United States

Illinois Bulletin on Inappropriate Claims Denials Based on Location

The Illinois Department of Insurance issued a bulletin clarifying that claims denials based solely on location, site of care, or setting are inappropriate if not grounded in generally accepted standards of care. Insurers must ensure medical necessity determinations are not primarily for economic benefit or convenience.

California Department of Insurance Notices and Bulletins

The California Department of Insurance has updated its website to provide access to notices, bulletins, and commissioner opinions. These documents are organized by year of publication and cover various insurer-related topics, including rate filings.

Insurance Commissioner Opinions on Gender Dysphoria Surgery

The California Department of Insurance has published a General Counsel's Letter Opinion regarding gender dysphoria surgery. This opinion, dated December 30, 2020, addresses coverage and related issues for insurers operating within the state.

Texas Commissioner Bulletins for Insurers

The Texas Department of Insurance has published its bulletins for insurers for the year 2026. These bulletins provide guidance and information to insurance companies operating within the state.

Texas Commissioner Bulletins for 2025

The Texas Department of Insurance has published its 2025 Commissioner Bulletins, providing guidance and directives to regulated entities. These bulletins cover a range of topics including data calls, legislative updates, and operational requirements for various insurance lines.

Texas Insurance Commissioner Bulletins - 2024

The Texas Department of Insurance has published its 2024 Commissioner Bulletins, providing guidance on various insurance-related matters. These bulletins cover topics such as data calls, hurricane response, and legislative updates, affecting insurers operating within the state.

Texas Insurance Commissioner Bulletins 2023

The Texas Department of Insurance has published its 2023 Commissioner Bulletins, covering a range of regulatory topics including data calls, legislative updates, and operational requirements for insurers. These bulletins provide guidance on specific reporting obligations and legislative changes impacting the insurance industry in Texas.

Court Dismisses IMM's Challenge to FERC's Ruling on PJM Meeting Access

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit dismissed a challenge brought by IMM against the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC) ruling concerning access to PJM meetings. The court's decision upholds FERC's original determination.

Court Denies CenturyTel Review of NLRB Decision on Information Request

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit denied CenturyTel's petition for review of a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision. The NLRB had found CenturyTel violated the National Labor Relations Act by failing to provide requested information to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 768 regarding non-union technicians working within the union's jurisdiction.

Court finds FERC erred on capacity auction revision under FPA

The DC Circuit Court of Appeals found that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) erred in its reasoning for denying a review of a capacity auction revision. The court granted the petition for review, remanding the case for further consideration.