While flood insurance not an option for many, those with hurricane deductibles should read the fine print to see what they could be responsible for in case Irene hits hard.
As Hurricane Irene makes its way up the Atlantic coast, insurance agents are urging homeowners to check, double check, and triple check their policies to make sure they know what they're in for after the storm. "We try to counsel homeowners to look closely at their policy," said Mike Barry vice president of media relations for the Insurance Information Institute. "Because sometimes there is language in their policy - it varies from insurer to insurer - where for a Category 2 storm, a policyholder must pay significantly more in the form of a deductible than if it's a less severe storm." New York is one of 18 states that offers hurricane deductibles for homeowner's insurance. Those deductibles may vary based on the severity of Hurricane …
This law which allows volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers to receive health services and insurance from local municipalities takes effect immediately.
Important legislation that will allow municipalities to extend health services and insurance to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers has been signed into law. "This is good legislation that will help the brave men and women who help keep our neighborhoods safe," Senator Craig M. Johnson (D-Port Washington) said. "This bill will help give many first responders the piece of mind to continue with this dangerous and selfless work." The bill (S.5111), which passed the Senate in February, will allow volunteers — many of whom are without insurance or paying very expensive premiums — to receive affordable coverage through their municipality, including those local governmental entities offering their employers health insurance through the …
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