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September 16, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friends,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope the start of your school year has been safe, and that you and your families remain healthy. As the Delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread, I urge you to get vaccinated, if you haven\u2019t already done so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Included in this newsletter are important updates regarding renters insurance, the timeline of peak fall colors across the state, and MDHHS quarantine requirements for school-aged children, among other great information and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, if my office can be of assistance to you or your family, please call me at<\/p>\n\n\n\n

517-373-2417 or email me at SenRBayer@senate.michigan.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be well,\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rosemary Bayer<\/strong>
State Senator
12th District<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IMPORTANCE OF RENTERS INSURANCE HIGHLIGHTED DURING NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September is National Preparedness Month, and the Michigan Department of Insurance & Financial Services (DIFS) is reminding college students and other renters about the importance of purchasing a renters insurance policy to protect their belongings in the event of storm damage, fire, or theft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many Michiganders who rent an apartment, house, or dorm room are unaware that their personal belongings are not covered by their landlord\u2019s property insurance. Typically, the landlord\u2019s policy only covers structural damage to the landlord\u2019s property and does not extend to the renter\u2019s personal belongings. This means that if a fire, severe storm, or theft occurs and a renter\u2019s personal belongings are damaged or stolen, the renter is personally responsible for replacing or repairing their items unless they purchased a renters insurance policy before the damage occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Renters insurance will provide coverage for a person\u2019s belongings if they are damaged by events such as a tornado or a fire<\/a>. In addition, renters’ insurance will help covered individuals find alternative living accommodation if their rented apartment or home is damaged in a storm, fire or other covered peril. Renters insurance can also help protect a renter if someone sues them for damages or injuries, they or a family member cause on the rented property.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most renters insurance policies do not cover flood damage, so renters should consider adding a flood insurance policy to cover their belongings in the event of a flood. More information about flood insurance is available at FloodSmart.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For questions about renters insurance or other types of insurance, visit Michigan.gov\/DIFS<\/a> or call 877-999-6442 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Consumers may file a complaint online by visiting Michigan.gov\/DIFScomplaints<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

COMING SOON: FALL COLORS IN MICHIGAN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall foliage maps for the year are out, and while they’re not 100% accurate, they give a good range of when peak color can be found in various regions of the Mitten State. According to the National Weather Service, predictions for September through November include higher temperatures than in previous years. As a result, the expected warmer weather might delay the changing of the leaves in some parts of the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to read an article that details anticipated peak times and some popular spots for fall color tours for five regions of Michigan so you can map your color tour<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MDHHS LAUNCHES ONLINE ACCESS TO IMMUNIZATION RECORDS FOR MICHIGANDERS AGES 18+<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has launched the Michigan Immunization Portal<\/a> to help Michiganders ages 18 and older more easily access their immunization records. Michigan adults with immunization records posted in the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR), including COVID-19 vaccination, will be able to locate their own record online and download, save or print this information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To ensure privacy and that individuals are only able to access their own immunization records, Michiganders must create a MILogin account at Michigan.gov\/MiImmsportal<\/a> and upload a valid government issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, state ID or passport. There is no cost to access the portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Immunizations provided in another state or country may not be included in an individual\u2019s record in the portal. If an individual\u2019s immunization record can\u2019t be found, records can still be requested from a physician\u2019s office or local health department. As the portal is only available for those 18 years or older, parents won\u2019t be able to download their child\u2019s immunization records. Parents may instead contact their child\u2019s physician\u2019s office or local health department to get a copy of their immunization records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MDHHS ISSUES QUARANTINE GUIDANCE FOR ASYMPTOMATIC STUDENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued updated quarantine guidance<\/a> to help ensure Michigan students and educators are as safe as possible in the classroom and keep students in school for in-person learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MDHHS recommends local health departments and schools work together to quickly isolate COVID-19 cases among students and staff, identify close contacts of those cases and adopt quarantine policies that reduce the risk of transmission in schools while allowing in-person learning. When evidence-based prevention measures, including universal masking, are in place, modifications may be made to the 10- to 14-day at-home quarantine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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School quarantine guidance for asymptomatic students who were exposed to a student infected with COVID-19 varies depending on a variety of circumstances. In all cases, the student who has tested positive for COVID-19 should isolate and follow directions from their local health department. Any individual that displays COVID-19 symptoms<\/a>, regardless of vaccination status, should be tested and isolate as directed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AG NESSEL SECURES RATE INCREASE REDUCTION WITH MICHIGAN GAS UTILITY COMPANY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Intervention by Attorney General Dana Nessel in a rate case before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) resulted in a settlement roughly 40% lower than the requested rate increase submitted by Michigan Gas Utilities Corporation (MGUC). The agreement also includes important assistance programs that will benefit consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The MPSC approved the $9.25 million settlement last week<\/a>, $6 million less than MGUC\u2019s original request of $15.1 million. The rate increase for customers is around 4.9% for residential customers compared to the requested 8.2% increase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The approved settlement also includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n