​Active Department Notices 2023-2000
 
Communications to the insurance industry, or other affected regulatees or individuals, describing the department's position on issues. While the documents in this category are not formal Statements of Policy, the substance is such that a standardized process and record of the Notice must be maintained.

2024

​Notice Number​Date Published​Title
2024-12​
​07/27/2024
1332 Waiver Reinsurance Program Parameter Updates​
​2024-06​
5/25/2024
Use of Ariel Imagery by Homeowners Insurers

2023

​Notice Number​Date Published​Title
​2023-09
6/24/2023​Adoption of Standards for Exemption​
​2023-06
​05/27/2023
1332 Waiver Reinsurance Program – Public Comment Period and Public Forum​
2023-05​
04/22/2023​Request for Comment on Proposed Reinsurance Program Suspension​
2023-04​
04/22/2023​Insurance Company Notice Re: Medicare Supplement Guaranteed Issue Eligibility Following COVID Public Health Emergency ​
2023-03​
03/25/2023​Autism Spectrum Disorders Coverage – Maximum Benefit Adjustment​
​2023-02
03/25/2023​​Workers’ Compensation Security Fund Assessment
2023-01
1/07/2023​Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold

2022

​Notice Number​Date Published​Title
2022-08​
6/11/2022​Updated External Grievance Process for MA MCOs​
​2022-07
5/28/2022​Section 1332 PY2023 Reinsurance Parameters​
​2022-06
05/07/2022​PA-Re Post Award Public Forum 2022​
​2022-05
​04/08/2022Non-Enforcement of Data Collection​
2022-02
01/22/2022​Eligible Surplus Lines Insurer List​
2022-01
01/01/2022
Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold

2021
​Notice Number​Date Published​Title
2021-11
10/02/2021​1332 State Innovation Waiver Reinsurance Program: Updated and Final PY2021 Parameters​
2021-09
07/31/2021​Title 1332 State Innovation Waiver Reinsurance Program; Final PY2021 Parameters​
2021-08
06/26/2021​Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations ​
2021-07
06/26/2021​Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations  ​
2021-06
05/29/2021​1332 State Innovation Waiver Reinsurance Program; Public Comment Period & Virtual Public Forum Parameters​
​2021-05
05/08/2021​Annual Attestations under Acts 89 & 92​
​2021-04
04/24/2021​COVID-19 Property and Casualty Rate Filing Impact Assessment ​
2021-03
​03/05/2021​Coronavirus (COVID-19) Insurance Coverage
2021-02
02/27/2021​COVID-19 Guidance—Discontinuation of Renewal and Continuing Education Extensions 
​2021-01
02/20/2021​Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment​

2020

​Notice Number​Date Published​Title
2020-21
​10/03/2020
COVID-19 Guidance – Discontinuation of Temporary Resident Producer Licensure
​2020-20
​08/15/2020
​Section 1332 Reinsurance Waiver Approval and First Year Parameter
2020-19
​06/27/2020
COVID-19 Guidance Regarding Surprise Billing Practices
​2020-18
​06/20/2020
Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations Conducted ​by the Insurance Department
2020-17
​06/27/2020
​Acceptance of Non-Essential Filings
2020-16
​06/13/2020
COVID-19 Guidance for Licensees as Counties Move to Green Phase​
​2020-15
​06/20/2020
Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Insurance Department
2020-14
05/23/2020​COVID-19 Guidance for Licensees as Counties Move to Yellow Phase ​
​2020-13
05/09/2020​Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment​

2020-12

04/22/2020​

COVID-19 Guidance for Temporary Individual Resident Producer Licensure

2020-11
​04/13/2020
COVID-19 Guidance Regarding Premium Finance Agreements​
2020-10
​04/13/2020
COVID-19 Related Financial Filings Guidance​
2020-09

