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OIR Issues Memorandum to Health Insurers and HMO’s
The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation has issued an informational memorandum to all health insurers and HMO’s. The purpose of the memorandum is to notify health insurers and HMO’s of a recent amendment to the federal interim final rules relating to Internal Claims and Appeals and External Review Processes. The OIR’s informational memorandum can be […]
How will Supreme Court rule on health care law?
Insurers raising co-pays for expensive drugs
health insurance, Insurance Regulation News, Florida Legislature
State fights $60M in consumer rebates
Office of Insurance Regulation, health insurance, Insurance Regulation News
Fla. lawsuit: Can doctors ask patients about guns?
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Senate Committee Interim Projects Affect Health Insurers
The Florida Senate will conduct several interim projects in anticipation of the 2012 session that may be of interest to health insurers. In particular, the following projects relating to Health Regulation may have direct or indirect impacts on the health insurance market: Review 24-hour Admissions Limitations in Ambulatory Surgical Centers Review Consolidating, Eliminating, or Reorganizing […]
Report: Health insurers owe state $3M
Department of Financial Services, health insurance, Insurance Regulation News
Wellness Bill Signed Into Law Effective July 1
The legislature passed HB 445 during the 2011 session creating an exception to unfair insurance trade practices statutes allowing health insurers and HMOs to offer rewards or incentives for wellness or health improvements. The incentives may take the form of merchandise, gift cards, debit cards, premium discounts, contributions to HSAs or similar items. Governor Rick […]