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Indiana Declares Policy Cancellation Moratorium Following Tornadoes, Severe Weather

IN | In response to recent severe storms, the Indiana Department of Insurance today issued Bulletin 268. It imposes a 60-day moratorium on the cancellation of any insurance policies for non-payment of premiums for policyholders in the affected areas . Insurers also may not assess penalties for late payment of premiums. Click here to read […]

Maine to Assess Retaliatory Premium Tax Rates

ME | The Maine Department of Revenue has posted the following information to its Insurance Taxes page: Non-Admitted (Surplus) Premiums Tax Every licensed producer and self procured person/entity that has nonadmitted gross direct insurance premiums (surplus lines insurer) and does business or collects premiums in Maine, whether in cash or otherwise, must pay a surplus […]

Arkansas Imposes Moratorium Against Cancellations and Non-Renewals

AR | In the wake of the March 31, 2023, severe storms and tornados, the Arkansas Department of Insurance today issued Bulletin No. 4-2023. It imposes a 60-day moratorium on the cancellation and non-renewal of personal lines policies for non-payment of premiums. Click here to read the bulletin for further details, including the affected counties.

Arkansas Addresses Medicare Supplement Eligibility

AR | The Arkansas Department of Insurance today issued Bulletin No. 5-2023. It directs health insurers writing Medicare supplement business in the state to offer a guaranteed issue plan to all applicants who exhausted their open enrollment period as a result of continuous enrollment during the recent public health emergency. Click here to read the […]

Ohio Announces 2023 Agent/Agency Appointment Renewal Procedures

OH | The Ohio Department of Insurance today published its appointment renewal procedure for 2023. Appointments active on June 30, 2023, will renew automatically on July 1, 2023. Carriers can expect to receive renewal invoices in August 2023. Appointment renewal fees will be $10 beginning July 1, 2023. Click here to read the announcement for […]

New Jersey Issues Daniel’s Law Title Registry Bulletin

NJ | The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance today issued Bulletin No. 23-03. It explains the procedure for title search business entities to register with the Department. It also provides guidance to help individuals and businesses affected by P.L. 2020, c.125 to meet their compliance obligations. P.L. 2020, c.125 (“Daniel’s Law”) restricts the […]

Kentucky Announces Medicare Supplement Special Enrollment Period

KY | The Kentucky Department of Insurance today issued Advisory Opinion 2023-05. It advises all health insurers writing Medicare supplement policies in the Commonwealth of a special enrollment period. This effort is made to protect consumers who experienced a Kentucky Medicaid eligibility change due to the federal continuous enrollment measures. The opinion takes effect on […]

Maryland Addresses Braidwood Management, Inc. et al. v. Becerra Decision

MD | The Maryland Insurance Administration today issued Bulletin 23-6. It discusses the final judgment in Braidwood Management, Inc. et al. v. Becerra and its inapplicability to coverage of preventive services in health benefit plans issued in Maryland. Click here to read the bulletin for more information.

New Jersey Offers Special Enrollment Period for Medicaid Unwinding

NJ | The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance today issued Bulletin No. 23-02. It announces a special enrollment period for state residents following the end of Medicaid continuous enrollment. The SEP will run from March 31, 2023, to July 31, 2024. Click here to read the bulletin for additional information.