False Claims Act: Federal law (31 U.S.C. ยงยง 3729-3733) that imposes liability on persons and companies who defraud governmental programs. Relevant for insurance affidavits involving federal programs or claims.
Insurance Fraud Prevention Act: Federal legislation designed to prevent and punish insurance fraud, establishing requirements for truthful statements in insurance-related documents.
HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - Federal law that protects sensitive patient health information and must be considered if the affidavit involves health insurance matters.
McCarran-Ferguson Act: Federal law that establishes the framework for insurance regulation, primarily delegating insurance regulation to individual states.
State Insurance Codes: Individual state-specific laws and regulations governing insurance operations, requirements, and compliance within each state's jurisdiction.
State Fraud Statutes: State-specific laws defining insurance fraud and establishing penalties for false statements in insurance documents, including affidavits.
Notary Requirements: State-specific laws governing the proper execution and notarization of affidavits, including witness requirements and formatting.
Federal Rules of Evidence: Rules governing the admission of evidence in federal courts, including requirements for affidavits and sworn statements.
State Rules of Evidence: State-specific rules governing the admission of evidence in state courts, including requirements for affidavits and sworn statements.
NAIC Guidelines: National Association of Insurance Commissioners guidelines providing standardized practices and requirements for insurance documentation.
State Insurance Commissioner Regulations: Specific regulations issued by state insurance commissioners governing insurance practices and documentation requirements.
Fair Claims Settlement Practices Acts: State laws establishing standards for the settlement of insurance claims and related documentation requirements.
