California Provides Clarification on Filling Out Section 3(B) of the SL-2 Form
CA | The Surplus Line Association of California has issued Bulletin #1467. This Bulletin updates SLA Bulletin #1450 to reflect the revised SL-2 Diligent Search Report form, which became effective January 1, 2024. Click here to continue reading.
Massachusetts Issues Bulletin Regarding the Use of Standard Prior Authorization Forms When Reviewing Requests for Applied Behavioral Analysis Services
MA | The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2024-01 to inform insured health carriers about the use of standard prior authorization forms when reviewing requests for Applied Behavioral Analysis (“ABA”) services. Click here for more information.
Massachusetts Issues Bulletin Regarding Content of Behavioral Health Wellness Examinations According to Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022
MA | The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2024-02 to supplement Bulletin 2023-05 (“Behavioral Health Wellness Examinations”) and to inform Carriers regarding the requirement to provide behavioral health wellness examinations according to Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022. Click here for more information.
Massachusetts Issues Bulletin Regarding Step Therapy Protocols
MA | The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2024-03. The purpose of this Bulletin is to inform insured health carriers regarding the requirements of Chapter 254 of the Acts of 2022 (“Chapter 254”), which amended Massachusetts laws to add M.G.L. c. 176O, §12A. Click here to continue reading.
New York Cybersecurity Alert: Self-Service Password Reset
NY | The New York Department of Financial Services has issued an Industry Letter regarding self-service password resets. Click here for more information.
Massachusetts Standard Forms for Prior Authorization Requests
MA | The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has issued the following forms:
New Hampshire Provides Guidance Regarding Coverage for Blood Lead Testing for One- and Two-Year Olds
NH | The New Hampshire Insurance Department has learned that, in certain instances, health insurers are assigning cost sharing for mandated blood lead testing for one and two-year olds. For all coverages subject to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), this practice is contrary to the ACA’s prohibition on cost sharing for preventive services, which includes […]
New York Announces Changes to List of E&S Insurers
NY | The Excess Line Association of New York (“ELANY”) has issued Bulletin No. 2024-02 announcing the following Lloyd’s Syndicates have been added to the list of E&S Insurers: Click here for more information.
Surplus Line Association of Washington January Newsletter
WA | The Surplus Line Association of Washington has issued its January 2024 Newsletter which includes important information regarding the upcoming Annual Tax Statements and an invitation to the 2024 Annual Meeting. Click here to view the Newsletter.
Illinois Provides Guidance to Issuers Regarding Coverage Relating to Gender-Affirming Care
IL | The Illinois Department of Insurance has issued Company Bulletin 2024-01. The purpose of this Bulletin is to provide guidance to issuers regarding coverage relating to gender affirming care. The Department reminds issuers that, as described in Company Bulletin 2020-16 and reflected in both the initial and currently effective versions of 50 Ill. Adm. […]