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- Former Council Bluffs Man Pleads Guilty Following Insurance Fraud Investigation
- Global Insurance Symposium
- Consumer Connection: Summer Safety
- Vaccinate.iowa.gov
- Increased Tax Credits Available for Iowans with ACA Coverage Starting April 1
- 2022 Rate and Form Filing Timeline for ACA Compliant On and Off Marketplace, SADPs and pre-ACA Non-Compliant Plans
Former Council Bluffs Man Pleads Guilty Following Insurance Fraud Investigation
Des Moines, Iowa - Billy Joe Sams, age 54, of Bellevue, NE (formerly Council Bluffs, IA), has pled guilty to one count of Theft Third Degree (Aggravated Misdemeanor) following an investigation by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau. As a result of the plea agreement, Sams will serve up to two years in prison and is required to pay restitution in the amount of $17,195.23 along with a suspended fine of $855.
The charges against Sams stem from an investigation which began in 2020. According to criminal complaints filed by the Iowa Insurance Fraud Bureau in September of 2020, Sams submitted a claim to his insurer involving a motorcycle accident. Sams provided fictitious information regarding the date of the accident and injuries sustained in order to obtain insurance benefits he would not otherwise have been entitled to.
Global Insurance Symposium
Registration for the 2021 Global Insurance Symposium (June 28-30) is now open! Register now at https://www.globalinsurancesymposium.com/register. View the agenda at https://www.globalinsurancesymposium.com/agenda.
Consumer Connection: Summer Safety
By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division
Before leaving for vacation or having a pool party, the Iowa Insurance Division would like to remind you to ensure your summer fun is protected by having adequate insurance.
Summer Vacations:
When leaving the house this summer for an extended period, ensure your home security system and cameras are in good working order. Know the coverages under your policy in case a break-in does occur. Complete a home inventory by using the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s home inventory app. If there are items on your home inventory worth more than coverage allowed by your policy, discuss a special endorsement with a licensed insurance agent.
Vaccinate.iowa.gov
Increased Tax Credits Available for Iowans with ACA Coverage Starting April 1
Des Moines, Iowa – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced recently that additional federal premium tax credits will be available to individuals purchasing their own health insurance directly through the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) marketplace (healthcare.gov). The increased federal premium tax credits may result in lower premium amounts paid by Iowans.
New consumers and current enrollees who submit an application and select a plan on or after April 1 will receive the increased federal premium tax credits for 2021 and 2022 marketplace coverage. By using tax credits, individuals purchasing their own health insurance directly through healthcare.gov can further reduce their premium costs towards the purchase of a health care plan.
“Iowans who have already purchased their own coverage through the marketplace are encouraged to update their information on healthcare.gov on or after April 1 to recalculate their costs based upon the increased federal premium tax credits,” Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen said. “These changes, coupled with the special enrollment period that runs through August 15, will make these insurance plans more affordable as Iowans recover economically from the pandemic.
Former Council Bluffs Man Pleads Guilty Following Insurance Fraud Investigation
Des Moines, Iowa - Billy Joe Sams, age 54, of Bellevue, NE (formerly Council Bluffs, IA), has pled guilty to one count of Theft Third Degree (Aggravated Misdemeanor) following an investigation by the Iowa Insurance Division’s Fraud Bureau. As a result of the plea agreement, Sams will serve up to two years in prison and is required to pay restitution in the amount of $17,195.23 along with a suspended fine of $855.
The charges against Sams stem from an investigation which began in 2020. According to criminal complaints filed by the Iowa Insurance Fraud Bureau in September of 2020, Sams submitted a claim to his insurer involving a motorcycle accident. Sams provided fictitious information regarding the date of the accident and injuries sustained in order to obtain insurance benefits he would not otherwise have been entitled to.
Global Insurance Symposium
Registration for the 2021 Global Insurance Symposium (June 28-30) is now open! Register now at https://www.globalinsurancesymposium.com/register. View the agenda at https://www.globalinsurancesymposium.com/agenda.
Consumer Connection: Summer Safety
By Sonya Sellmeyer, Consumer Advocacy Officer for the Iowa Insurance Division
Before leaving for vacation or having a pool party, the Iowa Insurance Division would like to remind you to ensure your summer fun is protected by having adequate insurance.
Summer Vacations:
When leaving the house this summer for an extended period, ensure your home security system and cameras are in good working order. Know the coverages under your policy in case a break-in does occur. Complete a home inventory by using the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s home inventory app. If there are items on your home inventory worth more than coverage allowed by your policy, discuss a special endorsement with a licensed insurance agent.
Vaccinate.iowa.gov
Increased Tax Credits Available for Iowans with ACA Coverage Starting April 1
Des Moines, Iowa – The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced recently that additional federal premium tax credits will be available to individuals purchasing their own health insurance directly through the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) marketplace (healthcare.gov). The increased federal premium tax credits may result in lower premium amounts paid by Iowans.
New consumers and current enrollees who submit an application and select a plan on or after April 1 will receive the increased federal premium tax credits for 2021 and 2022 marketplace coverage. By using tax credits, individuals purchasing their own health insurance directly through healthcare.gov can further reduce their premium costs towards the purchase of a health care plan.
“Iowans who have already purchased their own coverage through the marketplace are encouraged to update their information on healthcare.gov on or after April 1 to recalculate their costs based upon the increased federal premium tax credits,” Iowa Insurance Commissioner Doug Ommen said. “These changes, coupled with the special enrollment period that runs through August 15, will make these insurance plans more affordable as Iowans recover economically from the pandemic.