Pennsylvania Insurance Department

12/21/2021

Does Home Insurance Cover Porch Theft?

Package theft is on the rise but there is good news! Your home insurance will cover the theft of personal property, which includes package theft from your porch. You’ll likely need to prove that your package was delivered and stolen. You can typically do this with tracking numbers and other forms of proof, such as Ring camera video.

Contact your insurance agent with questions or visit https://bit.ly/35zk7hc for more information about homeowners insurance.

Does Home Insurance Cover Porch Theft?

Package theft is on the rise but there is good news! Your home insurance will cover the theft of personal property, which includes package theft from your porch. You’ll likely need to prove that your package was delivered and stolen. You can typically do this with tracking numbers and other forms of proof, such as Ring camera video.

Contact your insurance agent with questions or visit https://bit.ly/35zk7hc for more information about homeowners insurance.

12/17/2021

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner are highlighting the common dangers associated with holiday décor ranging from dehydrated Christmas trees to unattended candles to decorative outside lighting.

Heating, holiday decorations, winter storms, and candles can all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. Keep reading for recommendations to keep your home safe this winter holiday season: https://bit.ly/33DvdDM

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner are highlighting the common dangers associated with holiday décor ranging from dehydrated Christmas trees to unattended candles to decorative outside lighting.

Heating, holiday decorations, winter storms, and candles can all contribute to an increased risk of fire during the winter months. Keep reading for recommendations to keep your home safe this winter holiday season: https://bit.ly/33DvdDM

12/16/2021

When it comes to moving in with a significant other, insurance concerns might not be the first thing on your mind, but it is important to make sure your insurance needs are covered.

If a couple is living in a home owned by one partner, it may be less expensive to have the homeowners’ insurance policy endorse the other partner’s belongings rather than purchase a separate renters’ insurance policy.

There are insurance considerations around health insurance, life insurance, and even auto so reach out to your insurer or visit our coverages page https://bit.ly/2Th2gs4 for more information.

When it comes to moving in with a significant other, insurance concerns might not be the first thing on your mind, but it is important to make sure your insurance needs are covered.

If a couple is living in a home owned by one partner, it may be less expensive to have the homeowners’ insurance policy endorse the other partner’s belongings rather than purchase a separate renters’ insurance policy.

There are insurance considerations around health insurance, life insurance, and even auto so reach out to your insurer or visit our coverages page https://bit.ly/2Th2gs4 for more information.

12/15/2021

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There's still time to get health care coverage starting January 1, 2022.

Open enrollment runs through Jan. 15 but today is the last day to enroll and get covered Jan. 1!

12/15/2021

Great reminder! If you enroll for healthcare today your coverage will begin on Jan. 1, 2022!

Open enrollment goes through Jan. 15 but today is the last day to get coverage effective Jan. 1.

There's one month left to get health care coverage for 2022.

👉 Enroll today if you want your coverage to start January 1.

🔎 Browse plans and find the coverage that’s right for you at pennie.com.

12/14/2021

Our insurance needs change as we go through different phases of life. It's important to make sure you have the insurance coverages you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.
There are a wide variety of insurance coverages older Pennsylvanians may want to consider carrying, so visit us at https://bit.ly/3E68pt5 to learn more.

Our insurance needs change as we go through different phases of life. It's important to make sure you have the insurance coverages you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.
There are a wide variety of insurance coverages older Pennsylvanians may want to consider carrying, so visit us at https://bit.ly/3E68pt5 to learn more.

12/13/2021

We are so pleased to announce the National Association of Insurance Commissioners consumer representatives awarded Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman the Consumer Representatives’ Excellence in Consumer Advocacy award for her work on behalf of insurance consumers!

Under the leadership of Commissioner Altman, PA’s uninsured rate has dropped to historic lows. She also helped secure bipartisan legislation to establish the state's health insurance marketplace, Pennie, and created a reinsurance program that has stabilized premiums while also prioritizing consumer protection and education, pushing for equity, and advancing racial justice.

Read more at: https://bit.ly/31SDBON

We are so pleased to announce the National Association of Insurance Commissioners consumer representatives awarded Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman the Consumer Representatives’ Excellence in Consumer Advocacy award for her work on behalf of insurance consumers!

Under the leadership of Commissioner Altman, PA’s uninsured rate has dropped to historic lows. She also helped secure bipartisan legislation to establish the state's health insurance marketplace, Pennie, and created a reinsurance program that has stabilized premiums while also prioritizing consumer protection and education, pushing for equity, and advancing racial justice.

