636.063 – Civil liability.
636.063 Civil liability.—The provisions of this act are cumulative to rights under the general civil and common law, and no action of the office or department abrogates such rights to damage or other relief in any court. History.—s. 50, ch. 93-148; s. 1551, ch. 2003-261.
636.064 – Confidentiality.
636.064 Confidentiality.— (1) Any information pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment, or health of any enrollee of a prepaid limited health service organization is confidential and exempt from the provisions of s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution and shall only be available pursuant to specific written consent of the enrollee, or as otherwise […]
636.065 – Acquisitions.
636.065 Acquisitions.—Each prepaid limited health service organization is subject to the provisions of s. 628.4615. History.—s. 52, ch. 93-148.
636.066 – Taxes imposed.
636.066 Taxes imposed.— (1) The premiums, contributions, and assessments received by prepaid limited health service organizations are subject to the tax imposed by s. 624.509. The Department of Revenue shall administer this section pursuant to s. 624.5092 and may adopt rules to implement this section. (2) Beginning January 1, 1994, the tax shall be imposed on all premiums, […]
636.067 – Rules.
636.067 Rules.—The commission may adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 to implement the provisions of this act. A violation of any such rule subjects the violator to the provisions of s. 636.048. History.—s. 54, ch. 93-148; s. 213, ch. 98-200; s. 1553, ch. 2003-261.
636.048 – Suspension or revocation of certificate of authority; suspension of enrollment of new subscribers; terms of suspension.
636.048 Suspension or revocation of certificate of authority; suspension of enrollment of new subscribers; terms of suspension.— (1) The office may suspend the authority of a prepaid limited health service organization to enroll new subscribers or revoke any certificate issued to a prepaid limited health service organization or order compliance within 30 days, if it finds that […]
636.202 – Definitions.
636.202 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term: (1) “Discount plan” means a business arrangement or contract in which a person, in exchange for fees, dues, charges, or other consideration, provides access for plan members to providers of medical services and the right to receive medical services from those providers at a discount. The term does not […]
636.049 – Administrative penalty in lieu of suspension or revocation.
636.049 Administrative penalty in lieu of suspension or revocation.—In lieu of suspending or revoking a certificate of authority, or when no penalty is specifically provided, whenever any prepaid limited health service organization or other person, corporation, partnership, or entity subject to this act has been found to have violated any provision of this act, the office […]
636.204 – License required.
636.204 License required.— (1) Before doing business in this state as a discount plan organization, an entity must be a corporation, a limited liability company, or a limited partnership, incorporated, organized, formed, or registered under the laws of this state or authorized to transact business in this state in accordance with chapter 605, part I of chapter […]
636.052 – Civil remedy.
636.052 Civil remedy.—In any civil action brought to enforce the terms and conditions of a prepaid limited health service organization contract, the prevailing party is entitled to recover reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs. This section does not authorize a civil action against the office or its employees or against the Agency for Health Care Administration, […]