​04/10/2020

Applicability of Notice Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) Insurance Coverage (Notice 2020-03) to Issuers and Producers of Limited Benefit Policies
​2020-08
04/08/2020​
​COVID-19 Guidance for Volunteer Physicians, Podiatrists and Certified Nurse Midwives Practicing within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Under a Reactivated License
2020-07
​03/31/2020
​COVID-19 Guidance for Personal and Commercial Auto Insurers Regarding Policyholder License Renewal Dates
2020-06​
03/19/2020​COVID-19 Guidance for Licensees Regarding Education Courses and License Renewals
2020-05​
​03/19/2020
​COVID-19 Filing Guidance for Insurance Companies
2020-04
03/19/2020​​COVID-19 Guidance to Insurance Companies Regarding Policyholders Affected by the Virus
2020-03
03/10/2020​
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Insurance Coverage​
​2020-02​03/07/2020​Autism Spectrum Disorders Coverage - Maximum Benefit Adjustment
​2020-01​01/04/2020​Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1,800
 

2019

 
​Notice Number
​Date Published
​Title
​2019-08
11/23/2019​​1332 State Innovation Waiver Application; Public Comment Period
​2019-07
​11/02/2019
​Insurance Department and Health Insurance Exchange Authourity Guidance Regarding Compliance in Marketplace Activities
​2019-06
​10/26/2019
​Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
​2019-05
​07/20/2019
​Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Insurance Department
​2019-04
​07/20/2019
​Per Diem for Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Insurance Department
​2019-03
​06/15/2019
​Use of Opioid Overdose Reversal Agents in Underwriting and Rating
​2019-02
​05/15/2019
​Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment
​2019-01
​05/15/2019
​Autism Spectrum Disorders Coverage - Maximum Benefit Adjustment


2018

Notice Number         
Date Published   
Title
2018-10
​11/17/2018
​Repeal of Outdated Notice Regarding Form and Rate Filings; Notice of Form and Rate Filing Requirements under the Accident and Health Filing Reform Act
2018-09
​10/27/2018
​Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2018-08-Revised
​9/1/2018​Short-Term Limited Duration Insurance -Guidance for Compliance Filings
​2018-07​6/30/2018​Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations of Insurance Companies
2018-06​6/30/2018​Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Insurance Department
2018-05​6/23/2018​Long-Term Care Benefit Trigger Determinations
​2018-04​4/21/2018​Autism Spectrum Disorders Coverage - Maximum Benefit Adjustment
​​2018-03​4/7/2018​Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment
2018-02​2/3/2018​Rescission of Insurance Department Notice 2018-01
​​2018-01​1/20/2018​Notice Concerning Proper Notice of Cancellation

 

2017

Notice Number           

Date Published   

Title

2017-09​7/29/2017​Autism Spectrum Disorders Coverage—Maximum Benefit Adjustment
2017-08​7/1/2017​Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations of Insurance Companies
2017-07​6/24/2017​Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Insurance Department
2017-06​6/17/2017​Certification as an Independent Review Organization; Long-Term Care Benefit Trigger Determinations
2017-05​4/22/2017​Extension of Comment Period for Review of Matters Regarding Highmark, Inc., Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network in Connection with the Insurance Department's Approving Determination and Order Issued on April 29, 2013
​2017-04​4/8/2017​Review of Matters Regarding Highmark, Inc., Highmark Health and Allegheny Health Network in Connection with the Insurance Department's Approving Determination and Order Issued on April 29, 2013
2017-03​2/25/2017​List of Approved Guide Source Method Vendors
2017-02 (Revision)​3/11/2017​Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment
2017-02​2/18/2017​Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment
2017-01​1/7/17​Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1,700

 

2016 

Notice Number            

 Date Published     ​​

Title

2016-16​12/3/16​Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Policies; Limited and Full Tort Data Reporting
2016-15​10/29/16​Guidance Regarding Parity in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage
2016-14​10/22/16​List of Approved Guide Source Method Vendors 
2016-13​10/22/16​Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2016-12​9/24/16​List of Approved Guide Source Method Vendors
2016-11​9/17/16Long Term Care Partnership Program Revised Guidance Announcement
​2016-10​7/10/16Principle-Based Reserving Operative Date
​2016-09​7/30/16Long Term Care Partnership Program Revised Guidance; Request for Comment
​2016-08​7/8/16​Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Policies; Limited and Full Tort Data Reporting
​2016-07​6/25/16​Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations of Insurance Companies
​2016-06​6/25/16​Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Insurance Department
2016-01
(Revision)
​5/28/16​Repeal of Outdated Notices Regarding Form and Rate Filings; Filing Requirements under the Accident and Health Filing Reform Act
2016-05​4/30/16​Notice Regarding Nondiscrimination 
2016-04​4/30/16Arson and Insurance Fraud Reporting 
2016-032/27/16Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment 
2016-02​2/27/16Autism Spectrum Disorders Coverage - Maximum Benefit Adjustment
2016-01
1/23/16
Repeal of Outdated Notices Regarding Form and Rate Filings; Filing Requirements under the Accident and Health Filing Reform Act
 

