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State of Ohio Takes Action Against Unlicensed Insurance Entity
by Judith L. French, Director
The mission of the Ohio Department of Insurance is to serve and protect the state's insurance consumers.
Over the past several months, the Ohio Department of Insurance and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office have received numerous consumer complaints alleging that Thin Blue Line Benefits Association, LLC (Thin Blue Line), a Texas limited liability company that sells health insurance coverage to police officers, firefighters, and civilian support workers, may be operating as an unlicensed insurer in Ohio.
The Ohio Attorney General filed a motion in Franklin County Common Pleas Court and received a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against Thin Blue Line. The motion also requested that the Ohio Department of Insurance be appointed as conservator to help preserve the company’s assets, which the court granted. A hearing for a permanent injunction is scheduled for July.
We understand that many individuals may be impacted by this situation. If you filed a complaint with the Ohio Department of Insurance, thank you, your information is helping to guide our response. If you have not yet filed a complaint but wish to do so, please complete our consumer complaint form. For questions, please contact us at 800-686-1526 or consumer.services@insurance.ohio.gov.
Updates about Thin Blue Line will be posted on our website, insurance.ohio.gov.
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Talk Insurance with Ohio Department of Insurance Staff at the Ohio State Fair
Ohio Department of Insurance staff will be at the Ohio State Fair this year in various locations to engage fairgoers by answering insurance questions and providing educational materials. This includes from the department's booth in the Bricker Marketplace Building the duration of the fair.
Fairgoers on RecoveryOhio's Mental Health Day, July 25, will find behavioral health and mental health insurance resources at state agency booths throughout the fairgrounds, including from the department's Ohio Mental Health Insurance Assistance Office, to help make prevention, treatment, and recovery supports more visible and accessible to all Ohioans.
Senior Day at the Ohio State Fair is July 29 and the department's Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program will be at the Ohio Department of Aging's Healthy Aging Expo to share Medicare information and answer any questions. Seniors ages 60 and up can enjoy free admission all day long.
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How Insurance Can Help Protect Your Financial Future
Auto, homeowners, and other types of insurance can provide critical financial protection after a disaster or unexpected loss. From repairing damage to replacing belongings, the right coverage helps ease the burden and supports a faster recovery.
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), along with the Ohio Department of Insurance, encourages consumers to review their policies, understand what is covered, and make sure adequate financial protections is in place. Smart insurance choices today can help secure your financial future.
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AI Powered Scams and Protecting Yourself
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming how we interact with technology, offering convenience and efficiency in countless ways. However, as AI evolves, it is also being exploited by scammers to perpetrate more sophisticated and convincing fraud schemes. From deepfake videos to AI-driven phishing emails, understanding these scams and learning how to protect yourself is crucial for Ohioans of all ages.
These resources from the Ohio Department of Commerce explore the most common AI scams — chatbots, phishing, deepfakes, and sextortion — and offer helpful tips to safeguard your personal and financial information.
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#TeamODI is Hiring!
Enjoy working in one of the state’s most critical, consumer-focused industries. Apply today to work for the Ohio Department of Insurance (ODI)! Perks include work-life balance, state benefits, and a collaborative team environment.
Open positions can be found here and include:
- Business Process Analyst 3
- Attorney 5
- Insurance Complaint Analyst 3
- Insurance Examiner Analyst 2
- Insurance Actuarial Analyst 3
Join #TeamOhio and be part of making a difference for Ohioans!
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Through the 988 Lifeline, you have access to free, quality, one-on-one assistance. The skilled, judgment-free counselors are there to provide compassionate support. You deserve to feel heard and cared about anytime, anywhere, 24/7/365.
Text 988 or CHAT WITH THE 988 LIFELINE
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