Commissioner’s Bulletin # B-0007-20 March 23, 2020 To: All insurers licensed to write life and accident and health insurance, health maintenance organizations, agents, third-party administrators, utilization review agents, MEWAS licensed in Texas; all insurance companies, corporations, exchanges, mutual, reciprocals, associations, Lloyds, other insurers writing property and casualty insurance in the state of Texas, including workers’ compensation insurance; agents and representative; adjusters; premium finance companies; and other relevant parties Re: COVID-19: Claim-handling deadlines and premium payments Prompt payment deadline extension On March 20, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott suspended certain claim-handling deadlines imposed by law. Additionally, the Commissioner of Insurance has determined that the COVID-19 pandemic is a disaster under Texas Insurance Code Section 542.059(b). This declaration is necessary due to the significant dis...
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