This Mississippi Legislature voted to revise the penalties for the crime of failure to have proof of liability insurance coverage.
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CMS Hosts Medicare Secondary Payer Recovery Portal (MSPRP) Webinar
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August 17, 2018
On August 16, 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) hosted a webinar focusing on its Medicare Secondary Payer Recovery Portal (MSPRP). The MSPRP is CMS’ web-based application...
Michigan allows electronic proof of auto insurance liability coverage
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August 14, 2018
Decrease in uninsured drivers—Minnesota
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June 25, 2018
Minnesota The Duluth News Tribune reported a decrease in the number of uninsured drivers in Minnesota. State records show the number of people charged with not carrying auto insurance has dropped b...
West Virginia Online Verification System (WVOLV)
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June 25, 2018
West Virginia “The WV Division of Motor Vehicles (WVDMV) is establishing an online insurance verification program (WVOLV) to be used by law enforcement, the judicial system, and DMV,” the division...
Alaska Insurance Verification System (AKIVS)
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June 25, 2018
Alaska Alaska Statute 28.22.031 generally calls for the Alaska Division of Insurance’s development and implementation of a system for automobile liability insurance reporting (ALIR). The state chos...
Reference Guide to Florida Verifications
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March 14, 2018
When a crash occurs in Florida, the state sends an FR1/FR100 “Liability” Sanction Verification to the auto insurance carriers of the motorists involved in the incident. Florida advised carriers to confirm coverage for crash verifications if a motorist’s insurance policy meets the state’s minimum liability requirements, even if the VIN is registered in another state.
Oklahoma Plate Scanners
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March 14, 2018
Oklahoma has contracted with the vendor Gatso USA to scan (using cameras) motorists’ license plates to determine whether auto insurance coverage is in place. The plates will be matched against the state’s verification system. If the vehicle is found to be uninsured, the owner will be mailed a citation with a penalty of $184. Motorists who pay the fine will not have a charge of driving without insurance on their permanent record.
Medicare Watch List: Staying ahead of the Medicare Secondary Payer compliance curve
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February 28, 2018
As another new year settles in, we know at least one thing is certain: Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) compliance will continue to present formidable challenges for claims payers. With each passing...
CMS Maintains its $750 Low Dollar Threshold for 2018
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December 4, 2017
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a new Alert entitled “2018 Recovery Thresholds for Certain Liability Insurance, No-Fault Insurance and Workers’ Compensation...