In conjunction with the Locke Lord COVID-19 task force, we are reviewing, analyzing, and compiling regulatory updates to provide clients easy access to information during this unprecedented time.  If you have any questions on the subject matter below, do not hesitate to reach out.  The information below relates to state and federal bulletins, emergency orders, pending/enacted legislation, and other related actions taken in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health Insurance

Washington: On August 28,  Commissioner Kreidler extended two emergency orders until Sept. 27, 2020. Specifically, Order 20-01, requiring health insurers to waive copays and deductibles for any consumer requiring testing for coronavirus (COVID-19), and Order 20-06, protecting consumers from receiving surprise bills for lab fees related to medically-necessary diagnostic testing for COVID-19 are both extended.

Photo of Benjamin Sykes Benjamin Sykes

Ben’s practice covers all major lines of insurance, including life, property and casualty, and health. He assists clients with insurance mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance, licensing, investment compliance, and insurance holding company act issues. Ben also has experience organizing alternative risk…

Ben’s practice covers all major lines of insurance, including life, property and casualty, and health. He assists clients with insurance mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate governance, licensing, investment compliance, and insurance holding company act issues. Ben also has experience organizing alternative risk transfer vehicles, such as captive insurance companies, and advising insurtech startups and emerging growth companies.

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Photo of John Emmanuel John Emmanuel

John represents a broad spectrum of clients in the insurance industry, including insurance and reinsurance carriers, surplus lines insurers, captives, risk retention and purchasing groups, insurance agents, brokers, and third-party administrators. His clients value his significant industry experience and ability to deliver pragmatic…

John represents a broad spectrum of clients in the insurance industry, including insurance and reinsurance carriers, surplus lines insurers, captives, risk retention and purchasing groups, insurance agents, brokers, and third-party administrators. His clients value his significant industry experience and ability to deliver pragmatic advice on achieving business objectives and complying with complex regulations.

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