Oct 28, 2008
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has released the following informational papers related to Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (“SCHIP”): Interim Record Layout Information For Liability Insurance, (Including Self-Insurance), No-Fault Insurance …
Oct 28, 2008
The following insurance-related actions were posted for the week of Friday, October 24, 2008. Notice of Proposed Rule: Long-Term Care Reimbursement Plan Payment Methodology The Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration, Medicaid Division, has issued a Notice of Proposed Rule …
Oct 27, 2008
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: MySafe Florida Home program ending in June Thousands of Floridians whose homes were built to withstand only minimal hurricane winds will be left without financial assistance for strengthening …
Oct 27, 2008
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty announced the appointment of John McBride as Legislative Affairs Director of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) today, October 27, 2008. Mr. McBride will report to Chief of Staff Audrey Brown. The OIR press …
Oct 27, 2008
Recently, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Florida Market Assistance Plan Board of Governors (“FMAP Board”) held a meeting to review the 2007 Annual and Independent Auditor Reports. To view the complete agenda, click here. The meeting was called to order …
Oct 27, 2008
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) held a Rule Development Workshop today, October 27, 2008, on Rule 69O-125.005 and proposed Rule 69O-125.006 relating to the use of credit reports or credit scores by insurers. These Rules are intended to …
Oct 27, 2008
Recently, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”) Board of Governors (“Board”) held a meeting to receive updates from committees that have met recently. To view the complete agenda, click here. The meeting was called to order by Chairman James Malone, with …
Oct 27, 2008
Insurance-Related Meetings: Week of October 27-31, 2008 Monday, October 27 OIR Rule Hearing The Florida Department of Financial Services, Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”), has issued a Notice of Development of Rulemaking regarding the following Rules: 69O-125.005: Use of Credit …
Oct 24, 2008
Amendment 3 would give property tax breaks for renewable energy investments. by Mark Szakonyi Mark Freerks South Florida Business Journal–October 24, 2008 With dozens of local races and a presidential election at a critical time for the economy, it’s easy …
Oct 24, 2008
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation issued further comments today, October 24, 2008, from Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty on yesterday’s Florida Supreme Court decision regarding attorneys’ fees in workers’ compensation cases. McCarty said: “Florida employers have realized a tremendous savings …