What is NorthWestern Energy’s liability for river and wildfire damages? (montanafreepress.org) Nov. 30 just might go down as one of NorthWestern Energy’s worst days since it took over Montana Power Co.’s electricity generation and transmission assets in …
This year’s unseasonably warm temperatures, low humidity, and low precipitation have led to devasting wildfires continuing unusually late into the winter months. As Christmas approaches, the risk of household fires grows greater as candles are lit, …
Thumbs up Kudos to the organizers of an upcoming Helena clinic where people can get $50 to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The one-day Pfizer vaccination clinic is scheduled for 2-7 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds. It is open to any …
DENTON, MT- Troy Downing the Commissioner of securities and insurances says his agency stands ready to support people in need. *You can watch Troy Downing LIVE on Wake Up Montana Weekend on your phone or TV Saturday morning.* Downing has spent the last few …
With employees working remotely, OPI to consolidate offices (montanafreepress.org) With roughly a third of its workforce continuing to work remotely, the Montana Office of Public Instruction is downsizing its physical footprint in Helena by vacating one of …
Helena, Mont.- Commissioner Troy Downing and members of the Office of the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) met with community members in Missoula to discuss the creation of a Western Montana Elder Justice Council. “It takes an entire …
MONTANA — BOZEMAN – We’re not through 2021 yet, but for so many people it’s already time to make a decision about health insurance coverage for 2022. “We’re doing pretty well in Montana,” said Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor …
The state auditor’s office is giving multi-level marketing companies operating in Montana that haven’t registered until Dec. 15 to do so and pay a reduced fine under a so-called “amnesty program.” The program will levy on multi-level marketing companies a …
The Office of Montana State Auditor, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance has announced that multi-level marketing companies operating in Montana have until December 15 to report their failure of registering for a reduced fine of 1,000 dollars. Multi- …
What is the NSA? When it comes to surprise medical bills, it’s the No Surprises Act, originally passed during the Donald Trump Administration, will go into effect on January 1, 2022. Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy …
“Beginning January 1, physicians, hospitals, and air ambulances will no longer be able to “balance bill” patients for certain care outside of their insurance company’s network. Surprise billing occurs when a patient receives care from a healthcare …
The office of the Montana State Auditor, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) announces an Amnesty Program for multi-level marketing companies currently transacting business in Montana in violation of the Montana Securities Act. “Six months ago, …
-Troy Downing In January 2022, federal legislation takes effect limiting surprise medical billing for out-of-network healthcare. Passed with bipartisan support in Congress and signed by President Donald Trump, the No Surprises Act (NSA) is the most …
HELENA — Partisan political factions lined up Tuesday at the Capitol to lampoon or support proposed new 2022 congressional districts for Montana, pitching their arguments two days before a state commission will choose a tentative final map. Republicans …
“Winter is coming. This is the harbinger of holidays, celebrations, sledding, skiing, and, unfortunately, slick winter roads. Driving down a highway on a snowy day, we often see cars and trucks that have run off the road, slid into a ditch, or worse. My …
By Commissioner Troy Downing When it comes to insuring your home it is important to know there is a significant difference between “Replacement Cost” and “Actual Cash Value” coverage. We’ll get to that shortly. You can’t watch TV without seeing an …
LICENSING REQUIRMENT The “Montana Pharmacy Benefit Manager Oversight Act” was enacted by the 2021 Montana Legislature. It requires that effective January 1, 2022, a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) must be licensed in order to operate within the state of …
“Five months ago, our agency put multi-level marketing companies (or MLMs) on notice that we will be taking enforcement action against those not following Montana law. Under our law, MLMs are required to be registered. This allows us to ensure these …
On Monday, the Montana Land Board agreed to accept a donation of land to guarantee access to public land along the Blackfoot River near Clearwater Junction. Two miles east of Clearwater Junction, South Sperry Grade Road is just 1.2 miles long, but it …
Insurance industry professionals from around Montana were in Helena Monday for a conversation with state leaders. About 270 people attended the Montana Insurance Summit, organized by the State Auditor’s Office. The event returned a year after it wasn’t …
