TDI Adopts Amendments to Licensing Rules
TDI has adopted amendments to proposed rules on agent licensing and regulation, making changes in response to TALHI comments. Section 19.804(b) addresses the licensed individual officer or active partner that is required for licensure of the entity under Insurance Code §4001.106(b)(2). As stated in the responses to comments section of the adoption order, TDI has changed the text of §19.804(b) as proposed. For reasons stated in the responses to comments section of the adoption, TDI has removed references to "control" and "responsible person." More information can be found here.

HHSC Data Matching Program
Jennifer and Jay had a productive call with staff from the Texas HHSC to clarify recent correspondence on the Accenture third party liability database project. In response to TALHI concerns, HHSC clarified that the agency is only looking to match data with insurers who sell fully insured, fee-for-service major medical plans, and dental and vision plans. Companies that received a letter but who do not sell those policies should call Russell Speir at HHSC (512-424-6854) and tell him directly. The Texas HHSC does not plan to re-send any letters to companies and is apparently currently working with all the companies they expect to on this project. Please contact Jennifer if you have any questions.

Time Change for May 30 Member Call
The time for the Wednesday, May 30, member call has been changed to 2 pm Central. To call in, dial 1-888-537-7715 and enter code 200-68-174# when prompted. The agenda will be posted on both the website and mobile app prior to the call. An Outlook Calendar reminder is attached.

Holiday Office Closure
The TALHI office will be closed on Monday, May 28, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Calendar

May 30, 2018
TALHI Member Call, 2 pm (note time change)

May 31, 2018
Deadline for Biennial Report Comments

September 24-26, 2018
TALHI Round Up, Hotel Emma, San Antonio

Jennifer Cawley
Executive Director
(512) 656-2850 (Mobile)
(512) 472-6886 (Office)