As the global pandemic caused by COVID-19 (also referred to as the novel coronavirus) continues to upend the insurance industry and the economy as a whole, PIA National has offered to collaborate with state insurance leaders via the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and the National Insurance Producer Registry (NIPR). PIA National is represented …
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PIA Member Guide to Families First Act
On March 16, the U.S. House passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Families First Act). The U.S. Senate passed it on March 18. The president signed it into law the evening of March 18. To better help PIA members understand the relevant provisions of the Families First Act, we have developed this …
Senate Passes COVID-19 Response Bill
On March 18, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act by a vote of 90-8. The U.S. House passed it on March 16. The president signed it into law the evening of March 18. The legislation would provide for free COVID-19 (commonly referred to as coronavirus) testing, food assistance, and …
Congress Begins to Address COVID-19 Pandemic
With the country collectively bracing for the increasing impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) global pandemic, Congress has begun to respond to the crisis. On Tuesday, March 16, the U.S. House passed by unanimous consent a revised version of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201) that includes provisions meant to ensure people, including those …
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