The California Department of Insurance published a formal notice addressed to residential property insurance companies reminding them they are required to provide ALE benefits if a home is deemed uninhabitable following the 2025 wildfires.

The Department specifies that accessibility does not mean a home is fit to live in. There are many unsafe conditions that can make a home uninhabitable, including toxic debris and ash, contaminated water, and a lack of essential utilities.

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