2024
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0013-24 |
July 15, 2024 |
Filing requirements for federal disclosures |
Life and Health |
| B-0011-24 |
July 9, 2024 |
Hurricane Beryl – life, accident, and health guidance |
Life and Health |
| B-0004-24 |
May 13, 2024 |
Filing deadline for 2024 annual network adequacy reports |
Life and Health |
| B-0002-24 |
March 28, 2024 |
Filing deadline for 2024 annual network adequacy reports |
Life and Health |
2023
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0005-23 |
June 5, 2023 |
Insurers and HMOs must update TDI contact information in documents |
Consumer |
2022
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0004-22 |
June 9, 2022 |
Uvalde school shooting – health benefit plan guidance |
Life and Health |
2021
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0027-21 |
October 1, 2021 |
Policyholders who have disabilities and are age 65 or older |
Life and Health |
| B-0025-21 |
August 30, 2021 |
Utilization review and adverse determination requirements for experimental or investigational health care services |
Life and Health |
| B-0020-21 |
July 22, 2021 |
Lifting of COVID-19 statutory suspensions |
All TDI Regulated Entities |
| B-0015-21 |
June 8, 2021 |
Telemedicine and telehealth coverage for mental health and behavioral health care services |
Life and Health |
| B-0014-21 |
June 1, 2021 |
Affiliated provider agreements and Form D filing requirements |
Life and Health |
| B-0002-21 |
January 11, 2021 |
Data call for third-party administrators acting as pharmacy benefit managers and health benefit plan issuers |
Life and Health |
2020
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0041-20 |
December 2, 2020 |
Deceptive and misleading marketing of health plans |
Life and Health |
| B-0037-20 |
November 2, 2020 |
Report suspected fraud related to COVID-19 test prices |
Life and Health |
| B-0034-20 |
August 4, 2020 |
Prompt pay requirements |
Life and Health |
| B-0032-20 |
July 7, 2020 |
Balance billing data reporting |
Life and Health |
| B-0030-20 |
June 4, 2020 |
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – resuming certain designated doctor examinations and required medical examinations |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0025-20 |
May 11, 2020 |
Extensions of prior authorizations |
Life and Health |
| B-0024-20 |
April 30, 2020 |
COVID-19: Delaying 2019 mandated health benefits data reporting |
Life and Health |
| B-0018-20 |
April 8, 2020 |
Corporate governance annual disclosure filings |
Financial |
| B-0017-20 |
April 1, 2020 |
Coverage for COVID-19 testing and network adequacy |
Life and Health |
| B-0016-20 |
March 31, 2020 |
Coverage for COVID-19 testing |
Life and Health |
| B-0015-20 |
March 27, 2020 |
COVID-19: Claim-submission deadlines |
Life and Health |
| B-0014-20 |
March 27, 2020 |
Managed Care Quality Assurance filing requirements |
Life and Health |
| B-0009-20 |
March 25, 2020 |
Financial filing requirements and related fees |
Financial |
| B-0007-20 |
March 23, 2020 |
COVID-19: Claim-handling deadlines and premium payments |
Financial |
| B-0005-20 |
March 11, 2020 |
COVID-19 testing and preparation |
Life and Health |
| B-0004-20 |
March 5, 2020 |
New prompt pay database |
Life and Health |
| B-0003-20 |
February 20, 2020 |
Federal rules on health reimbursement arrangements |
Life and Health |
2019
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0013-19 |
November 15, 2019 |
Data call for third-party administrators acting as pharmacy benefit managers and health benefit plan issuers |
Life and Health |
| B-0011-19 |
October 9, 2019 |
Disclosure form for short-term limited-duration insurance policies |
Life and Health |
| B-0008-19 |
August 28, 2019 |
Utilization review and adverse determination requirements - AMENDED |
Life and Health |
| B-0005-19 |
July 17, 2019 |
