Pennsylvania Announces No Contributions Required in 2023 to Maintain Workers Compensation Security Fund
PA| The Insurance Department has determined that no contributions will be required during 2023 to maintain the balance of the Workers’ Compensation Security Fund (Fund). Section 1059(1) of the Workers’ Compensation Security Fund Act (act) (77 P.S. § 1059(1)) states ‘‘. . .If, due to the payment of liabilities or claims, the balance of the fund is reduced […]
West Virginia Rescinds COVID-19 Emergency Orders
WV | The West Virginia Insurance Commissioner today issued 23-EO-01. This order rescinds previous emergency orders 20-EO-01 through 20-EO-10, issued in response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, Click here to read the emergency order for additional information.
West Virginia Joins Roster of States Addressing Medicaid Disenrollment
WV | The West Virginia Insurance Commissioner today issued Bulletin No. 23-01. It establishes a special enrollment period running from March 31, 2023, to July 31, 2024, to help residents losing Medicaid coverage provided during the COVID-19 national public health emergency. Click here to read the bulletin for more information.
FSLSO Issues Weekly Wire for March 23, 2023
FL | The Florida Surplus Lines Services Office today publishes the latest issue of its e-newsletter, Weekly Wire. Featured stories include: Click here to read the newsletter.
Michigan Issues February 2023 PRIRA Cases
MI | The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services issued a number of new PRIRA cases in the month of February 2023. Click here to review the cases in detail.
Louisiana Releases Catastrophic Claims Process Disclosure Form Guide
LA | The Louisiana Department of Insurance recently adopted Regulation 124 – Catastrophe Claims Process Disclosure Form-Guide. Property and casualty insurers must now provide policyholders who file claims arising from an event declared by the governor to be a state of emergency. The regulation details deadlines, procedures, and documentation requirements needed to prove the delivery […]
New York Continues Minimum Standards for Form, Content, and Sale of Health Insurance
NY | The New York Department of Financial Services today announced the emergency adoption of the 61st Amendment to Regulation 62 (11 NYCRR 52). The amendment extends provisions for dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 national public health emergency through May 11, 2023. Click here to read the announcement for additional information.
Texas Announces FAIR Plan Residential Rate Filings
TX | The Texas Department of Insurance today issued Commissioner’s Order No. 2023-7856. It provides indicated and proposed changes to S707729, S707728, S707725, and S707724 filings. These rates take effect for new business and renewal business on August 1, 2023. Click here to read the order for more information.
Idaho Addresses Medicare Supplement Guaranteed Issue Eligibility
ID | The Idaho Department of Insurance today issued Bulletin No. 23-04. It outlines provisions put in place to ensure appropriate access to Medicare supplement policies for Idaho residents impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. Click here to read the bulletin in full.
Louisiana Amends Regulation 53
LA | The Louisiana Department of Insurance today announced the amendment of Regulation 53 – Basic Health Insurance Plan Pilot Program. The amendment updates the language and statutory references of the regulation. Click here to read the amended regulation.