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Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation
35 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0035

Phone: (207) 624-8511
Fax: (207) 624-8595

On this page: Department of Professional & Financial Regulation | Bureau of Financial Institutions | Bureau of Insurance | Consumer Credit Protection | Office of Professional and Occupational Registration | Office of Securities

Professional & Financial Regulation
Date	Description
4/17/2020	The Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine, Board of Osteopathic Licensure, Board of Nursing, and Board of Pharmacy issue guidance for their licensees regarding prescribing hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine, and azithromycin for prophylactic purposes April 17, 2020 Press Release Regarding Hydroxychloroquine (PDF)
4/7/2020	Governor Mills Issues Executive Order to Expand Access to Health Care During COVID-19 Press Release - Executive Order 35 (April 2020)
9/27/2017	"More Important Than Ever" to Compare Health Insurance Plans
9/7/2017	In the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and Preparing for Irma, Governor and Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Encourage Generosity, But Warn Against Scams
6/14/2017	Registration Deadline Announced for Fuel Dealers Offering Pre-Paid Home Heating Contracts; Online Registration Process Available to Help Fuel Dealers and Public
10/28/2016	Free Maine State Internal Plumbing Code Training Offered to All Licensed Plumbers and Interested Parties
10/27/2016	Maine State Board Cautions Consumers about Auctioneer
10/24/2016	Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Issues Reminder to Fuel Dealers about Pre-Paid Home Heating Contracts Deadline
10/3/2016	Free Maine State Internal Plumbing Code Training Offered to All Licensed Plumbers and Interested Parties
6/3/2016	Registration Deadline Announced for Fuel Dealers Offering Pre-Paid Home Heating Contracts
5/29/2016	Governor and Commissioner Recognize Memorial Day by Focusing on Effort to Make Occupational Licensing Easier for Veterans: Assistance Available May 31st
12/8/2015	Governor and Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Offer Guidance for Holiday Season Charitable Contributions--Charitable Scams Often Increase This Time of Year
10/30/2015	Governor and Commissioner Highlight Initiative to Make Occupational Licensing Easier and Faster for Veterans--Assistance Available at November 10th Veterans Licensing Event
10/27/2015	Maine Health Data Organization Introduces New Health Care Quality and Cost Comparison Website
10/7/2015	Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Issues Reminder to Consumers and Fuel Dealers about Deadline in Maine Law Regarding Pre-Paid Home Heating Contracts
6/26/2015	Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Reminds Fuel Dealers to Register by June 30th Deadline if Offering Pre-Paid Home Fuel Contracts
4/8/2015	State Electricians’ Board Issues Warning about Former Master Electrician and Offers Free Inspections
12/15/2014	Governor and Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Offer Guidance for Holiday Season Charitable Contributions---Charitable Scams Often Increase This Time of Year
10/31/2014	Governor and Commissioner Highlight Initiative to Make Occupational Licensing Easier and Faster for Veterans; Assistance Available at November 12th Hiring Our Heroes Event
10/27/2014	Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Issues Reminder to Consumers and Fuel Dealers about Deadline in Maine Law Regarding Pre-Paid Home Heating Contracts
5/16/2014	Small Business Week Recognized by Governor and Commissioners: DPFR Commissioner Presents Certificate to Falmouth Salon
4/1/2014	Governor and Department of Professional and Financial Regulation Announce Upcoming Informational Sessions to Assist Veterans and Current Service Members in Obtaining Occupational Licenses
1/31/2014	State Agencies and Service Organizations to Assist Veterans and Current Service Members in Obtaining Occupational Licenses and Securing a Job

Bureau of Financial Institutions
4/6/2020	Maine Financial Institutions Superintendent warns consumers of financial scams related to the anticipated direct payments from the U.S. Government under the CARES Act.
3/27/2020	Superintendent LaFountain notifies financial institutions of new FAME Loan Guarantee Program for borrowers affected by COVID-19
3/27/2020	Statement on Financial Institutions Working with Customers Affected by the Coronavirus and Regulatory Assistance
4/2/2018	Maine's Bureau of Financial Institutions warns public about online banking update scams
3/1/2017	Maine’s Bureau of Financial Institutions Cautions Companies and Employees about Business Email Compromise (BEC) Scams
9/12/2016	Maine’s Bureau of Financial Institutions Warns Public about Phony Text Messages Sent to Bank and Credit Union Customers

