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FL S1520
Bill
Status
2/28/2019
Primary Sponsor
Banking and Insurance
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AI Summary
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Renames "direct primary care agreements" to "direct health care agreements" and expands their scope under Florida law
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Adds licensed mental health professionals (chapter 466) to the list of eligible health care providers who may enter into these agreements, alongside physicians, dentists, and other existing provider types
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Exempts direct health care agreements from Florida Insurance Code requirements, allowing health care providers to market and sell such agreements without obtaining an insurance license or certificate of authority
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Requires direct health care agreements to be written, signed contracts that specify monthly fees, services covered, duration, termination provisions with 30 days' notice, and include a required disclosure statement that the agreement is not health insurance and does not qualify as minimum essential coverage under the Affordable Care Act
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Takes effect July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Direct Health Care Agreements
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7 (Ch. 2019-105), CS/HB 843 (Ch. 2019-138)
5/1/2019