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1 ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR. GOVERNOR ALFRED W. REDMER, JR. COMMISSIONER MICHAEL S. STEELE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR JAMES V. MCMAHAN, III DEPUTY COMMISSIONER STATE OF MARYLAND MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION 525 ST. PAUL PLACE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND Facsimile Number: List of Brochures To request a copy of any of the listed brochures, please check the appropriate boxes and provide the following: Name: Address: Phone No.: Return the completed form to the Maryland Insurance Administration vendor or send it to: Maryland Insurance Administration Consumer Education and Advocacy Unit 525 St. Paul Place Baltimore, Maryland Phone: (410) Toll-Free: (800) Facsimile: (410) *Available on our website, Note: The brochures are listed under the name of the agency that produced them. General Information Insurance Help for Maryland Consumers* Maryland Insurance Administration Consumer Outreach Opportunities* Premium Finance Company Directory* Where to Find Insurance Company Ratings* Consumer Alert Get Smart About Your Insurance Coverage Consumer Alert Avoid Deceptive Sales Practices Consumer Alert Protect Yourself: Buying Insurance on the Internet Get Smart About Insurance

2 Health Insurance Carriers Providing Coverage in the Individual Health Market* HMOs Certified to Operate in Maryland* Health Carriers for Small Employers (with Sample Premiums)* Life and Health Bulletin Maryland Continuation Coverage Annual Premiums for Medicare Supplement Policies* Companies with Approved Individual Medicare Supplement Policies in Maryland* Discount Medical and Prescription Plans* What Consumers Need to Know About Medical Discount Plans* Frequently Asked Questions: Why is Health Insurance So Expensive?* Frequently Asked Questions: How Can I Find Individual Health Insurance?* Frequently Asked Questions: What is Open Enrollment? Can I Enroll in My Health Plan at Work After Open Enrollment?* Frequently Asked Questions: I m Leaving my Job. How Do I Keep My Health Insurance?* Frequently Asked Questions: I Just Got Divorced. May I Stay on My Ex-Spouse s Insurance Policy?* Frequently Asked Questions: My COBRA Coverage is Ending. What Can I Do?* Frequently Asked Questions: My Health Claim was Denied. What Should I Do?* Frequently Asked Questions: Why Doesn t my Health Plan Cover All Mandated Benefits?* Frequently Asked Questions: Can a newborn be added to my health plan and how long can my child stay on my health plan?* Frequently Asked Questions: Can a health insurance company refuse to give me an insurance policy because of a past medical condition?* What Options are Available to Maryland Consumers to Pay for Medical Care* Maryland s Mandated Benefits* Questions to Ask When Shopping for Health Care Coverage* Tips for Shopping for Health Care Coverage* State and Federal Health Agencies and Programs (This is a list of other state and federal agencies that can assist citizens with their health insurance needs and related health issues.)* 2. Maryland Health Care Commission (MHCC) Measuring the Quality of Maryland HMOs and POS Plans: Consumer Guide* A Guide to Purchasing Health Insurance for Small Employers Maryland s Comprehensive Standard Health Benefit Plan for Small Businesses What is the Maryland Health Insurance Plan (MHIP)? 3. National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Consumer Alert Protect Yourself Against Illegal Health Plans 4. U.S. Department of Labor Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration Health Benefits Under the Consolidated Budget Reconciliation Act COBRA 5. U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration

3 Health Coverage Portability Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) 6. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services* Medicare and You Your Medicare Rights and Protections Choosing a Medicare Health Plan {* developed jointly with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality} Guide to Choosing a Medicare-Approved Drug Discount Card Choosing a Medigap Policy A Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare {*developed jointly with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)} 7. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Care Financing Administration Medicare and Your Mental Health Benefits Protecting Your Health Insurance Coverage Dental Insurance Dental Plans Licensed in Maryland* Dental Plan Organizations with Approved Individual Policies* Long-Term Care Companies with Approved Individual Long-Term Care Insurance Policies in Maryland* Consumer Tips for Purchasing Long-Term Care Insurance* A Shopper s Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance Consumer Alert Long Term Care Insurance Fact Sheet 3. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services* Choosing Long-Term Care {*developed jointly with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality}

4 Life Insurance Selling Your Life Insurance Policy Understanding Viatical Settlements* Finding Missing Life Insurance Policies* Group Life Insurance Terminations: Frequently Asked Questions* Consumer Alert Tips for Buying Life Insurance Life Insurance Buyer s Guide Variable Annuities 1. United States Securities and Exchange Commission Variable Annuities What You Should Know Automobile Insurance 1. Maryland Insurance Administration A Comparison Guide for Maryland Auto Insurance Rates* Consumer s Guide to Auto Insurance in Maryland* Consumer Alert Tips for Saving on Your Auto Insurance Consumer Alert Protect Yourself: Insuring Your Teen Driver 3. Maryland Office of the Attorney General Keep Auto Repair from Being a Wrenching Experience* Homeowners / Renters Insurance A Comparison Guide for Maryland Homeowners Insurance Rates* Consumer s Guide to Homeowner s Insurance* Where Do I Get Lead Protection? A Guide for Landlords* Consumer Alert Tips for Saving on Your Homeowners Insurance Consumer Alert Renters Insurance: To Purchase or Not to Purchase

5 Flood Insurance Facts About the National Flood Insurance Program* Frequently Asked Questions About Insurance Coverage After Storm Damage* Why You Should Consider Purchasing Flood Insurance 2. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Information for Prospective Buyers Flood Insurance Coverage Top 10 Facts that Maryland Consumers Should Know About the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Myths and Facts About Flood Insurance Insurance Fraud Insure Yourself a Place of Residence Commit Insurance Fraud 2. National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) Insurance fraud artists and vehicle thieves steal billions of dollars from hardworking Americans every year.

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