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Indiana Department of Insurance\u00a0directs insurance companies to implement grace period for Hoosiers in impacted storm areas<\/strong>
On April 4, 2023, Indiana Department of Insurance Commissioner Amy L. Beard issued Bulletin 268 directing insurance companies to implement a 60-day cancellation moratorium for any policyholder directly affected by the recent weather events in Allen, Benton, Cass, Clinton, Howard, Johnson, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan, and White counties. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe last thing we want those Hoosiers impacted by the recent tornadoes and severe storms to worry about is missing a premium payment or losing coverage,\u201d said Commissioner Beard. \u201cWe hope by granting this extension, it will give them some peace of mind.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Affected policyholders in impacted counties will be granted an extension of 60 days to make premium payments without risk of penalties or policy cancellation. After the 60-day period, policyholders will be required to resume making premium payments. The IDOI requests insurance companies work with the impacted policyholders in paying the premiums that would be due during the moratorium period by either allowing a payment plan or extending the payment due date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the IDOI is providing similar courtesies to companies and licensees by implementing a 60-day grace period relating to renewal and cancellations for all licensees, certificate holders and registrants from the impacted areas. This includes premium tax and surplus lines premium tax filings. Any penalties assessed due to late payment during this period will be waived. The 60-day extension also will be applied to the Continuing Education requirements to those producers from impacted areas.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Governor Holcomb signs Senate Bill 480, banning certain procedures for Hoosier minors
<\/strong>Indiana Governor Holcomb signe Senate Bill 480 into law. The bill prevents healthcare providers from performing gender-affirming care to people under the age of 18. This includes surgeries and hormone therapy. Gender reassignment surgery being defined as: any medical or surgical service aiming to surgically alter or remove any healthy characteristics that relate to an individual\u2019s sex, genital, and\/or non-genital.\u00a0It defines gender transition as: the process in which an individual shifts from identifying with and living as a gender that corresponds to his or her sex to identifying with and living as a gender different from his or her sex, and may involve social, legal, or physical changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bill Digest
<\/span>Gender transition procedures for minors. Prohibits a physician or other practitioner from: (1) knowingly providing gender transition procedures to an individual who is less than 18 years of age (minor); and (2) aiding or abetting another physician or practitioner in the provision of gender transition procedures to a minor. Specifies certain medical exceptions. Establishes civil enforcement actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Indiana Attorney General\u00a0 releases tips for Hoosiers to avoid and report disaster fraud<\/strong>
Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers to exercise caution as another round of storms roll into Indiana. Hoosiers across the state have felt the devastating impact of the latest round of severe storms and tornadoes. Now is the time to do your homework when rebuilding\u00a0during\u00a0the aftermath and choosing where to send your charitable donations.\u00a0Here are some steps that Attorney General Rokita recommends:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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