Interpretive Opinions

Issues and Opinions
2018
Rescinded by the Department Interpretive Opinion 05-18
Meaning of department within Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 56-7-120 and 68-11-243 Interpretive Opinion 04-18
Title Company Controlled Business Revenue Interpretive Opinion 03-18
Licensed Surplus Lines Insurer Under Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-14-104(e) Interpretive Opinion 02-18
Applicability of Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-8-104 Interpretive Opinion 01-18
2017
Tenant Lease Agreement  Interpretive Opinion 08-17
Applicability of Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-8-104 Interpretive Opinion 05 - 17
European Group Policy Permissibility Interpretive Opinion 04 -17
Applicability of Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-6-125 Interpretive Opinion 01-17
2016
Applicability of Tenn. Code Ann.  § 56-6-705(a)(10) Regarding Visits Under the Minimum Standards of Utilization Review Agents Interpretive Opinion 03-16
Extended Warranty Service Contracts Interpretive Opinion 02-16
Applicability of Utilization Review and External Review Procedures Interpretive Opinion 01-16
2015
Immigration Bond Producer Licensure Requirements Interpretive Opinion 09-15
Insurers Obligations as an Employer Regarding Employees' Felony convictions and 1033 Waivers Interpretive Opinion 08-15
Application of the Tenn. Code Ann.  § 56-7-101(b)(2) Contract of Insurance Exemption for Medical School Liability Self-Insurance Trusts Interpretive Opinion 07-15
Whether an Association Covering Payment of Automobile Insurance Deductibles Constitutes Insurance Interpretive Opinion 06-15
Permissibility of Group Property or Surplus Lines Insurance Policies in Tennessee and Related Premium Tax Obligations

Interpretive Opinion 05-15

Applicability of the Tennessee Prescription Drug Discount Plan Regulations to Copay Assistance Programs Interpretive Opinion 04-15
Applicability of the Tennessee Insurance and Automobile Club Regulations to Driver Reimbursement Program Interpretive Opinion 03-15
Using Nondiscriminatory Employee Classifications and the Look-Back Measurement Method in Compliance with the Affordable Care Act. Interpretive Opinion 02-15
Applicability of TCA 56-6-126 to Proposed Automobile Service Contracts Interpretive Opinion 01-15
2014
Tennessee Insurable Interest Laws and Charitable Associations Interpretive Opinion 06-14
When a Contract for Future Services Constitutes Insurance Interpretive Opinion 05-14
Application of the definition of "controlled business" as used in Tennessee Code Annotated § 56-35-102(3) Interpretive Opinion 04-14
License Requirement for Retail Cashiers that Facilitate the Purchase of Automobile Club Memberships Interpretive Opinion No. 03-14
Tennessee Workers' Compensation Form Filing Requirements Interpretive Opinion No. 02-14
Call Center Employee Licensure Interpretive Opinion No. 01-14
2013
Permissibility of an Insurance Producer Sharing Commissions with Unlicensed Individuals and /or Entities for the Referral of Clients Interpretive Opinion No. 05-13
Definition of "At Risk Populations" for Purposes of Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-6-705(a)(10)(C) of the Health Care Service Utilization Review Act Interpretive Opinion No. 04-13
Mandated Coverage for Newly born Children for Individual and Group Health Insurance Plans Interpretive Opinion No. 02-13
Definition of "Physician" for Purposes of the Tennessee Health Carrier Grievance and External Review Procedure Act. Interpretive Opinion No.01-13
2012
Sixty (60) Day Notice Requirement for Revision of Rates Interpretive Opinion No. 03-12
American Pet Insurance Company
Trupanion 30 Days Free Pet Insurance Coverage
Unlawful Inducement or Rebate
Interpretive Opinion No. 02-12
Notice of Premium Increase Interpretive Opinion No. 01-12
2010
Vision Discount Plans Interpretive Opinion No. 01 - 10
2009
Health Group Cooperatives Interpretive Opinion No. 01-16
2006
Vehicle Location Unit Warranty Interpretive Opinion No. 01-06
Foreign Government Ownership of Insurance Company Interpretive Opinion No. 02-06
2005
Rebating of Commissions Interpretive Opinion No. 01-05
Valuation of Investment in a Wholly-Owned Subsidiary Insurance Company Interpretive Opinion No. 02-05
Monthly Premium Audit Services Interpretive Opinion No. 03-05

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