Highlights and News
Now Accepting Applications for TAIPA Alternate Public Member
OPIC is seeking applicants to serve as an alternate public member for the Texas Automobile Insurance Plan Association (TAIPA). TAIPA provides auto insurance to qualifying Texans in order to help them comply with the requirements of the Texas Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act. The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2019.
For more information and to apply, visit our TAIPA Application page.
OPIC Creates Claims Handling Information Pages
Suffering damage or loss to your home or auto can be stressful. Filing a claim doesn’t have to be. OPIC created pages dedicated to residential property claims, first-party auto claims and third-party auto claims. These pages include 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.
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 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.