CS/HB 785 Summary

• Prohibits reimbursement for oral vitamins, nutrient preparations, and dietary supplements in workers' compensation claims.

• Permits reimbursement for medical food (as defined in 21 U.S.C. § 360ee(b)(3)) only when authorized by the self-insured employer or carrier, with authorization limited by frequency, type, dosage, and reimbursement amount.

• Allows employers with exposure in multiple states, estimated annual standard premium of $100,000 or more in Florida, and $750,000 or more countrywide to negotiate retrospective rating premiums with insurers having at least $500 million in surplus.

• Exempts negotiated premiums under approved retrospective rating plans from standard rate-making requirements.

• Takes effect July 1, 2014.