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FL H1191

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

John Wood

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes licensed health insurance agents and admitted insurers to solicit and sell interstate health insurance policies in Florida that are governed by laws of other states.

  • Requires interstate health insurance policies and applications to include a conspicuous, boldfaced 12-point notice disclosing that the policy does not comply with Florida Insurance Code provisions and may result in higher premium increases at renewal.

  • Exempts interstate health insurance policies from form approval, rate approval, underwriting restrictions, guaranteed availability, and coverage mandates under the Florida Insurance Code.

  • Subjects interstate health insurance policies to specified provisions of the Florida Insurance Code related to fraud, unfair practices, agent conduct, and certain contract provisions.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Interstate Health Insurance Policies

Last Action

Died in Committee on Insurance, Business, & Financial Affairs Policy (GGPC)

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Insurance, Business & Financial Affairs Policy3/3/2010

Full Bill Text

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