Bureau of Insurance
March 21, 2023	Insurance Bureau Recovers $1.8 Million on Behalf of 499 Mainers in 2022; Lost Life Insurance Policies Matched to Additional 240 Mainers Through NAIC
February 21, 2023	Maine's Bureau of Insurance Approves 11.9% Average Decrease in Workers Compensation Loss Costs
July 1, 2022	Maine Health Insurers File Proposed Rates for 2023 Plan Year
March 14, 2022	Insurance Bureau Conducts 435 Investigations for Consumers in 2021, Resulting in More Than $1.3 Million Recovered on Behalf of Mainers
March 9, 2022	Maine Insurance Superintendent Eric Cioppa to Retire April 1, Capping Decades of State and National Service
February 15, 2022	Maine's Historic Action Today Will Merge Its Individual and Small Group Health Insurance Markets in 2023 and Create More Stable Pricing in Both
February 10, 2022	Maine Insurance Superintendent Issues Cease and Desist Order Against Senior Health Insurance Company of Pennsylvania (SHIP)
November 30, 2021	Maine Bureau of Insurance to Hold Virtual Public Forum December 2nd To Discuss Proposed Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Increases by Genworth
July 12, 2021	Preparing for and Recovering from Summer Storms
June 15, 2021	Insurance Superintendent Again Reminds Mainers to "Shop Safely" During Expanded Special Open Enrollment for Health Coverage Through August 15th
March 3, 2021	During the Open Enrollment to Buy Health Insurance, Now Through May 15th, Superintendent Cioppa Reminds Mainers to "Shop Safely"
February 11, 2021	Insurance Bureau Conducts 450 Investigations for Consumers in 2020, Resulting in Close to $1.4 Million Recovered on Behalf of Mainers; Lost Life Policy Matches Add Additional $800,000
August 26, 2020	Maine Bureau of Insurance Announces 13.1 Percent Overall Average Decrease in Individual Health Insurance Rates for 2021
June 25, 2020	Maine Insurance Superintendent Reminds Businesses to Comply with the Terms of Their Insurance Contracts as They Reopen
June 1, 2020	Insurance Superintendent Says Even Mainers Outside of Flood Zones Should Consider Flood Insurance, Now.
May 1, 2020	Don't Rely on Travel Insurance to Cover COVID-19 Cancellations
April 24, 2020	Mainers Should Be Alert for COVID-19 Related Insurance Scams
April 6, 2020	Insurance Superintendent Lauds Allstate as the Company Announces a $1.3 million "Shelter-in-Place-Payback" to Mainers
March 25, 2020	Mainers Recently Unemployed Should Consider Their Health Insurance Coverage Options As Soon As Possible, Says Superintendent
February 18, 2020	Insurance Bureau Highlights Recoveries for Maine Consumers: Complaint Investigations Result in Over $2 Million Recovered in 2019; Death Master Life Insurance Recoveries Top $49.2 Million through 2019
September 25, 2019	Bureau of Insurance Signs Additional Multi-State Settlements with Life Insurance Companies Over Bad Practices

Bureau of Consumer Credit Protection

Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation
10/17/2019	State Board of Veterinary Medicine Revokes Cynthia Teer's license
4/17/2019	State Board of Veterinary Medicine Issues Warning about Formerly Licensed Veterinarian Continuing to Practice

Office of Securities
April 21, 2021	Attorney General and Securities Administrator Warn Public About New Phone Scam
September 25, 2020	Maine Securities Administrator Joins with CFTC to Charge Precious Metals Dealers in $185 Million Scheme Targeting Elderly Investors
April 21, 2020	Maine Supreme Court Affirms Convictions in Elder Financial Exploitation Case
April 3, 2020	Maine Securities Administrator Warns COVID-19-Related Investment Schemes Anticipated
March 25, 2020	Maine Securities Administrator Issues Order Providing Temporary Regulatory Relief For Financial Industry
March 10, 2020	Maine Securities Administrator Reminds Investors To Remain Calm During Market Volatility And Beware Of Con Artists
December 23, 2019	Maine Securities Administrator Announces Top Investor Threats For 2020
June 13, 2019	Military & Families Resource Fair
April 24, 2019	Maine Securities Administrator Announces 10 Year Sentence in Elder Financial Exploitation Case
November 13, 2018	Maine Securities Administrator Announces Conviction in Elder Financial Exploitation Case
May 25, 2018	Maine Securities Administrator Finalizes $19.4 Million Agreement with Merrill Lynch Regarding Maines NextGen College Investing Plan
April 20, 2018	Securities Administrator Reminds Investors to Approach Binary Options with Caution; Issues Cease and Desist Order Against Overseas Company
March 5, 2018	Maine Securities Administrator Announces Sentencing in Case of Theft and Securities Fraud
June 13, 2017	In Highlighting Elder Abuse Awareness Day, State Officials Urge Mainers to Report Suspected Cases of Financial Exploitation
August 22, 2016	Maines Office of Securities Announces First Fund-ME Crowdfunding Offering in Maine -- Fund-ME Provides New and Existing Businesses with Opportunity to Obtain Investments Needed to Start or Expand Operations

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