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Insurance Help is Available Now

ByTom Atkinson

If you need help understanding your insurance coverage or plan or are struggling to get help from your insurance company, Oregon’s Department of Consumer and Business Services has FREE help available through consumer advocates. 

You can contact consumer advocates at 888-877-4894 or by visiting dfr.oregon.gov.

The non-profit United Policyholders also has insurance resources, including for disaster recovery. Visit www.uphelp.org to learn more.

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