Read more at: https://bit.ly/31SDBON

12/09/2021

Today, Commissioner Jessica Altman joined Governor Tom Wolf and legislative leaders at Family Practice and Counseling Network in Philadelphia to highlight the Administration’s efforts to ensure health care is affordable and accessible for all Pennsylvanians.

Pennsylvanians were encouraged to utilize the commonwealth’s state-based health insurance marketplace, Pennie, when needing health insurance during the open enrollment period through January 15, 2022.

“We have heard from consumers who were looking for comprehensive health insurance who were misdirected to other types of insurance. Pennsylvanians can rest assured that you can trust Pennie and that the Insurance Department is here to assist any individual who was misled about their insurance.”

If you need help visit us at: https://bit.ly/3rVN7eX.

Today, Commissioner Jessica Altman joined Governor Tom Wolf and legislative leaders at Family Practice and Counseling Network in Philadelphia to highlight the Administration’s efforts to ensure health care is affordable and accessible for all Pennsylvanians.

Pennsylvanians were encouraged to utilize the commonwealth’s state-based health insurance marketplace, Pennie, when needing health insurance during the open enrollment period through January 15, 2022.

“We have heard from consumers who were looking for comprehensive health insurance who were misdirected to other types of insurance. Pennsylvanians can rest assured that you can trust Pennie and that the Insurance Department is here to assist any individual who was misled about their insurance.”

If you need help visit us at: https://bit.ly/3rVN7eX.

12/08/2021

Even though the number of renters in the US is growing, only 37% of tenants have renter’s insurance. The average cost of renters insurance is only about $15 a month but, despite being cheap, renter’s insurance can save you thousands of dollars if disaster does strike.
Reach out to your insurance agent or visit our site to learn more https://bit.ly/2XZKAAc.

Even though the number of renters in the US is growing, only 37% of tenants have renter’s insurance. The average cost of renters insurance is only about $15 a month but, despite being cheap, renter’s insurance can save you thousands of dollars if disaster does strike.
Reach out to your insurance agent or visit our site to learn more https://bit.ly/2XZKAAc.

12/06/2021

If you've done any remodeling on your home, you should contact your insurance company and describe the work that has been done to ensure your homeowners policy will cover the improvements that have been made. Contact your insurance agent now or visit us online for more information at https://bit.ly/35zk7hc.

If you've done any remodeling on your home, you should contact your insurance company and describe the work that has been done to ensure your homeowners policy will cover the improvements that have been made. Contact your insurance agent now or visit us online for more information at https://bit.ly/35zk7hc.

12/03/2021

It’s open enrollment season!

If you need healthcare, Pennie - PA’s health insurance marketplace, can help! Easily shop for plans, apply for financial assistance, and get signed up – all online!

The open enrollment period runs through January 15 but, If you sign-up before Dec. 15, your coverage will start on Jan. 1.

Get started today at https://bit.ly/3nyk8Ip.

It’s open enrollment season!

If you need healthcare, Pennie - PA’s health insurance marketplace, can help! Easily shop for plans, apply for financial assistance, and get signed up – all online!

The open enrollment period runs through January 15 but, If you sign-up before Dec. 15, your coverage will start on Jan. 1.

Get started today at https://bit.ly/3nyk8Ip.

12/01/2021

PA has mental health parity!
Your health insurance company is required by law to provide you with the same level of health insurance coverage for mental health as you would have for medical/surgical services.
Be sure you seek mental health care when you need it and to learn more about mental health parity, visit us at https://bit.ly/3D7jKIJ.

PA has mental health parity!
Your health insurance company is required by law to provide you with the same level of health insurance coverage for mental health as you would have for medical/surgical services.
Be sure you seek mental health care when you need it and to learn more about mental health parity, visit us at https://bit.ly/3D7jKIJ.

11/29/2021

DYK Pennsylvanians have a 1-in-54 chance of being involved in an animal-related crash? It’s the fifth-highest in the nation.
Stay safe by slowing down and staying alert. If an accident does occur, call your insurer right away and remember - under PA law insurers cannot add a surcharge to your premium.
Learn more by visiting https://bit.ly/3rmtOey.

DYK Pennsylvanians have a 1-in-54 chance of being involved in an animal-related crash? It’s the fifth-highest in the nation.
Stay safe by slowing down and staying alert. If an accident does occur, call your insurer right away and remember - under PA law insurers cannot add a surcharge to your premium.
Learn more by visiting https://bit.ly/3rmtOey.

11/26/2021

Welcome To Pennie & Open Enrollment 2021

It's Black Friday! While you're looking for good deals, don't forget you can shop for health insurance too!

It’s open enrollment time in Pennsylvania and Pennie, PA’s state-based health insurance marketplace, is here to help! Pennie is PA’s one-stop shop for health and dental coverage and you can quickly and easily check out your financial assistance options.

