“This is Commissioner Troy Downing. Last week, Governor Gianforte signed multiple pieces of legislation sponsored by our agency into law. Among them was House bill 379, allowing insurance companies to use gender and marital status when pricing policies. …
Montana State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner Troy Downing spoke to KGVO News on Tuesday to discuss a bill about to be signed by Governor Gianforte that will give his office a better handle on prescription drug costs due to Pharmacy Benefit Managers. “ …
Gov. Greg Gianforte signed several bills into law this week, including policies to end same-day voting registration and change voter ID requirements; limit local public health powers; expand telehealth access; give businesses tax breaks for vocational …
On Monday, Commissioner Troy Downing’s legislation, House Bill 379 to revise non-discriminatory rate-setting, carried by Representative Sue Vinton, was signed into law by Governor Gianforte in a ceremony at the Capitol. HB 379 revises laws for non- …
On Monday, Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill to expand access to telehealth services that were originally extended because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation was carried by Rep. Rhonda Knudsen, a Culbertson Republican. It permanently …
The Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI), Montana State Auditor Troy Downing, has announced agency rulemaking to strengthen consumer rights in the bail bond industry. The new rules come after an extended public comment period in which industry …
Have you ever been the victim of an automobile accident and had the other driver’s insurance company partially blame you for the accident and require you to pay part of the claim? Nearly every driver in the United States will submit an insurance claim at …
Because getting on a formulary can make or break a drug’s profitability, manufactures often offer rebates or other incentives for PBMs to include their products on the list. But there’s no requirement those pricing breaks are passed on to ultimately result …
Thousands of Montanans who buy individual health insurance on the “Obamacare” marketplace – and some who don’t, but can now – are likely eligible for lower pricing of their coverage, insurance and health officials say. Starting Thursday, anyone with an …
The US state of Montana has issued a cease and desist order against Ethereum-based investment scheme Forsage, calling it a Pyramid scheme. In the order issued last week, the state regulator said that it has received multiple complaints from the state …
The Montana state securities regulator has issued a cease and desist order against an alleged digital currency pyramid scheme. Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI), Montana State Auditor Troy Downing said the scam has been operating from the …
I don’t know about you, but I don’t think we really need a special day to celebrate the fact that we live in Montana. Especially considering the riots, the lockdowns, and the other nonsense happening in other parts of the country- every day feels like 406 …
Montana State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner Troy Downing has been working closely with the Montana Legislature to bring much needed limits on Pharmacy Benefit Managers and how they greatly add to consumer prescription costs. Downing spoke to KGVO News …
As the regulatory agency for the insurance industry in Montana, we are tasked to review health insurance rates offered by commercial plans, like Blue Cross or Pacific Source. One clear and unchanging trend is that health insurance plans spend a tremendous …
Commissioner Downing Offers Insurance Advice to AG Community National AG Week Celebrates Montana’s Economic Backbone Helena, Mont.-In recognition of National Agriculture Week, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI), Montana State Auditor Troy …
Commissioner Downing Orders Forsage to Cease and Desist Forsage Alleged to be a Pyramid and Ponzi Scheme Helena, Mont.- Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI), Montana State Auditor Troy Downing has ordered Forsage to cease and desist from …
Montanans who purchase their health insurance through healthcare.gov may be eligible for premium savings. Montana Insurance Commissioner Troy Downing advises anyone enrolled in these health plans to review their policies following the recent passage of …
In recognition of National Consumer Protection Week, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Troy Downing reminds Montanans to remain diligent regarding bad actors and con artists. Montanan’s, particularly senior citizens, are advised to alert his agency …
Helena, Mont.-For National Consumer Protection Week, the Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) Troy Downing is highlighting ways to protect you and your family. Commissioner Troy Downing and his team will be providing educational videos and …
Last week we saw significant snowfall across the State. This is excellent news for our farmers–they could use the moisture, but, for many of us, this poses a flood risk when we have the inevitable spring runoff. “Last June, the Yellowstone river near …
