Recent News Releases
Idaho Department of Insurance issues guidance for breast cancer screening legislation
The Idaho Department of Insurance has published Bulletin 25-03 to provide guidance on House Bill 134, which requires health insurance plans to provide additional preventive breast cancer screenings at no cost to members for in-network services.
Third annual post-award public forum for Section 1332 Waiver
The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) will hold a public forum and accept public comments regarding Idaho’s Section 1332 State Innovation Waiver on May 30, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM MST.
Idaho Department of Insurance issues property insurance market data call
The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) has posted Bulletin 25-02 to issue a data call to insurers writing homeowners and dwelling fire property insurance business in the state of Idaho.
2024 News Releases
November 18 – Open enrollment for 2025 health insurance is open through December 16th
October 30 – Open enrollment is a good time to review Medicare plans; SHIBA to offer Medicare workshop in Orofino
October 9 – Idaho’s workers’ compensation rates to decrease for eighth consecutive year in 2025
October 3 – Open enrollment is a good time to review Medicare plans; SHIBA to offer Medicare workshop in Pinehurst
October 2 – Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15
October 1 – Health insurance rates for 2025 now available to the public
September 13 – Cardiff gas station explosion still under investigation
September 12 – Wolf Lodge Inn fire caused by grease accumulation
August 1 – DOI publishes preliminary health insurance rates for 2025
August 1 – Protect yourself and your property from wildfires
July 8 – SHIBA offers “Welcome to Medicare” informational video series
June 27 – Consumer Alert: Change Healthcare to start notifying customers who had data exposed in cyberattack
June 18 – Coeur d’Alene police building fire determined
June 14 – Coeur d’Alene fire still under investigation
May 21 – Consumer Alert: State Fire Marshal reminds consumers to be lithium-ion battery safe
May 14 – Medicare workshop offered in Pocatello
May 9 – Meridian woman sentenced for “crash and buy” insurance fraud in Canyon County
May 3 – Idaho Department of Insurance Hosts Wildfire Risk Forum
April 8 – Second Annual Post-Award Public Forum for Section 1332 Waiver
March 20 – Ada County woman sentenced for felony insurance fraud
March 15 – Consumer Alert: What to know about the Change Healthcare cybersecurity attack
February 23 – Fremont County man found guilty of felony insurance fraud
February 14 – Bingham County agent sentenced for insurance fraud
January 25 – Marsing woman sentenced for insurance fraud
2023 News Releases
December 18 – Buying coverage online? Protect yourself against identity theft and stay safe online
November 1 – McCammon man found guilty of felony insurance fraud
October 20 – Idaho’s workers’ compensation rates to decrease for seventh consecutive year in 2024
October 16 – Be prepared and protect your finances in a disaster
October 10 – Idahoans urged to be cautious during 2023 Medicare Open Enrollment
September 29 – Idaho’s individual health insurance rates decrease for 2024
August 24 – Idaho Department of Insurance selects Pearson Vue to administer its regulator licensing examinations
August 2 – DOI company analysis supervisor earns top scores on national examinations
August 1 – DOI publishes preliminary health insurance rates for 2024
July 6 – Roofing replacement red flags
June 20 – Idaho DOI to allow for temporary resident insurance producer licenses
June 15 – Idaho Department of Insurance to hold public meeting to receive comments on certain rules
June 9 – Consider buying flood insurance
June 2 – What to do after disaster strikes your home
April 5 – Richfield insurance agent convicted of insurance fraud; receives 10-year sentence
March 22 – DOI announces options for Medicare eligible Idahoans losing Medicaid
March 14 – DOI Director receives NCOIL Regulatory Leadership Award
March 13 – Meridian agent convicted of forging life insurance policies
February 28 – Serial arsonist pleads guilty
2022 News Releases
October 19 – DOI Director Shares Health Insurance Tips for Consumers
October 17 – Idaho’s individual health insurance choices increase, rates decrease for 2023
October 14 – Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15
October 12 – State Fire Marshal: Candle Wax, Flames and Water Don’t Mix
October 7 – CONSUMER ALERT: Idahoans Urged to be Cautious During 2022 Medicare Open Enrollment
October 7 – Idaho’s workers’ compensation rates decreasing 11.5% for 2023
September 30 – Idahoans Encouraged to Review Life Insurance Needs
September 16 – Public Meeting Website—Townhall.Idaho.Gov—Offers Enhanced Usability to DOI Stakeholders and Agents
August 17 – Idahoans to see 12-percent lower health insurance costs with approval of key “Leading Idaho” waiver
August 1 – DOI to Hold Public Hearing on Blue Cross of Idaho Health Services Reorganization
July 28 – DOI Publishes Preliminary Health Insurance Rates for 2023
July 21 – Idaho Department of Insurance to Hold Public Meeting to Receive Comments on Proposed Rules
June 16 – New Plymouth Church Fire Cause Determined
May 10 – Boise insurance producer falsified applications
April 13 – Caldwell insurance agent falsified policy items to increase commissions
April 8 – Meridian insurance agent forged eight life insurance applications to gain commissions
February 10 – Fire Investigators Determine Watkins Pharmacy Fire as Accidental
February 2 – Gas Detectors Urged by State Fire Marshal
January 25 – Idaho Insurance Director Becomes 2022 National Association of Insurance Commissioners President
January 19 – No Surprises Act – New Consumer Protections in Effect
2021 News Releases
November 16 – New Rules and Options for Medicare Supplement Policy Holders
October 13 – Idaho’s Workers’ compensation rates decreasing 7% for 2022
September 30 – Health insurance rates for 2022 will be available to the public October 1
September 1 – Nampa Man Pleads Guilty to Insurance Fraud
August 17 – The Idaho Department of Insurance Launches Modern, User-friendly Website
August 5 – Insurance Agent’s License Revoked After Multiple Violations
July 30 – DOI publishes preliminary health insurance rates for 2022
July 29 – Idaho DOI Receives Governor’s Award for Rules Reduction
June 25 –Notice of Intent to Adopt Order Revising Export List for Surplus Lines Insurance
June 25 – Idaho Insurance Agent’s License Revoked After Intentional Misrepresentations
May 21 – Cameron Visits With Idaho Congressional Delegation on Insurance Issues Impacting Idahoans
May 10 – Award of up to $10,000 offered for information regarding arson fire in Hailey
April 30 –Learn about signing up for Medicare
April 29 – Award of up to $5,000 offered for information regarding arson fire in Hailey
April 28 – Canyon County woman lies to get long-term disability
April 15 – Idaho students participate in fire safety project
March 30 – DOI extends Special Open Enrollment Period to April 30th
March 29 –Defending health insurance choices for Idahoans
March 25 – Medicare counselors needed for Idaho seniors
January 13 – Public insurance adjuster loses license