The New York Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) will audit the accuracy of the data used by insurers and health maintenance organizations to request health insurance rate increases (see press release).
In connection therewith, health insurers must submit their rate increase proposals to the DFS for “prior approval.” The DFS can approve, reduce or reject the requests.
The audits will, among other things, allow the regulators to:
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ascertain if insurers are accurately allocating administrative costs and producer commissions;
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ensure that insurers have proper controls and oversight in place to make certain that data is reliable and accurate; and
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assist in identifying areas where action can be taken to help control costs.
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