OID Consumer Alert: Medicare Catheter Supply Scam
The Oklahoma Insurance Department (OID) is warning Medicare beneficiaries about a scam involving fraudulent billing for urinary catheters. Since January 1, 2026, 12 Oklahomans have reported charges for over 15,000 catheters totaling more than $135,000, with Medicare paying $88,793. The OID advises beneficiaries to carefully review their Medicare Summary Notices and Explanation of Benefits, and to create a Medicare.gov account for earlier claims visibility.
Minnesota Homeowners Insurance Rate Filing Instructions
The Minnesota Department of Commerce has issued instructions for insurers regarding rate filing obligations for homeowners insurance, as mandated by Minn. Stat. § 65A.298. The bulletin provides guidance on offering premium discounts for FORTIFIED designations and outlines the department's review process, including a threshold chart for actuarially justified discounts.