Elective Procedures to Resume in Arkansas Subject to Limitations
April 24, 2020
by Megan D. Hargraves
The Secretary of Health, in consultation with Governor Asa Hutchinson, will allow elective procedures to resume on April 27, 2020, subject to certain requirements. With very few exceptions, all elective procedures were halted on April 3, 2020. The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) emphasizes that…
APRIL 21, 2020 UPDATE: Survey of State Insurance Department COVID-19 Regulatory Actions
Most updates today revolve around states continuing to offer either temporary producer licenses or making accommodations for continued education. Additionally, a handful of states are continuing to issue bulletins urging insurers to be flexible and accommodating with their insureds. REMINDER: We…
Shelter-In-Place Orders Spur Regulator Calls for Policyholder Refunds
As COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders keep businesses closed and drivers off the road, the risk of loss normally associated with driving or operating a business has decreased. As a result, personal lines auto insurers have begun to voluntarily return premium to policyholders by automatically…
COVID-19 Update: Governor Issues Liability Protections for Healthcare Workers
On April 14, 2020, Governor Asa Hutchinson issued Executive Order 20-18. Among other things, this EO provided immunity for healthcare workers from liability in order to equip these professionals with the tools necessary to combat the COVID-19 emergency. The Governor specifically ordered as follows…
APRIL 17, 2020 UPDATE: Survey of State Insurance Department COVID-19 Regulatory Actions
As a number of statutory filings deadlines draw near, many insurance departments took the opportunity this week to provide regulatory flexibility addressing when and how a number of filings are made. States continue to issue bulletins urging insurers to assist consumers in various ways including…