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Maryland’s privatization of IWIF draws criticism from its competitors

Bob Graham — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:56:38 +0000

The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill in its waning hours April 9 that renames and repositions the Injured Workers Insurance Fund as a private company.

Maryland’s privatization of IWIF draws criticism from its competitors via IFAwebnews.

Group wants O’Malley’s to sign bill beefing up penalties for insurance fraud

IFAwebnews Staff — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:10:36 +0000

A national group fighting insurance fraud is asking Maryland's governor to sign a bill that would impose large civil penalties and expand immunity for fraud fighters.

Group wants O’Malley’s to sign bill beefing up penalties for insurance fraud via IFAwebnews.

Maryland insurers, young businesses benefit from InvestMaryland

Jaime L. Brockway — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 13:41:58 +0000

Eleven Maryland-based insurance companies recently won an online auction of tax credits that generated $84 million for a program designed to invest in “promising” new in-state companies.

Maryland insurers, young businesses benefit from InvestMaryland via IFAwebnews.

Maryland lawmakers approve bill for state health exchange

Bob Graham — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:24:40 +0000

Both houses in the Maryland General Assembly approved earlier this week bills furthering the state's efforts to implement a federally mandated health insurance exchange.

Maryland lawmakers approve bill for state health exchange via IFAwebnews.

Md. health exchange council: Brokers should market small-group plans

Bob Graham — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:58:58 +0000

ANNAPOLIS, MD -- A group tasked with implementing federal health reform in Maryland is recommending that insurance agents and brokers continue to sell small-group health insurance when health exchanges begin operating in the state.

Md. health exchange council: Brokers should market small-group plans via IFAwebnews.

Md. premium insurance tax credits to be auctioned to fund new ventures

IFAwebnews Staff — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:32:01 +0000

The Maryland Venture Fund Authority is looking to hire a consultant for InvestMaryland, a new program of Gov. Martin O'Malley whose funding will be raised through insurance taxes.

Md. premium insurance tax credits to be auctioned to fund new ventures via IFAwebnews.

Maryland’s health plan rate reviews to ensure ‘justified’ increases

Jaime L. Brockway — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 12:25:17 +0000

New rate review rules, enacted Sept. 1 under the federal health reform, and Maryland’s rate review changes, will “reverse the tide” of rising health insurance premiums, industry and government officials say.

Maryland’s health plan rate reviews to ensure ‘justified’ increases via IFAwebnews.

Sammis to remain at MIA, returning to deputy commissioner post

Bob Graham — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 10:03:55 +0000

Beth Sammis, who last week was not appointed as insurance commissioner in Maryland, will remain at the Maryland Insurance Administration as a deputy commissioner.

Sammis to remain at MIA, returning to deputy commissioner post via IFAwebnews.

O’Malley signs executive orders implementing steps for health reform

Bob Graham — Thu, 26 May 2011 19:25:57 +0000

Gov. Martin O’Malley signed several executive orders related to the implementation of federal health reform and appointed a staff member to oversee a new state office.

O’Malley signs executive orders implementing steps for health reform via IFAwebnews.

Members appointed to Maryland Health Benefit Exchange board

IFAwebnews Staff — Thu, 26 May 2011 19:13:35 +0000

Gov. Martin O’Malley has appointed the nine members to serve on the board overseeing Maryland’s health benefit exchange.

Members appointed to Maryland Health Benefit Exchange board via IFAwebnews.