No-Fault Regulation 68 Related Circular Letters
The following Circular Letters were written to interpret Regulations applicable to No-Fault insurance, and are currently in effect.
To view a Circular Letter in its most current form, you must read and note the changes contained in any Supplements and thus incorporated into the main Circular Letter.
| Number and Release Year | Date Issued | Addressed To | Subject (and Link) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 (2019) | 04/12/2019 | All Insurers Authorized to Write Motor Vehicle Insurance in New York, Motor Vehicle Self-Insurers, the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation, and Workers Compensation Providers | Workers’ Compensation Medical Fee Schedules and Insurance Law § 5105 |
| 4 (2019) | 04/12/2019 | All Insurers Authorized to Write Motor Vehicle Insurance in New York, Motor Vehicle Self-Insurers and the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation, and Workers Compensation Providers | Insurance Law § 5105 and Transportation Network Company Vehicles |
| 1 (2015) | 02/03/2015 |
All Insurers Licensed to Write Motor Vehicle Insurance in New York, Motor Vehicle Self-Insurers, and the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (collectively, “no-fault insurers”) |
Claims for Personal Injury Protection Benefits Insurance in New York State |
| 4 (2011) | 01/12/2011 |
All Authorized Insurers Writing Motor Vehicle Insurance in New York State, Motor Vehicle Self-Insurers, and the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (Collectively, “No-Fault Insurers”); All Insurers Authorized to Write Accident and Health Insurance in New York State, Article 43 Corporations, Municipal Cooperative Health Benefit Plans, and Health Maintenance Organizations (Collectively, “Health Insurers”); Rate Service Organizations; and the New York Automobile Insurance Plan |
No-Fault Intoxication Coverage; Chapter 303 of the Laws of 2010 |
| 12 (2010) | 08/24/2010 |
All Authorized Insurers Writing Motor Vehicle Insurance in New York State; Motor Vehicle Self-Insurers; the New York Automobile Insurance Plan; and the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation |
The New York State Health Care Reform Act and No-Fault Insurance |
| 4 (2010) | 02/05/2010 |
All Motor Vehicle Insurers Writing Motor Vehicle Insurance in New York State, Self-Insurers, and the New York Automobile Insurance Plan |
Reduction in No-Fault Loss of Earnings Benefits Payable by Amounts Received from Employer Wage Continuation Plans |
| 3 (2009) | 02/19/2009 |
All Motor Vehicle Self-Insurers and Insurers Writing Motor Vehicle Insurance in New York State |
Unfair Claims Settlement Practices - No-Fault Notice of Claim Provisions |
| Supplement No. 1 to Circular Letter No. 9 (2008) |
09/19/2008 |
All Motor Vehicle Automobile Self-Insurers, Insurers Authorized to Write Motor Vehicle Insurance in New York State, and the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation |
Workers' Compensation Board Adoption of a new Pharmaceutical Fee Schedule applicable to no-fault claims |
| 9 (2008) | 04/16/2008 |
All Motor Vehicle Automobile Self-Insurers, and Insurers Authorized to Write Motor Vehicle Insurance in New York State and the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation |
Adoption of the 30th Amendment to Regulation No. 83 (11 NYCRR 68) - Revision to the No-Fault Prescription Drugs and Durable Medical Equipment Fee schedules |
| 17 (2006) | 09/15/2006 |
All insurers authorized to write motor vehicle insurance in New York State, motor vehicle self-insurers, and the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC) |
Fair claims settlement practices: interest on overdue No-Fault claims and claim settlement structure |
| Supplement No. 1 to Circular Letter No. 16 (2005) |
09/06/2006 |
All insurers authorized to write motor vehicle insurance in New York State, motor vehicle self-insurers, and the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation |
Claims for No-Fault Benefits - Resolution method for disputes between insurers - Emergency adoption of Third Amendment to Regulation 68-C and Fourth Amendment to Regulation 68-D |
| 21 (2005) | 11/14/2005 |