2015  

Notice Number

Date Published

Title

​2015-08​10/31/15Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
​2015-07​9/19/15​Provider Directories
​2015-06​8/22/15​Price Optimization
2015-05
6/13/15
Per diem charges for market conduct examinations of insurance companies; notice 2015-05
2015-04​6/13/15​Per diem charges for financial examinations conducted by the Insurance Department; notice 2015-04
​15-704​4/11/15​Earthquake Endorsements to Homeowners Policies
2015-03 3/28/15 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment
2015-023/21/15 Autism Spectrum Disorders Coverage -- Maximum Benefit Adjustment

2015-01

1/15/15Expedited Review Process for Terrorism Filings

2014  

Notice Number

Date Published

Title

2014-13

2014-12

2014-11

2014-10 
11/1/14

10/25/14

9/27/14

9/27/14 

Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; notice of and amount of assessment action

General guidance for disclosure of prescribed differences from NAIC statutory accounting principles

 

Clarification of external review under the Affordable Care Act

Deregulation of Certain Commercial Lines Property & Casualty Forms
2014-09 6/14/14  Certification as an Independent Review Organization; Long-Term Care Benefit Trigger Determinations
2014-086/14/14  Repeal of Outdated Pennsylvania Bulletin Notices
2014-076/14/14  Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations of Insurance Companies 
2014-06 7/19/14Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Insurance Department (Revised)
2014-066/14/14 Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Insurance Department 
2014-05 5/17/14 General Guidance for Disclosure of Prescribed Differences from NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles 
2014-043/22/2014 Affordable Care Act; Guidance for Compliance Submissions

 

 

3/08/2014  Autism Spectrum Disorders Coverage—Maximum Benefit Adjustment; Notice 2014-02 (Corrected)
2014-0302/22/14Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment 
2014-0202/22/14Autism Spectrum Disorders Coverage—Maximum Benefit Adjustment; Notice 2014-02
2014-0101/04/14Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1,550
 
2013  

Notice Number

Date Published

Title

2013-0911/09/13Sale, Solicitation and Negotiation of Insurance 
2013-08 10/26/13Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action 
2013-07 06/15/13 Certification as an Independent Review Organization; Long-Term Care Benefit Trigger Determinations
2013-06 06/15/13 Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Insurance Department 
2013-0506/15/13Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations of Insurance Companies
2013-0405/04/13 

Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund (“Mcare”) Relocation

2013-03 

04/20/13 Affordable Care Act; Guidance for Compliance Submissions
2013-02 03/16/13Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment
2013-01 02/23/13Autism Spectrum Disorders Coverage—Maximum Benefit Adjustment
 
2012  

Notice Number

Date Published

Title

2012-07 10/27/12Mcare: Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2012-0606/30/12Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations Conducted by the Insurance Department
          2012-0506/30/12  Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations of Insurance Companies
2012-0402/18/12 Effective Dates for Small Group Health Insurance Rate Filings 
2012-0302/18/12Autism Spectrum Disorders Coverage—Maximum Benefit Adjustment
2012-0202/04/12 Workers' Compensation Fund Assessment
2012-0102/04/12Mcare Rosemont Office Closing
 
2011  

Notice Number

Date Published

Title

2011-1010/29/11 Guidelines for Retention of Records by Insurers and Other Entities Subject to Examinations Conducted by the Insurance Department
2011-0910/29/11 Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2011-0809/03/11 Children's Health Insurance Program; Benefit Changes and State Plan Amendment
2011-07  07/30/11Philadelphia Regional Office Closing 
2011-06 07/30/11 Advisory Notice—Rate Review Process Determination
2011-03 05/14/11 Use of Misleading Professional Designations by Insurance Producers Selling Life Insurance or Annuities to Seniors
2011-02 03/18/11 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment 
2011-0101/01/11Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1,450
 
