DOI Bulletins

Year 2025 Bulletins

Bulletin 2025-06; Attachment to Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare; Issued December 19, 2025, Open PDF file, 1.16 MB (English, PDF 1.16 MB)

Bulletin 2025-05; Credit Rates for Motor Vehicle Dealer Class of Coverage 2026-2028; Issued October 21, 2025, Open PDF file, 473.4 KB (English, PDF 473.4 KB)

Bulletin 2025-04; Requirements for 2026 Licensure of Pharmacy Benefit Managers; Issued September 18, 2025, Open PDF file, 1.26 MB (English, PDF 1.26 MB)

Bulletin 2025-03; Coverage for Vaccines; Issued September 3, 2025, Open PDF file, 175.04 KB (English, PDF 175.04 KB)

Bulletin 2025-02; Underwriting Actions Based on the Use of Aerial Imaging; Issued April 30, 2025, Open PDF file, 120.85 KB (English, PDF 120.85 KB)

Bulletin 2025-01; Attachment to Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare; Issued February 24, 2025, Open PDF file, 751 KB (English, PDF 751 KB)

Year 2024 Bulletins

Bulletin 2024-11; Guidance for Massachusetts Domestic Insurers on Managing the Financial Risks for Climate; Issued December 9, 2024, Open PDF file, 143.81 KB (English, PDF 143.81 KB)

Bulletin 2024-10; The Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Insurance; Issued December 9, 2024, Open PDF file, 238.96 KB (English, PDF 238.96 KB)

Bulletin 2024-09; Closures of Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Hospital; Issued August 16, 2024, Open PDF file, 138.7 KB (English, PDF 138.7 KB)

Bulletin 2024-08; Executive Order Number 633 - Medical Malpractice Coverage for Providers of Reproductive or Gender-Affirming Health Care Services; Issued June 24, 2024, Open PDF file, 105.54 KB (English, PDF 105.54 KB)

Bulletin 2024-07; Executive Order Number 633 - Abortion, Abortion-Related Care and Medication Abortion Services; Issued June 24, 2024, Open PDF file, 108.25 KB (English, PDF 108.25 KB)

Bulletin 2024-06; Inducements, Rebates by Affiliates; Issued May 24, 2024, Open PDF file, 101.08 KB (English, PDF 101.08 KB)

Bulletin 2024-05; Attachment to “Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare; Issued February 23, 2024, Open PDF file, 771.35 KB (English, PDF 771.35 KB)

Bulletin 2024-04; Special Open Enrollment Period in 2024 Related to MassHealth Redeterminations; Issued January 31, 2024, Open PDF file, 44.99 KB (English, PDF 44.99 KB)

Bulletin 2024-03; Step Therapy Protocols Pursuant to Chapter 254 of the Acts of 2022 (Chapter 254); Issued January 16, 2024, Open PDF file, 535.15 KB (English, PDF 535.15 KB)

Bulletin 2024-03; Massachusetts Standard Form for Chemotherapy and Supportive Care Prior Authorization Requests, Open PDF file, 91 KB (English, PDF 91 KB)

Bulletin 2024-03; Massachusetts Standard Form for Hepatitis C Medication Prior Authorization Requests, Open PDF file, 121.45 KB (English, PDF 121.45 KB)

Bulletin 2024-03; Massachusetts Standard Form for Medication Prior Authorization Requests, Open PDF file, 128.43 KB (English, PDF 128.43 KB)

Bulletin 2024-02; Content of Behavioral Health Wellness Examinations according to Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2022 (Chapter 177); Issued January 16, 2024, Open PDF file, 159.44 KB (English, PDF 159.44 KB)

Bulletin 2024-01; Prior Authorization Form for ABA Services; Issued January 16, 2024 , Open PDF file, 312.74 KB (English, PDF 312.74 KB)

Bulletin 2024-01; Massachusetts Standard Form for Applied Behavioral Analysis Services Prior Authorization Requests, Open PDF file, 264.29 KB (English, PDF 264.29 KB)

Year 2023 Bulletins

Bulletin 2023-12; Guidance Regarding Open Enrollment Period for Benefit Year 2024; Issued November 2, 2023, Open PDF file, 32.85 KB (English, PDF 32.85 KB)

Bulletin 2023-11; Community-Based Emergency Behavioral Health Care; Issued June 22, 2023, Open PDF file, 119.65 KB (English, PDF 119.65 KB)

Bulletin 2023-10; Executive Order 609 - Protecting Access to Medication Abortion Services in the Commonwealth; Issued April 14, 2023 , Open PDF file, 73.2 KB (English, PDF 73.2 KB)

Bulletin 2023-09; Special Open Enrollment Related to the End of Federal Medicaid Maintenance of Effort Protections and the Federal Public Health Emergency; Issued April 10, 2023, Open PDF file, 59.84 KB (English, PDF 59.84 KB)

Bulletin 2023-08; A Massachusetts Consumer's Guide to Medicare; Issued March 27, 2023, Open PDF file, 714.1 KB (English, PDF 714.1 KB)

Bulletin 2023-07; Coverage for Certain Behavioral Health Acute Treatment; Issued January 4, 2023, Open PDF file, 110.94 KB (English, PDF 110.94 KB)

Bulletin 2023-06; Required Health Insurance Coverage for Eligible Disabled Dependents Age 26 and Older; Issued January 4, 2023, Open PDF file, 48.52 KB (English, PDF 48.52 KB)

Bulletin 2023-05; Behavioral Health Wellness Exams; Issued January 4, 2023, Open PDF file, 86.49 KB (English, PDF 86.49 KB)

Bulletin 2023-04; Psychiatric Collaborative Care Model; Issued January 4, 2023, Open PDF file, 53.58 KB (English, PDF 53.58 KB)

Bulletin 2023-03; Clinicians Working Toward Licensure and Practicing under Supervision of Licensed Professional; Issued January 4, 2023, Open PDF file, 52.33 KB (English, PDF 52.33 KB)

Bulletin 2023-02; Medical Malpractice Coverage; Issued January 4, 2023, Open PDF file, 84.24 KB (English, PDF 84.24 KB)

Bulletin 2023-01; Abortion and Abortion-Related Care; Issued January 4, 2023, Open PDF file, 88.34 KB (English, PDF 88.34 KB)

Year 2022 Bulletins

Bulletin 2022-10; Deviated Case Rates for Credit Life and Credit Accident and Health Insurance Sold by Motor Vehicle Dealers Effective Between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2025; Issued December 22,2022, Open PDF file, 35.52 KB (English, PDF 35.52 KB)

Bulletin 2022-09; Guidance Regarding Open Enrollment Period for Benefit Year 2023; Issued September 13, 2022, Open PDF file, 36.65 KB (English, PDF 36.65 KB)

Bulletin 2022-08; Reimbursing Acute Care Hospitals for Services Provided to Behavioral Health Patients Awaiting Psychiatric Inpatient Admissions; Issued September 13, 2022, Open PDF file, 71.33 KB (English, PDF 71.33 KB)

Bulletin 2022-07; Using Standard Prior Authorization Forms for Chemotherapy; Issued August 25, 2022, Open PDF file, 69.15 KB (English, PDF 69.15 KB)

Bulletin 2022-07; Oncology Prior Authorization Form; Issued August 25, 2022, Open PDF file, 233.44 KB (English, PDF 233.44 KB)

Bulletin 2022-06; Easing of Prior Authorization for Certain Types of Imaging in Response to Supply Chain Disruptions; Issued June 14, 2022, Open PDF file, 49.7 KB (English, PDF 49.7 KB)

Bulletin 2022-05; Relaxation of Prior Authorization for Prescription Infant Formula; Issued May 20, 2022, Open PDF file, 45.45 KB (English, PDF 45.45 KB)

Bulletin 2022-04; Guide to Medicare; Issued March 16, 2022, Open PDF file, 1.2 MB (English, PDF 1.2 MB)

Bulletin 2022-03; Extended Relaxation of Prior Authorization in Response to Health Facility Capacity Constraints; Issued February 23, 2022, Open PDF file, 71.96 KB (English, PDF 71.96 KB)

Bulletin 2202-02; At-Home Testing for COVID-19; Issued January 19, 2022, Open PDF file, 89.06 KB (English, PDF 89.06 KB)

Bulletin 2022-01; Authorization of Acute Hospital Care at Home in Response to Health Facility Staffing and Capacity Constraints; Issued January 5, 2022, Open PDF file, 61.12 KB (English, PDF 61.12 KB)

