April 2020
Market Report
Oregon and Washington
The agents at Laughlin Insurance are always looking for ways to save you money and time with your insurance. We also like to help you understand your insurance, options, enrollment process, financial help when available, and more. Our broker access allows us to shop from a variety of leading carriers for you, to find the programs that work best for your needs and budget. Our programs include health insurance, dental, life insurance, disability income insurance, compliance, administration, small employer & individual online enrollment technology, tax favorable programs, marketplace services, and more. We offer plan administrator training, help individuals navigate the marketplaces, and also help Medicare beneficiaries with Medicare planning and enrollment.

I ndustry News
  • Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
  • Federal Aid Legislation, Tax Relief, and Stimulus
  • Washington Health Plan Finder Special Enrollment Period
  • Layoffs, Closures, and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
  • Teledoc/Telehealth
  • Online account access and administration
  • Programs Spotlight

Agency News
  • Agents are available by phone and email only at this time
  • Laughlin Insurance website updated with lots of new information
  • Rachel Laughlin has joined the Agency, licensed and certified
  • WiredEnroll is our new small employer quoting and enrollment system
  • HealthSherpa is our new individual health and dental shopping site

We are available by phone and email until further notice. Be sure to contact us if you have questions or need assistance.

Thank you,
Paris Laughlin
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responding to the Coronavirus Disease pandemic. This situation poses a serious public health risk. Federal, state, and local government are working with partners and public to respond to the situation. There are various phases to the pandemic. The United States nationally is in the acceleration phase of the pandemic as of March 26, 2020. Read more here .
Federal Aid Legislation, Tax Relief, and Stimulus
A stimulus bill was recently approved by the Senate and has an estimated $2 trillion benefit that lawmakers hope will reduce the pandemic's human and financial losses. The bill will provide help for individuals, the health care system, corporations, and small businesses.

Washington Health Plan Finder Special Enrollment Period
Washington Health Plan Finder extends special enrollment period amid the Coronavirus Pandemic. We can help with eligibility, tax credit, plan reviews, application. Read more here .
Layoffs, Closures, and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
Health and safety are most important for everyone. The State of Oregon Employment Department is providing information and resources including; answers to frequently asked questions, basic information about unemployment, option to file claim online, and information about COVID-19 practices, and temporary rules. Informational charts are available for download. There are informational videos, resource guides, and press releases. A subscription for updates is available. Learn more at the State of Oregon Employment Department website here . The US Department of Labor provides an Unemployment Benefits Finder .
Teledoc/Telehealth
Teledoc, Telehealth, Virtual Visits are health plan member services that allow members to see a medical provider from your phone, video, or app. There has been an increased promotion of Teledoc type visits, due to the recent pandemic, and work at home mandate. Most plans offer this service to their members. Who has Teledoc?

Online Account Access
Online access allows insurance consumers to see their plans, programs, rates, and other information about their insurance plans. Online accounts also have premium payment options. Employer online options allow employers to add and remove employees from the benefit programs. Many of our programs and services have online access. Check out your insurance company website and look for the member login access page. Let us know if we can help you get online with your insurance company. Who has online access?
News at the Agency

  • Agents are available by phone and email only at this time. Due to the Coronavirus-2019, we are available for you by phone and email at this time. Kai Krokum is in the office, and Paris Laughlin, Stuart Ouellette, and Rachel Laughlin are working remote, until further notice.


  • Rachel Laughlin has joined the Agency. Rachel has a BS in Health Services from Portland State University. Rachel is a licensed insurance agent in Oregon & Washington, and is also Marketplace Certified.

  • WiredEnroll is our new small employer quoting and enrollment system. If you are a small employer and want quick rates from all of the health plans in your area, let us know and we can have rates for you next day.

  • HealthSherpa is our new individual health and dental shopping site. Check out our individual health and dental shopping site here.

Programs Spotlight
TASC offers a complete suite of compliance and administrative services. The risk for financial loss and business disruption for non-compliance can be significant. Proactive compliance is recommended. We can negotiate cost effective compliance packages for employers, so let us know if we can help you with compliance and administrative services through TASC. Learn more about TASC here .
What we are reading
Connect with Laughlin Insurance
Paris Laughlin, President, Agent - Mobile Phone (503) 936-0891

Stuart Ouellette, Agent - Mobile Phone (503) 730-9022

Rachel Laughlin, Agent - Supporting agents remote

Kai Krokum, Agent - Available at office by phone (503) 282-0827

503-282-0827 Office | (503) 282-0830 Fax | (877) 779-0788 Toll-Free

Laughlin Insurance Market Report is a periodic publication featuring the latest news of interest to employer, individual, and Medicare health insurance consumers throughout Oregon and Washington.
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