Insurers and HMOs Need to Update TDI Contact Information
TX | The Texas Department of Insurance today issued Bulletin No. B-0005-23. It reminds health benefit plan issuers and insurance companies to update documents or information provided to consumers or the public that include TDI contact information. Updates must be completed by: Click here to read the bulletin for more information.
Michigan Updates Fire Insurance Withholding Program Participants
MI | The Department of Insurance and Financial Services today issued Edition 156 of its List of Michigan Municipalities Participating in the Fire Insurance Withhold Program. The updated list takes effect on July 1, 2023. Click here to read the announcement for additional information.
New Address for Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund
MD | The Maryland Insurance Administration today issued Bulletin 23-8. It announces the new mailing address for the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund: Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund1215 E. Fort Avenue, Suite 400Baltimore, Maryland 21230-5281 The change takes effect on August 1, 2023. Insurers are reminded to update any notices to policyholders that include this information. Click […]
2023 Legislative Update Released
KY | The Department of Insurance today issued Bulletin 2023-03. It provides a summary of legislation adopted during the 2023 Kentucky General Assembly (Regular Session), including: NOTE: This bulletin is for informational purposes only. It does not amend or interpret provisions of the Kentuck Revised Statutes or the Kentucky Administrative Regulations. Click here to the […]
New Mexico Issues Data Call for Severe Weather Claims
NM | The Office of the Superintendent of Insurance today issued Bulletin 2023-14. It announces a special data call for residential property insurers for information about claims submitted as a result of severe weather in the state on May 24 through May 30, 2023. Insurers must respond within 7 days of the issuance of this […]
Oklahoma Anti-Fraud Assessment Annual Fee
OK | The Oklahoma Insurance Department has released a special notice regarding the annual Anti-Fraud Assessment Fee which is due by July 1, 2023. Filers must use the OPTins website to process electronic payments. Paper filings and checks will not be accepted. Click here to read the notice for additional information and here to read the […]
TDI Issues Data Call for 2022 Property Direct Written Premium in Texas Catastrophe Area
TX | The Texas Department of Insurance today issued Bulletin No. B-0004-23. It issues a special data call to supplement TDI’s statistical information and to enable the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) to calculate participation shares for assessments, should they be required in 2023. Links to the required forms and instructions are also included. Responses […]
Louisiana Establishes Hurricane Property Insurance Claim Alternate Dispute Resolution Program
LA | The Louisiana Department of Insurance today announced the publication of Regulation 127 – The Hurricane Property Insurance Claim Alternate Dispute Resolution Program. The regulation defines the nature and purpose of the Hurricane Mediation Program and explains the criteria for participation in the program. It also outlines the process for providing disclosure notices. Click here to […]
OSI Advocates for Reasonable Access to Out-of-Network Providers
NM | The New Mexico Superintendent of Insurance’s Office today issued Bulletin 2023-013. It reminds managed health care plan providers of their obligation under the Patient Protection Act (NMSA 1978, §59A-57-1 et seq.) to provide reasonable access to out-of-network providers. The bulletin also outlines the appropriate process for responding to adverse determination grievances. Click here […]
Michigan DFS Announces Recission of Bulletins
MI | The Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) announces that they have rescinded six bulletins following the termination of the Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023. Click here for more information.