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Some Telemedicine Regulations Waived in Texas in Effort to Expand Access

The Texas Department of Insurance has issued an emergency rule aimed at helping doctors across the state to continue treating patients during the crisis created by COVID-19, the disease stemming from the new coronavirus. Gov. Greg Abbott waived certain telemedicine …

Louisiana Commissioner Extends Flooding Emergency Rule after Tornadoes

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has issued Emergency Rule 32, which extends previous emergency rules issued after the historic flooding in the state in August 2016. The Louisiana Department of Insurance said the commissioner promulgated the new emergency rule due …

Louisiana Issues Post-Flooding Emergency Insurance Rule

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has issued an emergency rule allowing greater protection and flexibility for insurance policyholders impacted by recent flooding. The emergency rule gives flood-affected policyholders more time to pay insurance premiums. Executive Order 2016-58, issued by Gov. …

Louisiana Commissioner Praises Court Ruling on Emergency Rule

Louisiana Commissioner of Insurance Jim Donelon announced he is pleased that the 19th Judicial District Court has upheld an emergency rule put in place during Hurricane Isaac and his authority to do so during catastrophic events. Judge Janice Clark heard …

Health Groups Sue Over Louisiana’s Post-Isaac Insurance Rule

Two health care groups have filed a lawsuit against Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon, over an insurance coverage change he made after Hurricane Isaac. The lawsuit by the Louisiana State Medical Society and the Louisiana Hospital Association was filed in Baton …

Emergency Insurance Rule for Policyholders in Effect in Louisiana

Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon has issued an emergency rule which allows greater protection and flexibility for policyholders impacted by Hurricane Isaac. The emergency rule is similar in scope to the rules issued by the Louisiana Department of Insurance (LDI) …