CMS allows extension for transitional policies through 2018

TERRY E. BRANSTAD DOUG OMMEN GOVERNOR COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE KIM REYNOLDS LT. GOVERNOR TWO RUAN CENTER / 601 LOCUST STREET / 4th FLOOR / DES MOINES, IOWA 50309-3738 Telephone 515-281-5705 / Facsimile 515-281-3059 / http://iid.iowa.gov BULLETIN 17-01 To: All Health Insurers Writing in the State of Iowa From: Doug Ommen, Iowa Insurance Commissioner RE: CMS allows extension for transitional policies through 2018 Date: February 24, 2017 The purpose of Bulletin 17-01 is to provide guidance regarding the extension of transitional policies in Iowa. CMS announced1 on February 23, 2017, that health insurers will be allowed to continue transitional policies through calendar year 2018. The Iowa Insurance Division, Iowa’s applicable state authority, will allow this extension through 2018. Insurers with questions regarding this Bulletin or needing other assistance my contact Angela Burke Boston at 515-281-5705. 1 https://www.cms.gov/CCIIO/Resources/Regulations-and-Guidance/Downloads/Extension-Transitional-Policy-CY2018.pdf