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Maryland Releases 2023 Network Access Plan Filing Instructions

MD | The Maryland Insurance Administration today issued Bulletin 23-8. It advises carriers regarding the impact of revised regulations on this year’s procedure for health benefit and dental plan filings, including filing deadlines. Click here to read the bulletin for specifics.

Vermont Acts to Protect Seniors’ Access to Medicare Supplement Insurance

VT | The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation today issued Insurance Bulletin No. 224. It explains the Department’s response to the termination of Medicaid continuous enrollment implemented as part of the federal public health emergency. Qualified seniors will have access to a six-month open enrollment period for Medicare supplement plans. Click here to read the […]

California Issued Important EFT Notice

CA | The California Insurance Commissioner’s Office today issued a notice to all admitted insurers, surplus lines brokers, and other insurance professionals. Effective May 31, 2023, US Bank will be replacing Union Bank for all Automated Clearing House Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) transactions with the California Department of Insurance (Department). Click here to read the […]

California Clarifies Instructions for Completing SL-2 (Diligent Search Report)

CA | The Surplus Line Association of California today issued Bulletin #1450. It reminds surplus line brokers of the procedures for completing Sections 7 (waiver of declination requirement) and 8(C) (declinations) of the SL-2 form. The bulletin contains examples of insufficient explanations for declinations of coverage by an admitted carrier. Click here to read the […]

Colorado Addresses Medicare Supplement Guaranteed Issue

CO | The Colorado Division of Insurance today issued Bulletin B-4.129. It provides guidance for insurers on providing a guaranteed issue period for residents losing their Medicaid coverage following the end of the federal public health emergency. Click here to read the bulletin for additional information.

Maryland Addresses Coverage Gaps Created by End of Federal Public Health Emergency

MD | The Maryland Insurance Administration today issued Bulletin 23-7. It clarifies the impact of the expiration of the emergency declarations on the applicable requirements for private health insurance coverage, particularly with regard to COVID-19. The bulletin does remind insurers of their responsibility to provide health benefits covered by their approved policy forms. It also […]

Arkansas Clarifies Electronic Transaction Procedures for P&C Insurers

AR | The Arkansas Insurance Department today issued Bulletin No. 9-2023. It answers questions from admitted and non-admitted property and casualty carriers regarding electronic transactions. Specific topics include: Click here to read the bulletin for additional information.