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Arkansas Issues New Data Call: Primary Care Spending Reports Due February 6, 2026

AR| The Arkansas Insurance Department Bulletin 1-2026 directs all licensed healthcare insurers that offer primary care benefits to submit primary care and medical spending data, using the Arkansas Primary Care Payment Improvement Data Collection Template and Manual, as required by Act 483 of 2025, so that the Arkansas Primary Care Payment Improvement Working Group can […]

Arizona Clarifies Biomarker Coverage Rules, Targets Noncompliant Denials and Outdated Guidelines

AZ| Arizona DIFI’s Regulatory Bulletin 2026-01 (INS) reiterates that, beginning in 2023, Arizona law requires specified health insurers to cover biomarker testing when the test provides clinical utility for diagnosis, treatment, appropriate management, or ongoing monitoring, as demonstrated by medical and scientific evidence, and clarifies that insurers’ policies, guidelines, and utilization review tools must be […]

Alabama DOI Updates Group Capital Filing Rules for Domiciled Insurers

AL| Bulletin 2026-01, issued by the Alabama Department of Insurance, announces that, effective immediately, they will apply the group capital calculation filing requirements in Section 21 of NAIC Model Regulation 450 to Alabama‑domiciled insurers subject to Ala. Code § 27-29-4(1)(2), including the Department’s authority to grant exemptions, accept limited filings, or require full filings from […]

Alaska Confirms No Changes to Surplus Lines Placement List in New 2026 Order

AK| In Order R 26-01 issued by the Alaska Division of Insurance clarifies that, following an October 15, 2025 hearing held under 3 AAC 25.040 and AS 21.06.180–21.06.230, no testimony or written comments were received regarding proposed changes to the surplus lines placement list, so the director finds no basis to alter the existing list […]

Michigan DIFS Updates Auto Insurance Utilization Review Forms, Sets February 15, 2026 Deadline for New Versions

MI| Michigan DIFS Bulletin 2026-01-INS announces that the department has updated its auto insurance utilization review forms for clarity, including the certification application, provider appeal request, insurer reply, insurer annual report, and provider attestation forms, which are now posted on the DIFS utilization review webpage. As of February 15, 2026, DIFS will no longer accept […]

Missouri Issues New Insurance Data Security Guidance for Licensees

MO| Bulletin 26-01, issued by the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance explains implementation of Missouri’s Insurance Data Security Act, effective January 1, 2026, including how and when regulated licensees must report cybersecurity events, how third‑party service provider breaches are handled, and which regulated entities are excluded from the Act’s “licensee” definition. Key Points: Click […]

Pennsylvania Raises Auto Accident Surcharge Threshold to $2,350 Starting July 1, 2026

PA| Bulletin 2026-01, from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department announces that, effective July 1, 2026, the accident surcharge dollar threshold (cap) for private passenger automobile insurance will increase from $2,250 to $2,350, meaning insurers may not impose surcharges, rate penalties, premium increases, cancellations, nonrenewals, or driver record point assignments when an insured’s aggregate claim cost over […]

ELANY Extends Free Cybersecurity Training for NY Excess Line Brokers Through 2026

NY| ELANY Bulletin 2026-01 announces that they have extended their free KnowBe4 cybersecurity awareness training offer for qualifying New York–licensed excess line brokers through December 31, 2026. The training helps brokers meet New York’s requirement to provide at least annual cybersecurity awareness training, including social engineering, for all personnel based on the firm’s risk assessment. […]