2010  

Notice Number

Date Published

Title

2010-1210/30/10 Certification as an Independent Review Organization; Long-Term Care Benefit Trigger Determinations 
2010-11 10/30/10Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2010-1010/02/10 Provisions of Act 51 of 2010
2010-0908/14/10Mini-COBRA Coverage
2010-0807/17/10Application for Written Consent
2010-0707/03/10Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act – Guidance for Compliance Filings
2010-06 07/03/10Repeal of Outdated Bulletins and Notices
2010-0306/12/10 Worker's Compensation Security Fund Assessment
2010-0201/02/10Review Procedure Hearings; Cancellation or Refusal of Insurance
2010-0101/02/102009 Workers' Compensation Security Fund Assessment

2009 

Notice Number

Date Published

Title

2009-1111/28/09General Guidance for Disclosure of Prescribed Differences from NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles
2009-1011/21/09Office Closing
2009-0911/14/09Children's Health Insurance Program; Benefit Changes and State Plan Amendment
2009-0810/27/09Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2009-0607/02/09Autism Review Process
2009-0506/20/09Per Diem Charges for Market Conduct Examinations (Effective 07/01/09)
2009-0406/20/09Per Diem Charges for Financial Examinations (Effective 07/01/09)
2009-0304/11/09Autism Coverage
2009-0202/14/09Property and Casualty Insurance Companies and Producers Issuing Certificates of Insurance in Pennsylvania
2009-0102/14/09Community Health Reinvestment Activities
 
2008

Notice Number

Date Published

Title

2008-0810/18/08Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2008-0504/19/08Long-Term Care Partnership Program Effective Date and Revised Guidance Announcement
2008-0402/16/08Workers’ Compensation Security Fund Assessment
2008-0201/12/08Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2008-0101/12/08Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1,350
 
2007  

Notice Number

Date Published

Title

2007-0612/01/07Arson and Insurance Fraud Reporting
2007-0510/27/07Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2007-0409/30/07List of Approved Guide Source Method Vendors
2007-0104/07/07Workers’ Compensation Security Fund Assessment
 
2006  

Notice Number

Date Published

Title

2006-1211/18/06Flood Insurance Training Requirements
2006-1010/28/06Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2006-0807/28/06Repeal of Outdated Bulletins and Notices
2006-0706/24/06Professional Corporations, Professional Associations and Partnerships
2006-0606/24/06Notice of Agent Education and Training Requirement Changes
2006-0102/11/06Workers’ Compensation Security Fund Assessment
 
2005

Notice Number

Date Published

 Title

2005-11

11/19/05
Financial Statement Filing Requirements for 2006 ​ Correction - 12/02/05
2005-1010/29/05Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2005-0707/23/05Agreement on Community Health Reinvestment
2005-0403/26/05Viatical Settlement Broker License Testing Requirements
2005-0202/05/05Reporting and Disclosure of Criminal Convictions
2005-0101/22/05Increase in the Accident Surcharge Dollar Threshold (Cap) to $1,150
 
 

2004

Notice Number

 Date Published

Title

2004-1112/25/04Disclosure of Departures from Statutory Accounting Principles
2004-0708/07/04Reserve and Surplus Levels of Hospital Plan and Professional Health Services Plan Corporations; Application Update
2004-0204/17/04Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund; Calculation of Podiatrist Liability
2004-0101/17/04Reserve and Surplus Levels of Hospital Plan and Professional Health Services Plan Corporations; Application
 
 

2003  

Notice Number

Date Published

Title

2003-1111/29/03Coverage for Chiropractic Care
2003-0709/20/03Notice to Companies Writing Private Passenger Auto Insurance in Pennsylvania
2003-0608/09/03Drug and Alcohol Use and Dependancy Coverage
 
 

2002  

Notice Number

Date Published

Title

2002-1010/19/02Proper Reporting of Uncovered Medical Liabilities and Expenses (Uncovered Claims)
2002-1311/02/02Notice of and Amount of Assessment Action
2002-0909/21/02Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund's Assessment
2002-0809/14/02Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error Fund Administrative Hearings Process
 
 

2001  

Notice Number

Date Published

Title

2001-0706/29/01Deregulation of Life Insurance Forms
2001-0404/21/01Book Transfers
 
 

2000  

Notice Number

Date Published

Title

2000-0403/04/00The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1033 and 1034
2000-0302/19/00Federally Mandated Health Care Fraud and Abuse Reporting
 

Active Department Notices 1994-1999