North Carolina Issues Bulletin Regarding Extra RX During State of Emergency
NC | This bulletin is to remind health benefit plans of compliance requirements for operations under a state of emergency for purposes of obtaining extra prescriptions during a state of emergency or disaster. This authorization of extra prescriptions during this state of emergency in the State of North Carolina is valid for prescription medication requests […]
Georgia MPOHV Motor Vehicle Insurance Registration
GA | The Georgia Commissioner of Insurance reminds all motor vehicle carriers and agents that auto insurance coverage on multipurpose off-highway vehicles registered for use on county roads must be reported to the Georgia Department of Revenue’s Georgia Electronic Insurance Compliance System (GEICS). Click here for more information.
New York 2023 Premium Tax Statement Filing Reminder
NY | The Excess Line Association of New York (“ELANY”) has issued Bulletin No. 2024-01 reminding ALL licensed excess line brokers that they must file a tax return on or before March 15, 2024, even if no business was placed under that license. Click here for more information.
West Virginia Issues Bulletin Announcing Prior Authorization Prohibited for Prescription Drugs at Inpatient Discharge
WV | The West Virginia Insurance Office of the Insurance Commissioner has issued Bulletin No. 24-01. West Virginia’s prior authorization law provides that any prescription written for an inpatient at the time of discharge usually requiring a prior authorization may not be subject to a health insurer’s prior authorization requirements and shall be immediately approved […]
Michigan Issues Bulletin Regarding Coverage Requirements for Cancer Therapies
MI | The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) has issued Bulletin 2024-01-INS. This bulletin reminds issuers of health insurance policies of the requirement to provide coverage for cancer therapies that meet the criteria set forth under MCL 500.3406e, and the reasonable cost of their administration. Click here for more information.
Pennsylvania Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force
PA | On November 1, 2023, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Act 22 (P.L. 154, No. 22) into law. Section 1.1 of Act 22 establishes the Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force (Task Force) to review and analyze existing statutes, procedures, practices, processes and rules relating to the administration of flood insurance in this Commonwealth. The […]
Missouri Annual Statistical Reporting Requirements
MO | The Missouri Department of Commerce & Insurance has issued Bulletin 24-01 to remind insurers of the annual statistical reporting requirements. Click here for more information.
California Releases 2024 Annual Notice Describing Significant Laws Pertaining to Residential Property Insurance Policies
CA | The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is required to prepare and deliver to admitted insurers and licensed insurance adjusters an annual notice describing the most significant California laws pertaining to property insurance policies, including those related to a declared state of emergency (California Insurance Code [Cal. Ins. Code] section 14046[a][1]). The 2024 annual […]
Rhode Island Issues Bulletin Regarding 2023 Legislative Changes
RI | The Rhode Island Insurance Division has issued Bulletin 2024-1.This bulletin is being provided for informational purposes only and may not be an all-inclusive list of enactments that impact the insurance industry. Click here to continue reading.
California Updates SL-2 Form: Diligent Search Report
CA | The Surplus Line Association of California has issued Bulletin 1466. With concurrence and assistance from the California Department of Insurance, the Surplus Line Association of California (SLA) has simplified and updated the SL-2: Diligent Search Report for ease of use and to reflect modern trends. Click here for more information.