance and your health-care rights.
Consumer Guide to Homeowner and Tenant Insurance,   April 2008
Provides an overview of homeowner and tenant insurance and gives money-saving tips.
Consumer Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance in Oregon,   April 2008
Provides an overview of long-term care insurance and explains Oregon's requirements for long-term care policies.
Consumer Guide to Oregon Insurance Complaints,   2008
Ranks insurers from best to worst based on the number of consumer complaints to the Insurance Division.
previous years:
2007     2006     2005     2004
2003     2002     2001     2000
Do you have insurance questions or complaints? We can help.,   April 2009
Explains the services available from the Insurance Division's Consumer Advocacy Unit.
Insurance advice for Oregon consumers,   May 2007
Answers frequently-asked questions about insurance.
Insurance Bill of Rights,   October 2007
Long-Term Care Insurance: What you should know,   September 2007
Medicare insurance - know what you're buying,   February 2009
Oregon Complaint Report Part II,   2008
Breaks down consumer complaints against insurance companies by complaint type and disposition. There is a $25 charge for each year's report.

To request a copy, indicate the year of the report, and send a check, payable to DCBS, to:
Publications
Oregon Insurance Division
PO Box 14480
Salem, OR 97309-0405
previous years:
2007     2006     2005     2004
2003     2002     2001     2000
Preneed funeral plans and so-called "funeral insurance",   March 2006
Discusses options for prepaying for your funeral
Tips for seniors and their families,   May 2009
Avoid falling prey to a con artist or purchasing a product that is not suitable
Your Rights When Purchasing Insurance and Annuities,   May 2009

SHIBA Publications relating to Medicare

2009 Oregon Guide to Medigap, Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans, October 2008
Compares Medicare supplement policies, Medicare Advantage plans, and prescription drug plans.
Free Help with Medicare and Prescription Drug Insurance,
A list of local organizations that help Medicare beneficiaries make better health-insurance decisions. Identifies volunteer assistance and volunteer opportunities.
Order SHIBA Publications

Publicaciónes en Español

10 cosas que debe saber antes de adquirir anualidades fijas diferidas,
Ayuda Gratuita Con Medicare y Otros Seguros para la Salud,
Consumo alerta: Cuidado con las abusivas prácticas de venta de seguros de Medicare,
Consumo alerta: Senior especialistas,
El Departamento de Servicios para Consumidores y Negocios del Estado,
Guía básica de Oregon para seguro de autos, 7/10/06
Explica los requisitos en Oregon para seguro de autos.
Guía básica de Oregon para seguro de vivienda y del arrendatario,
Hechos básicos acerca de seguros de salud en Oregon,
Información importante sobre sequros,
Información sobre seguros para los consumidores de Oregon, Marzo 2009
Cómo ser un consumidor inteligente
La División de Aseguradoras - Protegiendo al Público en la Compra de Seguros, Abril del 2009
Una sintesis de servicios provistos por la División de Seguros y a donde llamar para obtener respuestas acerca de comunes preguntas de seguros.
Programa de Comunicaciones Multiculturales,
Reclamo de Consumidor,

Публикации на русском языке

Russian Publications

У вас есть вопросы или жалобы о страховке? Мы можем помочь., April 2009
(Do you have insurance questions or complaints? We can help.)
Советы страховки для Орегонских потребителей, May 2008
(Insurance advice for Oregon consumers)

Oregon Insurance Regulator Newsletter:

Oregon Insurance Regulator - Spring 2009
Previous Issues

Research and Statistical Reports

Complaint Statistics

Oregon Insurance Division Annual Reports:  2008 2007 20062005200420032002

Previous Annual Reports:

Top 25 insurers in selected lines

Health Insurance in Oregon

Study of Oregon's Assigned Risk Plan for Workers' Compensation Insurance,  January 2007

Workers' Compensation Insurance Reports

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