At the Maryland Insurance Administration, we strive to provide you with insurance knowledge and helpful resources. The holidays may increase your risk due to increased travel, shopping for gifts, social gatherings, and preparing more home cooked meals for family and friends. With the new year quickly approaching, now is an excellent time to review your insurance coverage. Below are resources and tips for a happy new year.
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Traveling for the holidays?
Consider a policy if you are concerned about accidents or losses during a trip. Read this consumer advisory on Travel Insurance before you go. Click here.
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Packages
If you're having your gifts delivered to your doorstep, you'll want to read this consumer advisory on 'porch pirates.' Click here.
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Fire Safety
Decorating is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same decorations may increase your risk of a fire. Follow these tips for a fire-safe holiday season: Click Here
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Is your ride ready?
Before you go dashing through the snow, check your auto policy to check your liability limits to make sure you have adequate protection. Visit our website for resources: Click Here
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Expensive Gift?
New bling? New toy? It is important to schedule any high-value items separately on your homeowners policy to make sure they’re adequately covered. Learn more by reading this Consumer Advisory: Click Here
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Ruff-Roh!
New pet for the holidays? You won't want to miss our resources on pet insurance. Click Here.
Here are some tips to keep pets safe during cold weather. Click Here.
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Older Driver Safety Awareness
Take a moment to read Maryland's Resource Guide for Aging Drivers. The guide emphasizes the importance of recognizing changes in driving skills and understanding risk factors. Visit our website for more resources for older adults: Click Here
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The Maryland Insurance Administration is committed to working with public and private resources to help those who lack legal status, and those who are uninsured, or lack access to health coverage and health care. We are committed to providing clear, accurate information about the health coverage available, as well as free and low-cost healthcare resources.
Visit our website for a list of state and local resources for those who are uninsured, or lack access to health coverage. The information is available in Spanish and Korean as well.
Not feeling like yourself? Need to unplug? The Maryland Insurance Administration has resources to help you through a mental health or substance-use crisis. Read our Consumer Advisory on how to get started with help for mental health or substance-use concerns.
Come and join a sweet 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:
Got insurance questions? We've got answers - in Spanish too! Join us online or in person. Visit our website for an event near you or join us virtually.
Pictured: Bi-Lingual Outreach Staffer for MIA, Guadalupe Gomez.
Open 24/7, 365 days a year - including holidays. Have you been denied insurance coverage for medically necessary care or emergency appeals? Call our 24/7 Hotline at 1-800-492-6116. Click here for more information.
The new year is a good reminder to perform an insurance review to ensure you have financial safeguards in place. Protect against unexpected situations that could arise.
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