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Note: Unless noted otherwise, all documents available from this page are in PDF format.
Activity update: A final regulation was published on April 16, 2025.
Pre-Proposed Outreach
The following draft regulations are not currently in effect. The Department of Financial Services is considering whether to propose this regulation.
Before filing a proposed regulation for publication in the State Register for a formal comment period pursuant to the New York State Administrative Procedure Act, the Department provides a draft for review and comment by interested persons and the public, including, but not limited to, small businesses and local governments.
Unless otherwise noted, the comment period extends for 10 days from the date of posting. Comments about this proposed regulation can be addressed to the Agency Contact noted.
Updated 06/10/2025
| Description and Documents | Date Posted | Outreach Comments Due By | Agency Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft Pre-Proposed Outreach for the Consolidated 5th amendment to 11 NYCRR 161 (Insurance Regulation 129) and the 1st amendment to 11 NYCRR 163 (Insurance Regulation 153) | June 10, 2025 | June 20, 2025 | Joana Lucashuk |
Proposed Regulations
The comment period extends for 60 days from the date of publication in the State Register.
Updated 06/04/2025
| Description and Documents | Date Filed with the Secretary of State | Date Published in the State Register | Public comment period expires on | Agency Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Proposed 2nd amendment to 11 NYCRR 6 (Insurance Regulation 195) | May 14, 2025 | June 4, 2025 | August 4, 2025 | Joana Lucashuk |
Proposed 3rd amendment to 11 NYCRR 74 (Insurance Regulation 159) | April 17, 2025 | May 7, 2025 | July 7, 2025 | Joana Lucashuk |
Proposed 20th Amendment to 11 NYCRR 216 (Insurance Regulation 64) | December 3, 2024 | December 18, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | Hoda Nairooz |
WITHDRAWN: Market Conduct Rules for Pharmacy Benefit Managers DFS has withdrawn the Proposed Consolidated Rulemaking for the Third Amendment to Insurance Regulation 219 (11 NYCRR Part 450), First Amendment to Insurance Regulation 224 (11 NYCRR 454), Insurance Regulation 226 (11 NYCRR Part 456 New), Insurance Regulation 227 (11 NYCRR Part 457 New), Insurance Regulation 228 (11 NYCRR Part 458 New), and Insurance Regulation 229 (11 NYCRR 459 New). | October 31, 2023 | November 15, 2023 | N/A | N/A |
ADOPTED AS FINAL REGULATION: Licensing of Pharmacy Benefit Managers DFS has adopted as a final adopted regulation the Proposed Consolidated 2nd Amendment to Insurance Regulation 219 [11 NYCRR 450] and addition of New Regulations 223 [New 11 NYCRR 453], 224 [New 11 NYCRR 454] and 225 [New 11 NYCRR 455]. See the Final Adoptions section below. | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Emergency Adoptions
Unless otherwise noted, emergency adoptions will expire 90 days after filing with the Secretary of State.
Questions regarding the content of specific adoptions may be addressed by email to the listed Agency Contact.
Updated 05/03/2024
| Description and Documents | Date Filed with the Secretary of State | Date Published in the State Register | Expiration Date | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| There is no Emergency Adoption at this time. |
Final Adoptions
A final adopted regulation is a regulation that has been previously proposed and published, for which the public was afforded an opportunity to comment, and which DFS has adopted on a permanent basis. Final, adopted regulations may remain posted here for a limited time following adoption for the convenience of the public, but once adopted can always be accessed in the State Codes, Rules & Regulations (NYCRR)
Updated 04/16/2025
| Adoption (link and description) | Effective Date |
|---|---|
Minimum Provisions for Automobile Liability Insurance Policies | April 16, 2025 |
Minimum Standards for the Form, Content and Sale of Health Insurance, Including Standards of Full and fair Disclosure | July 31, 2025 |
Network Adequacy and Access Standards for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services | July 1, 2025 |
Statement of Actuarial Opinion and Actuarial Opinion Summary for Property/Casualty Insurers | March 12, 2025 |
Financial Statement Filings and Accounting Practices and Procedures | January 8, 2025 |
Consolidated PBM Regulations | November 27, 2024 |
Charges for Professional Health Services | October 23, 2024 |
Principle-based Reserving | October 9, 2024 |
Credit for Reinsurance | July 17, 2024 |
Enterprise Risk Management and Own Risk and Solvency Assessment; Group-wide Supervision | June 18, 2024 |
Mandatory Underwriting Inspection Requirement for Private Passenger Automobiles | June 18, 2024 |
Minimum Standards for Form, Content and Sale of Health Insurance, Including Standards of Full and Fair Disclosure | June 18, 2024 |
Minimum Provisions for Automobile Liability Insurance Policies | May 15, 2024 |
Minimum Standards for the New York State Partnership for Long-Term Care Program | January 3, 2024 |
Principle-Based Reserving | December 6, 2023 |
Licensing of Pharmacy Benefit Managers | November 15, 2023 |
Financial Statement Filings and Accounting Practices and Procedures | November 1, 2023 |
Minimum Provisions for Automobile Liability Insurance Policies | October 4, 2023 |
Excess Line Placements Governing Standards | July 12, 2023 |
General Duties, Accountability, and Transparency Provisions for Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Electronic Filings and Submissions | July 12, 2023 |
Principle-Based Reserving | March 1, 2023 |
Charges for Professional Health Services | February 15, 2023 |
P2P Car Sharing Regulation
| February 8, 2023 |
Minimum Standards for the Form, Content and Sale of Health Insurance, Including Standards of Full and Fair Disclosure | December 7, 2022 |
Office of Pharmacy Benefits | August 31, 2022 |
Registration of Pharmacy Benefit Managers | August 31, 2022 |
Separate Accounts and Separate Account Contracts | August 31, 2022 |
Agent Training Allowance Subsidies for Certain Life Insurance and Annuity Business | August 24, 2022 |
Minimum Standards for Form, Content and Sale of Health Insurance, Including Standards of Full and Fair Disclosure | July 15, 2022 |
Principle-Based Reserving | December 29, 2021 |
Minimum Standards for Form, Content and Sale of Health Insurance, Including Standards of Full and Fair Disclosure | December 22, 2021 |
Financial Statement Filings And Accounting Practices And Procedures; Risk-Based Capital | December 15, 2021 |
Brokers, Agents and Certain Other Licensees - General | November 12, 2021 |
Public Adjusters | October 8, 2021 |
Credit for Reinsurance | September 29, 2021 |
Enterprise Risk Management and Own Risk and Solvency Assessment; | August 13, 2021 |
Final Adoption of Consensus Amendments to Insurance Regulations 78, 96, 68-C, 118, 85, 64 and 90 (11 NYCRR 55, 62, 65-3, 89, 136, 216, and 218) | June 9, 2021 |
Minimum Standards For Form, Content And Sale Of Health Insurance, Including Standards Of Full And Fair Disclosure | April 22, 2021 |
Office of Pharmacy Benefits | April 7, 2021 |
Principle-Based Reserving | March 31, 2021 |