Non-Grandfathered Insurance Policies and Health Plans

[LOGO] THE STATE of ALASKA GOVERNOR SEAN PARNELL Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development DIVISION OF INSURANCE Anchorage Office 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1560 Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3567 Main: 907.269.7900 Fax: 907.269.7910 TDD: 907.465.5437 # BULLETIN B 13-09 TO: ALL INSURERS AUTHORIZED TO TRANSACT HEALTH INSURANCE IN THE STATE OF ALASKA AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES RE: NON-GRANDFATHERED INSURANCE POLICIES AND HEALTH PLANS The purpose of this bulletin is to remind all insurance companies, health maintenance organizations, and hospital medical service corporations (“carriers”) issuing non-grandfathered policies or plans that, barring amendments to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) or its implementing regulations, policies and plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2014 must be in compliance with the PPACA requirements. The Division continues to stand ready to work with insurance companies to provide choice and affordable options in order to meet the health insurance needs of Alaskan consumers. This includes renewal or extension on or before 12/31/2013 of non-grandfathered policies or plans. Dated this 21th day of November, 2013, at Anchorage, Alaska. Bret S. Kolb Bret S. Kolb Director