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South Carolina Updates Reinstatement Fee for Uninsured Drivers; $700 Effective January 2026

SC| The South Carolina Department of Insurance, under Order No. 2025-006, sets the reinstatement fee for uninsured motorists operating vehicles illegally in the state—under Section 56-10-520—at $700 for the 2026 calendar year, reflecting a recent 14 percent increase in average private passenger automobile insurance premiums. The order, effective January 1, 2026, outlines the annual calculation […]

Vermont Caps Hospital Drug Reimbursements: Act 55 Restricts Billing Above 120% of Average Sales Price

VT| The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation’s Bulletin 237 clarifies the implementation of Act 55 of 2025, specifically addressing limits on hospital reimbursement claims for prescription drugs administered in outpatient or office settings. The bulletin emphasizes how Act 55’s reference to “average sales price” (ASP) is strictly linked to the calculation method codified under federal […]

Vermont Expands Vaccine Access—Insurance to Cover COVID-19, Flu, and RSV Shots Based on State Recommendations

VT| The Vermont Department of Financial Regulation‘s Insurance Bulletin 238 (October 2025) directs all Vermont-regulated health plans to cover vaccines recommended by the Vermont Department of Health (VDH) and the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) without cost-sharing or utilization review, provided members meet VDH guidelines. This includes broad coverage for COVID-19, influenza, and […]

U.S. Virgin Islands Issues New Licensing Regulations: Only Three Exam Attempts Allowed Per Year

VI| Bulletin 2025-04 from the United States Virgin Islands Division of Banking, Insurance and Financial Regulation announces that insurance examination results are now considered final, with no opportunity for review, re-evaluation, or redistribution under any circumstances to ensure fairness and consistency in the licensing process. Key Points: Click here to see VI Insurance Bulletin 2025-04

Arizona Tightens Health Insurance Sales Rules: Producers Face Stricter Recordkeeping and Consent Standards

AZ| The Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions issued Regulatory Bulletin 2025-07 to clarify requirements and warn against common areas of noncompliance in the solicitation and sale of health insurance products. The bulletin highlights that all Arizona-licensed insurance producers must strictly adhere to recordkeeping requirements, avoid unauthorized enrollments or product misrepresentations, and ensure they […]

Nebraska Publishes Standard Prior Authorization Instructions for Health Care Services and Drug Benefits/Durable Medical Equipment

NE| The Nebraska Department of Insurance has publishes the updated Healthcare Services Form and the Drug Benefits/Durable Medical Equipment Forms as part of the Standard Prior Authorization Instructions for Health Care Services (including medical injectables) and Drug Benefits/Durable Medical Equipment Click here to download the Health Care Services Form Click here to download the Drug […]

Georgia Launches New Surplus Lines Broker Compliance Review Program This October

GA| Georgia Insurance Commissioner‘s Bulletin 25-EX-3 announces that, effective October 2025, the Florida Surplus Lines Service Office (FSLSO) SLIP team will begin conducting compliance reviews of Georgia-licensed surplus lines brokers on behalf of the Georgia Department of Insurance. This program aims to ensure compliance with policy filing and premium tax remittance requirements, while also providing […]

Autism Behavioral Therapy Coverage Expanded Under South Carolina Law for 2026

SC| The South Carolina Department of Insurance issued Bulletin 2025-09 to inform insurers and HMOs about the annual adjustment to the maximum benefit for behavioral therapy coverage for autism spectrum disorder, as required by state law (Section 38-71-280). Starting January 1, 2026, the maximum annual benefit will increase to $73,400 to reflect changes in the […]