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Thursday, April 9, 2009
AG warns of medical plan scam
If someone named Thomas J. Sullivan of Turnersville, N.J., is trying to sell you insurance products, just say “No.”
The Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson issued a cease and desist order against Sullivan and eight companies Wednesday, April 8, for selling insurance products without a license.
Phony insurance plans are a serious problem, according to Ohio Attorney General Richard Cordray, who warned Ohioans to watch out for worthless medical products.
The department’s order prohibits Sullivan or any of the following businesses from selling any insurance products in the state of Ohio:
National Trade Business Alliance of America
National Trade Business Association
National Transportation Benefits Alliance Association
National Alliance of Associations
Alliance Association Health
Healthcare Alliance
National Alliance Healthcare
Affinity Health Plans
A department investigation revealed that neither Sullivan nor any of the businesses have a license to sell insurance products in Ohio.
The investigation also revealed that the conduct of Sullivan and the businesses have caused substantial and material harm to citizens of Ohio.
Cordray advised Ohioans to contact the Department of Insurance before signing onto any health insurance policy or purchase.
“An offer for discount health insurance may not be what it appears,” said Cordray. “Unfortunately, scam artists have an uncanny ability to take advantage of consumers, even weaseling their way into the realm of health insurance. Before signing any document or issuing payment it’s vital that we read the fine print and research the company or salesperson.”
Cordray encouraged Ohioans to ask questions before buying any medical product and to contact the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services and local Area Agencies on Aging for help finding appropriate insurance plans.
To file a complaint about a phony medical plan, or for more information on how to avoid fraud, visit www.SpeakOutOhio.gov or call (800) 282-0515.
Ohioans who believe an agent is committing fraud or misconduct should call the department’s fraud hot line at (800) 686-1527.
Information about agent fraud and misconduct can be found on the department’s Web site at www.insurance.ohio.gov.
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Use coupons, sales to save big at Target
If you hit upon the right sales, Target is a great place to shop. It has good merchandise, good prices and many ways to save.
To that end, Wallet Pop and the Deal Seeking Mom put together a list of some coupon combinations at Target this week that can get you some great deals.
Among the items you can get on discount are Hershey’s Bliss Chocolate for 99 cents a bag and ALL brand detergent for as little as $1.99.
Check it out!
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Shoes sold at Walmart recalled
Women’s high-heeled shoes and CARS Fleece Clog Children’s Shoes were both the subject of recalls this week by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Both types of shoes are sold exclusively at Walmart.
The women’s shoes, made by Joyfair Footwear of Taipei, Taiwan, have heels that can easily detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The shoes are sling-back, pointed-toe shoes sold under the George brand. The shoes were sold in three colors, black, gray and purple, and in sizes 5.5 to 11.
The CARS fleece clogs, made by Pagoda International Footwear Ltd. of Hong Kong, have four decorative wheels that can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The shoe is a red plastic molded clog with fleece lining and is designed to resemble a car. They were sold in infant sizes 4 to 6 and toddler sizes 7 to 11.
Customers should return these shoes to the nearest Walmart store for a full refund.
For more information, call Walmart at (800) 925-6278 or visit www.walmartstores.com.
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Where to find creme eggs (not Cadbury)?
Judy Wick of the Deals Team asked if anyone in the Dayton area knew of a good place to get creme-filled eggs that are not Cadbury and not from Esther Price.
If anyone knows of a place, please leave a comment and let Judy know.
Thanks!
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$200 Rex coupon in today’s DDN
Rex appliance store is having an Easter coupon savings sale, and has multiple coupons in the Dayton Daily News today, April 10, on Page A18.
The coupons include:
$200 off a single item that costs at least $1,999
$150 off an item from $1,499 to $1,998
$100 off an item from $999 to $1,498
$80 off an item from $799 to $998
$50 off an item from $499 to $798
Rex stores are located on North Fairfield Road in Beavercreek and on Ohio 741 across from the Dayton Mall.
The store is closed on Easter Sunday.
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Free gallons of milk with cereal at Meijer
Savvy Deals Teamer Karen Baird just let me know that Meijer is running a promotion for free gallons of milk when you buy Kellogg’s cereal.
She said that when she bought four boxes of Special K on Monday, April 6, (Special K is on sale this week, as well) that she got a coupon at the checkout for a free gallon of milk.
Karen said the milk deal works like this:
3 boxes of cereal = 1 free gallon of milk
5 boxes of cereal = 2 free gallons of milk
7 boxes of cereal = 3 free gallons of milk
All free milk coupons are good on any brand, any flavor, up to $4.69 per gallon. All items must be purchased in one shopping order.
Karen said the offer is good until Sunday, April 12, and that the coupon she got Monday doesn’t expire until April 20.
“I suspect the coupons are good for two weeks after the date of issue,” she said.
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