Nebraska Department of Insurance

NOTICE OF HEARING - Purposed Rate Adjustment of the Nebraska Comprehensive Health Insurance Pool Premium Rates

To: All Companies Authorized to Sell Insurance in Nebraska

The Consumer Affairs Division has now begun to transmit complaint information electronically. To assist in this effort, please send an email with your NAIC number and the name of your compliance contact along with his/her email address, fax number and direct-dial phone number to DOI.ConsumerAffairs@nebraska.gov.

NEWS RELEASE - Affordable Care Act Informational Sessions to be Held Across the State

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The Nebraska Department of Insurance will be hosting informational sessions on the Affordable Care Act across the state. “We want to continue our mission of informing people about the Affordable Care Act and present the public factual information about requirements they face with the law as well as discuss potential rate adjustments they may be facing as open enrollment starts in November,” said Department of Insurance Director Bruce Ramge.

The informational sessions will include a brief introduction to the Affordable Care Act and will be followed by general information on:

NOTICE OF HEARING - Rule for Recognizing Mortality Tables for Use in Determining Reserve Liabilities for Annuities

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NEWS RELEASE - Nebraska Welcomes First American Title Insurance Company

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Director Ramge is pleased to announce the approval of a new domestic insurance company to the State of Nebraska and welcomes First American Title Insurance Company to the state.

NEWS RELEASE - Director of Insurance Offers Tips for Individuals Affected By Weather-Related Damages

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Nebraska’s recent weather outbreaks have produced strong winds, large hail, and heavy rains, leaving countless Nebraskans with damage to homes and property across the state.

“Knowing what to do after severe weather hits can help keep your family and property safe,” stated Director of Insurance, Bruce Ramge. In addition to his staff being available to assist with answering insurance-related questions, Director Ramge also offers the following tips for those affected by weather-related damages:

NOTICE - Transitional Policies Revised

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To: All Companies Writing Individual and Small Group Health Insurance in Nebraska

NOTICE - Producers’ Annual Appointment Renewal Process

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This is a reminder that all company appointment renewals in Nebraska must be filed electronically through the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR).

The appointment renewal date begins May 1, 2014 and ends July 31, 2014. All appointment renewals must be paid online through the NIPR by July 31, 2014.

NOTICE - Issuance of Health Insurance Policies to Individuals Who Are on Medicare Due to Disability

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On January 10, 2014, the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a bulletin indicating that individuals in high risk pools who were on Medicare due to disability could seek health insurance coverage in or outside of the health insurance marketplace. Companies that issued said coverage would not be penalized pursuant to the Social Security Act’s Anti-Duplication provision, specifically section 1882(d)(3)(A), for two years. HHS further indicated they would not enforce the anti-duplication law for that time period.

NOTICE - Adoption 210 NEB. ADMIN. R. & REGS. 87 of the Insurance Department Rules

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To: All Insurance Holding Company Systems and Affiliated Entities

Amendments to Chapter 87 of the Insurance Department Rules and Regulations were filed with the Secretary of State for adoption on December 2, 2013, with an effective date of December 7, 2013.

Chapter 87 entitled, “Health Carrier External Review” prescribes a series of forms which are required to be used by health carriers, covered persons, and independent review organizations under the Health Carrier External Review Act, Neb. Rev. Stat. § 44- 1301, et seq.