A portion of prompt pay penalties must be paid to the State of Texas |
Life and Health |
2018
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0014-18 |
September 20, 2018 |
Credit Data Call – 2017 Credit Life and Credit Accident and Health Insurance |
Life and Health |
| B-0013-18 |
August 3, 2018 |
Change to regulation of small employer health plans |
Life and Health |
| B-0010-18 |
May 1, 2018 |
Long-term care rate increases |
Life and Health |
| B-0005-18 |
March 30, 2018 |
2017 Mandated Benefits Data Call Relating to Data Collection under Texas Administrative Code, Title 28, §§21.3401 – 21.3409 |
Life and Health |
| B-0006-18 |
March 29, 2018 |
Call for House Bill 10 Data Collection under Insurance Code Chapter 1355, Subchapter F |
Life and Health |
| B-0003-18 |
March 7, 2018 |
Health Care Claims Reimbursement Rate Report Data Call |
Life and Health |
2017
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0036-17 |
October 3, 2017 |
Medicare Marketing Guidelines and Agent Licensing Requirements Related to Certain Medicare Plans and Prescription Drug Plans |
Life and Health |
| B-0028-17 |
September 15, 2017 |
Legislation Enacted – 85th Legislative Regular and First Called Sessions |
Life and Health |
| B-0014-17 |
August 26, 2017 |
Hurricane Harvey – Prescription Medication Coverages |
Life and Health |
| B-0012-17 |
August 26, 2017 |
Hurricane Harvey – Preauthorized Health Care, Referrals, Notification of Hospital Admissions, and Medical Necessity Reviews |
Life and Health |
| B-0010-17 |
August 26, 2017 |
Hurricane Harvey – Medical Equipment and Services |
Life and Health |
| B-0009-17 |
August 26, 2017 |
Hurricane Harvey – Premium Payments Grace Period |
Financial |
| B-0002-17 |
March 10, 2017 |
Health Care Claims Reimbursement Rate Report Data Call |
Life and Health |
2016
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0019-16 |
September 12, 2016 |
Medicare Marketing Guidelines and Agent Licensing Requirements Related to Certain Medicare Plans and Prescription Drug Plans |
Consumer |
| B-0018-16 |
August 25, 2016 |
Credit Data Call – 2015 Credit Life and Credit Accident and Health Insurance |
Life and Health |
| B-0015-16 |
August 10, 2016 |
Health Care Claims Reimbursement Rate Report Data Call |
Life and Health |
| B-0012-16 |
May 13, 2016 |
HB 574, 84th Legislature, Regular Session (2015) |
TDI Commissioner |
2015
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0025-15 |
October 12, 2015 |
2015 MANDATED BENEFITS DATA CALL RELATING TO DATA COLLECTION UNDER TEXAS ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, TITLE 28, §§21.3401 – 21.3409 |
TDI Commissioner |
| B-0018-15 |
September 8, 2015 |
LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE RATE GUIDE |
Consumer |
2013
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0016-13 |
July 10, 2013 |
LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE RATE GUIDE |
Consumer |
2010
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0051-10 |
December 15, 2010 |
Establishment of Texas Consumer Health Assistance Program; requirement to provide information regarding the availability of the Texas Consumer Health Assistance Program to enrollees |
Consumer |
2008
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0069-08 |
October 13, 2008 |
Marketing Guidelines Related to Certain Medicare Plans and Prescription Drug Plans |
Consumer |
| B-0004-08 |
January 31, 2008 |
Health Insurance and Agent/Agency Provided Administrative Services -- Rebating |
Life Health and Licensing |
2007
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0052-07 |
December 19, 2007 |
Retaining the Statement of Pharmacy Services (DWC-66) |
Worker's Compensation |
| B-0043-07 |
October 22, 2007 |
REDUCTION IN FINGERPRINT PROCESSING FEE. |
Life Health and Licensing |
| B-0041-07 |
October 17, 2007 |
Use of insurance agents as "agents or brokers of record" by local governments |
Life Health and Licensing |
