June 28th is National Insurance Awareness Day! We celebrate everyday, but this day acts as a reminder and encourages us to review our insurance policies. Often times consumers establish insurance policies, but don't revisit them. You should review your policies at least once a year or as your needs change. Please consider talking to your insurance agent or company and review what insurance you have, what you are paying for it, and what changes to consider to get the protections that you need.
The Maryland Insurance Administration is always here as a resource for you!
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Travel Insurance
You've lined up a fabulous vacation! Do you need travel insurance? Find out more through this consumer alert: click here.
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Hurricane Season
Are you prepared? Hurricane season in Maryland runs from June 1- Nov. 30. Take action now and make an evacuation plan and learn more to prepare for natural disasters: click here.
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Graduated - What's Next?
Wishing the Class of 2023 a prosperous road ahead! If you have a new graduate in the family, you may be preparing to buy a car. If you have teen or young drivers, make sure to read these Insurance Tips: click here.
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Annuities Awareness Month
What is an annuity? Learn about the two types of basic annuities, and more, from our "Consumer Guide to Annuities", click here.
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Vacation Rentals
Are you renting a vacation home this summer? Your homeowners or renters insurance may cover damage or loss to your personal property while at your vacation home. Ask your agent or insurance company about your coverages or visit our website for information, click here.
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Pier Pressure
We're not trying to "pier" pressure you! Take a moment to read this Consumer Advisory if you live along the shoreline and have piers, docks, wharves, or a bulkhead. Learn more here.
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Summertime Fun!
When you purchase or install backyard amenities such as pools, hot tubs, playsets or trampolines, you should reassess your insurance coverage. Visit our website for more information, click here.
For pool and hot tub safety tips, click here.
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Visit our website to watch our latest two-part video series (also available on Apple podcast) on how to handle Health Claim Denials.
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Part 1
For the Medical Necessity & Emergency Appeals Hotline, you can contact us 24/7, 365 days a year for immediate help for insurance concerns involving physical care as well as mental health and substance use disorder care. Call us at 1-800-492-6116.
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Part 2
If you decide to file an appeal, the Maryland Attorney General's Health Education and Advocacy Unit will assist you, free-of-charge, in filing your appeal. The Health Education and Advocacy Unit may be reached toll-free at 1-877-261-8807.
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In June, the focus is on men's health. Let the men in your life know you care about their well-being. Regular checkups and preventative care tests are important. Check your coverage -- or if you don't have a plan, visit our website for resources on health insurance. Happy Father's Day!
Have an insurance issue or question? The Maryland Insurance Administration is eager to help you. MIA representatives are out and about in your communities and also virtual. We're ready to answer your insurance questions.
We're looking for YOU! The Maryland Insurance Administration is hiring. If you have an interest in helping consumers and businesses, we want to hear from you. We have positions for all levels of experience; from entry level positions to positions requiring advanced levels of expertise. Visit our website for more information:
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