Year 2021 Bulletins

Bulletin 2021-15; Relaxation of Prior Authorization and Credentialing Procedures in Response to Health Facility Staffing and Capacity Constraints; Issued November 17, 2021, Open PDF file, 66.1 KB (English, PDF 66.1 KB)

Bulletin 2021-14; Guidance Regarding Open Enrollment Period for Benefit Year 2022; Issued October 15, 2021, Open PDF file, 41.41 KB (English, PDF 41.41 KB)

Bulletin 2021-13; Use of Electronic Transactions and Communications When Making Certain Regulatory Filings; Issued October 6, 2021, Open PDF file, 130.46 KB (English, PDF 130.46 KB)

Bulletin 2021-12; Crumbling Foundations Due to High Concentrations of Pyrrhotite in Home Construction; Issued October 6, 2021, Open PDF file, 51.91 KB (English, PDF 51.91 KB)

Bulletin 2021-11; Prohibited Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Gender Dysphoria Including Medically Necessary Gender Affirming Care and Related Services; Issued September 9, 2021, Open PDF file, 130.13 KB (English, PDF 130.13 KB)

Bulletin 2021-10; Continued Access to Telehealth Services in 2021; Issued September 7, 2021, Open PDF file, 79.34 KB (English, PDF 79.34 KB)

Bulletin 2021-09; HIV PrEP Preventive Health Service Coverage; Issued September 7, 2021, Open PDF file, 43.76 KB (English, PDF 43.76 KB)

Bulletin 2021-08; Responding to COVID-19 Risks Following End of State of Emergency; Issued August 31, 2021, Open PDF file, 117.54 KB (English, PDF 117.54 KB)

Bulletin 2021-07; Updated Protocols for Prevention of Emergency Department Boarding of Patients with Acute Behavioral Health and/or Substance Use Disorder Emergencies under Expedited Psychiatric Inpatient Admission ("EPIA") Protocols; Issued June 28,2021, Open PDF file, 407.25 KB (English, PDF 407.25 KB)

Bulletin 2021-06; Required Coverage for Treatment of PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections) and PANS (Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome); Issued April 27, 2021 , Open PDF file, 54.57 KB (English, PDF 54.57 KB)

Bulletin 2021-05; Attachment to Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare; Issued April 26, 2021, Open PDF file, 631.36 KB (English, PDF 631.36 KB)

Bulletin 2021-04; Managed Care Practices and Continued Access to Telehealth Services; Issued April 9, 2021, Open PDF file, 129.15 KB (English, PDF 129.15 KB)

Bulletin 2021-03; Updated Guidance Regarding Coverage and Reimbursement for Out-of-Network Emergency, Ambulance and Inpatient Services During the Covid-19 Health Crisis; Issued April 2, 2021, Open PDF file, 154.95 KB (English, PDF 154.95 KB)

Bulletin 2021-02; Special Open Enrollment Period Effective Immediately; Issued February 3, 2021, Open PDF file, 30.91 KB (English, PDF 30.91 KB)

Bulletin 2021-01; Additional Guidance Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines; Issued January 21, 2021, Open PDF file, 79.39 KB (English, PDF 79.39 KB)

Year 2020 Bulletins

Bulletin 2020-33; Flexibility in the Issuance and Administration of Liquor Liability and Workers’ Compensation Insurance during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Crisis; Issued 12/29/2020 , Open PDF file, 147 KB (English, PDF 147 KB)

Bulletin 2020-32; Addressing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Vaccines; Issued 12/29/2020, Open PDF file, 162.95 KB (English, PDF 162.95 KB)

Bulletin 2020-31; Continued Efforts to Restrict the Spread of COVID-19; Issued 12/29/2020, Open PDF file, 149.09 KB (English, PDF 149.09 KB)

Bulletin 2020-30; Continued Flexibility in the Administration of Insurance during the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis; Issued 12/29/2020 , Open PDF file, 143.9 KB (English, PDF 143.9 KB)

Bulletin 2020-29; Individual License Extensions Granted during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Health Crisis; Issued 10/07/2020, Open PDF file, 112.3 KB (English, PDF 112.3 KB)

Bulletin 2020-28; Continued Relaxation of Certain Administrative Procedures in Response to the COVID-19 Health Emergency; Issued 09/22/2020, Open PDF file, 78.28 KB (English, PDF 78.28 KB)

Bulletin 2020-27; Guidance Regarding Open Enrollment Period for Benefit Year 2021; Issued 09/14/2020 , Open PDF file, 46.78 KB (English, PDF 46.78 KB)

Bulletin 2020-26; Massachusetts Requirement that Carriers Cover Certain Contraceptive Services Without Cost-Sharing; Issued 08/07/2020, Open PDF file, 130.8 KB (English, PDF 130.8 KB)

Bulletin 2020-25; Easing Administrative Billing for PCR and Antigen Testing; Issued 07/29/2020, Open PDF file, 92.09 KB (English, PDF 92.09 KB)

Bulletin 2020-24; Continued Flexibility in Compliance with Regulatory Filing Requirements; Issued 07/20/2020 , Open PDF file, 173.51 KB (English, PDF 173.51 KB)

Bulletin 2020-23; Updated Guidance for COVID-19 PCR and Antigen Testing; Issued 07/08/2020 , Open PDF file, 121.39 KB (English, PDF 121.39 KB)

Bulletin 2020-22; Procedures Associated with the Weather Event in Norwood, MA and Its Vicinity on June 28, 2020; Issued 07/07/2020, Open PDF file, 64.69 KB (English, PDF 64.69 KB)

Bulletin 2020-21; Continued Relaxation of Prior Authorization in Response to the COVID-19 Health Emergency; Issued 06/25/2020, Open PDF file, 106.42 KB (English, PDF 106.42 KB)

Bulletin 2020-20; Special Open Enrollment Period Effective Immediately Until July 23, 2020; Issued 06/23/2020 , Open PDF file, 46.83 KB (English, PDF 46.83 KB)

Bulletin 2020-19; Flexibility with Early Intervention Services Due to the COVID-19 Health Emergency; Issued 06/08/2020, Open PDF file, 113 KB (English, PDF 113 KB)

Bulletin 2020-18; Special Open Enrollment Period Effective Immediately Until June 23, 2020; Issued 05/21/2020, Open PDF file, 52.77 KB (English, PDF 52.77 KB)

Bulletin 2020-17; Flexibility in the Administration of Vacancy Clauses during COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Crisis; Issued 05/18/2020, Open PDF file, 65.22 KB (English, PDF 65.22 KB)

Bulletin 2020-16; COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Testing; Issued 05/18/2020 , Open PDF file, 133.73 KB (English, PDF 133.73 KB)

Bulletin 2020-15; Relaxing Certain Health Plan Administrative Procedures During the COVID-19 Health Emergency; Issued 04/30/2020, Open PDF file, 108.01 KB (English, PDF 108.01 KB)

Bulletin 2020-14; Temporary Individual Insurance Producer Licenses during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Health Crisis; Issued 04/29/2020, Open PDF file, 101.13 KB (English, PDF 101.13 KB)

Bulletin 2020-13; Coverage for COVID-19 Treatment and Out-of-Network Emergency and Inpatient Reimbursement During the COVID-19 Health Crisis; Issued 04/09/2020, Open PDF file, 114.77 KB (English, PDF 114.77 KB)

Bulletin 2020-12; Individual Insurance Licensing during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Health Crisis; Issued 04/03/2020, Open PDF file, 94.84 KB (English, PDF 94.84 KB)

Bulletin 2020-11; Flexibility for Compliance with Certain Filing Requirements in Light of COVID-19; Issued 04/03/2020, Open PDF file, 236.02 KB (English, PDF 236.02 KB)

Bulletin 2020-10; Credentialing and Prior Authorization during COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Health Crisis; Issued 03/30/2020, Open PDF file, 133.67 KB (English, PDF 133.67 KB)

Bulletin 2020-09; Special Open Enrollment Period Effective Immediately Until May 25; Issued 03/30/2020, Open PDF file, 45.05 KB (English, PDF 45.05 KB)

Bulletin 2020-08; Flexibility in the Issuance and Administration of Medical Malpractice Insurance during COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Crisis; Issued 03/27/2020, Open PDF file, 82.41 KB (English, PDF 82.41 KB)

