July 2022
Mental Health Insurance and RecoveryOhio
by Judith L. French, Director
In July, Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month was observed. It provided an important opportunity to bring awareness to the mental health challenges underrepresented groups face and to help ensure that these challenges do not get in the way of treatment access and better outcomes.
In August, the Ohio State Fair continues through the first week of the month. The Department of Insurance is stationed in the Bricker Marketplace Building near the food court in our mental health insurance-themed booth. The booth design introduces fairgoers to our new Ohio Mental Health Insurance Assistance Office. Department staff are on hand at the fair with information and to answer insurance questions.
I will be at the fair on Aug. 5 for RecoveryOhio's Mental Health Day. Governor DeWine created the RecoveryOhio initiative to coordinate the work of state departments, boards, and commissions by leveraging Ohio’s existing resources and seeking new opportunities related to substance use and mental health. There will be behavioral health resources at state agency booths -- including the Department of Insurance -- to help identify support services for those in recovery and their families.
If you can, head out to the fair. If you have any questions about mental health insurance, please visit our booth. You can also access the information and services provided by our Ohio Mental Health Insurance Assistance Office at 1-855-GET-MHIA and www.insurance.ohio.gov/getmhia.
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Ohio Officials Share Safety and Insurance Tips
Summer is a popular time of year to be out and about enjoying the state's natural wonders, highlighted by the millions of visitors welcomed to Ohio State Parks.
To help keep everyone on the path for a good time, Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz and Department of Insurance Director Judith L. French are sharing important things to know about safety and insurance.
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Medicare Information Sessions and Counseling
Compliance Reminder: License Holders Required to Report Administrative and Criminal Actions Against Them
The Ohio Department of Insurance reminds all license holders that Ohio Revised Code 3905.22 requires license holders to report administrative and/or criminal action taken against them.
Administrative action taken by another state or government agency must be made within 30 days of the action being finalized. License holders charged with a crime are required to report the action within 30 days of their initial appearance before a judge or magistrate. Additionally, the department is to be provided with a certified copy of the final court order within 30 days of the final disposition being rendered.
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NAIC Releases In-Depth 2021 Property/Casualty Market Share Data Report
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners released an in-depth 2021 market share data report on property/casualty insurers. The report provides fundamental market information that can be used by regulators, insurers, and others interested in analyzing the insurance industry. It also gives users an understanding of the overall size of the market by providing data at a state and national level.
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