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Trump Administration Announces $5.48 Million to Strengthen Healthcare Workforce Pipeline in Rural Rhode Island
The Trump Administration has announced a $5.48 million investment to improve healthcare training in rural Rhode Island. This funding will help local schools develop programs that prepare students for careers in healthcare fields like nursing, emergency services, and physical therapy. The goal is to ...
Trump Administration Announces $76 Million to Strengthen Regional Coordination and Modernize Healthcare Technology for New York
The Trump Administration has announced a $76 million investment aimed at improving healthcare in rural New York. This funding will help local hospitals and healthcare providers work together better, making it easier for residents to access necessary medical services. It will also support training pr...
Trump Administration Invests $25 Million to Modernize Healthcare Technology, Expand Telehealth, and Improve High-Speed Internet Connectivity Across Michigan
The Trump Administration has announced a $25 million investment aimed at improving healthcare technology and expanding telehealth services in Michigan. This funding will help doctors and patients communicate more effectively and coordinate care better. Insurance agents should stay informed about the...
News ReleaseNAIC Life Insurance Policy Locator Tool Helps Match Consumers with More Than $16 Billion in Lost and Unclaimed BenefitsSep. 3, 2026
The NAIC has announced that its Life Insurance Policy Locator tool has successfully helped consumers find over $16 billion in lost and unclaimed life insurance benefits since its launch in November 2016. This tool is especially useful for beneficiaries who may not know about their deceased loved one...
Trump Administration Announces $120 Million to Expand Maternal and Infant Health Services, Increase Primary Care Access and Grow the Healthcare Workforce Across Indiana
The Trump Administration has announced a $120 million investment aimed at improving healthcare services in rural Indiana. This funding will enhance maternal and infant health services, increase access to primary and behavioral healthcare, and help build a stronger healthcare workforce in these areas...
Commissioner Lara advances major consumer protection package to Governor's desk
California is moving forward with a significant consumer protection package that includes 10 new bills aimed at improving insurance for residents. These changes will help people recover faster from disasters, hold insurance companies accountable, protect consumer privacy, and make healthcare more ac...
Guilford County man arrested on multiple fraud-related charges
Victor Deontray Bannerman, a 43-year-old man from Greensboro, North Carolina, has been arrested for multiple charges related to insurance fraud. He allegedly created a fake towing invoice to inflate his claim on an auto insurance policy with Erie Insurance Co. The invoice falsely claimed a towing ch...
Cabarrus County woman faces insurance fraud charges
A woman from Cabarrus County, Daffney Davis, has been arrested for insurance fraud. She is facing two felony charges for fraud and one for illegally accessing a computer system while working as an adjuster. Davis is accused of making false statements and altering two insurance claims to issue over $...
Sept. 14 wildfire claims workshop to feature fraud, recovery tips
On September 14, there will be a workshop in Spokane for people affected by wildfires to help them with their insurance claims. The workshop will feature experts from the National Insurance Crime Bureau who will provide advice on avoiding fraud, as well as representatives from United Policyholders w...
California wildfire survivors one step closer to landmark smoke damage protections bill sponsored by Commissioner Lara
California has passed a new law, Assembly Bill 1795, that will help survivors of wildfires who have smoke damage in their homes. This law sets clear rules for how insurance companies must handle claims related to smoke damage and ensures that homes are tested and restored safely. The bill is now wai...
Trump Administration Announces $58 million to Deliver New Ambulances and Upgrade Emergency Communications Systems Across Hawaii
The Trump Administration has announced a $58 million investment aimed at improving healthcare in rural Hawaii. This funding will provide new ambulances and upgrade emergency communication systems, helping to enhance access to medical services and support the healthcare workforce in these communities...
Warren County man charged with insurance fraud involving restaurant claims
A man from Warren County, Melvin Junior Jones, has been charged with insurance fraud for falsely claiming he found cockroaches in his food at a KFC. He tried to get $4,000 from the restaurant's insurance. Investigators found he made similar claims at two Waffle House locations and a Denny’s between ...
Warren County man charged with insurance fraud involving restaurant claims
A man from Warren County, Melvin Junior Jones, has been arrested for insurance fraud. He is accused of falsely claiming to have found cockroaches in his food at a KFC, trying to get $4,000 from the restaurant's insurance. Investigators found he made similar claims at two Waffle House locations and a...
CMS Prevents $1.6 Billion in Fraudulent Medicare Laboratory Payments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has successfully stopped over $1.6 billion in fraudulent payments to Medicare laboratories. This includes the removal of 157 fraudulent lab providers from the Medicare program, which saved $732 million. CMS is using advanced technology, like artific...
Trump Administration Announces $3.15 Million to Expand Pharmacy Connectivity Throughout Rural Ohio Communities
The Trump Administration has announced a $3.15 million investment to improve pharmacy connections in rural Ohio. This funding will help link independent pharmacies, health centers, and hospitals in 73 rural counties, making it easier for healthcare providers to access important prescription informat...
News ReleaseMaine and Mississippi License State Based SystemsAug. 25, 2026
Maine and Mississippi have recently adopted the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ (NAIC) State Based Systems (SBS), which is an electronic tool designed to improve how insurance regulations are managed. This system helps state insurance departments handle tasks like processing license...
Trump Administration Announces $122 Million to Expand Healthcare Access, Workforce and Innovation Across Virginia
The Trump Administration has announced a $122 million investment aimed at improving healthcare access and services in rural Virginia. This funding will help bring more healthcare services closer to people's homes, including remote monitoring, virtual care, mobile clinics, and maternal care. It will ...
National Meeting NewsNAIC Summer National Meeting Highlights Collaboration and Advances PrioritiesAug. 24, 2026
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) held its Summer National Meeting from August 11-14, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. This meeting focused on important issues affecting the insurance industry, such as financial stability, market practices, and the affordability of health insurance....