Bulletin 2020-07; Making Consumer Information Available During the COVID-19 Crisis; Issued 03/26/2020, Open PDF file, 75.86 KB (English, PDF 75.86 KB)

Bulletin 2020-06; Administration of Prescription Drug Benefits During COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Crisis; Issued 03/26/2020, Open PDF file, 106 KB (English, PDF 106 KB)

Bulletin 2020-05; Flexibility in the Issuance and Administration of Insurance during COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Public Health Crisis; Issued 3/23/2020, Open PDF file, 87.78 KB (English, PDF 87.78 KB)

Bulletin 2020-04; Emergency Measures to Address and Stop the Spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus); Issued 3/16/2020, Open PDF file, 151.51 KB (English, PDF 151.51 KB)

Bulletin 2020-03; Special Open Enrollment Period Effective Immediately Until April 25; Issued 3/12/2020, Open PDF file, 59.29 KB (English, PDF 59.29 KB)

Bulletin 2020-02; Addressing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Testing and Treatment; Issued 3/6/2020, Open PDF file, 84.84 KB (English, PDF 84.84 KB)

Bulletin 2020-01; Addendum to “Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare”; Issued 01/30/2020, Open PDF file, 735.08 KB (English, PDF 735.08 KB)

Year 2019 Bulletins

Bulletin 2019-10; State and Federal Requirements that Carriers Cover Certain Tobacco Cessation Products Without Consumer Cost-Sharing; Issued 12/30/2019, Open PDF file, 344.65 KB (English, PDF 344.65 KB)

Bulletin 2019-09; Deviated Case Rates for Credit Life and Credit Accident and Health Insurance Sold by Motor Vehicle Dealers Effective Between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2022; Issued 12/4/2019, Open PDF file, 49.54 KB (English, PDF 49.54 KB)

Bulletin 2019-08; Updated Protocols for Prevention of Emergency Department Boarding of Patients with Acute Behavioral Health and/or Substance Use Disorder Emergencies; Issued 11/13/2019, Open PDF file, 317.31 KB (English, PDF 317.31 KB)

Bulletin 2019-07; Common Procedure Coding Systems for Opioid Agonist and Antagonist Treatments; Issued 8/29/2019, Open PDF file, 736.76 KB (English, PDF 736.76 KB)

Bulletin 2019-06; Guidelines for Pain Management Alternatives to Opiate Products; Issued 8/29/2019, Open PDF file, 380.02 KB (English, PDF 380.02 KB)

Bulletin 2019-05; Standing Orders for Naloxone; Issued 8/29/2019, Open PDF file, 315.62 KB (English, PDF 315.62 KB)

Bulletin 2019-04; Copayments for Partial Fills of Opioid Products; Issued 8/29/2019, Open PDF file, 315.16 KB (English, PDF 315.16 KB)

Bulletin 2019-03; Guidance Regarding Open Enrollment Period for Benefit Year 2020; Issued 7/12/2019, Open PDF file, 301.63 KB (English, PDF 301.63 KB)

Bulletin 2019-02; Addendum to “Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare”; Issued 2/6/2019, Open PDF file, 453.8 KB (English, PDF 453.8 KB)

Bulletin 2019-01; Information About Certain Prescriptions Used in Underwriting Analyses; Issued 2/1/2019, Open PDF file, 129.16 KB (English, PDF 129.16 KB)

Year 2018 Bulletins

Bulletin 2018-07; Access to Services to Treat Child-Adolescent Mental Health Disorders; Issued 12/14/2018, Open PDF file, 645.75 KB (English, PDF 645.75 KB)

Bulletin 2018-06; Accessing Care with Network Providers; Issued 10/2/2018, Open PDF file, 338.04 KB (English, PDF 338.04 KB)

Bulletin 2018-05; Emergency Procedures Related to the Damages Arising from the Gas Line Explosions and Fires Occurring on September 13, 2018 in Andover, North Andover and Lawrence Massachusetts; Issued 9/25/2018 , Open PDF file, 865.22 KB (English, PDF 865.22 KB)

Bulletin 2018-04; Guidance Regarding Open Enrollment Period for Benefit Year 2019; Issued 7/27/2018, Open PDF file, 62.76 KB (English, PDF 62.76 KB)

Bulletin 2018-03; Continuing Applicability of Massachusetts Health Insurance Legal Requirements to Association Health Plans; Issued 7/27/2018, Open PDF file, 82.16 KB (English, PDF 82.16 KB)

Bulletin 2018-02; Addendum to "2018 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare"; Issued 2/20/2018, Open PDF file, 204.13 KB (English, PDF 204.13 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2018-02) Massachusetts Bulletin for People with Medicare 2018, Open PDF file, 1010.12 KB (English, PDF 1010.12 KB)

Bulletin 2018-01; Prevention of Emergency Department Boarding of Patients with Acute Behavioral Health and/or Substance Abuse Disorder Emergencies - SUPERSEDED BY 2019-08; Issued 1/3/2018, Open PDF file, 553.75 KB (English, PDF 553.75 KB)

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Year 2017 Bulletins

Bulletin 2017-08; Coverage for Abuse Deterrent Drug Products; Issued 12/19/2017, Open PDF file, 450.56 KB (English, PDF 450.56 KB)

Bulletin 2017-07; Sensitive Health Care Services Definitions; Issued 12/19/2017, Open PDF file, 283.32 KB (English, PDF 283.32 KB)

Bulletin 2017-06; Clarification of Coordination of Benefits under 211 CMR 38.00 for Medical Claims Associated with Motor Vehicle Accidents; Issued 11/22/2017, Open PDF file, 245.86 KB (English, PDF 245.86 KB)

Bulletin 2017-05; Guidance Regarding Open Enrollment Period for Benefit Year 2018; Issued 9/12/2017, Open PDF file, 315.16 KB (English, PDF 315.16 KB)

Bulletin 2017-04; Using Standard Prior Authorization Forms when Reviewing Requests for Hepatitis C Medication, Non-OB Ultrasound and SYNAGIS; Issued 9/11/2017, Open PDF file, 329.68 KB (English, PDF 329.68 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2017-04) Massachusetts Standard Form For Hepatitis C Medication Prior Authorization Requests, Open PDF file, 42.28 KB (English, PDF 42.28 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2017-04) NON-OB Ultrasound Authorization Form, Open PDF file, 33.01 KB (English, PDF 33.01 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2017-04) Massachusetts Standard Form for Synagis Prior Authorization Requests, Open PDF file, 41.56 KB (English, PDF 41.56 KB)

Bulletin 2017-03; Addendum to 2017 "Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare"; Issued 4/26/2017 , Open PDF file, 196.31 KB (English, PDF 196.31 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2017-03) Massachusetts Bulletin for People With Medicare 2017, Open PDF file, 366.48 KB (English, PDF 366.48 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2017-03) Guide To Health Insurance For People With Medicare, Open PDF file, 850.08 KB (English, PDF 850.08 KB)

Bulletin 2017-02; Common Summary of Payments Format; Issued 4/21/2017 , Open PDF file, 441.24 KB (English, PDF 441.24 KB)

Bulletin 2017-01; Billing of Insured Health Plan Premiums for Individual Coverages; Issued 4/21/2017 , Open PDF file, 251.97 KB (English, PDF 251.97 KB)

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Year 2016 Bulletins

Bulletin 2016-15; Deviated Case Rates for Credit Life and Credit Accident and Health Insurance Sold by Motor Vehicle Dealer Effective Between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2019; Issued 11/29/2016, Open PDF file, 264.86 KB (English, PDF 264.86 KB)

Bulletin 2016-14; HIV Associated Lipodystrophy Syndrome Medical Benefit Requirements; Issued 11/8/2016, Open PDF file, 310.74 KB (English, PDF 310.74 KB)

RESCINDED EFFECTIVE 05/27/2025; Bulletin 2016-13; Lyme Disease Medical Benefit Requirement, Open PDF file, 1.78 MB (English, PDF 1.78 MB)

Bulletin 2016-12; Post-Disaster Insured Damage Data Collection; Issued 9/27/2016, Open PDF file, 244.91 KB (English, PDF 244.91 KB)

Bulletin 2016-11; Emergency Procedures for Insurers Adjusters of Property Insurance Claims Following a Natural or Man-Made Disaster; Issued 9/27/2016, Open PDF file, 297.64 KB (English, PDF 297.64 KB)

Bulletin 2016-10; Annual Pre-Disaster Preparedness Survey; Issued 9/27/2016, Open PDF file, 254.01 KB (English, PDF 254.01 KB)

