 
National Preparedness Month helps spread awareness about preparing for disasters and emergencies. While we can't stop certain natural disasters, we can plan ahead. When you're prepared, you can better protect yourself and avoid insurance claims. Here are a few resources to help you prepare:
One of the ways the Maryland Insurance Administration helps Marylanders after a disaster is through our Virtual Disaster Center. During these sessions, we help anyone with insurance-related issues or questions by sharing an informational presentation followed by private breakout sessions with a representative from the Maryland Insurance Administration. If you, or someone you know, were impacted during the recent weather events, including flooding in Baltimore City and Silver Spring, we encourage you to attend one of these upcoming sessions.
Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 2 Sessions:
12 pm - 2 pm or 5 pm - 7 pm
Use this Zoom link to join:
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1603802898
Or, Dial-in number: (646) 828-7666
Meeting ID: 160 380 2898
Registration is not required. All are welcome to attend.
Click here for the flyer in English or en Español.
The Maryland Insurance Administration is always here as a resource for you!
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Life Insurance is for Everybody!
Life insurance helps protect the people who depend on you for support when the unthinkable happens. Visit our website to learn how life insurance products can help provide financial support. Click here for resources.
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Are Your Pets Covered?
Pet insurance is not health insurance for your pet. While many consider their pets to be part of the family, legally they are considered property. For more information about pet insurance, please watch this video here.
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Aging Resources
As an older adult, your insurance needs may change. That's why we created a resource page just for older adults. Click here.
For additional resources for older adults, visit the Maryland Department of Aging.
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New Apartment?
It's that time of the year for college students to go to school. Whether a student is living on- or off-campus, consider renters insurance. Here are a few reasons why renters insurance is a good idea: click here.
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Visit our website to watch our latest three-part video series on how to handle Health Claim Denials.
Part 3 (New): Find out how to navigate your health insurance claims and exactly what type of plans the MIA regulates or has jurisdiction over.
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.
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.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates and recognizes the rich contributions of Hispanic-Latino individuals in Maryland. Did you know we translate many of our publications in Spanish and have a Spanish Facebook page?
El Mes de la Herencia Hispana es la oportunidad perfecta para celebrar y reconocer las ricas contribuciones de los Hispanos-Latinos en Maryland ¿Sabías que traducimos muchas de nuestras publicaciones en Español y tenemos una página de Facebook en español.
Thank you, Governor Wes Moore and Senator Dawn Gile, for stopping by our booth on the Exhibition Hall floor at the Maryland Association of Counties 2023 Summer Conference in Ocean City. We had a great time connecting with attendees and sharing insurance-related resources.
Did you miss us? No worries! MIA is at events all year long. Visit our website for an event near you or join us virtually.
Pictured left to right: Director, Legislative and Regulatory Policy for the Maryland Insurance Administration, Jamie Sexton; Outreach Staffer for MIA, Kejuana Walton; Senator Dawn Gile; Governor Wes Moore; and Special Deputy Commissioner Kory Boone.
Are you looking for a new feature? "We can be a state that rewards, celebrates and elevates a culture of service -- we must be," said Governor Wes Moore. Come and join a great team with a strong culture of service! The Maryland Insurance Administration is hiring for all levels of experience. Learn more about our opportunities on our website:
Last month's news, click here.
To view all previously shared newsletters, click here.
MIA is prepared! Include items for yourself, your family, and your pets for three or more days. Click here for a sample Emergency Supply Kit Checklist and click here for a template of a family emergency communications plan.
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