NEWS RELEASE - Nebraska Welcomes First American Title Insurance Company
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
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
To: All Companies Writing Individual and Small Group Health Insurance in Nebraska
NOTICE - Producers’ Annual Appointment Renewal Process
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
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
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.
NOTICE - Health Policy Renewals
To: All Insurers Licensed to Write Health Insurance in Nebraska
NEWS RELEASE - Director Ramge announces the approval of two new domestic companies to the State of Nebraska
Director Ramge is pleased to announce the approval of two new domestic companies to the State of Nebraska and welcomes the companies to Nebraska.
American Interstate Insurance Company and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Silver Oak Casualty, Inc., were Louisiana domiciled property and casualty insurers which have redomesticated to Nebraska. They are both subsidiaries of the ultimate parent company, Amerisafe, Inc.
NEWS RELEASE - Nebraska Department of Insurance to Host Educational Session About the Affordable Care Act in Lincoln
The Nebraska Department of Insurance will host an educational session in Lincoln with regard to the Affordable Care Act. The Department will give an introductory presentation on Health Insurance Exchanges and the role of the state in a federallyfacilitated marketplace (Exchange). There will be a question and answer session after the presentation.
The presentation will include:
