Recent News Releases
Consumer Alert: Wildfire season is approaching; take steps today to protect your home and property
Following one of the most destructive wildfire seasons in Idaho’s recent history, the Idaho Department of Insurance and State Fire Marshal are urging residents to take proactive steps now to prepare their homes and families before fire strikes.
Cause undetermined in fire that claimed life of 15-year-old
A devastating house fire that broke out the evening of Sunday, May 4 in Garden Valley has been ruled as having an undetermined cause.
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.
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