| B-0040-07 |
October 11, 2007 |
PAYMENT OF BODILY INJURY CLAIMS, INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURY PROTECTION CLAIMS |
Property and Casualty |
| B-0036-07 |
September 4, 2007 |
LEGISLATION ENACTED - 80TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION |
Life Health and Licensing |
| B-0003-07 |
January 24, 2007 |
Call for Reports Regarding Provider Claims Processing and Related Functions-DUE: February 15, 2007 - Fourth Quarter 2006 (October - December) Provider Claims Data |
Consumer |
2006
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0028-06 |
August 1, 2006 |
Individual Employer Health Plan Coverage |
Life and Health |
| B-0011-06 |
March 17, 2006 |
APPROPRIATE USE OF DEA REGISTRATION NUMBERS |
Life and Health |
2004
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0051-04 |
December 7, 2004 |
Implementation Of Billing System For Form And Rate Filing Fees Submitted Under Chapters 3 And 11 Of The Texas Administrative Code |
Life and Health |
| B-0036-04 |
July 16, 2004 |
CALL FOR 2003 REPORT ON COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS |
Property and Casualty |
| B-0021-04 |
May 5, 2004 |
Reporting to the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners; Amendments to Occupations Code, §§160.052(a) - 160.053; New 22 TAC §§176.1 - 176.9 |
Life and Health |
| B-0017-4 |
March 30, 2004 |
COMPLIANCE WITH NOTICE REQUIREMENTS OF 28 TAC §§3.3703 and 11.901 |
Life and Health |
2003
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0051-03 |
December 29, 2003 |
Actions by the 78th Texas Legislature amending Article 26.42, Texas Insurance Code pertaining to required small employer health benefit plans |
Life and Health |
| B-0044-03 |
November 10, 2003 |
Regarding Medicare Beneficiaries' Right to Change Medicare Coverage |
Life and Health |
| B-0020-03 |
May 14, 2003 |
RULE CHANGES RELATED TO FORM FILINGS AND FEES FOR LIFE, ACCIDENT, HEALTH, AND ANNUITY CONTRACTS |
Life and Health |
| B-0014-03 |
March 31, 2003 |
2001 CSO Mortality Table |
Life and Health |
2002
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0053-02 |
September 17, 2002 |
Medicare Beneficiaries' Right to Change Medicare Coverage Upon Receipt of Notification of Involuntary Termination or upon termination from their Medicare+Choice Coverage |
Life and Health |
| B-0045-02 |
August 2, 2002 |
CALL FOR 2001 REPORT ON COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS IN THE STATE OF TEXAS |
Life and Health |
| B-0020-02 |
April 15, 2002 |
Long-term Care Insurance Coverage |
Life and Health |
2001
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0035-01 |
August 31, 2001 |
Actions by the 77th Texas Legislature amending Chapter 26, Texas Insurance Code or otherwise affecting employer health coverage; qualifications of employer groups composed solely of two individuals who are married; and other employer health coverage issues |
Life and Health |
| B-0023-01 |
May 18, 2001 |
Prompt Payment of Physician and Provider Claims |
Life and Health |
| B-0010-01 |
February 27, 2001 |
Rating and Marketing Provisions of Chapter 26, Texas Insurance Code and Chapter 26, Texas Administrative Code Relating to Small Employer Health Benefits Plans and the Availability and Affordability of Health Care Coverage for Small Employers |
Life and Health |
2000
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0050-00 |
September 11, 2000 |
THE USE OF MEDICAL REVIEW ORGANIZATIONS AND PAYMENT OF BODILY INJURY CLAIMS |
Property and Casualty |
1998
| Bulletin number | Date issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0016-98 |
February 19, 1998 |
Legislation Enacted - 75th Legislative Session, HB 2033 (Article 21.53F, Texas Insurance Code) relating to coverage for services provided through telemedicine under certain health benefit plans |
Life and Health |
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