626.995 – Scope of part.

626.995 Scope of part.—This part applies only to navigators. History.—s. 5, ch. 2013-101.

626.9951 – Definitions.

626.9951 Definitions.—As used in this part, the term: (1) “Exchange” means an exchange established for this state under PPACA. (2) “Financial services business” means a financial activity regulated by the Department of Financial Services, the Office of Insurance Regulation, or the Office of Financial Regulation. (3) “Navigator” means an individual authorized by an exchange to serve as a navigator, […]

626.9952 – Registration required; purpose.

626.9952 Registration required; purpose.— (1) Beginning August 1, 2013, an individual may not act as, offer to act as, or advertise any service as a navigator unless registered with the department under this part. (2) The purpose of registration is to identify qualified individuals to assist the insurance-buying public in selecting a qualified health plan through an exchange […]

626.9953 – Qualifications for registration; application required.

626.9953 Qualifications for registration; application required.— (1) The department may not approve the registration of an individual as a navigator who is found by the department to be untrustworthy or incompetent, and who does not meet the following requirements: (a) Is a natural person at least 18 years of age; (b) Is a United States citizen or legal alien […]

626.9954 – Disqualification from registration.

626.9954 Disqualification from registration.— (1) As used in this section, the terms “felony of the first degree” and “capital felony” include all felonies so designated by the laws of this state, as well as any felony so designated in the jurisdiction in which the plea is entered or judgment is rendered. (2) An applicant who has been found […]

626.9955 – Registered navigator list.

626.9955 Registered navigator list.—Upon approval of an application for registration under this part, the department shall add the name of the registrant to its publicly available list of registered navigators in order for operators of an exchange and other interested parties to validate a navigator’s registration. History.—s. 10, ch. 2013-101.

626.9956 – Notice of change of registrant information.

626.9956 Notice of change of registrant information.—A navigator must notify the department, in writing, within 30 days after a change of name, residence address, principal business street address, mailing address, contact telephone number, including a business telephone number, or e-mail address. Failure to notify the department within the required time is subject to a fine of […]

626.9957 – Conduct prohibited; denial, revocation, or suspension of registration.

626.9957 Conduct prohibited; denial, revocation, or suspension of registration.— (1) As provided in s. 626.112, only a person licensed as an insurance agent or customer representative may engage in the solicitation of insurance. A person who engages in the solicitation of insurance as described in s. 626.112(1) without such license is subject to the penalties provided under […]

626.9958 – Rulemaking.

626.9958 Rulemaking.—The department may adopt rules to administer this part. History.—s. 13, ch. 2013-101.