Oregon Revises to Employee Counting Methodology
OR | The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation today issued ID 2-2023. It revises the methodology for determining whether an employer is a small or large employer for purposes of purchasing a group health benefit plan under the Oregon Insurance Code. The change takes effect on January 1, 2024. Click here to read the announcement […]
California Announces Title 10 Prior Approval Rate Application Requirements
CA | The California Insurance Commissioner’s Office today issued Bulletin 2023-2. It explains the new requirement for insurance companies to establish a process for timely notification to insureds of their wildfire risk and creates a right for policyholders to appeal that determination. The new process must be in place no later than April 12, 2023. […]
NC DOI Explains 2022 NCIUA Member Company Annual Homeowners Report Requirements
NC | The North Carolina Department of Insurance today issued Bulletin No. 23-B-01. It informs property and casualty insurers writing homeowners coverage in the state of reporting requirements related to the North Carolina Insurance Underwriting Association (NCIUA) Annual Homeowners Report. Data submissions are due no later than April 1, 2023. Click here to read the […]
New Mexico Issues Two Bulletins Regarding Grievance Procedures
NM | The New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance today issued two bulletins regarding grievance procedures. Click on the links below to read each bulletin for details.
Nevada Issues New Service of Process Guidelines
NV | The Nevada Division of Insurance today issued updated guidelines for service of process documents. The guidelines are intended to simplify delivering service of process documents to the Nevada Division of Insurance (“Division”) and to avoid any potential rejections of serves. Click here to read the announcement for more information.
FSLSO Issues Weekly Wire for February 2, 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.
Alaska Gives Notice of Proposed Regulations
AK | On January 25, 2023, the Alaska Division of Insurance issued Notice 3 AAC 26.110. The notice summarizes the proposed changes on the basis of payment for health care service claims. It also explains how stakeholders can participate in hearings on the proposed changes. Click here to read the notice for specifics. For additional […]
Georgia Offers Guidance on PrEP Coverage
GA | The Georgia Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire today issued Bulletin 23-EX-2. It offers guidance for health insurance plans regarding coverage without cost-sharing of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to reduce the risk of HIV transmission. Click here to read the bulletin for additional information.
North Dakota Offers Guidance for Surplus Lines License Renewals and Premium Tax Reports
ND | The North Dakota Insurance Department today issued a letter reminding business entities licensed for surplus lines of the upcoming license expiration date. The letter includes renewal instructions as well as guidance for filing premium tax reports if required. Click here to read the letter for details.
Maryland Provides Guidance for 2024 ACA Individual and Small Employer Form and Rate Filings
MD | The Maryland Insurance Administration today issued Bulletin 23-2. It provides guidance to insurers, nonprofit health service plans, health maintenance organizations, and dental plan organizations (“carriers”) regarding filing requirements for the individual and small employer form and rate filings for plan or policy years beginning on or after January 1, 2024. Click here to […]