NASHVILLE- Have you been contacted by someone claiming to be from your utility company, promising the U.S. government will aid your payments through specially approved funds? The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance’s Division of Consumer Affairs warns utility consumers to be on guard: Your personal information is at risk.

NASHVILLE, TN – This is a reminder that Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak will be conducting outreach meetings across the state to gather input about the health conditions that should be covered under essential health benefit categories.

These public meetings are geared toward gathering public opinion on the determination of an essential health benefits package for health insurance coverage under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or PPACA. A list to sign up as a speaker at the meetings is at http://tn.gov/commerce/ehb-hearings-signup.shtml. The first meeting will be held 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Vanderbilt University’s School of Nursing on Tuesday, July 17, 2012.
 

REGULATORY BOARDS DISCIPLINARY ACTION REPORT - JUNE

NASHVILLE- Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Julie Mix McPeak will be conducting outreach meetings across the state to gather input from Tennesseans about the health conditions that should be covered under essential health benefit categories.

NASHVILLE, TN – Celebrating our nation’s independence with consumer fireworks has been a longstanding tradi

State Officials Urge Citizens to Delay Burning Debris, Leave Fireworks to Professionals

NASHVILLE – State officials are urging citizens to take fire precautions for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is asking the public to refrain from debris burning until significant precipitation is received and to avoid other activities that could cause fire.

“Most areas of the state are experiencing very hot and dry conditions with low humidity,” State Forester Steven Scott said. “While permits are not currently required for open, outdoor burning, as a precaution we’re urging citizens to avoid debris burning until conditions improve.”

NASHVILLE- Summertime means outdoor grilling time for many Tennessee residents. It is also the peak season for grilling fires. The State Fire Marshal’s Office urges outdoor cooks to keep fire safety in mind as they start up the grill this summer.

NASHVILLE- Effective July 1, 2012, all scrap metal dealers and any locations used by the dealers to purchase, deal or engage in the scrap metal business must be registered with the Department of Commerce and Insurance’s Scrap Metals Registration Program. In the past, dealers were only required to have one registration, regardless of the number of locations they operated. This new law requires that all dealers register all locations with the Department.

NASHVILLE- Have you received an offer in the mail promising a cheap travel package for a hotel stay or a short cruise? To get the discounted package, all you have to do is attend a timeshare presentation. Once you show up to the presentation, you may get more than you bargained for: high-pressure sales tactics and scammers that don’t deliver what they promise.

REGULATORY BOARDS DISCIPLINARY ACTION REPORT

MAY 2012