Montana Makes Telehealth Expansion Permanent On April 19, 2021, Montana Governor, Greg Gianforte, signed House Bill 43 (“HB43” or the “Bill”) into law. The Bill, which is effective on January 1, 2022, …
PSA: Get Vaccinated
“COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and the right thing to do. This is Troy Downing, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, the Montana State Auditor. Last week, I received my …
Bill targets skyrocketing drug prices in Montana
By CHAD SOKOL Daily Inter Lake | May 4, 2021 12:00 AM A bill that would give Montana officials the power to license and regulate pharmacy benefit managers — the middlemen that negotiate …
Insurance Commissioner Downing on Funding for State Land Board
State trust lands are managed by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Trust Lands Management Division. Timber, surface, and mineral resources are managed for the benefit of the common …
PSA: Comparative Negligence
“This is Commissioner Troy Downing. 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 …
PSA: Elder Exploitation
“This is Commissioner Downing. In recognition of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, our agency is sponsoring a legislative study bill to better understand the extent of elder exploitation in our …
PSA: House Bill 379
“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 …
Commissioner on PBMs and Skyrocketing Home Replacement Costs
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 …
Gov. Signs Bills On Voting, Health Board Authority, MMIP And More
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; …
New law makes telehealth expansion permanent
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. …