Michigan Issues January 2023 PRIRA Cases

MI | The Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services issued a number of new PRIRA cases in the month of January 2023. Click here to review the cases in detail.

ELANY Opens Portal for Zero Reports Filing

NY | The Excess Line Association of New York (ELANY) today issued Bulletin No. 2023-07. It announces that qualified zero tax filers ONLY may now submit premium tax statements through the DFS Portal beginning on January 1, 2023. Click here to read the bulletin for additional information.

Puerto Rico Issues Circular Letter CC-2023-2009-AF

PR | The OCS today issued Circular Letter CC-2023-2009-AF. This letter concerns information on the different aspects of the health of the population of Puerto Rico related to women of reproductive age, infants, children, and adolescents. The data covers the fiscal year from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022. Click here to read the […]

Louisiana Adopts Insure Louisiana Incentive Program

LA | On February 10, 2023, the Louisiana Department of Insurance adopted Emergency Rule 48. This rule addresses the current crisis in the availability and affordability of insurance for residential and commercial properties in the state by establishing the Insure Louisiana Incentive Program. Click here to read the rule for additional details.

Colorado Addresses Religious Exclusions to Infertility Coverage

CO | On February 10, 2023, the Colorado Division of Insurance issued Bulletin No. B-4.128. It clarifies the Division’s position regarding the definition of “religious employer” and establishes requirements for carriers granting exclusions to infertility coverage. Click here to read the bulletin for further information.

California Surplus Line Association Updates LASLI

CA | The Surplus Line Association of California today issued Bulletin 1445. It adds Third Coast Insurance Company (Wisconsin) to its List of Approved Surplus Line Insurers (LASLI). Click here to read the bulletin for additional information.

Pennsylvania Solicits Comments Regarding Its Export List

PA | The Pennsylvania Insurance Department today announced that it is soliciting comments regarding coverages to be added to or removed from the state’s export list. The Department will accept comments for the next 30 days. Click here for further details.

Utah Reminds Insurers of Requirements for Health Insurance Identification Cards

UT | The Utah Insurance Department today issued Bulletin 2023-1(a). It reminds insurers of the required standards for health insurance information cards. This includes cards for health benefit plans, dental insurance, and vision insurance. All insurers offering health insurance are expected to comply with the standards for policies or certificates issued or renewed on or […]

DFS Issues Circular Letter Concerning AMA Terminology

NY | The New York Department of Financial Services today issued Insurance Circular Letter No. 1 (2023). The letter reminds accident and health insurers and health plan providers to use the appropriate American Medical Association procedural terminology and reporting guidelines and conventions, including Evaluation Management codes. Click here to read the letter for further information.

Georgia Calls for Submission of Mental Health Parity Data

GA | The Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire today issued Bulletin 23-EX-3. It provides instructions for all insurers issuing payments of benefits under a health benefit plan to submit data concerning mental health parity. Click here to read the bulletin for details.