Recent News Releases
Caldwell insurance agent falsified policy items to increase commissions
Effective April 11, 2022, the Idaho Department of Insurance revoked the insurance producer license of Eva L.C. Bowman for ten violations of the Idaho Insurance Code.
Meridian insurance agent forged eight life insurance applications to gain commissions
Effective March 31, 2022, the Idaho Department of Insurance revoked the insurance producer license of Kyle Blaine Swallow for violations of the Idaho Insurance Code.
Idaho Department of Insurance Opens Public Comment Period for Section 1332 State Innovation Waiver Application
The Idaho Department of Insurance is seeking public comment on its intent to apply to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and to the United States Department of the Treasury for a Section 1332 State Innovation waiver on or about May 2022.
Fire Investigators Determine Watkins Pharmacy Fire as Accidental
A team of investigators from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Valley County Sheriff’s Office and Cascade Fire Department spent two days sifting through debris and reviewing surveillance videos from nearby businesses to determine that the cause of the fire that consumed the Watkins Pharmacy in downtown Cascade was an accident.
Gas Detectors Urged by State Fire Marshal
The Idaho State Fire Marshal is urging Idahoans to purchase and install gas detectors at their households.
Idaho Insurance Director Becomes 2022 National Association of Insurance Commissioners President
Dean L. Cameron, Director of the Idaho Department of Insurance, has become President of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as its next President.
No Surprises Act – New Consumer Protections in Effect
Effective January 1, 2022, the federal No Surprises Act provides new protections for unexpected or excessive medical bills consumers may receive from health care providers, including hospitals, physicians, ambulances, and other medical professionals.
New Rules and Options for Medicare Supplement Policy Holders
The Dept. of Insurance publishes temporary Medicare Supplement rule, offers webinar.
Idaho’s Workers’ compensation rates decreasing 7% for 2022
The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) recently submitted their annual rate recommendation.