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Medicare Open Enrollment Starts This Week

Catastrophe Savings Accounts Explained JACKSON, Miss. – The open enrollment period for Medicare runs from October 15 through December 7 each year. During this time, you may change your Medicare health or prescription coverage for the upcoming year. While the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) does not regulate Medicare, MID is available to answer questions if you have concerns or are…

State Fire Marshal Chaney Urges Residents to Know the Risks of Lithium-Ion Batteries

JACKSON, Miss. – The State Fire Marshal’s Office (SFMO) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention WeekTM (FPWTM) for more than 100 years—to promote this year’s FPW campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” It highlights how important it is to buy, charge, and recycle lithium-ion batteries safely. Click…