Circular Letters (Insurance)
- Note: Some Circular Letters have been withdrawn.
2020
| Number | Date | Status | Addressed to: | Subject Matter (and link) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 05/22/2020 | All Insurers Authorized to Write Accident and Health Insurance in New York State, Article 43 Corporations, Health Maintenance Organizations, Student Health Plans Certified Pursuant to Insurance Law § 1124, Municipal Cooperative Health Benefit Plans, Prepaid Health Services Plans, and Licensed Independent Adjusters | Coverage for COVID-19 Testing at a Pharmacy | |
| Supplement No. 1 to CL No. 9 (2020) | 05/21/2020 | All Producers Licensed by the New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) | Coronavirus and Insurance Producer Licensing Requirements | |
| 11 | 05/19/2020 |
All Insurers Authorized to Write Accident and Health Insurance in New York State, Article 43 Corporations, Health Maintenance Organizations, Student Health Plans Certified Pursuant to Insurance Law § 1124, Municipal Cooperative Health Benefit Plans, Prepaid Health Services Plans, and Licensed Independent Adjusters |
COVID-19 Testing of Nursing Home and Adult Care Facility Personnel | |
| 10 | 05/02/2020 | All Insurers Authorized to Write Accident and Health Insurance in New York State, Article 43 Corporations, Health Maintenance Organizations, Municipal Cooperative Health Benefit Plans, Prepaid Health Services Plans, and Licensed Independent Adjusters | Coronavirus and Mental Health Services for Essential Workers | |
| Supplement No. 1 to CL No. 8 (2020) | 04/22/2020 | All Insurers Authorized to Write Accident and Health Insurance in New York State, Article 43 Corporations, Health Maintenance Organizations, Student Health Plans Certified Pursuant to Insurance Law § 1124, Municipal Cooperative Health Benefit Plans, Prepaid Health Services Plans, Utilization Review Agents, and Licensed Independent Adjusters | Coronavirus, Utilization Review Requirements, and Payments to Participating Hospitals | |
| 9 | 03/25/2020 | All Producers Licensed by the New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) | Coronavirus and Insurance Producer Licensing Requirements | |
| 8 | 03/20/2020 | All Insurers Authorized to Write Accident and Health Insurance in New York State, Article 43 Corporations, Health Maintenance Organizations, Student Health Plans Certified Pursuant to Insurance Law § 1124, Municipal Cooperative Health Benefit Plans, Prepaid Health Services Plans, Utilization Review Agents, and Licensed Independent Adjusters | Coronavirus, Utilization Review, and Emergency Admission Notification Requirements | |
| 7 | 03/19/2020 | Chief Executive Officers or the Equivalents of DFS Regulated Insurance Entities | Guidance to Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) Regulated Insurance Entities Regarding Support for Consumers and Businesses Impacted by Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) | |
| 6 | 03/15/2020 | All Insurers Authorized to Write Accident and Health Insurance in New York State, Article 43 Corporations, Health Maintenance Organizations, Student Health Plans Certified Pursuant to Insurance Law § 1124, Municipal Cooperative Health Benefit Plans, and Prepaid Health Services Plans | Coronavirus and Telehealth Services | |
| 5 | 03/10/2020 |
Chief Executive Officers or the Equivalents of DFS Regulated Insurance Entities |
Guidance to DFS Regulated Insurance Entities on Operational and Financial Risk Arising from the Outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) | |
| 4 | 03/06/2020 |
All Authorized Property/Casualty Insurers and Licensed Travel Insurance Producers |
Cancel For Any Reason Travel Benefits | |
| 3 | 03/03/2020 |
All Insurers Authorized to Write Accident and Health Insurance in New York State, Article 43 Corporations, Health Maintenance Organizations, Student Health Plans Certified Pursuant to Insurance Law § 1124, and Municipal Cooperative Health Benefit Plans |
Preparedness for Coronavirus (COVID-19) | |
| 2 | 02/05/2020 |
All authorized New York domiciled insurance companies that issued insurance policies that may be impacted by earthquake damages in Puerto Rico and other affected areas |
Insurance Claims Arising in Puerto Rico and Other Affected Areas Caused by the Impact of Earthquakes, Related Premium Obligations, and Payments to Licensed Agents in Excess of Regulatory Limits | |
| 1 | 01/16/2020 |
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All Authorized Property/Casualty Insurers and Licensed Insurance Producers |
Implementation of the Driver’s License Access and Privacy Act or “Green Light Law” |