Household leaks waste 1 trillion gallons of water per year in the United States alone. That’s equal to the annual household water use of more than 11 million homes. Together with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) is promoting “Fix a Leak Week,” March 16–22, 2015. Fix a […]
Advocates say Supreme Court decision on healthcare law could cause chaos
March 4, 2015 by
Advocates for the Affordable Care Act in Ohio say nothing less than the fate of health care coverage across the state is at stake Wednesday with a case being argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. A ruling against federal subsidies for people in states like Ohio that do not have their own health insurance exchanges […]
Ohioans encouraged to prepare for severe spring weather
March 2, 2015 by
You can never be too prepared for severe weather. During Spring Severe Weather Awareness Week, March 1-7, 2015, Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is providing information to help Ohioans keep themselves, loved ones and property safe in advance of Ohio’s volatile spring weather season and tips outlining steps to take if […]
Ohio campaign contribution limits rise for inflation
February 26, 2015 by
The amount that can be contributed to candidates, political action committees and political parties increased Wednesday to account for inflation. State law requires the secretary of state’s office to adjust campaign contribution limits for inflation in each odd-numbered year. Amounts were increased Wednesday by 3.1 percent — the change in the Consumer Price Index between […]
Department of Insurance explains top complaints received from consumers
February 20, 2015 by
Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor announced the Ohio Department of Insurance helped Ohio consumers save or recover $24.5 million in 2014 while assisting nearly 230,000 Ohioans mainly through its toll-free hotlines, community outreach efforts and counseling sessions. Over the past four years the Department has saved or recovered $84 million (2011- $11.6 million, […]
Lt. Governor urges vigilance in wake of Anthem data breach
February 16, 2015 by
Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor has issued a consumer alert to help keep Ohioans informed after the recent announcement of a cyber-attack on Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. The cyber-attack exposed the personal information of both current and former Anthem members and policyholders. “Cybersecurity is an increasingly serious issue impacting […]
Ohio Democratics propose minimum wage hike, bill expected to go nowhere
February 6, 2015 by
Ohio would have the highest state minimum wage in the country under a proposal by Democratic lawmakers. Senate Bill 25 would raise Ohio’s minimum wage, currently $8.10 an hour, to $10.10 an hour in 2016 with future adjustments for inflation. All 10 Democratic senators signed on to support the bill, but it is unlikely to […]
Get free help with signing up for healthcare
February 5, 2015 by
Cognosante will be offering free help with signing up for healthcare through the federal exchange, Healthcare.gov, on Friday, February 6, 2015, on the Marion Campus. The help will be available from 3:00pm to 8:00pm in Maynard Hall, 1465 Mt. Vernon Avenue in Marion. Company representatives will be on hand to: answer your questions help with […]
State: Medicare education program saved Ohioans a record $18 million
January 27, 2015 by
The state’s designated program to help people understand Medicare and provide enrollment assistance surpassed its record for the amount of money it annually saves Ohioans, Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor said. Taylor said the Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP) saved Ohioans a new program record of $18 million in […]
Ohio homeowner’s, auto insurance premiums nearly $500 below national averages
January 26, 2015 by
Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor has announced that Ohio’s average insurance premiums are again among the lowest in the country. The state’s homeowner’s and auto insurance premiums are – when combined – nearly $500 below national averages. Ohioans paid an average of $725 (9th lowest) for homeowner’s insurance and $635 (11th […]
