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  Category: Captive


Health Insurance Marketplace Data Released; Rates Finalized

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, September 16, 2024

Filings and affordability standard reporting reviewed by Department, consumers continue to benefit from increased competition, Inflation Reduction Act, and 1332 Reinsurance Waiver After welcoming new entrants for two consecutive years, the Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace is experiencing stability in carriers, plans, and rates for the 2025 plan year. Consumers will choose from 45 plans offered […]




Improper Ambulance Service Payments Result in $363K Penalty Against Highmark

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Navarro notes consumer reports spurred investigation Following a nearly years-long Market Conduct investigation, Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced today penalties against Highmark totaling $363,570 relating to improper volunteer ambulance company claims reimbursement. Investigations began after reports were received that payments were going to residents rather than directly to volunteer ambulance companies for payment of services. […]




Commissioner Navarro Launches Office of Long-Term Care Insurance

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Department of Insurance staff trained to aid residents Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has announced the creation of an Office of Long-Term Care Insurance within the Department of Insurance. Comprised of existing staff, this team has received special training and engaged with industry experts regarding consumer advocacy and assistance in long-term care insurance matters. “Long-term care […]




Navarro Announces Completion of First Pharmacy Benefit Manager Exams

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Efforts to protect consumers and independent pharmacies, and lower pharmaceutical costs continue Following the unanimous passage of legislation in 2021, the Delaware Department of Insurance was given regulatory authority over Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and has been building an investigation and enforcement program in order to address the multi-billion-dollar industry that has played a key […]




Northeast Insurance Departments Highlight Lyme Awareness Month

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Regional Insurance Commissioners developing new model law to prevent and treat Lyme The Northeast Zone of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners is promoting National Lyme Disease Awareness Month this May, announcing that the regional group aims to work toward development of a model law aimed at preventing and treating Lyme disease. The CDC estimates […]







  Category: Captive

Health Insurance Marketplace Data Released; Rates Finalized

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Monday, September 16, 2024

Filings and affordability standard reporting reviewed by Department, consumers continue to benefit from increased competition, Inflation Reduction Act, and 1332 Reinsurance Waiver After welcoming new entrants for two consecutive years, the Delaware Health Insurance Marketplace is experiencing stability in carriers, plans, and rates for the 2025 plan year. Consumers will choose from 45 plans offered […]




Improper Ambulance Service Payments Result in $363K Penalty Against Highmark

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Navarro notes consumer reports spurred investigation Following a nearly years-long Market Conduct investigation, Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro announced today penalties against Highmark totaling $363,570 relating to improper volunteer ambulance company claims reimbursement. Investigations began after reports were received that payments were going to residents rather than directly to volunteer ambulance companies for payment of services. […]




Commissioner Navarro Launches Office of Long-Term Care Insurance

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Department of Insurance staff trained to aid residents Insurance Commissioner Trinidad Navarro has announced the creation of an Office of Long-Term Care Insurance within the Department of Insurance. Comprised of existing staff, this team has received special training and engaged with industry experts regarding consumer advocacy and assistance in long-term care insurance matters. “Long-term care […]




Navarro Announces Completion of First Pharmacy Benefit Manager Exams

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Efforts to protect consumers and independent pharmacies, and lower pharmaceutical costs continue Following the unanimous passage of legislation in 2021, the Delaware Department of Insurance was given regulatory authority over Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and has been building an investigation and enforcement program in order to address the multi-billion-dollar industry that has played a key […]




Northeast Insurance Departments Highlight Lyme Awareness Month

Captive | Captive Insurance | Insurance Commissioner | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Regional Insurance Commissioners developing new model law to prevent and treat Lyme The Northeast Zone of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners is promoting National Lyme Disease Awareness Month this May, announcing that the regional group aims to work toward development of a model law aimed at preventing and treating Lyme disease. The CDC estimates […]