Tuesday, June 21, 8 p.m. (CT) on NET1

Do you have questions about major Medicare changes that are coming in 2006? Would you like some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of insurance fraud? Or, if you are a college student, do you need to know if your parents’ health and auto insurance still cover you?

For answers to these and other insurance questions, tune in to “Insurance Advice: A Nebraska Connects Special,” airing Tuesday, June 21, at 8 p.m. CT (7 MT) on NET1. Hosted by NET Television’s Mike Tobias, the live, hour-long program is designed to educate consumers on a variety of insurance issues.

The program will feature segments focusing on Medicare changes and insurance fraud, as well as a general segment covering property, casualty, life and health and other insurance questions. Experts from the Nebraska Department of Insurance will answer viewers’ questions on-air, with additional Department of Insurance staff answering telephones.

“I’m pleased that the Department of Insurance can play a role in educating the public. Informed citizens make the best insurance-buying decisions,” said Tim Wagner, director of the State Department of Insurance.

Viewers are encouraged to call in with questions or comments toll-free to 1-800-676-5446 (472-1212 in Lincoln), or send them via e-mail before or during the live program to neconnects@unl.edu.

A videotaped version of the program will repeat on NET1 on Sunday, June 26, at 11 p.m. CT (10 MT), as well as on NET2 Friday, June 24, at 9 p.m. CT (8 MT); Saturday, June 25, at 5 p.m. CT (4 MT); and Thursday, June 30, at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. CT (8 and 1 MT).

“Insurance Advice: A Nebraska Connects Special” is a partnership project of NET Television and the Nebraska Department of Insurance for broadcast on NET1 and NET2. The “Nebraska Connects” series is designed to provide audiences with information of importance to Nebraska’s individuals, businesses, families and communities

E-mail your questions in advance to: neconnects@unl.edu