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FL H1101

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2011

Primary Sponsor

Scott Randolph

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows employees of corporations with fewer than 25 employees incorporated in Florida to participate in the state group health insurance plan if the corporation pays at least the same contribution toward premiums as the state pays for state employees.

  • Permits any Florida resident to enroll in the state group health insurance plan by paying the full premium cost, with plan options available matching those for state employees in their locality.

  • Provides a corporate income tax credit equal to 50 percent of contributions made toward employee health insurance premiums, with a combined annual cap of $250 million across all eligible corporations.

  • Requires corporations to maintain a minimum 3-year enrollment period, provide 1 year written notice to terminate participation, wait at least 2 years before reapplying, and reimburse the state for 100 percent of costs including administrative expenses.

  • Mandates the Department of Management Services establish an open enrollment period of at least 45 days by January 1, 2012, and requires health insurers to file financial reports on a combined corporate basis including all subsidiaries.

Legislative Description

Health Insurance

Last Action

Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration

5/7/2011

Committee Referrals

Rulemaking And Regulation Subcommittee3/10/2011

Full Bill Text

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