Massachusetts Behavioral Health Wellness Examinations
MA | The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2023-05 to Commercial Health Insurers, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc., and Health Maintenance Organizations (“Carriers”) to identify the Division’s expectations regarding Carriers’ requirement to provide annual mental health wellness examinations. Click here for more information.
Massachusetts Issues Bulletin Regarding Required Health Insurance Coverage for Eligible Disabled Dependents
MA | The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2023-06 to Commercial Health Insurers, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc., and Health Maintenance Organizations (“Carriers”) to identify the Division’s expectations regarding Carriers’ requirement to provide dependent health insurance coverage to eligible disabled dependents who live as members of a family group. Click […]
Massachusetts Issues Bulletin Regarding Coverage for Certain Behavioral Health Acute Treatment
MA | The Massachusetts Division of Insurance has issued Bulletin 2023-07 to Commercial Health Insurers, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc., and Health Maintenance Organizations (“Carriers”) to identify the Division’s expectations regarding Carriers’ requirement to provide coverage for behavioral acute health treatment. Click here for more information.
Massachusetts Issues Bulletin Regarding Coverage for Certain Behavioral Health Acute Treatment
MA | The Massachusetts Division of Insurance today issued Bulletin 2023-07. It explains the Division’s expectations regarding coverage for acute behavioral health services. Click here to read the bulletin for more information.
Hawaii Announces 2022 Filing Requirements for Domestic Risk Retention Captive Insurance Companies
HI | The Hawaii Insurance Division today issued Commissioner’s Memorandum 2023-2C. It outlines 2022 annual and other filing requirements (due in 2023) for DOMESTIC risk retention captive insurance companies. Click here to read the memorandum in full.
Hawaii Announces 2022 Filing Requirements for Captive Insurance Companies
HI | The Hawaii Insurance Division today issued Commissioner’s Memorandum 2023-1C. It outlines 2022 annual and other filing requirements (due in 2023) for captive insurers authorized in Hawaii. Click here to read the memorandum in full.
Louisiana Offers Guidance for Limits on Defense Costs
LA | The Louisiana Department of Insurance today issued Advisory Letter 2023-01. This letter offers guidance for property and casualty insurers regarding how a liability insurance policy should address defense costs in a suit under such a policy. Click here to read the letter for further information. A previous letter on this topic, Advisory Letter […]
Kentucky Issues Advisory Opinion Concerning Insurance Data Security & Cybersecurity Requirements
KY | The Kentucky Department of Insurance today issued Advisory Opinion 2023-01. This statement provides additional guidance for licensees to facilitate compliance with the state’s data security regulation for the insurance industry. Click here to read the opinion for details.
PSLA Reviews Instructions for RCT-123 Filings
PA | The Pennsylvania Surplus Lines Association today issued a bulletin concerning RCT-123 (Surplus Lines Agents Gross Premium Tax Report) filings. The bulletin reviews the filing and remittance processes. Click here to read the bulletin in full.
Kentucky Issues Advisory Opinion for Management’s Report of Internal Controls
KY | The Kentucky Department of Insurance today issued Advisory Opinion 2023-02. It reminds insurers of the requirement to file reports of internal control over financial reporting by August 1, annually. Certain exemptions may apply. Click here to read the opinion for more details.