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 Consumer Publications
 

The Department of Insurance publishes a number of guides to assist consumers.  The links below will allow you to read or print these guides on line.  Please visit this link to order guides for delivery by mail.

Shopper's Guide to Life Insurance
(Complete Guide in PDF)
Describes life insurance coverage and the different types of life insurance policies. Answers common questions and gives shopping tips. Offers company premiums on a sample term life policy. Suggests questions you can ask the agent during the buying process. Contains a glossary of common definitions for life insurance words and phrases.  

Shopper's Guide to Automobile Insurance
(Complete Guide in PDF)
Informs consumers about different types of coverage provided by automobile insurance policies. Answers common questions and gives shopping tips. Contains sample company premiums for policies, based on drivers of various kinds for different Ohio cities. Shows complaint information about companies. Contains a glossary of common definitions for auto insurance words and phrases. 

Shopper's Guide to Health Insurance & HMOs
(This guide is being revised and will be available soon. We apologize for the inconvenience.)

Shopper's Guide to Homeowner & Tenant Insurance
(Complete Guide in PDF)
Offers suggestions on the types of home insurance available if you own a home or condominium, or if you rent. Explains what coverage is provided by different types of policies and describes how each coverage works. Answers common questions and gives shopping tips. Shows sample company premiums based on the type of policy you need, your home's structure, and where you live. Gives complaint information about companies. Contains a glossary of common definitions of home insurance words and phrases.

Shopper's Guide to Annuities
(Complete Guide in PDF)
Contains basic information about the different types of annuity contracts available. Describes your choices in establishing an annuity, such as how you pay premiums, when benefit payments are made to you, and how long benefits continue. Suggests questions you can ask yourself and the agent during the buying process. Contains a glossary of common definitions of annuity words and phrases. 

Shopper's Guide to Long Term Care Insurance
(Complete Guide in PDF)
Describes the personal factors you should consider in deciding whether to purchase long-term care insurance. Explains how coverage works and the variables that can be part of a long-term care insurance policy. Answers common questions and gives shopping tips. Shows sample company premiums based on your current age. Offers complaint comparisons about companies. Contains a glossary of common definitions of long-term care words and phrases.  

Shopper's Guide to Medicare Supplement Insurance and Medicare Options
(Complete Guide in PDF)
Explains how health insurance coverage under Medicare works in conjunction with supplemental insurance policies and Medicare Advantage plans. Describes how and when to apply for Medicare as well as for other insurance that works with Medicare. Informs about the scope of coverage under Medicare and related health plan coverage. Answers common questions and gives shopping tips. Offers sample company premiums for supplemental policies based on your current age. Shows sample coverage, premiums, and service areas for Medicare Advantage plans.


Pamphlets and Brochures:

How to File a Complaint

Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP)  (En Español)

Ohio Medicare Savings Programs  (En Español)

The Ohio Medicare Partners (En Español)

Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage - What You Nedd to Know

All About Title Insurance

Consumer Outreach Program

Employer Self-Insured Health Plans

Financial Responsibility Bonds to Comply with Ohio Law

Homeowner & Tenant Insurance Inventory Guide

Ohio Life & Health Insurance Guaranty Association

Ohio Medical Savings Accounts

Teenager's Guide to Auto Insurance

What is Credit Life Insurance

Rule Making Process

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (Publications)

 

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General Info: 614-644-2658  |  Consumer Hotline: 800-686-1526  |  Fraud Hotline: 800-686-1527  |  OSHIIP Hotline: 800-686-1578