Bulletin 2016-09; Determining Whether an Employer is Eligible for Small Employer Coverage; Issued 8/10/2016, Open PDF file, 358.41 KB (English, PDF 358.41 KB)

Bulletin 2016-08; Using Standard Prior Authorization Forms when Reviewing Requests for Medication and for Imaging Services; Issued 8/9/2016, Open PDF file, 350.08 KB (English, PDF 350.08 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2016-08) Form1 Medication, Open PDF file, 45.33 KB (English, PDF 45.33 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2016-08) Form2 Cardiac, Open PDF file, 46.96 KB (English, PDF 46.96 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2016-08) Form3 PET CT, Open PDF file, 33.16 KB (English, PDF 33.16 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2016-08) Form4 CT MRI, Open PDF file, 52.2 KB (English, PDF 52.2 KB)

Bulletin 2016-07; Membership, Utilization and Claims Reports; Issued 7/6/2016, Open PDF file, 168.08 KB (English, PDF 168.08 KB)

RESCINDED Bulletin 2016-06; Fully Insured Student Health Plans Offered Within Massachusetts; Rescissions Issued 10/2/2018, Open PDF file, 292.57 KB (English, PDF 292.57 KB)

Bulletin 2016-05; Federal Requirement that Carriers Cover Certain Lactation Services Without Any Consumer Cost-Sharing; Issued 7/6/2016, Open PDF file, 136.66 KB (English, PDF 136.66 KB)

Bulletin 2016-04; Addendum to "2016 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare"; Issued 2/18/2016, Open PDF file, 44.59 KB (English, PDF 44.59 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2016-04) Massachusetts Bulletin for People with Medicare January 2016, Open PDF file, 342.28 KB (English, PDF 342.28 KB)

Bulletin 2016-03; Federal Requirement that Carriers Cover Certain Contraceptives Without Any Consumer Cost-Sharing; Issued 1/19/2016, Open PDF file, 119.13 KB (English, PDF 119.13 KB)

Bulletin 2016-02; Requirements for Carriers Issuing Written Notices of Adverse Determinations; Issued 1/19/2016, Open PDF file, 120.94 KB (English, PDF 120.94 KB)

Bulletin 2016-01; Federal Requirement that Carriers Cover Certain Tobacco Cessation Products Without Consumer Cost Sharing - SUPERSEDED BY 2019-10; Issued 1/19/2016, Open PDF file, 125.67 KB (English, PDF 125.67 KB)

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Year 2015 Bulletins

Bulletin 2015-08; Using Standard Prior Authorization Forms when Reviewing Requests for Behavioral Health Services; Issued 11/3/15, Open PDF file, 607.34 KB (English, PDF 607.34 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2015-08) Behavioral Health Disorders – Level of Care Request Form, Open PDF file, 48.1 KB (English, PDF 48.1 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2015-08) Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Request Form, Open PDF file, 39.55 KB (English, PDF 39.55 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2015-08) Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessment Supplemental Form, Open PDF file, 34.82 KB (English, PDF 34.82 KB)

Bulletin 2015-07; Mandatory Notice Requirement for Licensed Producers Selling Flood Insurance; Issued 9/16/15 , Open PDF file, 233.06 KB (English, PDF 233.06 KB)

Bulletin 2015-06; Rescinded; Effective 10/9/15, Open PDF file, 163.05 KB (English, PDF 163.05 KB)

Bulletin 2015-05; Access to Services to Treat Substance Use Disorders; Issued 7/31/15 , Open PDF file, 383.89 KB (English, PDF 383.89 KB)

Bulletin 2015-04; Timing of Notices of Transfer of Insurance Coverage; Issued 6/25/15, Open PDF file, 69.24 KB (English, PDF 69.24 KB)

Bulletin 2015-03; Notice and Filing Procedures for Compliance with the Provisions of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015; Issued 5/8/15 , Open PDF file, 578.31 KB (English, PDF 578.31 KB)

Bulletin 2015-02; Implementation of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 175L, Concerning Certificates of Insurance; Issued 5/8/15, Open PDF file, 126.29 KB (English, PDF 126.29 KB)

Bulletin 2015-01; Addendum to 2015 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare; Issued 2/23/15, Open PDF file, 1.54 MB (English, PDF 1.54 MB)

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Year 2014 Bulletins

Bulletin 2014-11; Open Enrollment for Insured Health Benefit Plans; Issued 11/25/14, Open PDF file, 370.09 KB (English, PDF 370.09 KB)

Bulletin 2014-10; Changes to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 6D, §16 and Chapter 176O, §§ 12 and 16 Affecting Disclosure of Medical Necessity Criteria; Issued 11/4/14, Open PDF file, 134.13 KB (English, PDF 134.13 KB)

Bulletin 2014-09; Guidance Concerning Portable Electronics Insurance under Chapter 175, Section 162Y of the Massachusetts General Laws; Issued 10/24/14, Open PDF file, 264.66 KB (English, PDF 264.66 KB)

Bulletin 2014-08; Policy Term Disclosure Requirements for Insurance Policy Premium Quotes Issued on or After March 15, 2015; Issued 10/20/14, Open PDF file, 88.46 KB (English, PDF 88.46 KB)

Bulletin 2014-07; Participation Rate Calculation Used in Assessing Guarantee Issue and Renewal for Small Employers under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 176J; Issued 10/7/14, Open PDF file, 244.72 KB (English, PDF 244.72 KB)

Bulletin 2014-06; New Continuing Education Requirements for Insurance Producers; Issued 9/23/14, Open PDF file, 109.52 KB (English, PDF 109.52 KB)

Bulletin 2014-05; Guidelines on Submitting Filing Materials Relative to the Certification of Risk-Bearing Provider Organizations Under Chapter 176T of the General Laws and 211 CMR 155.00, Issued 8/15/14, Open PDF file, 2.57 MB (English, PDF 2.57 MB)

Bulletin 2014-04; Emergency Procedures Related to the July 28, 2014 Tornado and Related Storm Damage that Occurred in the Revere, Massachusetts Area; Issued 8/8/14, Open PDF file, 101.05 KB (English, PDF 101.05 KB)

Bulletin 2014-03; Guidance Regarding Prohibited Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Gender Dysphoria Including Medically Necessary Transgender Surgery and Related Health Care Services; Issued 6/20/14. , Open PDF file, 962.99 KB (English, PDF 962.99 KB)

Bulletin 2014-02; Addendum to "2014 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare"; Issued 1/31/14, Open PDF file, 1.75 MB (English, PDF 1.75 MB)

Bulletin 2014-01; Revised Transitional Rules for Carriers and Provider Organizations Relative to the Certification of Risk-Bearing Provider Organizations - Extended Transition Period; Issued 1/17/14, Open PDF file, 139.33 KB (English, PDF 139.33 KB)

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Year 2013 Bulletins

Revised Bulletin 2013-12; Deviated Case Rates for Credit Life and Credit Accident and Health Insurance Sold by Motor Vehicle Dealers Effective Between January 1, 2014 and December 31, 2016; Issued 12/23/13, Open PDF file, 66.53 KB (English, PDF 66.53 KB)

Bulletin 2013-11; Transition Rules for Long-Term Care Insurance Offered on and after January 1, 2013; Issued 12/17/13, Open PDF file, 239.37 KB (English, PDF 239.37 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2013-11) Long-Term Care Insurance Policies Issued in Massachusetts Intended to Qualify Insureds for Certain MassHealth Exemptions, Open PDF file, 30.78 KB (English, PDF 30.78 KB)

Bulletin 2013-10; Carrier Compliance with Transparency with Respect to the Estimated or Maximum Allowed Charge for a Service and Insureds' Out-of-Pocket Health Care Costs; Issued 12/13/13, Open PDF file, 254.71 KB (English, PDF 254.71 KB)

Bulletin 2013-09; Fees Charged by Insurance Producers Relative to the Sale of Insurance in the Commonwealth; Issued 10/4/13, Open PDF file, 58.8 KB (English, PDF 58.8 KB)

Bulletin 2013-08; Using Composite Rates for Newly Added Employees and/or Dependents; Issued 7/25/13, Open PDF file, 100.09 KB (English, PDF 100.09 KB)

Bulletin 2013-07; Pediatric Dental Benefits Within Plans Offered to Eligible Individuals and Eligible Small Employers Outside the Massachusetts Exchange; Issued 6/19/13, Open PDF file, 172.68 KB (English, PDF 172.68 KB)

