COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Insurance has created a page on the social media web site Facebook, Director Mary Jo Hudson announced today.  The page contains valuable information for those with questions about their insurance coverage as well as links to various publications on the Department’s web site, .

“Social media outlets such as Facebook are a great way to get information to Ohioans,” said Director Hudson.  “The Department is committed to use as many resources as possible to educate our citizens on insurance issues.”

The Department’s Facebook page will be updated with consumer alerts, press releases, podcasts and information about consumer events in which the Department will be hosting or participating.  Visitors to the site will not be able to post comments but there will be information on how to contact the Department with an insurance question or complaint.