April 07, 2023
On April 7, 2023, Insurance Department Commissioner McClain issued Bulletin 6-2023 regarding early prescription refills following the tornadoes on March 31, 2023, which caused severe destruction in the state. The bulletin is directed at all insurers transacting health insurance business in the state.
The bulletin encourages insurers to assist covered state residents who lost medications due to the tornadoes to prevent further illness and injury that may result from an inability to fill their prescriptions.
Sponsors of group health plans with participants in affected areas should be aware of the bulletin.