Bulletin 2013-06; Disclosure and Compliance Requirements for Carriers, and Process for Handling Complaints for Non-Compliance with Federal and State Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Parity Laws; Issued 5/31/13, Open PDF file, 161.96 KB (English, PDF 161.96 KB)

Bulletin 2013-05; Transition Period Rating Rules; Issued 5/7/13, Open PDF file, 315.78 KB (English, PDF 315.78 KB)

Bulletin 2013-04; SECTION 8 of Chapter 3 of the Acts of 2103 - Changes to Enrollment Requirements for Individuals in Insured Health Benefit Plans; Issued 4/26/13, Open PDF file, 55.32 KB (English, PDF 55.32 KB)

Bulletin 2013-03; Procedures Related to Insurance Claims Resulting From the Explosions Occurring in Boston on April 15, 2013 and Related Events; Issued 4/25/13, Open PDF file, 64.03 KB (English, PDF 64.03 KB)

Bulletin 2013-02; Changes to Mental Health Benefit; Issued 4/1/13, Open PDF file, 92.35 KB (English, PDF 92.35 KB)

Bulletin 2013-01; Open Enrollment Periods for Individuals in Insured Health Benefit Plans; Issued 1/2/13, Open PDF file, 147.01 KB (English, PDF 147.01 KB)

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Year 2012 Bulletins

Bulletin 2012-13; Transition Rules for Long-Term Care Insurance Offered on and after January 1, 2013; Issued 12/31/12, Open PDF file, 158.5 KB (English, PDF 158.5 KB)

Bulletin 2012-12; Coverage of Treatment of Cleft Palate and Cleft Lip for Children; Issued 12/31/12, Open PDF file, 78.89 KB (English, PDF 78.89 KB)

Bulletin 2012-11; Coverage of Hearing Aids for Children; Issued 12/31/12, Open PDF file, 76.54 KB (English, PDF 76.54 KB)

Bulletin 2012-10; Executive Compensation Disclosure Requirements for Massachusetts Domestic Mutual Insurance Companies and Massachusetts Domestic Mutual Holding Companies; Issued 12/21/12, Open PDF file, 66.66 KB (English, PDF 66.66 KB)

Bulletin 2012-09; Addendum to “2013 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare”; Issued 12/20/12, Open PDF file, 290.63 KB (English, PDF 290.63 KB)

Bulletin 2012-08; Transitional Rules for Carriers and Provider Organizations Relative to the Certification of Risk-Bearing Provider Organizations; Issued 11/20/12, Open PDF file, 135.93 KB (English, PDF 135.93 KB)

Bulletin 2012-07; Small Group/Individual (Merged) Market Rate Filings Submitted for Rates to be Effective in the First Quarter of 2013; Issued 9/28/12, Open PDF file, 55.88 KB (English, PDF 55.88 KB)

Bulletin 2012-06; New Online Licensing of Resident and Nonresident Surplus Lines Brokers; Issued 7/17/12, Open PDF file, 36.08 KB (English, PDF 36.08 KB)

Bulletin 2012-05; Open Enrollment and Continuation of Coverage for Eligible Individuals in Existing Plans with Policy-Year Deductibles; Issued 6/29/12, Open PDF file, 116.66 KB (English, PDF 116.66 KB)

Bulletin 2012-04; Changes to ZIP Codes in the Boston Neighborhoods of Mattapan and Hyde Park; Issued 6/11/12, Open PDF file, 40.16 KB (English, PDF 40.16 KB)

Bulletin 2012-03; Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Pediatric Hospitals and Pediatric Specialty Units Impacted by Chapter 61 of the Acts of 2012; Issued 5/2/12, Open PDF file, 50.89 KB (English, PDF 50.89 KB)

Bulletin 2012-02; Methodology for Calculating and Reporting Medical Loss Ratio Rebate or Credit Calculations in Massachusetts; Issued 4/23/12, Open PDF file, 164.46 KB (English, PDF 164.46 KB)

Bulletin 2012-01; Reporting to the Bureau of Managed Care (the "Bureau") of Instances Where Insurance Carriers Are Not Consistent with Required Uniform Coding and Billing Standards; Issued 1/25/12, Open PDF file, 99.19 KB (English, PDF 99.19 KB)

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Year 2011 Bulletins

Bulletin 2011-19; Open Enrollment for Individuals in Insured Health Benefit Plans; Issued 12/28/11, Open PDF file, 171.79 KB (English, PDF 171.79 KB)

Bulletin 2011-18; Addendum to “2012 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare”; Issued 12/23/11, Open PDF file, 27.62 KB (English, PDF 27.62 KB)

Bulletin 2011-17; Distribution of Consumer Guide to Limited, Regional and Tiered Provider Network Plans; Issued 10/6/11, Open PDF file, 174.24 KB (English, PDF 174.24 KB)

Bulletin 2011-16; Procedures Related to Damage that Occurred in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire Counties Due to Tropical Storm Irene; Issued 9/19/11, Open PDF file, 62.61 KB (English, PDF 62.61 KB)

Bulletin 2011-15; Use of NIPR Attachments Warehouse for Electronic Filing of Documents; Issued 8/30/11, Open PDF file, 43.15 KB (English, PDF 43.15 KB)

Bulletin 2011-14; Claims Valuation Provisions in Motor Vehicle Insurance Policies; Issued 7/20/11, Open PDF file, 58.54 KB (English, PDF 58.54 KB)

Bulletin 2011-13; Emergency Procedures Related to the June 1, 2011 Tornado and Storm Damage that Occurred in Massachusetts; Issued 7/12/11, Open PDF file, 59.45 KB (English, PDF 59.45 KB)

Bulletin 2011-12; Review of Continuing Education Compliance of Resident Insurance Producers Continuing Education Compliance Program; Issued 6/3/11, Open PDF file, 112.81 KB (English, PDF 112.81 KB)

Bulletin 2011-11; Application Process and Timelines for Qualified Associations and Certified Group Purchasing Cooperatives Pursuant to 211 CMR 151.00; Issued 5/27/11, Open PDF file, 71.92 KB (English, PDF 71.92 KB)

Bulletin 2011-10; Implementation of Limited, Regional and Tiered Provider Network Plans under 211, CMR 152.00; Issued 5/27/11, Open PDF file, 44.14 KB (English, PDF 44.14 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2011-10) Guide, Open PDF file, 483.24 KB (English, PDF 483.24 KB)

Bulletin 2011-09; Filing Requirements and Procedures for Private Passenger Motor Vehicle and Homeowners Insurance Group Marketing Plans Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 175, s. 193R; Issued 5/19/11, Open PDF file, 197.87 KB (English, PDF 197.87 KB)

Bulletin 2011-08; Benefit Limits on Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorders; Issued 4/25/11, Open PDF file, 27.08 KB (English, PDF 27.08 KB)

Bulletin 2011-07; Certificates of Insurance, Evidence of Coverage Forms and Binders; Issued 4/4/11, Open PDF file, 78.39 KB (English, PDF 78.39 KB)

Bulletin 2011-06; Application of Limit on Increase in Group Base Premium Rates; Issued 3/30/11, Open PDF file, 39.02 KB (English, PDF 39.02 KB)

Bulletin 2011-05; Submission of Small Group Rate Filings under M.G.L. c.. 176J and 211 CMR 66.00; Issued 3/18/11, Open PDF file, 33.08 KB (English, PDF 33.08 KB)

Bulletin 2011-04; Exclusions for Losses Caused by "Acts of Terrorism" in Commercial Property Policies Issued Under M.G.L. c. 175, s. 99; Issued 2/28/11, Open PDF file, 40.87 KB (English, PDF 40.87 KB)

Bulletin 2011-03; EXPIRED, Open PDF file, 37.05 KB (English, PDF 37.05 KB)

Bulletin 2011-02; Change to Format to File Certificates of Insurance Authorization Forms Under M.G.L. c. 90, sec. 34B and Terminations of Revocations of Such Authorization; Issued 1/28/11., Open PDF file, 55.7 KB (English, PDF 55.7 KB)

Bulletin 2011-01; Pay-As-You-Drive Auto Insurance Pilot; Issued 1/21/11, Open PDF file, 37.05 KB (English, PDF 37.05 KB)

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Year 2010 Bulletins

Bulletin 2010-15; Insurance Coverage for Autism Spectrum Disorders; Issued 12/30/10, Open PDF file, 67.17 KB (English, PDF 67.17 KB)

