At the upcoming NCOIL Annual Meeting in Sanibel, FL, a general session will be held focusing on one of the most talked about topic across the country: healthcare affordability. Many factors are often put forth as drivers of healthcare costs including, but not limited to, hospital services and facility charges, physician and clinical services, administrative expenses, prescription drugs, prior authorization practices, and chronic disease care. Coupled with these historical factors are new issues frequently put forth such as inflation, health system consolidation, and the independent dispute resolution program implemented via the No Surprises Act.
Joining us in Sanibel to provide different perspectives on what some cost drivers are in the healthcare system and what some potential solutions may be to lower costs will be representatives from United States of Care, PhRMA, AHIP, AHA and PCMA.
The topic of auto and homeowners’ insurance claim fulfillment has been generating significant headlines the past several months. Most recently, Members of Congress have weighed in on the matter and sought more information (insurancejournal.com/news/na…)
At the upcoming NCOIL Annual Meeting in Florida, a General Session will be held to further examine the topic. This will be a great opportunity to discuss insurer commitment to paying covered claims, claims closed without payment data, and existing consumer protections under the Unfair Claims Practices Acts.
NCOIL Salutes Life Insurance Awareness Month
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With today marking 25 years since September 11, 2001, NCOIL honors the memory of those who lost their lives on that tragic day and pays tribute to the bravery of the first responders who stepped forward to help those in need. Our thoughts remain with those families and others impacted that day.
NCOIL Readopts Distracted Driving Model Act
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NCOIL Adopts Charity Medical Care and Medical Debt Reform Model Act
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NCOIL Concludes Successful Summer Meeting in Boston
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John Ashford, Chairman & CEO of the Hawthorn Group provided another fantastic update on the upcoming elections during the Luncheon
MA Congressman Jake Auchincloss gave a fantastic keynote address speaking on his service in the military and current priorities in Congress
NCOIL General Session “Insuring Autonomy: A Discussion on Autonomous Vehicles and the Insurance Industry”
The Joint State-Federal Relations & International Insurance Issues Cmte met to discuss the 340B Drug Pricing Program, developments in flood insurance, and recent federal Executive Orders
The Life Insurance & Financial Planning Committee meets to discuss mortality drivers, unclaimed life insurance benefits, life insurance consumers, and the activities of the Interstate Insurance Product Regulation Compact
NCOIL President Sen. Paul Utke (MN) welcomes the 421 attendees to the 2026 NCOIL Summer National Meeting
NCOIL Holds Tenth DC Fly-In to Educate Congress About the Importance of State-Based Insurance Regulation
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The 340B Drug Pricing Program has been a consistent point of debate among both federal and state policymakers for the past several years. Many are concerned that the Program has veered away from its primary goal of helping healthcare providers that serve low income and uninsured patients stretch scarce federal resources, reduce medication costs, and expand comprehensive healthcare services. At the upcoming NCOIL Summer Meeting in Boston, the “Strengthening Transparency in the 340B Drug Pricing Program Model Act” will be introduced which implements data reporting requirements on Program participants so that state policymakers are afforded a level of transparency as to how the Program is functioning in their state.
You can view a draft of the Model here: ncoil.org/resource/ncoil-str…
On Juneteenth, NCOIL reflects on our nation’s history, honors the resilience and achievements of Black Americans, and celebrates the progress made toward a more just and equitable society. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring impact and invaluable contributions of Black Americans throughout U.S. history.
As the excitement grows surrounding the innovations that Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) can bring to people’s lives, many questions also get raised surrounding safety and liability. At the upcoming NCOIL Summer National Meeting in Boston, there will be a panel discussion on public policy implications of the continued emergence of AVs.
You can view information on the Meeting including how to register at the link here: ncoil.org/2026-summer-nation….