Recent News Releases
DOI Announces Options for Medicare Eligible Idahoans Losing Medicaid
The Public Health Emergency permitted Idaho consumers who would have qualified for Medicare to remain enrolled in Medicaid. Consequently, some eligible consumers may have missed the guaranteed issue period for obtaining a Medicare Supplement plan in Idaho.
DOI Director Receives NCOIL Regulatory Leadership Award
Idaho Department of Insurance Director Dean L. Cameron received the National Council of Insurance Legislators’ 2022 Regulatory Leadership Award during the 2023 NCOIL Spring Meeting. This is only the second time this recognition has been awarded.
Meridian agent convicted of forging life insurance policies
Kyle Blaine Swallow of Meridian pled guilty and has been convicted of one count of insurance fraud, a felony, for completing and submitting forged life insurance applications to gain a commission while he was an insurance producer.
Serial Arsonist Pleads Guilty
Ryan N. Greene of Priest River, Idaho pled guilty to six counts of third-degree felony arson on February 16, 2023. Greene was sentenced to concurrent five years of prison for each charge and five years indeterminate.
DOI Director Shares Health Insurance Tips for Consumers
On Friday, October 14, 2022, Idaho Department of Insurance Director and National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) President Dean L. Cameron talked to nearly 30 TV and radio stations as he shared important information for consumers nationwide on the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, surprise billing protections, questions to ask before switching or signing up for a health plan, how to navigate increased plan marketing, and more.
Idaho’s individual health insurance choices increase, rates decrease for 2023
Final 2022 premium rates for individual and small group health insurance plans were published by the Idaho Department of Insurance on the Department website at doi.idaho.gov/idaho-rate-review.
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