The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has posted updates below related to Section 111 of the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (“SCHIP”). SCHIP adds new...
The News Service of Florida reported on February 24, 2009, that the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice began a volunteer chaplaincy program designed to aid programs impacted by state budget cuts. The article is reprinted...
FPCA Members: Colodny Fass has been contacted by the President and Executive Director of the Association of Bermuda Insurers and Reinsurers (“ABIR”) regarding proposed legislation being considered by the...
U.S. Treasury Releases Terms of Capital Assistance Program February 25, 2009 To view the White Paper, Term Sheet and FAQ, visit www.FinancialStability.gov. Alongside the forward-looking economic assessments now being...
To view a complete story, click on a headline below: Crist’s budget boosts schools Using billions of dollars in federal-stimulus money to plug holes, Gov. Charlie Crist released a $66.5 billion budget...
As a result of efforts by the “Safeguard Our Seniors” Task Force (“SOS Task Force”) created by Florida Chief Financial Officer Alex Sink, two similar bills related to the prevention of annuity sales...
Florida Governor Charlie Crist announced the appointment of Andrew “Andy” Benard of Tallahassee to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention State Advisory Group today, February 24, 2009. A press release...
February 23, 2009 Washington, DC – The U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Office of Thrift Supervision, and the Federal Reserve...
The following bills were among insurance-related legislation filed in the Florida Legislature during the week of February 16 (click on the bill number to view complete information): HB 1043 Relating to...
Among other charges designed to address “Florida’s long-range challenges and opportunities,” the newly-created House Select Policy Council on Strategic and Economic Planning will make recommendations on the...