Recent News Releases
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.
Idaho Department of Insurance to Hold Public Meeting to Receive Comments on Proposed Rules
The Idaho Department of Insurance will hold a public meeting to receive comments on proposed rulemaking procedures on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm (MT).
New Plymouth Church Fire Cause Determined
Contact: Julie Robinson, 208-334-4312 julie.robinson@doi.idaho.gov BOISE, ID (June 16, 2022) – Investigators from the Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) have determined the
Boise insurance producer falsified applications
Effective April 18, 2022, the Idaho Department of Insurance revoked the insurance producer license of Kelly D. Foster for 54 violations of the Idaho Insurance Code.
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.