All motor vehicle automobile self-insurers and insurers licensed to write motor vehicle liability insurance in New York State |
Unpaid No-Fault conciliation agreements, American Arbitration Association (AAA) issued settlement letters and No-Fault arbitration and Master arbitration awards |
| 16 (2005) |
10/05/2005 |
All insurers authorized to write motor vehicle insurance in New York State, motor vehicle self-insurers, and the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation |
Claims for No-Fault Benefits - Resolution method for disputes between insurers - Emergency adoption of Third Amendment to Regulation 68-C and Fourth Amendment to Regulation 68-D |
| 10 (2005) | 05/16/2005 |
All insurers authorized to write motor vehicle insurance in New York State or workers’ compensation insurance providing benefits in lieu of first party benefits under No-fault; motor vehicle self-insurers; and the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC) |
PIP (No-Fault) Inter-company Loss Transfer procedures |
| 3 (2005) | 03/10/2005 |
All motor vehicle automobile self-insurers, and insurers licensed to write motor vehicle liability insurance in New York State |
Imposition of interest on certain unpaid assessments billed to self-insurers and insurers for the funding of the No-Fault and Supplementary Uninsured Motorists Arbitration programs |
| 8 (2004) | 10/05/2004 |
All Motor Vehicle Automobile Self-Insurers, and Insurers Authorized to Write Motor Vehicle Insurance in New York State and the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation |
Revision to the No-Fault Fee Schedules - Adoption of the 28th Amendment to Regulation 83 |
| 18 (2003) | 12/04/2003 |
All Motor Vehicle Automobile Self-Insurers, and Insurers Licensed to Write Motor Vehicle Automobile Insurance in New York State |
Withdrawal of 16 Outdated Circular Letters |
| 36 (2001) | 12/31/2001 |
All Motor Vehicle Self-insurers and Insurers Licensed to Write Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance in New York State |
No-Fault Arbitration reform and submission of an Action Plan for No-Fault conciliation and arbitration |
| Supplement 1 to CL No. 18 (1998) | 02/26/1999 |
All Insurers Licensed to Write Motor Vehicle Insurance in New York State |
Increased minimum limits for bodily injury liability and personal injury protection for public autos subject to the rules of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission |
| 18 (1998) |
08/06/1998 |
All Insurers Licensed to Write Motor Vehicle Insurance in New York State |
Increased minimum limits for bodily injury liability and personal injury protection for public autos subject to the rules of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission |
| 1 (1998) | 01/15/1998 |
All Insurers, Including Article 43 Corporations and Health Maintenance Organizations, Authorized to Write Accident and Health Insurance, Workers' Compensation Insurance or Automobile No-Fault Insurance in New York State |
Electronic Acceptance of Health Insurance Claims, including Worker's' Compensation and No-Fault |
| 14 (1996) | 09/04/1996 |
All Insurers Licensed to Write Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance in New York State |
Section 5103(g) of the New York State Insurance Law Substitution of a Policyholder's Health Insurance Coverage for No-Fault Health Care Coverage |
| 6 (1976) | 02/27/1976 |
All insurers authorized to write motor vehicle insurance in New York State, motor vehicle self-insurers, and the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC) |
No-Fault Insurer's Right to Receive Unrestricted Authorizations for Release of Health Service or Treatment Information and Work Loss and Other Loss Information |
| 5 (1976) | 02/27/1976 |
All insurers authorized to write motor vehicle insurance in New York State or workers’ compensation insurance providing benefits in lieu of first party benefits under No-fault; motor vehicle self-insurers; and the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation (MVAIC) |
(1) Settlements Between Insurers Under Insurance Law, Section 674 - "Inter-company Loss Transfer" (2) Extent of Insurers' Lien on Tort Recoveries Which Includes Elements of Basic Economic Loss, Insurance Law, Section 673(2) |