As Ohioans turn the page to a New Year, Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor says it is a good idea to evaluate your coverage needs for 2014 with your family, and agent or insurance company. You can also utilize the Department’s consumer guides and other information at www.insurance.ohio.gov to brush up […]
MPH Holding Free Health Care Enrollment Event
January 10, 2014 by
With the Health Insurance Marketplace officially open, many uninsured and underinsured members of our community are looking to enroll in a health insurance plan. To assist individuals in finding a suitable plan, Marion Public Health is hosting a free health care enrollment event on Thursday, January 30, 2014, from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM at […]
Have Burst Pipes? Tips Offered for Dealing with Insurance
January 10, 2014 by
Reports are surfacing across the state that many homeowners experienced ruptured water pipes due to the recent severe cold weather, resulting in damage to their property. Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor is offering insurance tips to assist homeowner’s with the claim filings process. “This week’s bitter cold was not only a threat to […]
Ohioans Can Seek Compensation for Pothole Damage to Vehicles
January 9, 2014 by
The yo-yo known as Ohio winter weather can have an adverse impact on the state’s roads and highways with a cycle of freezing and thawing that results in potholes. Each year, the Court of Claims of Ohio processes hundreds of claims from Ohioans seeking compensation from the state for damage to their vehicles caused by […]
Ohio’s Average Auto Insurance Premium Remains Ninth Lowest
January 7, 2014 by
Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor announced Ohio’s average auto insurance premium remained ninth lowest in the country, according to 2011 data from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), the most recent available. Ohioans paid $620 on average for the year in which the national average premium was $797. “Having auto […]
Gym Membership Tips Offered for the New Year
January 2, 2014 by
As Ohioans prepare to ring in the New Year, Attorney General Mike DeWine is offering tips for consumers who plan to buy gym memberships in 2014. “Joining a gym or fitness center can be a great way to improve your health, but it’s also important to make good choices as a consumer,” Attorney General DeWine […]
Ohio’s Minimum Wage Increasing with the New Year
December 31, 2013 by
An estimated 330,000 Ohioans will see a slightly heftier paycheck in 2014, thanks to an automatic increase in the state’s minimum wage. Starting Jan. 1, Ohio’s minimum wage will rise 10 cents per hour to $7.95 per hour, while tipped employees’ base salaries will go up 5 cents to $3.98 per hour, according to the […]
Insurance Tips Offered for Ohioans Impacted by Recent Flooding
December 27, 2013 by
Lieutenant Governor and Insurance Director Mary Taylor is offering information and tips for Ohioans impacted by the severe conditions and flooding caused by recent heavy rain and compounded by melting snow. “Ohioans dealing with the aftermath following recent severe weather should contact their insurance agent immediately,” Taylor said. “Because the recovery process can seem overwhelming, […]
Ohioans Reminded to Examine Monthly Cable Television Bill
December 17, 2013 by
The Ohio Department of Commerce is reminding Ohioans that now is a good time to closely examine their cable television bill. Many cable companies raise their fees and rates in the beginning of the year. Ohio law requires the cable provider to give the consumer 30 days advance written notice of a rate increase. The […]
Ohio Veterans Bonus Deadline Near for Gulf War Era Veterans
December 3, 2013 by
Ohio veterans who served during the time of the Persian Gulf War have until December 31, 2013 to apply for the Ohio Veterans Bonus and receive the thank you for their service awarded them by Ohio’s citizens. The Ohio Veterans Bonus continues for veterans of the Iraq War, who have until December 31, 2014 to […]
