Division of Insurance Regulating the insurance industry to protect Alaskan consumers Lori Wing-HeierDivision Director Lori Wing-Heier was appointed Director of the Division of Insurance in February 2014. Director Wing-Heier has approximately 30 years of experience in the insurance industry, including as a broker and agent. She most recently served as Director of Risk Management at a large Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) corporation where she designed and implemented a comprehensive enterprise-wide risk management program. She also served as senior vice-president at a national brokerage, working with Alaskan entities throughout the state, and as president of the Alaska Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers, Inc. Headlines 2023 Open Enrollment: Individual Health Insurance Plans What You Need to Know about 2023 Individual Health Insurance Plans Available in Alaska. Moda Assurance and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska are the Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant individual health insurers in Alaska for 2023. Premera offers coverage statewide. Moda Assurance offers coverage to residents of Municipality of Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Fairbanks Northstar Borough and Southeast Alaska. Be sure to review your plan to identify the areas where network coverage is available. Open enrollment for the individual health market runs from November 1, 2022 to January 15, 2023. The open enrollment period goes until January 15, 2023; however, if you don’t enroll by December 15, 2022 you will not have coverage for January 2023. You must enroll by December 15, 2022 for January 2023 coverage. Those looking for individual health insurance outside the open enrollment period can seek a special enrollment period (SEP) if you have experienced a qualifying event (e.g., loss of a job, marriage, or the birth of a child). You can apply for the SEP through the Marketplace. For more information you can contact the Federally Facilitated Marketplace online at Healthcare.gov or by calling 1-800-318-2596. Insurance plans can be obtained directly from the insurance companies or through an agent, broker, navigator, who can be identified online at Localhelp.Healthcare.gov. United Way of Anchorage will serve as Alaska’s health insurance navigator for helping Alaskans understand their health insurance options. They can be contacted by phone at 2-1-1 or 1-800-478-2221 or online at: liveunitedanc.org/improving-lives/what-we-care-about/healthy-kids-and-adults Enhanced Premium tax credits and increased income limits have been renewed through 2025 under the federal Inflation Reduction Act. The federal government has fixed the family glitch. The previous rule allowed people to qualify for Marketplace tax credits if their employer-based coverage exceeded 9.6% of the household income for self-only coverage. The new rule allows families to access subsidies if the cost of employer-based family coverage exceeds 9.12% of their household income. If you previously did not qualify for premium tax credits, you may now qualify for them. All Alaskans are encouraged to shop this year to consider their best options for coverage. Due to the seasonality of work in Alaska, consumers with advance premium tax credits should carefully consider and disclose what they expect their annual income to be, not just their current monthly income. In addition, income sources such as unemployment compensation, the sale of a business or other investments, may impact your income. If consumers have a change in income during the year, they should update their account at Healthcare.gov to ensure that their premium tax credit is correctly applied to their insurance. Consumers who underestimate their income may have significant tax consequences and be required to repay some or all of their advanced premium tax credit. Frequently Asked Questions Who is Moda Assurance? Are they the same as Moda Health? Moda Assurance is an insurance company offering individual market health plans in Alaska in 2023. No, Moda Assurance is not the same as Moda Health, but they are part of the Moda family of companies. Why is Moda not offering coverage on a statewide basis? Moda has made a business decision provide coverage in these areas only. Offering coverage to the Municipality of Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Borough, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Fairbanks Northstar Borough, and Southeast Alaska will provide a majority of the Alaska individual insurance market with two insurance options. Where can I learn more about special enrollment periods (SEP)? You can call 1-800-318-2596 or visit Healthcare.Gov, the following link provides information specific to SEP: healthcare.gov/coverage-outside-open-enrollment/special-enrollment-period When does open enrollment begin for 2023? November 1, 2022. If you have any questions or require additional resources, please call Consumer Services at the Division of Insurance at 907-269-7900. Why are some plans only available on the Marketplace? Insurers can make a business to decision to offer plans on and/or off the Marketplace. Any plan that is available on the Marketplace may also be purchased directly from the insurer when a consumer requests it. Please contact your preferred insurer if you would like to purchase a plan off-exchange that you have viewed on-exchange. Disaster Preparedness and Your Insurance If you experience a insurance related claims-handling issue after a disaster, you are welcome to contact Consumer Services at the Alaska Division of Insurance 907-269-7900 with your concerns. Consumers can file complaint regarding their encountered issue on this website. For more information about filing a complaint, select this link. Disaster Preparedness Home Owners Insurance and Inflation Post-Disaster Claims Guide Protect Your Home from Damaging Winter Weather Alaska Ready Together - My Emergency Plan (Alaska DHSEM) Flood after the Fire Fact Sheet Flood after Fire: The Increased Risk (FEMA) Disaster Response: What business owners need to know Disaster Preparedness Checklist for Pets NAIC Home Insurance: What you need to know including home inventory options for your smart phone Take a Home Inventory Before a Disaster Occurs DisasterSafety.org Earthquake Resources Earthquake Insurance Earthquake Safety Checklist (FEMA) Consumer Guide to Earthquake Insurance (NAIC) Understanding Earthquake Deductibles (NAIC) Do You Know What to Do Before and After an Earthquake? (NAIC) B18-17: Dominant Cause of Loss — Coverages available to consumers without earthquake insurance, for their losses related to the November 30, 2018, 7.0 earthquake impacting Southcentral Alaska. B18-16 (supersedes B18-15): Fair treatment of consumers following the Anchorage earthquake on November 30, 2018 Press Release: Alaska Division of Insurance Provides Earthquake Guidance NAIC Consumers Guide to Earthquake Insurance Landslide Resources Is home and business insurance coverage for landslides the same as for mudflow or earthquake? No. A landslide is considered an “earth movement” event so, like an earthquake, it is excluded from standard homeowners and business insurance policies. However, you can buy what’s commonly known as a “Difference in Conditions” policy (which typically offers all-in-one coverage for landslides, mudflows, earthquakes, and floods). Difference in Conditions policies are sold by surplus lines insurers; your insurance professional can help you find a surplus lines insurer that will meet your needs. Will an earthquake insurance policy cover my home or business for landslides as well? No. Like landslides, earthquakes do involve earth movement, however in general a separate earthquake policy is needed for quake-caused property damage as the causes of the movement are different. Landslides are caused by erosion or water accumulation that destabilizes the land, while earthquakes are caused by seismic activity. Earthquake insurance is available from private insurance carriers for renters, homeowners and business owners. Does my auto insurance policy provide coverage for mudflow and landslides? Check with your insurer to determine if you purchased optional comprehensive coverage with your auto insurance policy. Landslide Resources: Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Landslide Information FEMA: Be prepared for a Landslide Fire/Wildfire Resources Wildfire Insurance Ready.Gov/Wildfires Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Post Fire Assistance Grant (FEMA) Wildfire Resources from the NAIC Alaska Wildland Fire Information Prepare Your Property For Wildfires Flood and Mudslide Resources Flood Insurance Flood Insurance Resources from the NAIC Facts About the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Flood Insurance (FEMA) What the FLOOD! Floodsmart.Gov Mudflow defined (FEMA) Understanding Mudflow and the NFIP Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Fact Sheet: Flood Loss Avoidance Flood Claim and Recovery Resources from FEMA How to Document Flood Damage and Start Clean-Up How to Document Damage (video) Federal Disaster Assistance: Meeting the Flood Insurance Requirement How to Start Filing your Claim How to File a Flood Insurance Claim Starting your Recovery: FEMA's Flood Insurance Claims Process Wind Versus Water Damage Who's Knocking at Your Door? Windstorm Resources What do do after a storm? 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