NC INS Prescriptions During Imelda

Published on: Oct 2, 2025

On Sep. 29, NC INS issued bulletin on prescriptions, due to Imelda.

  • NC INS issued Bulletin 25-B-12 on prescriptions during Tropical Depression 9-Imelda.
  • In reference to extra prescriptions during a disaster set out in NC INS 58-3-228.
  • Follows NC LEG Sep. 2025 emergency for Tropical Depression 9, see #270716.
  • Obligations of Health Plans
  • During the emergency as per the Sep. 27, 2025, executive order (EO 26), NC INS reminds health benefit plans of compliance requirements for operations.
  • Specifically, operations of such health benefit plans under a state of emergency with regard to obtaining extra prescriptions during a state of emergency or disaster.
  • NC INS authorizes extra prescriptions during this state of emergency in North Carolina for prescription medication requests made within 29 days of issuance of this bulletin.
  • This will not be extended unless instructed by an order issued by the Commissioner.
  • Extra Prescription Requests
  • These requests can be submitted until Oct. 28, 2025, unless extended.
Regulators
NC INS
Entity Types
CNSM; Ins
Reference
Bul, 25-B-12, PR, 9/29/2025; EO 26; Citation: NC INS 58-3-228;
Functions
Compliance; Operations; Product Administration; Registration/Licensing; Reporting
Countries
United States of America
Category
State
N/A
Products
Insurance; Insurance-Health
Rule Type
Final
Regions
Am
Rule Date
Sep 29, 2025
Effective Date
Oct 28, 2025
Rule ID
270952
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Sep 29, 2025
Report Section
US Consumer