Maine Updates Guidance on Cybersecurity Events
ME | The Maine Bureau of Insurance today issued Bulletin 468. It explains the interaction between the Insurance Data Security Act (IDSA) and the state’s omnibus cybersecurity breach law, the Notice of Risk to Personal Data Act (NRPDA). The bulletin also outlines certain changes in the implementation of the IDSA and offers insurance professionals guidance […]
New Mexico Issues Network Adequacy and Reimbursement Data Call
NM | The New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance today issued Bulletin 2023-021. It announces a data call to health insurance providers to report their findings on progress toward mental health and substance use disorder benefits. The bulletin also outlines the lines of business to be included in the report, the data requirements, and the reporting […]
Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Association Announces Its 2024 Annual Meeting
PA | The Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Association (PASLA) will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting on May 8th and 9th, 2024 at The Hotel Hershey. You can view the original Save the Date notice here.
TDI Addresses Reporting of Cybersecurity Events
TX | The Texas Department of Insurance today issued Commissioner’s Bulletin B-0009-23. It explains the statutory requirements for TDI-regulated entities and individuals to report cybersecurity incidents. The bulletin provides more detailed instructions for domestic insurers and HMOs. Click here to read the bulletin for more details.
DFS Announces New Coverage Requirements for the Prevention of Colorectal Cancer
NY | The New York Department of Financial Services today issued Supplement No. 1 to Insurance Circular Letter No. 4 (2022). It provides guidance for accident and health insurers regarding new coverage requirements for preventative colorectal cancer screenings. Click here to read the Supplement for more information, and here to view the original circular letter.
Georgia Implements HB 315
GA | The Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire today issued Directive 23-EX-3. It defines the terms “diagnostic breast examination” and “supplemental breast screening examination” according to guidelines established by the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Click here to read the directive for more information.
Colorado Offers Special Enrollment Periods for Friday Health Plan Enrollees
CO | The Colorado Division of Insurance recently passed Emergency Regulation 23-E-05. It establishes a special enrollment period for Colorado residents enrolled in Friday Health Plans of Colorado, Inc. The SEP runs from July 17, 2023, through July 31, 2023. Click here to read the regulation for more information.
New York Addresses Unfair and Unlawful Discrimination in the Sale of Life Insurance and Annuities
NY | The New York Department of Financial Services today issued Insurance Circular Letter No. 6 (2023). It reminds insurers, especially those offering different versions of a product, of the state’s insurance law as pertains to unfair discrimination in the sale of life insurance policies and annuity contracts. Insurers are directed to review their product […]
OSI Announces Gold Carding Reporting Deadline
NM | The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance today issued Bulletin 2023-020. It reminds major medical health insurance carriers providing medical services of their obligation to evaluate and report on prior authorization policies and provider performance. The bulletin includes a link to the reporting form and instructions. Reports are due by the close […]
Michigan Makes Annual Maximum Benefits Payable Adjustments for Personal Protection Insurance
MI | The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services today issued Bulletin 2023-18-INS. It announces the annual adjustment of the maximum work loss benefit and survivors’ loss benefits payableunder personal protection insurance policies. The new rate takes effect on October 1, 2023. Click here to read the bulletin for details.