Department News
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Consumer Alerts
Department consumer alerts
| Date Posted | 2023 Consumer Alerts |
|---|---|
| Mar 31 |
Letter offering millions in unclaimed life insurance policy is a scam |
| Date Posted | 2022 Consumer Alerts |
|---|---|
| Aug 15 |
Tips before signing an AOB agreement |
| Jan 26 |
Update on COVID-19 testing process Update to insurance coverage of COVID-19 testing |
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News Releases
Department news releases
| Date Posted | 2023 News Releases |
|---|---|
| Jun 1 |
Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced no Workers Compensation Assessment for FY 2024. |
| Jun 1 |
Mobile office hours in Ford County Kansas Insurance Department to hold mobile office hours in Ford County. |
| May 26 |
Don’t fall prey to pig butchering scams |
| May 24 |
Shopping for health insurance? Start here! |
| May 23 |
Kansas Insurance Department awards scholarships to finalists of financial literacy essay contest. |
| May 12 |
Junior Achievement students receive scholarships Junior Achievement students receive financial literacy scholarships from the Kansas Insurance Department. |
| May 10 |
Arizona man sentenced for securities violations Arizona man has been sentenced for three violations of the Kansas Uniform Securities Act. |
| May 5 |
Protect yourself from health insurance scams |
| May 3 |
Winners of financial literacy essay scholarship contest Chaparral High School students receive financial literacy scholarship |
| Apr 17 |
Spring clean your investments this Financial Literacy Month |
| Apr 3 |
Ins Department to hold Mobile office hours in Geary County Kansas Insurance Department to hold mobile office hours in Geary County. |
| Mar 31 |
Watch out for fraud with Self-Directed IRAs. |
| Mar 24 |
Kansas joins multistate settlement against cryptocurrency platform. |
| Mar 22 |
JAG-K students receive scholarships Three JAG-K participants receive financial literacy scholarships. |
| Mar 9 |
Livescan fingerprinting now available Livescan fingerprinting is now available at Kansas Insurance Department. |
| Mar 6 |
Make sure you are covered for severe weather damage |
| Mar 3 |
Update to EHB open for comments Update to Kansas Essential Health Benefits Benchmark Plan open for public comment |
| Feb 24 |
Have an accident and no insurance? Don’t try to “past-post”. |
| Feb 20 |
What to know about cryptocurrency and securities |
| Feb 10 |
Ins Department to hold Mobile office hours in Morris County Kansas Insurance Department to hold mobile office hours in Morris County. |
| Jan 30 |
Don’t be left in the cold over winter weather insurance claims. |
| Jan 13 |
Ins Department recovers millions for policyholders Insurance Department recovers 7.6 million for Kansas policyholders. |
| Jan 9 |
Schmidt sworn in as Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt is sworn in for second term as Kansas Insurance Commissioner. |
| Jan 6 |
Arizona man pleads guilty to securities fraud Commissioner Schmidt announces Arizona man ordered to pay and serve time in prison. |
| Jan 4 |
Commissioner Schmidt names new Public Affairs Manager. |
| Date Posted | 2022 News Releases |
| Dec 19 |
Helpful fraud prevention lessons |
| Dec 15 |
Holiday tips for helping family fight financial fraud |
| Dec 14 |
Kansas Insurance Department employee receives national service award. |
| Nov 16 |
Ike, Interstate and Insurance: Tips for the Holiday Travel Season Before you hit the road, Commissioner Schmidt gives a few travel tips. |
| Oct 27 |
SmartInvestKS.com helps Kansans this Halloween SmartInvestKS.com helps Kansans avoid tricks and find treats. |
| Oct 24 |
Health Insurance Market Overview Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt unveils 2023 Health Insurance Market overview. |
| Oct 10 |
Fire Prevention – Kiddo Edition Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt would like to highlight several kid-friendly fire prevention efforts Kansans should consider. |
| Sep 27 |
Millions in life insurance funds remain unclaimed in Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt highlights a lost and found search program as part of life insurance awareness month. |
| Sep 19 |
Investor empowerment website relaunch Kansas Insurance Department announces relaunch of investor empowerment website. |
| Sep 7 |
Insurance Department recovers millions Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announces the recovery of millions for Kansans. |
| Sep 6 |
Get to know a few things about workers compensation insurance. |
| Aug 17 |
Commissioner names new director Commissioner Schmidt names new Director of Government and Public Affairs. |
| Jul 25 |
Insurance tips for back to school college students |
| Jun 28 |
Kansas firefighters distribution The Kansas Insurance Department recently made its annual distribution to local Firefighter Relief Associations. |
| Jun 15 |
Security fee halt for second year The Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner announces continuation of its moratorium on securities act fees. |
| Apr 28 |
Preventing an arbor from becoming a financial anchor. |
| Apr 19 |
Don’t let severe weather uproot your financial well-being. |
| Apr 13 |
April is Financial Literacy Month. |
| Mar 15 |
Investment Tips: Avoiding a pot of fool’s gold Tips on investing in gold. |
| Feb 23 |
White-collar criminal begins criminal sentence The Kansas Insurance Department announced a Maryland man received sentencing for securities fraud. |
| Feb 18 |
Emergency medical bills on decline Budget-busting emergency medical bills are on the decline. |
| Feb 14 |
Don’t let Cupid’s arrow pierce the pocketbook Tips to not fall victim to investment fraud |
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Consumer Connections
| Date Posted | 2023 Consumer Connections |
|---|---|
| May 24 |
Shopping for health insurance? Start here! |
| Apr 17 |
Spring clean your investments this Financial Literacy Month |
| Mar 6 |
Make sure you are covered for severe weather damage |
| Feb 20 |
What to know about cryptocurrency and securities |
| Jan 30 |
Don’t be left in the cold over winter weather insurance claims. |
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