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Hearing on New Rules and Regulations Scheduled for December 3, 2025November 06, 2025
New rules and regulations are being proposed by the Georgia Commissioner of Insurance that will affect the Automobile Insurance Plan. These changes include clarifying the authority of the Commissioner, defining key terms, outlining the composition of the plan, and setting requirements for insurers r...
Hearing on New Rules and Regulations Scheduled for September 10, 2025August 14, 2025
The Georgia Commissioner of Insurance is proposing changes to several rules that affect insurance agencies and health plans. Key changes include removing branch office requirements for agencies, establishing certification for Georgia Access Specialists, and clarifying definitions related to health p...
CMS Proposes Regulations to Lower Health Care Costs, Expand Consumer Choice, and Protect Taxpayers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed new rules aimed at lowering health care costs and improving choices for consumers. These changes will affect health insurance agents and brokers by increasing accountability and reducing fraud in the industry. The goal is to make health...
CMS Proposes Regulations to Lower Health Care Costs, Expand Consumer Choice, and Protect Taxpayers
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed new rules aimed at lowering health care costs and improving choices for consumers. These changes will affect health insurance agents and brokers by tightening regulations to prevent fraud and ensure that taxpayer-funded subsidies are us...
Commissioner Lara unveils intervenor reform regulations to increase transparency and protect consumers’ money
California's Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, has announced new regulations to improve the process for reviewing insurance rates. These changes aim to make the process more transparent and efficient, ensuring that consumers' money is protected. The updated rules will allow for better public par...
Publication of Iranian Transactions and Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses
The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released two new general licenses related to sanctions on Iran, known as GLs S and T. These licenses provide specific permissions for transactions that were previously restricted under the sanctions. Insurance agents should review these...
Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 46, 46A, and 46B
The U.S. Treasury Department has released three new general licenses related to sanctions on Venezuela. These licenses, numbered 46, 46A, and 46B, outline specific activities that are allowed under the sanctions. Insurance agents should review these licenses to understand what is permitted and ensur...
Publication of Venezuela Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 47, 48, 49, and 50
The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released four new general licenses related to sanctions against Venezuela. These licenses, numbered 47, 48, 49, and 50, provide guidance on what activities are allowed under the sanctions. Insurance agents should review these licenses t...
Eliminating Unnecessary Regulations
The Department of the Treasury is reviewing its regulations to make them simpler and less burdensome. They will remove rules that are outdated or no longer needed. This change affects all insurance agents who deal with federal regulations. Agents should stay informed about which regulations are bein...
Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations
The federal student loan program has new rules that affect graduate students, professional students, and parents. These changes include new loan limits and the ending of the Graduate PLUS Program. Additionally, the repayment plans have been simplified, with the old Income-Contingent Repayment plans ...
Streamlining Regulations Concerning Public Welfare Investments, Open Market Collateralized Loan Obligations, and Federal Savings Association Nondiscrimination Requirements
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is proposing changes to some regulations that affect public welfare investments and federal savings associations. This includes removing references to minority- and women-owned businesses and eliminating certain compliance options for loan arrangements. ...
Submission of Information Collections for OMB Review; Comment Request; Multiemployer Plan Regulations
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is asking for permission to continue collecting information related to multiemployer pension plans. This request is part of a process to ensure compliance with federal regulations. PBGC wants to hear from the public about this information collection be...
Removal of Regulations for the Shelter Plus Care and the Supportive Housing Programs
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has officially removed the regulations for the Shelter Plus Care and Supportive Housing Programs. These programs have been combined into the new Continuum of Care (CoC) Program, following a law passed in 2009 aimed at improving housing assis...
Rescission of Obsolete Regulations Addressing Drug Addiction and Alcoholism Under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act
The government has removed outdated rules related to drug addiction and alcoholism that were part of the Social Security Act. This change affects how these issues are handled under certain social security programs. Agents should be aware of this update and ensure they are informed about current regu...
Sweet Cherries Grown in Designated Counties in Washington; Modification of Handling Regulations
The Washington Cherry Marketing Committee has proposed changes to the rules for handling sweet cherries grown in certain counties in Washington. This includes increasing the minimum size for most cherry varieties, while excluding light sweet cherries like Rainier and Royal Anne. The proposal also up...