FSLSO Issues Weekly Wire for February 9, 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.
Colorado Amends Regulation for Small Employer Group Health Benefit Plans
CO | The Colorado Division of Insurance today announced the adoption of an amended Regulation 4-6-8. The regulation concerns the applicability and scope of the small group provisions; carriers’ obligations to provide coverage; employee eligibility requirements; the use of restrictive riders; rules relating to fair marketing; and carrier disclosure requirements. The amended regulation takes effect […]
Delaware Revises Domestic/Foreign Insurers Bulletins 71 and 113
DE | The Delaware Department of Insurance today announced revisions to two prior bulletins for domestic and foreign insurers. Click on the links below to read the new versions.
Rhode Island Calls for Information to Support Its Emergency Adjuster Access and Coordination Plan
RI | The Rhode Island Insurance Division today issued Insurance Bulletin Number 2023-1. It outlines the steps that property and casualty insurers need to take as part of the state’s Emergency Adjuster Access and Coordination Plan. Click here to read the bulletin for more information about emergency contact information and vehicle identification placard information.
Delaware Offers Guidance Regarding Nationwide Drug Shortage
DE | The Delaware Department of Insurance today issued Domestic and Foreign Insurers Bulletin No. 137. The bulletin offers guidance to insurance carriers and pharmacy benefits managers on how to respond to the current national shortage of pediatric antibiotics and ADHD medications. Measures include waiving prior authorization requirements for name-brand medications and allowing the substitution […]
WV Reminds Licensees of Upcoming Renewal Deadlines
WV | The West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner today issued a reminder to individual and entity licensees about upcoming renewal deadlines. Click here for specific deadlines for insurance producers and adjusters, surplus lines licensees, and business entities.
Washington Issues Rule That Would Remove Language Concerning Prohibiting Use of Credit History
WA | This expedited rule aligns current law with the Thurston County Superior Court’s August 29, 2022 ruling, which invalidated a previous rule banning insurers’ use of consumer credit to determine personal insurance rates, premiums or eligibility (R2021-07). Click here for more information.
Pennsylvania Issues Medical Malpractice Data Call
PA | The Pennsylvania Insurance Department today announced a data call for medical malpractice insurance carriers to provide information no later than March 6, 2023. Click here for additional information, including links for data collection and reporting tools.
Pennsylvania Conducts Medical Professional Liability Insurance Study
PA | The Pennsylvania Insurance Department is conducting a study to whether sufficient capacity exists to increase the basic coverage limits of insurance required by the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act. Click here to read the announcement for information on how to share your insights.
Oregon Announces 2023 ORP Payment Parameters
OR | The Oregon Secretary of State’s Office today issued ID 1-2023. This permanent administrative order amends OAR 836-150-0040 to add Oregon Reinsurance Program payment parameters for 2023. The amendment was filed on January 24, 2023, and took effect on January 31, 2023. Click here to read the order for further details.