Bureau of Insurance Outreach Forums

Superintendent of Insurance Mila Kofman announced on Tuesday (6/30) that the Bureau of Insurance will conduct a Summer Consumer Outreach Program to help consumers with health insurance cases and to raise awareness about the Bureau's resources. In addition to encouraging consumers to visit the Bureau's offices at 122 Northern Avenue in Gardiner or the agency's website, www.maine.gov/insurance , Superintendent Kofman invites the public and media to join her and staff at events in Portland, Bangor, Presque Isle and Farmington. All sessions will take place from 5:00-7:00 p.m. They will include an overview of the Bureau's services and ample time for questions. Additionally, staff members will assist individual consumers with their specific cases. Dates and location are listed below. Thursday, July 9th, Portland: University of Southern Maine (USM) Abromson Community Education Center, Room 110 Monday, July 13th, Bangor: Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) Mathieu Auditorium, Schoodic Hall Wednesday, August 12th, Presque Isle: University of Maine (UMPI)Campus Center, Allagash Room Tuesday, August 18th, Farmington:University of Maine (UMF) North Dining Hall, Section C The Bureau of Insurance is part of the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, which encourages sound ethical business practices through regulation of insurers, financial institutions, creditors, investment providers, and numerous professions and occupations for the purpose of protecting the citizens of Maine. Consumers can reach the Bureau through its web site at www.maine.gov/insurance , by calling 1-800-300-5000 in state, or by writing to:Bureau of Insurance34 State House StationAugusta, ME 04333