Poms & Associates

This section is designed to help keep our visitors informed of major events impacting the insurance industry. At Poms & Associates we are committed to respond quickly and appropriately to rapidly changing situations.

Nov 2008

NEW LEGISLATION: Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008

On October 3, 2008, the Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008 became law. This act was passed in conjunction with the $700 Billion bailout package, and while receiving less media coverage, will surely make an impact on group health plan as it requires the same types of treatment limits on mental health and substances-related disorder benefits as they do for medical and surgical benefits.

Oct 2008

How Media and Government Regulations Affect Dietary Supplement Insurance

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Sep 2008

PRIMA Unveils Important Information Resource on FEMA’s Stafford Act

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has proposed changes to the way it handles reimbursements for disaster aid. The changes to the Agency’s Stafford Act have potential consequences for ALL public entities.

In response, the Public Risk Management Association (PRIMA) has created a comprehensive guidance document, Understanding the Stafford Act: Its Effect on Public Entities. This five-part document provides public entities with the knowledge and know-how to navigate the treacherous waters of the Act.

May 2008

Product Liability Insurance Update: Why Rates Are Falling So Fast

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Apr 2008

Retail Liability and Insurance

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Jan 2008

New Federal FMLA Legislation

Nov 2007

Understanding Claims-Made Liability Insurance

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The Revised I-9 Form Finally Arrives