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FL H0007
Bill
Status
Passed
6/18/2019
Primary Sponsor
Health Market Reform Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Amends Florida Statutes Section 624.27 to expand the scope of direct health care agreements between providers and patients
- Extends eligible providers to include those licensed under chapters 458, 459, 460, 464, and 466 (in addition to previously covered chapters)
- Exempts direct health care agreements from Florida Insurance Code requirements, meaning providers do not need insurance licenses or certificates of authority to offer these agreements
- Requires agreements to include specific provisions: written format, 30-day termination notice, description of covered services, monthly fees, refund policies if provider ceases services, and a mandatory disclosure statement (in 12-point contrasting type) stating the agreement is not health insurance and does not satisfy the Affordable Care Act's minimum essential coverage requirement
- Takes effect July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Direct Health Care Agreements
Last Action
Chapter No. 2019-105, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 843 (Ch. 2019-138)
6/18/2019
Committee Referrals
Banking and Insurance4/4/2019
Health And Human Services3/11/2019
Health Market Reform Subcommittee2/20/2019
Full Bill Text
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