Commissioner Stewart Warns That Time is Running Out for Disabled Medicare Recipients Under Age 65 to Purchase Medigap Policies
Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2014
With the passage of Senate Bill 42 (SB 42) in 2013 there are new Medigap options available to disabled Medicare recipients under 65 but time to purchase the plans is limited. SB 42 became effective on January 1, 2014, and requires insurance companies that offer Medigap policies to people 65 and older to also offer the same policies to anyone under the age of 65 who qualifies for Medicare due to a disability.
Commissioner Stewart Provides Summer Storm Preparedness Tips
Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, June 5, 2014
Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart wants Delaware residents to prepare for the potential damages and interruptions brought by strong summer storms and hurricanes; the Atlantic hurricane season started June 1. Doing the proper planning now can potentially help save time, money and frustration in the coming months should your home or personal property be negatively impacted by storms, floods or other natural disasters this summer or fall.
ELDERinfo is now the Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau
Insurance Commissioner | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, May 22, 2014
The ELDERinfo program, which has been helping Delaware Medicare recipients for 21 years, is changing its name to the Delaware Medicare Assistance Bureau (DMAB) in an effort to reach more of Delaware’s Medicare beneficiaries.
Delaware Becomes Sixth Largest Captive Insurance Domicile
Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, May 12, 2014
Despite facing increased competition due to the growing number of captive insurance domiciles, Delaware grew its number of captive insurers in 2013.
Commissioner Stewart Addresses Teen Driving Safety As Prom Season Approaches
Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Friday, April 25, 2014
Insurance Commissioner Karen Weldin Stewart suggests that parents set aside time to discuss the importance of safe driving practices, especially in regards to attending prom and related after-parties, as motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for 15- to 20-year olds in the U.S.
