Highlights and News
2018-2019 Guide to Texas HMO Quality Report Released
OPIC published the 2018-2019 edition of our Guide to Texas HMO Quality report. You can download and print a copy or request a copy to be mailed to you.
OPIC Creates Claims Handling Information Page
Suffering damage or loss to your home can be stressful. Filing a claim doesn’t have to be. OPIC created a page dedicated to residential property claims, that includes tips on filing a claim, what to expect during the claims handling process, and what to do if there is a problem with your claim.
OPIC Provides Comments on TWIA Rate Analysis
OPIC sent comments to TWIA regarding their rate adequacy analysis on July 31, 2019. We expressed concerns with the methodologies and assumptions used, and that TWIA’s overall rate indication is inflated.
OPIC Attends 2019 HUB Expo
OPIC staff attended a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Vendor Expo in Los Colinas May 6-7, 2019. The Spot Bid Fair let state agencies and universities set up booths and talk to local HUB vendors about purchasing contracts.
2018-2019 Comparing Texas HMOs Report Released
OPIC published the 2018-2019 edition of our Comparing Texas HMOs: Health Plan Quality from the Consumer’s Point of View report. You can download and print a copy or request a copy to be mailed to you.
Governor Abbott Reappoints Melissa R. Hamilton as Public Counsel for OPIC
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Melissa R. Hamilton as the Public Counsel for the Office of Public Insurance Counsel for a term set to expire on February 1, 2021. She was confirmed on March 6, 2019 and sworn in on March 25, 2019.