. >> karen, the deputy commissioner for maryland insurance administration, says do get the driver's name, address, insurance information, the make and model and license plate information for both vehicles. also, note the time of day, weather conditions, and contact information for anyone who might have witnessed the accident. next, do call your insurance company, but that doesn't mean you're going to file a claim. >> the factors that you should consider is what your deductible is. it's -- the claim is -- would be less than your deductible. certainly you shouldn't make a claim, or if it's very close to your deductible or you can afford to pay out of possibility. >> carefully considering whether to file a claim is important. you don't want to make too many claims your insurance company may not renew your policy. and understand your policy provisions. >> individuals need torres that the insurance company is only going to pay a certain amount, not necessarily what the actual cost was. >> one more thing. when your car ends up in the shop, insurance companies often have the right to use recond

effort in response to mandate that employers provide health insurance that includes birth control for workers. >>> the maryland transit administration is now teaming up with dunkin' donuts today to replenish the food bank. they have donations this morning from 5:00 to 9:00 at the meth row station. >>> this was quite a sight from above it looks like a giant ship is going to run right into the bay bridge. in fact transportation officials stopped traffic as the vessel passed underneath the bridge so drivers didn't get distracted yesterday and it was really something. the massive cargo ship carried four of the largest cranes ever built for the maritime industry. and they are 14 stories tall. you can each get a lift roughly through the equivalent of 75 honda civics. amazing sight to see. >> it was indeed. >>> a little sports for you right now. baltimore off today after a disappointing trip to gotham. a late rally came up short for the o's wednesday night and the sweep was complete at the hands of the new york mets. after being shutout for 25 consecutive innings baltimore finally put together a small flurry last night. all to fall short t

maryland, one of several lawmakers who's attending an anti-contraception rally today. they're protesting the mandate from the obama administration to make employers offer health insurance that pays for contraceptive treatment. >>> maryland's marriage for equality has opened two offices in anticipation to defend same- sex marriage. that law, if it gets on the ballot, in november. one office is in baltimore, the other in silver spring. the group has also hired more staff. >>> a group of international scientists have a dark warning about the earth. they say that pollution and climate change could change the face of the earth forever. they say that the current trend kos have the same impact as an asteroid striking the earth. >>> a high school graduation in new jersey has interrupted what looks like could have been a funnel cloud starting to form nearby, but it didn't seem to bother the students. they finished the ceremony, tossed their caps into the air. meteorologists say this was a supercell thunderstorm. >>> time now for a check on the weather. lynette, pretty scary video. >> pretty scary video. and what's scary is a week ago today, megan, we were dealing with our own t

insurance or pay a fine. >> hallie jackson, thank you. >> the o'malley administration applauds the supreme court decision. maryland passed legislation with a health care exchange where individuals and businesses can buy coverage. the decision is expected to accelerate that coverage. >> week redouble our efforts, which is hard to do considering how much we have already put into it. will move forward with even more drive. >> the president said he disagreed that it was a tax. the supreme court has held it is a tax. >> the health benefit exchange relies on federal grants. small-business owners also fall the supreme court ruling yesterday. we continue our coverage with jennifer franciotti who is live downtown with help businesses are reacting. >> many small business are not sure how they will be affected. businesses that 50 employes are more will be required to supply health care for their workers or they have to pay a penalty. it starts at $2,000 for every worker that idoes that have health insurance. >> it is overly burdensome to the retailer. in a small business. it is unworkable and hard to administer. to be penali

o'malley administration applauds the decision, saying it gives considerable momentum to health care efforts already under way in the state. maryland has 740,000 residents who do not have health insurance, and maryland has already passed legislation that sets up an exchange, creating a framework and a marketplace for individuals to buy coverage. the lieutenant governor said the decision is expected to accelerate those efforts. it does not rely on state funds but rather on federal grants, and the state caucus as it believes maryland taxpayers will pick up the tab when subsidies run out. many small-business owners are asking how this will affect them. we have a closer look at that, and a lot of people are concerned about that. >> a lot of people were concerned about the costs associated with it. because it is so early, they were not sure how they would be affected your your -- how they would be affected. >> it is not going to be favorable for small businesses. 5 from one of the first of its kind in the city, the supermarket has been serving customers since 1930, and while the owners are grateful for the affordable care act, they are concerned about how the decision will affect their busi

insurance exchangessand if they're going to take part in medicaid. the o'malley administration praises the ruling... and believes marylanders will benefit from the healthcare overhaul.lieutenant governor anthony brown calls the supreme court's deccsion... a vvctory for people here in maay. maryland.in annapolis on phursday... he lieutenant governor was flanked by ssme of the state's key health care reform advocates. he said he and governor o'malley have pushed for health care reform in maryland... since 2007.... and says the ruling &pnow takes their efforts to th next levvl. but health care major victorr... there ii still a lot of work to be done. so while there's debate arrund the affordable care act, there's very littll debate and that's what marylanders want, and today's decision whether oornot more and more - marylanders will have access 14:48 becauue we have to fully implement this law. this law gives a lot of discretion to states and we have an adminissration that's working to fully impleeent but theyy need our coalition to work with them to maae it happee there doing it 01 state health officials say &pthey''e already