USDA Announces Changes to Livestock Gross Margin Insurance Program
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2020 -- 8:03 AM
(Wisconsin Ag Connection) -USDA's Risk Management Agency announced changes to the Livestock Gross Margin insurance program for cattle and swine beginning in the 2021 crop year.Changes include adding premium subsidies to assist producers and moving premium due dates to the end of the endorsement period for cattle. Prior to this change, LGM-Cattle and Swine did not have premium subsidies. Subsidies have since been added and are based on the deductible selected by the producer. For LGM-Cattle, the subsidy will range from 18 percent with 0 deductible up to 50 percent with a deductible of $70 or greater. For LGM-Swine, the subsidy will range from 18 percent with 0 deductible up to 50 percent with a deductible of $12 or greater.
RMA is authorizing additional flexibilities due to coronavirus while continuing to support producers, working through AIPs to deliver services, including processing policies, claims and agreements. USDA staff are working with AIPs and other customers by phone, mail and electronically to continue supporting livestock insurance coverage for producers.
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