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The Florida Legislature adopted HB 1185 during the 2023 legislative session. The bill has been presented to Governor Ron DeSantis for approval or veto. The bill’s consumer protection provisions are not limited to the insurance industry. However, several relate directly to insurers or insurance-related organizations. The following are among the key insurance-related changes in the […]
health insurance, Insurance Regulation News, health insurers, COVID-19
Radey wishes all of our friends a happy and prosperous new year. As 2019 begins, Florida’s capital city will be embarking on a new era. Governor-elect Ron DeSantis will take office next week, succeeding Rick Scott who was Governor for eight years. Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis returns, having been elected to the Cabinet office to […]
health insurance, Insurance Regulation News, air ambulance, emergency services, class action lawsuit
Florida Legislature, health insurance, Insurance Regulation News, genetic tests, 23andMe, DNA, insurance underwriting
As the Florida legislature enters the final few weeks of the 2017 regular session, several important insurance issues remain unresolved. One of the most prominent insurance issues in need of a legislative solution is the “assignment of benefits” issue. Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier, Citizens Property Insurance Corporation chief executive officer Barry Gilway, and a number […]
The Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) reminds Florida health insurance agents that they may enter into contracts with consumers to charge a flat fee in lieu of receiving commissions from the insurer for individual health policies. This opportunity arises under the new SB 1386 passed in the 2016 legislative session. DFS attributes the introduction of […]
Consumer Advocate, health insurance, Sha'Ron James, medical billing, emergency care, balanced billing
Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Florida Association for Insurance Reform (FAIR) at its 2015 awards banquet. FAIR is a non-profit association that works to educate consumers and industry stakeholders about the effects of insurance public policy considerations. FAIR attempts to encourage dialogue among consumers, insurers, public adjusters, the trial […]
Florida Legislature, health insurance, Medicaid expansion, committee meetings