Visit https://bit.ly/3nyk8Ip to get started!

Pennie connects you with financial aid and helps you shop for and buy health insurance. With the American Rescue Plan, nearly everyone qualifies for savings!

11/25/2021

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you have a wonderful day full of celebration of all there is to be thankful for.

Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you have a wonderful day full of celebration of all there is to be thankful for.

11/23/2021

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and good food but unfortunately, it’s also a day where the number of home fires more than doubles - many of those being cooking and deep-frying related accidents.

Visit us online for tips to stay safe while preparing your Thanksgiving Day feast: https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Insurance-Details.aspx?newsid=463.

Thanksgiving is a time for family, friends, and good food but unfortunately, it’s also a day where the number of home fires more than doubles - many of those being cooking and deep-frying related accidents.

Visit us online for tips to stay safe while preparing your Thanksgiving Day feast: https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/Insurance-Details.aspx?newsid=463.

11/22/2021

Make home maintenance part of your fall routine to be ready for winter, keep costs down and avoid home insurance claims.

Check key problem areas for heat loss such as windowpanes, door seals, and thresholds, examine exterior paint and interior insulation.

Not only can this help you keep heating costs down but if air can get it, it’s likely water can too which can cause serious damage if left unchecked. To learn more about homeowners insurance, visit us at https://bit.ly/35zk7hc.

Make home maintenance part of your fall routine to be ready for winter, keep costs down and avoid home insurance claims.

Check key problem areas for heat loss such as windowpanes, door seals, and thresholds, examine exterior paint and interior insulation.

Not only can this help you keep heating costs down but if air can get it, it’s likely water can too which can cause serious damage if left unchecked. To learn more about homeowners insurance, visit us at https://bit.ly/35zk7hc.

11/19/2021

Reminder! PA's healthcare open-enrollment period is open now through January 15.

11/18/2021

Our insurance needs change as we get older and it's important to make sure you have what you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.
There are a wide variety of insurance coverages older Pennsylvanians may want to consider carrying. Visit us at http://bit.ly/3E68pt5 to learn more.

Our insurance needs change as we get older and it's important to make sure you have what you need to protect yourself and your loved ones.
There are a wide variety of insurance coverages older Pennsylvanians may want to consider carrying. Visit us at http://bit.ly/3E68pt5 to learn more.

11/17/2021

Questions about health insurance? You're not alone.
If you don’t have health insurance and want to know what your options are or if you have coverage and have questions or issues - we’re here to help!

Visit https://bit.ly/3mdGvUJ.

Questions about health insurance? You're not alone.
If you don’t have health insurance and want to know what your options are or if you have coverage and have questions or issues - we’re here to help!

Visit https://bit.ly/3mdGvUJ.

11/16/2021

Make sure your year gets started right by signing up for health coverage with PA’s healthcare marketplace, Pennie! If you sign up by Dec. 15 you’re guaranteed to be covered by the New Year! Visit https://bit.ly/3wgQigR to learn more and start your application!

Make sure your year gets started right by signing up for health coverage with PA’s healthcare marketplace, Pennie! If you sign up by Dec. 15 you’re guaranteed to be covered by the New Year! Visit https://bit.ly/3wgQigR to learn more and start your application!

11/11/2021

Today, we thank everyone who has served our country.
As you have supported us, we work to support you. If you are a veteran, please visit PA’s veteran’s guide to help ensure you have access to all the benefits your service entitles you to at https://bit.ly/3wxMhFE.

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served - in Pennsylvania and beyond!

Today, we thank everyone who has served our country.
As you have supported us, we work to support you. If you are a veteran, please visit PA’s veteran’s guide to help ensure you have access to all the benefits your service entitles you to at https://bit.ly/3wxMhFE.

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served - in Pennsylvania and beyond!

11/10/2021

According toNational Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment. Moreover, cooking is the leading cause of reported home fires year-round, accounting for nearly half of all US home fires (48 percent) and reported home fire injuries (45 percent), as well as one-fifth (21 percent) of home fire deaths.
These stats are a good reminder to use caution when preparing your Thanksgiving Day feast. Visit http://bit.ly/3F7RQOb to learn more.

According toNational Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for home fires involving cooking equipment. Moreover, cooking is the leading cause of reported home fires year-round, accounting for nearly half of all US home fires (48 percent) and reported home fire injuries (45 percent), as well as one-fifth (21 percent) of home fire deaths.
These stats are a good reminder to use caution when preparing your Thanksgiving Day feast. Visit http://bit.ly/3F7RQOb to learn more.