Bulletin 2010-14; Addendum to "Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare"; Issued 12/21/10, Open PDF file, 26.02 KB (English, PDF 26.02 KB)

Massachusetts Bulletin for People With Medicare, Open PDF file, 715.86 KB (English, PDF 715.86 KB)

Bulletin 2010-13; EXPIRED, Open PDF file, 162.86 KB (English, PDF 162.86 KB)

Bulletin 2010-12; Notification to Residents About Open Enrollment Periods; Issued 11/20/10, Open PDF file, 47.39 KB (English, PDF 47.39 KB)

Bulletin 2010-11; Reporting and Rating Requirements Under M.G.L.. c. 175E, Section 7A; Issued 11/16/10, Open PDF file, 59.67 KB (English, PDF 59.67 KB)

Bulletin 2010-10; Amendments to M.G.L. c. 176D Pursuant to Chapter 288 of the Acts of 2010; Issued 10/6/10, Open PDF file, 102.66 KB (English, PDF 102.66 KB)

Bulletin 2010-09; 2011-2013 Deviated Case Rates for Credit Life and Credit Accident and Health Ins Sold by Motor Vehicle Dealers; Effective Between Jan 1, 2011 and Dec 31, 2013; Issued 10/1/10, Open PDF file, 31.72 KB (English, PDF 31.72 KB)

Bulletin 2010-08; Policies and Procedures for Uniform Coding and Billing Compliance Monitoring; Issued 6/29/10, Open PDF file, 279.7 KB (English, PDF 279.7 KB)

(Attachment to Bulletin 2010-08) Uniform Coding and Billing Compliance Report, Open PDF file, 60.73 KB (English, PDF 60.73 KB)

Bulletin 2010-07; Requirements for Disclosure of Minimum Creditable Coverage; Issued 6/29/10, Open PDF file, 183.57 KB (English, PDF 183.57 KB)

Bulletin 2010-06; Involvement of Motor Vehicle Salespeople in the Solicitation, Negotiation or Sale of Motor Vehicle Insurance; Issued 3/11/10, Open PDF file, 206.5 KB (English, PDF 206.5 KB)

Bulletin 2010-05; Small Group Rates Submitted by BCBSMA; Issued 2/10/10, Open PDF file, 198.36 KB (English, PDF 198.36 KB)

Bulletin 2010-04; Brokerage Agreements with Former ERPs; Issued 2/5/10, Open PDF file, 84.66 KB (English, PDF 84.66 KB)

Bulletin 2010-03; Coverage Required under Chapter 453 of the Acts of 2008 to be Offered to Home Policyholders for the Costs to Remediate Liquid Fuel Spills; Issued 2/1/10, Open PDF file, 179.88 KB (English, PDF 179.88 KB)

Bulletin 2010-02; Compliance with 201 CMR 17:00, Standards for the Protection of Personal Information of Residents of the Commonwealth; Issued 2/1/10, Open PDF file, 175.96 KB (English, PDF 175.96 KB)

Bulletin 2010-01; Rating of Motorcycle Policies; Issued 1/5/10, Open PDF file, 67.07 KB (English, PDF 67.07 KB)

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Year 2009 Bulletins

2009-14 Guidelines for Truth in Advertising and Marketing in the Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Market, Open PDF file, 148.24 KB (English, PDF 148.24 KB)

2009-13 Regulatory Review Standards Applicable to Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Rate Filings in the Voluntary Market for Rates Effective on or after April 1, 2010, Open PDF file, 220.81 KB (English, PDF 220.81 KB)

2009-12 Regulatory Review Standards Applicable to Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Rate Filings in the Residual Market for Rates Effective on or after April 1, 2010, Open PDF file, 422.43 KB (English, PDF 422.43 KB)

2009-11 Access to Intermediate and Outpatient Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Services, Open PDF file, 363.2 KB (English, PDF 363.2 KB)

2009-10 Requirements for War Exclusions in Life Insurance Policies, Open PDF file, 100.66 KB (English, PDF 100.66 KB)

2009-09 EXPIRED, Open PDF file, 84.63 KB (English, PDF 84.63 KB)

2009-08 Amendments to Laws Mandating Coverage for Early Intervention Services for Dependent Children Under Chapter 27 of the Acts of 2009; Issued 7/9/09, Open PDF file, 146.07 KB (English, PDF 146.07 KB)

2009-07 Group Life Insurance Policies and Group Annuity Contracts as Permitted Under G.L. c. 175, §§ 132A1/2 and 133A, Open PDF file, 259.07 KB (English, PDF 259.07 KB)

2009-06 Deductibles Within Commercial Motor Vehicle Liability Policies, Open PDF file, 61.48 KB (English, PDF 61.48 KB)

2009-05 Change of Procedure and Format Regarding the Filing of Certificates of Insurance Authorization Forms under M. G. L. c. 90, § 34B, Open PDF file, 43.3 KB (English, PDF 43.3 KB)

2009-04 Changes to State and Federal Mental Health Parity Laws, Open PDF file, 207.77 KB (English, PDF 207.77 KB)

2009-03 Addendum to "2009 Guide to Health Insurance for People With Medicare", Open PDF file, 2.2 MB (English, PDF 2.2 MB)

2009-02 Implementation of the Division of Insurance’s Online Renewals for Licensed Business Entity Insurance Producers, Open PDF file, 133.56 KB (English, PDF 133.56 KB)

2009-01 WITHDRAWN, Open PDF file, 421.53 KB (English, PDF 421.53 KB)

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Year 2008 Bulletins

2008-20: Licensing Requirements for Variable Life/Variable Annuities Lines of Authority, Open PDF file, 71.82 KB (English, PDF 71.82 KB)

2008-19 Guidelines for Submission of Fees Associated with Form, Rate and Rule Materials, Open PDF file, 214.48 KB (English, PDF 214.48 KB)

2008-18 Filing Guidelines for Compliance with Chapter 230 of the Acts of 2008, Open PDF file, 148.53 KB (English, PDF 148.53 KB)

2008-17 Policy Placement Requirements for Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Policies with Effective Dates On or After April 1, 2009, Open PDF file, 336.84 KB (English, PDF 336.84 KB)

2008-16 Coverage for Inherited Diseases of Amino Acids and Organic Acids, Open PDF file, 76.36 KB (English, PDF 76.36 KB)

2008-15 Building Partnerships With Insurers To Improve The Lives Of Children, Open PDF file, 156.32 KB (English, PDF 156.32 KB)

2008-14 AIG Life and Annuity Insurers, Open PDF file, 134.09 KB (English, PDF 134.09 KB)

2008-13 Designation of "High Theft Vehicles" and Prescribed Anti-Theft or Auto Recovery Devices , Open PDF file, 463.56 KB (English, PDF 463.56 KB)

2008-12 Clarification of Coordination of Benefits under M.G.L. c. 90, §34A and the Interrelationship by and among PIP, Health Insurance and Medical Payments - SUPERSEDED BY 2017-06 (Issued November 22, 2017) , Open PDF file, 136.06 KB (English, PDF 136.06 KB)

2008-11 EXPIRED, Open PDF file, 186.75 KB (English, PDF 186.75 KB)

2008-10 Documenting Transfers of Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance , Open PDF file, 73.64 KB (English, PDF 73.64 KB)

2008-09 EXPIRED , Open PDF file, 231.53 KB (English, PDF 231.53 KB)

2008-08 Guidelines for the Submission of Form, Rate and Rule Filing Materials for Review by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance , Open PDF file, 234.61 KB (English, PDF 234.61 KB)

2008-07 Requirements for Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Policies Issued for Terms of Six Months, Open PDF file, 77.45 KB (English, PDF 77.45 KB)

Bulletin 2008-06 Availability of Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Rate Filings for Public Inspection, Open PDF file, 94.42 KB (English, PDF 94.42 KB)

2008-05 Distribution of Consumer Information Guides and Additional Policy Information Materials for Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Policies with Effective Dates on and after April 1, 2008, Open PDF file, 87.23 KB (English, PDF 87.23 KB)

2008-04 Addendum To Filing Procedures For Compliance With The Provisions of The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007;Issued 1/18/08 , Open PDF file, 165.68 KB (English, PDF 165.68 KB)

2008-03 Addendum to 2008 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare , Open PDF file, 1.02 MB (English, PDF 1.02 MB)

