HB 37 Summary

• Creates section 624.27 of Florida Statutes to establish direct primary care agreements as contracts between primary care providers and patients or employers that are exempt from the Florida Insurance Code.

• Specifies that direct primary care agreements do not constitute insurance and that providers do not need a certificate of authority to market or sell such agreements.

• Requires agreements to be in writing, signed by both parties, include at least 30 days' termination notice, describe covered services, specify monthly fees, and offer refunds of prepaid fees if the provider ceases operations.

• Mandates agreements contain a specific disclosure statement in contrasting color and 12-point type clarifying the agreement is not health insurance, does not satisfy Affordable Care Act minimum coverage requirements, and does not replace workers' compensation insurance.

• Takes effect July 1, 2018.