NAIFA is encouraging the efforts of Indiana state Sen. Greg Walker and Rep. Martin Carbaugh to replace the Indiana Long Term Care Insurance Program, also known as the RWJ Partnership, with legislation (HB 1405 and SB 261) to create a Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) Partnership.
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NAIFA Supports Replacement of Indiana LTC Insurance Program
By NAIFA on 2/4/21 11:50 AM
Topics: Long Term Care State Advocacy
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NAIFA-VA Holds Successful Virtual Day on the Hill
By NAIFA on 2/2/21 4:12 PM
NAIFA's Virginia chapter held a successful Day on the Hill event on January 29, even though Virginia’s legislative session is completely virtual at present due to COVID-19. The Day on the Hill has been a key element of NAIFA-VA's advocacy mission for many years and a way for the chapter to engage with members from around the state.
Topics: State Advocacy
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NJ Bill on Insurance Lawsuits Includes NAIFA-Supported Amendment Excluding Producers
By NAIFA on 2/2/21 9:26 AM
The New Jersey state Senate has passed the New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act, which would permit a consumer to bring a private cause of action lawsuit against an insurer accused of an unreasonable claim denial or delay in payment of benefits.
Topics: Property & Casualty State Advocacy
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NAIFA Supports Maryland Bill to Boost LTC Education
By NAIFA on 2/1/21 4:24 PM
NAIFA supports Maryland state legislation that would provide consumers in the state with easier access to resources and educational materials on long-term care (LTC) planning. A NAIFA-Maryland member served on the Task Force on LTC Education and Planning that made recommendations that helped shape the bill, HB 599, Public Health – Long Term Care Planning.
Topics: Long Term Care State Advocacy Limited & Extended Care Planning Center
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Maeghan Gale to Join NAIFA’s Government Relations Team as a Policy Director
By NAIFA on 1/29/21 2:04 PM
The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) is pleased to welcome Maeghan Gale as a Policy Director. Gale will join NAIFA’s Government Relations team on February 1 and will report to Senior Vice President for Government Relations Diane Boyle.
Topics: Advocacy Press Release
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Health Care Marketplace Special Enrollment Period to Open Feb. 15 - May 15
By NAIFA on 1/29/21 12:20 PM
In case you missed it, HealthCare.gov sent a notice that the Department of Health and Human Services has announced a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for individuals and families for Marketplace coverage in response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency the notice says:
Topics: Advocacy Health Care
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NAIFA-NJ Pushes Back on Senate Bad Faith Bill
By Julie Harrison on 1/28/21 3:13 PM
NAIFA-NJ recently put out a call to action to its members, asking them to contact their state senators to vote "No" on S-1559. The bill, the New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act, would establish a private cause of action for first-party claimants against an auto insurer for an unreasonable delay or denial of a claim or for violating statutes prohibiting unfair or deceptive acts or practices.
Topics: Legislative & Regulatory State Advocacy
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NAIFA-ND Activates Grassroots to Counter LTC Proposal
By Julie Harrison on 1/26/21 5:33 PM
North Dakota lawmakers are considering a bill that would impose a three-year ban on the sale of long-term care insurance policies. The bill, SB 2253, has four sponsors seeking to use the three-year moratorium to study the market and premium increases.
Topics: Long Term Care State Advocacy
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NAIFA-Nebraska Supports Legislation to Boost Consumer Protections on Annuities
By NAIFA on 1/25/21 2:15 PM
As the Nebraska Legislature considers LB 22, legislation that would establish an enhanced standard of care for financial professionals offering annuity products, NAIFA-NE Past-President Dave Skutnik submitted testimony in support of the bill on behalf of NAIFA’s Nebraska chapter.
Topics: Annuities Legislative & Regulatory State Advocacy Interstate Advocacy NAIC Model Regulation
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NAIFA-IL Urges Governor to Veto Prejudgment Interest Bill
By NAIFA on 1/21/21 4:22 PM
NAIFA-IL has sent a call to action to its members to urge Gov. J.B. Pritzker to veto a bill that sets a prejudgment interest at the rate of 9% per year on all tort actions seeking recovery for personal injury or wrongful death.