Recent News Releases
Idaho Department of Insurance Urges Medicare Beneficiaries to Review Plans During Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15 through December 7, 2025, and the Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) is advising Medicare beneficiaries to carefully review their options this year.
DOI publishes preliminary health insurance rates for 2026
The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) has received preliminary premium rates from health insurance carriers for plans sold starting January 2026.
Post Falls man pleads guilty to felony workers compensation fraud
The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) announced today that Mark Chafin, of Post Falls, Idaho, has pleaded guilty to one count of felony insurance fraud in connection with a workers compensation claim. The plea follows an investigation led by the DOI’s Fraud Investigation Unit.
Nampa bail agent sentenced for committing insurance fraud
The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) announced today that Jill Marie Buratto of Nampa, Idaho pleaded guilty to insurance fraud, a felony, for falsely reporting and accounting for fiduciary and/or trust funds and diverting those funds to her own use.
Canyon County woman sentenced for insurance fraud
The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) announced today that Elisa Hernandez, (Caldwell), was convicted of one felony count of insurance fraud following an investigation by the Department’s Fraud Unit.
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.
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.
