Recent News Releases
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15
The Idaho Department of Insurance and Senior Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) encourage consumers eligible for Medicare to review their plan options and costs during this year’s open enrollment.
State Fire Marshal: Candle Wax, Flames and Water Don’t Mix
As the holidays approach, the Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office is warning Idahoans against using water to douse candle fires.
CONSUMER ALERT: Idahoans Urged to be Cautious During 2022 Medicare Open Enrollment
Contact: Julie Robinson, 208-334-4312 julie.robinson@doi.idaho.gov BOISE, ID (October 7, 2022) – The Idaho Department of Insurance is warning consumers shopping for Medicare health insurance to be wary of improper marketing by
Idaho’s workers’ compensation rates decreasing 11.5% for 2023
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently submitted their annual rate recommendation to the Department of Insurance for review.
Idahoans Encouraged to Review Life Insurance Needs
September was Life Insurance Awareness Month, a campaign to educate consumers about the importance of life insurance and the role it plays in protecting families’ financial security. The Idaho Department of Insurance encourages Idahoans to discuss their life insurance needs with a trusted insurance agent and assess if they are sufficiently safeguarded.
Public Meeting Website—Townhall.Idaho.Gov—Offers Enhanced Usability to DOI Stakeholders and Agents
The Idaho Department of Insurance is pleased to share exciting new enhancements to Townhall.Idaho.Gov, the state of Idaho’s new public meeting website.
Idahoans to see 12-percent lower health insurance costs with approval of key “Leading Idaho” waiver
Governor Brad Little announced today the State of Idaho achieved a key milestone of the “Leading Idaho” plan – approval of the state’s innovation waiver, ensuring accessible health insurance for more Idahoans.
DOI to Hold Public Hearing on Blue Cross of Idaho Health Services Reorganization
Director Dean L. Cameron of the Idaho Department of Insurance will hold a public hearing on the plan of reorganization of Blue Cross of Idaho Health Services, Inc., and its intent to form a nonprofit mutual insurance holding company in accordance with title 41, chapter 38, Idaho Code.
DOI Publishes Preliminary Health Insurance Rates for 2023
The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) has received preliminary health insurance premium rates from health insurance carriers for plans sold starting January 2023. The DOI is seeking public comments before final rates are published.