636.0201 – Genetic information restrictions.
636.0201 Genetic information restrictions.—A prepaid limited health service organization must comply with the provisions of s. 627.4301. History.—s. 4, ch. 97-182.
636.003 – Definitions.
636.003 Definitions.—As used in this act, the term: (1) “Capitation” means the fixed amount paid by a prepaid limited health service organization to a health care provider under contract with the prepaid limited health service organization in exchange for the rendering of covered limited health services. (2) “Enrollee” means an individual, including dependents, who is entitled to limited […]
636.022 – Restrictions upon expulsion or refusal to issue or renew contract.
636.022 Restrictions upon expulsion or refusal to issue or renew contract.—A prepaid limited health service organization may not expel or refuse to renew the coverage of or refuse to enroll any individual member of a subscriber group on the basis of the race, color, creed, handicap, marital status, sex, or national origin of the subscriber or […]
636.004 – Applicability of other laws.
636.004 Applicability of other laws.—Except as provided in this act, prepaid limited health service organizations are governed by the provisions of this act and are exempt from the Florida Insurance Code unless specifically referenced. History.—s. 3, ch. 93-148.
636.023 – Charter; bylaw provisions.
636.023 Charter; bylaw provisions.—No prepaid limited health services contract may contain any provision purporting to make any portion of the articles of incorporation, charter, bylaws, or other organizational document of the prepaid limited health service organization a part of the contract unless the provision is set forth in full in the contract. Any contract provision in […]
636.005 – Incorporation required; exceptions.
636.005 Incorporation required; exceptions.— (1) On or after October 1, 1993, any entity that has not yet obtained a certificate of authority to operate a prepaid limited health service organization in this state must be incorporated. (2) A prepaid limited health service organization may be organized as a profit or nonprofit corporation. (3) A prepaid limited health service organization […]
636.006 – Insurance business not authorized.
636.006 Insurance business not authorized.—Nothing in the Florida Insurance Code or this act authorizes any prepaid limited health service organization to transact any insurance business other than that specifically authorized by this act, or otherwise to engage in any other type of insurance unless it is authorized under a certificate of authority issued by the office […]
636.007 – Certificate of authority required.
636.007 Certificate of authority required.—A person, corporation, partnership, or other entity may not operate a prepaid limited health service organization in this state without obtaining and maintaining a certificate of authority from the office pursuant to this act. A political subdivision of this state which is operating an emergency medical services system and offers a prepaid […]
636.008 – Application for certificate of authority.
636.008 Application for certificate of authority.—Before any entity may operate a prepaid limited health service organization, it must obtain a certificate of authority from the office. An application for a certificate of authority to operate a prepaid limited health service organization must be filed with the office on a form prescribed by the commission. Such application […]
636.009 – Issuance of certificate of authority; denial.
636.009 Issuance of certificate of authority; denial.— (1) Following receipt of an application filed pursuant to s. 636.008, the office shall review such application and notify the applicant of any deficiencies contained therein. The office shall issue a certificate of authority to an applicant who has filed a completed application in conformity with s. 636.008, upon payment […]