2008-02 Requirements for Disclosure of Minimum Creditable Coverage, Open PDF file, 160.54 KB (English, PDF 160.54 KB)

2008-01 Amendments Created by Chapter 205 of the Acts of 2007 Related to Eligibility as a Dependent in an Insured Health Plan, Open PDF file, 97 KB (English, PDF 97 KB)

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Year 2007 Bulletins

2007-16 Comparison of Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Premiums Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 175, ¿ 113H Using Voluntary Rates on File for Insurer and Residual Market Rates on File for CAR, Open PDF file, 79.67 KB (English, PDF 79.67 KB)

2007-15 Written Notice to Claimants of Payment of Claims in Third Party Settlements, Open PDF file, 47.39 KB (English, PDF 47.39 KB)

2007-14 Filing Clarification Regarding the Model Year and Rate Symbol Factors Applicable to Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Policies Effective on April 1, 2008, Open PDF file, 90.88 KB (English, PDF 90.88 KB)

2007-13 Withdrawn, Open PDF file, 226.67 KB (English, PDF 226.67 KB)

2007-12A Classification Plan Requirements for Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy Rate Filings Applicable to Policies with Effective Dates of April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009;Expired April 1, 2009, Open PDF file, 24.21 KB (English, PDF 24.21 KB)

2007-12A - EXPIRED APRIL 1, 2009, Open PDF file, 123.77 KB (English, PDF 123.77 KB)

2007-12 Classification Plan Requirements for Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy Rate Filings Applicable to Policies with Effective Dates of April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009;Expired April 1, 2009, Open PDF file, 178.62 KB (English, PDF 178.62 KB)

2007-12 - EXPIRED APRIL 1, 2009, Open PDF file, 135.31 KB (English, PDF 135.31 KB)

2007-11 Discounts Applicable to Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Premiums;Expired April 1, 2009, Open PDF file, 100.35 KB (English, PDF 100.35 KB)

2007-11 EXPIRED APRIL 1, 2009, Open PDF file, 131.25 KB (English, PDF 131.25 KB)

2007-10 Product Form, Endorsement and New Business Application Requirements for Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Policies with Policy Effective Dates of April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009;Expired April 1, 2009, Open PDF file, 261.47 KB (English, PDF 261.47 KB)

2007-10 - EXPIRED APRIL 1, 2009, Open PDF file, 136.87 KB (English, PDF 136.87 KB)

2007-09 Deviated Case Rates for Credit Life and Credit Accident and Health Insurance Sold by Motor Vehicle Dealers Effective Between January 1, 2008 and December 31, 2010, Open PDF file, 105.45 KB (English, PDF 105.45 KB)

2007-08 Regulatory Review Standards Applicable to Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Rate Filings in the Residual Market for Rates Effective April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009, Open PDF file, 51.98 KB (English, PDF 51.98 KB)

2007-08 - EXPIRED APRIL 1, 2009, Open PDF file, 124.67 KB (English, PDF 124.67 KB)

2007-07 Regulatory Review Standards Applicable to Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance Rate Filings for Rates Effective April 1, 2008 through March 31, 2009, Open PDF file, 111.28 KB (English, PDF 111.28 KB)

2007-07 - EXPIRED APRIL 1, 2009, Open PDF file, 215.82 KB (English, PDF 215.82 KB)

2007-06 Implementation of the Division of Insurance's Online Licensing for Individuals and Entities System ("OLLIE"), Open PDF file, 53.76 KB (English, PDF 53.76 KB)

2007-05 New Insurance Producer License Renewal Application Forms, Open PDF file, 23.96 KB (English, PDF 23.96 KB)

2007-04 Non-discriminatory Offer and Equal Contribution by Employers of Insured Group Health Benefit Plan Contracts Pursuant to Chapter 58 of the Acts of 2006, as amended, Open PDF file, 111.94 KB (English, PDF 111.94 KB)

2007-03 The Introduction of the MBTA CharlieCard and the Public Transit Discount in Private Passenger Automobile Insurance , Open PDF file, 174.46 KB (English, PDF 174.46 KB)

2007-02 Addendum to 2007 Massachusetts Bulletin for People with Medicare, Open PDF file, 2.16 MB (English, PDF 2.16 MB)

2007-01 Amendments Created by Chapters 58 of the Acts of 2006, as amended, Related to Eligibility as a Dependent in an Insured Health Plan , Open PDF file, 159.15 KB (English, PDF 159.15 KB)

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Year 2006 Bulletins

2006-10 Offering of Group Discounts and Rate Deviations to Encourage Certain Operators to Successfully Complete Certified Advanced Driver Training Programs , Open PDF file, 111.53 KB (English, PDF 111.53 KB)

2006-09 Group Marketing Plans for Motor Vehicle Insurance Policies or Bonds, and Approved Rate Deviations for Policy Year 2006 , Open PDF file, 50.82 KB (English, PDF 50.82 KB)

2006-08 Upcoming Effective Date of New Regulation, 211 CMR 96.00, Consumer Protection in Annuity Transactions , Open PDF file, 36.18 KB (English, PDF 36.18 KB)

2006-07 FEMA Flood Insurance Training Requirements for Insurance Producers Selling Through the National Flood Insurance Program and Recommendations Regarding the Sale of Flood Insurance , Open PDF file, 91.11 KB (English, PDF 91.11 KB)

2006-06 Waiver of the Five-Year Requirement under 211 CMR 52.13(5), Open PDF file, 44.62 KB (English, PDF 44.62 KB)

2006-05 FEMA Flood Insurance Training Requirements for Insurance Producers Selling Through the National Flood Insurance Program and Recommendations Regarding the Sale of Flood Insurance , Open PDF file, 128.98 KB (English, PDF 128.98 KB)

2006-04 War Exclusion Filing Requirements WITHDRAWN , Open PDF file, 46.64 KB (English, PDF 46.64 KB)

2006-03 Dental and Vision Service Plans , Open PDF file, 73.67 KB (English, PDF 73.67 KB)

2006-02 Fungus/Mold and Wet & Dry Rot Coverage Requirements , Open PDF file, 122.57 KB (English, PDF 122.57 KB)

2006-01 Voluntary Expedited Filing Procedures for Compliance with the Provisions of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Extension Act of 2005 , Open PDF file, 279.76 KB (English, PDF 279.76 KB)

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Year 2005 Bulletins

2005-11 Addendum to 2005 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare , Open PDF file, 1.28 MB (English, PDF 1.28 MB)

2005-10 Issuance of Temporary Producer Licenses , Open PDF file, 45.57 KB (English, PDF 45.57 KB)

2005-09 Renewal of Adviser & Renewal of Public Insurance Adjuster Licensing Requirements , Open PDF file, 62.92 KB (English, PDF 62.92 KB)

2005-08 Responsibilities Associated with the Marketing or Offering of Insured Prescription Drug Plans to Medicare Eligible Persons under Part D of the Federal Medicare Program , Open PDF file, 55.2 KB (English, PDF 55.2 KB)

2005-07 Market Conduct Initiatives and the Use of "Best Practices" Organization Documentation during the Market Conduct Examination Process , Open PDF file, 51.86 KB (English, PDF 51.86 KB)

2005-06 Changes in the Accreditation of Managed Care Health Plans , Open PDF file, 41.4 KB (English, PDF 41.4 KB)

2005-05 Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Groups, Open PDF file, 52.07 KB (English, PDF 52.07 KB)

2005-03 Changes in Requirements for Licensed Foreign Insurers Transacting Business in Massachusetts, Open PDF file, 14.12 KB (English, PDF 14.12 KB)

2005-01 Massachusetts Form and Rate Filing Requirements and Procedures to Supplement Bulletin 2004-10 Regarding Uncertainty Related to Expiration of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 ('TRIA'), Open PDF file, 170.32 KB (English, PDF 170.32 KB)

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Year 2004 Bulletins

2004-12 Changes in the Requirements for Workers Compensation Insurers Doing Business in Massachusetts, Open PDF file, 90.89 KB (English, PDF 90.89 KB)

2004-11 Addendum to 2004 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare, Open PDF file, 806.42 KB (English, PDF 806.42 KB)

2004-10 Uncertainty Related to Expiration of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 (TRIA) Exclusions Related to Acts of Terrorism, Open PDF file, 145.78 KB (English, PDF 145.78 KB)

2004-09 Credit Insurance Sold by Motor Vehicle Dealers, Open PDF file, 32.05 KB (English, PDF 32.05 KB)

