Kentucky Issues Advisory Opinion Regarding Matching Determinations
KY | The Kentucky Department of Insurance has issued Advisory Opinion 2023-08. The purpose of this Advisory Opinion is to clarify the Department’s interpretation of 806 KAR12:095 Section 9(1)(b), which provides as follows: “If a loss requires replacement of items and the replaced items do not reasonably match in quality, color, and size, the insurer […]
Illinois Issues Company Bulletin Regarding RSV Vaccine Coverage
IL | The Illinois Department of Insurance has issued Company Bulletin 2023-14 reminding insurers of their obligations to cover recommended preventive services, including vaccines for RSV, and compels insurers to streamline billing codes, consumer outreach, and coordination with pharmacy benefits managers (“PBMs”) and providers to provide timely coverage to consumers. Click here to continue reading.
Delaware Announces Prohibition on Use of Certain Factors in Underwriting Private Insurance
DE | The Delaware Department of Insurance today issued Domestic and Foreign Insurers Bulletin No. 143. It announces the passage of Senate Bill 184 and discusses its impact on underwriting procedures for private insurance. Any policies issued or renewed after September 14, 2024, must conform with this law. Click here to read the bulletin for […]
Maryland Defines Stand-Alone Dental, Vision Plan Carriers
MD | The Maryland Insurance Administration today issued Bulletin 23-17. It explains which entities constitute “stand-alone dental plan carriers” and “stand-alone vision plan carriers” for the purposes of exemptions from the Health Care Regulatory Assessment. Click here to read the bulletin for details.
Illinois Issues Health Insurance Data Call
IL | The Illinois Department of Insurance today issued Company Bulletin 2023-13. It announces a data call for the individual health insurance market to all companies with current or historical business in the state. Responses are due by October 20, 2023. Click here to read the bulletin for details on the information to be provided […]
Indiana Provides Language for Written Notices of Transition
IN | The Indiana Department of Insurance today issued Bulletin 271. It provides health maintenance organizations with language to use in notices of transition from Affordable Care Act to Medicare. Click here to read the bulletin in full.
Colorado Issues Bulletins Impacting Health Insurance Coverage
CO | The Colorado Division of Insurance today released the following bulletins. Each concerns an aspect of health insurance coverage for Colorado residents. Click on the links below to read each bulletin in full. These bulletins were adopted on October 4, 2023. The Division also withdrew two bulletins:
Oklahoma Announces Adoption of SLIP for Surplus Lines
OK | The Oklahoma Insurance Department today issued Bulletin No. 12-2023. It announces the adoption of the SLIP platform for the reporting and payment of surplus lines taxes effective January 1, 2024. Click here to read the bulletin for additional information, including how to register for a SLIP account.
Illinois Updates CB 2023-11
IL | The Illinois Department of Insurance today issued Company Bulletin 2023-12. It corrects the start date listed in CB 2023-11 for the coverage of the newly-approved COVID-19 vaccine to September 11, 2023. Click here to read the bulletin for more information.
Connecticut Alters Surplus Lines Diligent Effort Procedures
CT | The Connecticut Insurance Department today issued Bulletin SL-5. It advises surplus lines brokers that effective immediately, they are no longer required to file signed written statements with the Department through OPTIns. Brokers will still need to maintain certain information about transactions in the event that it is requested by the Department. Click here […]