CS/CS/HB 37 Summary

• Creates section 624.27 of Florida Statutes to establish that direct primary care agreements do not constitute insurance and are not subject to the Florida Insurance Code or chapter 636.

• Specifies that primary care providers and their agents are not required to obtain a certificate of authority or license under the Florida Insurance Code to market, sell, or offer direct primary care agreements.

• Requires direct primary care agreements to be written and signed by the provider and patient or employer, with at least 30 days' advance notice required for termination (except for violations of the physician-patient relationship or breach of terms).

• Mandates agreements must describe covered services, specify monthly fees and any additional fees, state duration and renewal terms, offer refunds of advance payments if the provider ceases operations, and include two specific disclosure statements in contrasting color and 12-point type about non-insurance status and non-qualification for minimum essential coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

• Takes effect July 1, 2016.