2004-08 The Deregulation of Certain Commercial Contracts of Insurance Pursuant to Chapter 146 of the Acts of 2004, Open PDF file, 156.24 KB (English, PDF 156.24 KB)

2004-07 Amendments to Laws Mandating Coverage for Early Intervention Services for Dependent Children, Open PDF file, 42.93 KB (English, PDF 42.93 KB)

2004-05 Individual Annuity Filing Requirements for the New Provision Created With Chapter 59 of the Acts of 2004 for Determining Minimum Nonforfeiture Amounts for Individual Annuities, Open PDF file, 135.01 KB (English, PDF 135.01 KB)

2004-04 Amendment to Bulletin 2003-01 Regarding an Insurer's Right to Restrict Use of General Account Fixed Accounts Within Variable Annuity Contracts, Open PDF file, 117.94 KB (English, PDF 117.94 KB)

2004-03 Long-Term Care Policies that are Intended to Satisfy Minimum Coverage Requirements for Certain MassHealth Exemptions, Open PDF file, 196.47 KB (English, PDF 196.47 KB)

2004-02 Obligations of HMOs regarding Solvency Requirements for Health Maintenance Organizations pursuant to Sections 34-46 and 83 of St. 2003, c. 141, Open PDF file, 106.75 KB (English, PDF 106.75 KB)

2004-01 Notice of Statutory Amendment - M.G.L. c. 176D Includes Health Maintenance Organizations, Open PDF file, 28.96 KB (English, PDF 28.96 KB)

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Year 2003 Bulletins

2003-11 Intermediate Care as part of Mental Health Parity Benefits, Open PDF file, 74.17 KB (English, PDF 74.17 KB)

2003-10 Addendum to '2003 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare', Open PDF file, 575.38 KB (English, PDF 575.38 KB)

2003-09 Required Open Enrollment Period To Be Held Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 176K, Open PDF file, 62.45 KB (English, PDF 62.45 KB)

2003-08 Informational Bulletin on Insurance Producer Licensing, Open PDF file, 242.73 KB (English, PDF 242.73 KB)

2003-07 Bulletin Regarding Increase in Certain Division of Insurance Fees, Open PDF file, 35.23 KB (English, PDF 35.23 KB)

Bulletin 2003-05 Adverse Determination Notices, Open PDF file, 182.84 KB (English, PDF 182.84 KB)

2003-04 Review of Accident and Sickness Rate Filings, Open PDF file, 284.89 KB (English, PDF 284.89 KB)

2003-03 HIPAA Privacy Notices and Preemption of State Law as it Pertains to Privacy Notices, Open PDF file, 111.97 KB (English, PDF 111.97 KB)

2003-02 Coverage for the Off-Label Uses of Prescription Drugs for the Treatment of Cancer, Open PDF file, 52.24 KB (English, PDF 52.24 KB)

2003-01 Non-forfeiture requirements pursuant to G.L. ch. 175, '144A, Open PDF file, 67.01 KB (English, PDF 67.01 KB)

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Year 2002 Bulletins

2002-18 Massachusetts Form and Rate Filing Requirements and Procedures under the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002, Open PDF file, 189.3 KB (English, PDF 189.3 KB)

2002-15 Addendum to '2002 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare', Open PDF file, 571.33 KB (English, PDF 571.33 KB)

2002-14 Required Open Enrollment Period To Be Held Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 176K, Open PDF file, 64.7 KB (English, PDF 64.7 KB)

2002-13 Insurance Coverage of Qualified Clinical Trials, Open PDF file, 74.39 KB (English, PDF 74.39 KB)

2002-12 Dental and Vision Service Plans, Open PDF file, 51.49 KB (English, PDF 51.49 KB)

2002-11 Solicitation and Sale of Unapproved Health Insurance in Massachusetts, Open PDF file, 81.67 KB (English, PDF 81.67 KB)

2002-10 Implementation of amendments to 211 CMR 94.00, Open PDF file, 38.15 KB (English, PDF 38.15 KB)

2002-09 Hormone Replacement Therapy and Contraceptive Services, Open PDF file, 48.08 KB (English, PDF 48.08 KB)

2002-08 Renewal Of Individual Broker Licenses, Continuing Education Requirements For Agents And Brokers, Licensing Of Corporations And Licensing Of Surplus Lines Brokers, Open PDF file, 189.3 KB (English, PDF 189.3 KB)

2002-07 Mental Health Benefits, Open PDF file, 66.07 KB (English, PDF 66.07 KB)

2002-06 Changes in the Early Intervention Mandate, Open PDF file, 37.74 KB (English, PDF 37.74 KB)

2002-05 Valid waivers under 105 CMR 128.000, Open PDF file, 46.65 KB (English, PDF 46.65 KB)

2002-04 Adverse Determinations, Concurrent Review and Appeal Rights for Inpatient Stays Under M.G.L. c. 176O, Open PDF file, 125.44 KB (English, PDF 125.44 KB)

2002-03 Portability of Health Coverage by an Unlicensed Insurance Carrier, Open PDF file, 48.55 KB (English, PDF 48.55 KB)

2002-02 Optional Enrollment Periods Pursuant to CMS Mandate, Open PDF file, 46.74 KB (English, PDF 46.74 KB)

2002-01 Requiring Massachusetts' Drivers' Licenses, Open PDF file, 42.7 KB (English, PDF 42.7 KB)

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Year 2001 Bulletins

2001-20 Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 Required Changes To Retirement Plans, Open PDF file, 58.17 KB (English, PDF 58.17 KB)

2001-20 Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 Required Changes To Retirement Plans, Open PDF file, 58.17 KB (English, PDF 58.17 KB)

2001-19 Persons Eligible for Federally Required Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment Period, Open PDF file, 46.18 KB (English, PDF 46.18 KB)

2001-18 Federally Required Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment Period, Open PDF file, 89.67 KB (English, PDF 89.67 KB)

2001-17 Minimum Requirements for Terrorism Exclusions to be Applied to Regulated Property/Casualty Insurance Policies, Open PDF file, 76.51 KB (English, PDF 76.51 KB)

2001-16 HLA Testing, Open PDF file, 100.78 KB (English, PDF 100.78 KB)

2001-15 November 2001 Addendum to '2001 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare', Open PDF file, 716.17 KB (English, PDF 716.17 KB)

2001-14 The Federal Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, Open PDF file, 66.67 KB (English, PDF 66.67 KB)

2001-13 Executive Order Blocking Property and Prohibiting Transactions with Persons Who Permit, Threaten to Commit, or Support Terrorism, Open PDF file, 31.62 KB (English, PDF 31.62 KB)

2001-12 Use of Affidavit in Lieu of a Death Certificate with Respect to Life Insurance Claims Arising out of the Tragic Events of September 11, 2001, Open PDF file, 214.75 KB (English, PDF 214.75 KB)

2001-11 Credit Insurance Sold by Motor Vehicle Dealers, Open PDF file, 32.87 KB (English, PDF 32.87 KB)

2001-10 Certain Issues Regarding Managed Care Plans and Internal and External Review Procedures, Open PDF file, 118.22 KB (English, PDF 118.22 KB)

2001-09 Addendum to '2001 Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare', Open PDF file, 898.9 KB (English, PDF 898.9 KB)

2001-08 Nongroup Health Insurance Open Enrollment Periods, Open PDF file, 102.35 KB (English, PDF 102.35 KB)

2001-07 Life Insurers' Obligations Regarding Investigation and Settlement of Claims and Other Search Obligations, Open PDF file, 61.73 KB (English, PDF 61.73 KB)

2001-06 Checklist for Property and Casualty filings, Open PDF file, 34.4 KB (English, PDF 34.4 KB)

2001-05 Forms Submitted For Approval, Pursuant to Chapter 175, Section 2B, Open PDF file, 39.46 KB (English, PDF 39.46 KB)

2001-04 Human Leukocyte Antigen Testing for Certain Individuals and Patients, Open PDF file, 74.26 KB (English, PDF 74.26 KB)

2001-03 Costs Arising from Speech, Hearing and Language Disorders, Open PDF file, 44.05 KB (English, PDF 44.05 KB)

2001-02 Internet Practices, Open PDF file, 58.48 KB (English, PDF 58.48 KB)

2001-01 New Requirements Regarding Viatical Settlement Agreements, Open PDF file, 51.54 KB (English, PDF 51.54 KB)

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Year 2000 and Prior

DOI Bulletins 2000 and prior