FL H0161

Creates section 624.27 of Florida Statutes establishing a regulatory framework for direct primary care agreements between healthcare providers and patients or employers.

Exempts direct primary care agreements from the Florida Insurance Code, including chapter 636, and specifies that entering into such agreements does not constitute the business of insurance.

Eliminates the requirement for primary care providers or their agents to obtain a certificate of authority or insurance license to market, sell, or offer direct primary care agreements.

Requires direct primary care agreements to be in writing and include specific provisions such as: signed by both parties, 30-day termination notice requirement, scope of covered services, monthly fees, agreement duration, refund policy if services cease, and three disclosure statements in contrasting 12-point type regarding insurance status, Affordable Care Act compliance, and workers' compensation implications.

Effective date is July 1, 2017.