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DFS Reminds Agencies of Prohibition Against Misleading Names

DFS Reminds Agencies of Prohibition Against Misleading Names

The Department of Financial Services has reminded agencies of the statutory prohibition against misleading names.  Section 626.602, Florida Statutes, allows DFS to disapprove an agency’s name if the name may mislead the public or if the name implies the agency is an insurer, state or federal agency, charitable organization, or an entity that provides advice and […]

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Policymakers Divided on Medicaid Expansion

Policymakers Divided on Medicaid Expansion

Implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act has quickly shaped up to be perhaps the highest profile and most hotly debated issue of the 2013 legislative session.  Governor Rick Scott surprised many when he announced shortly before the session that he supports expanding Medicaid to comply with the Affordable Care Act.  Several Republican policymakers promptly […]

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OIR Discusses Status of Affordable Care Act Implementation

OIR Discusses Status of Affordable Care Act Implementation

After the Affordable Care Act became law, Florida officials did not take steps to immediately implement it.  Due in part to budget considerations and to hopes that it might be repealed or revised after the fall 2012 election cycle, Florida policymakers deferred preparations for the new law.  Now the legislature has committees devoted to the task.  The Office […]

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Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Comments on Affordable Health Care Act

Florida Insurance Consumer Advocate Comments on Affordable Health Care Act

The Tampa Bay Times published an interview with Insurance Consumer Advocate Robin Westcott today covering a range of topics.  Among the topics discussed, the Tampa Bay Times asked whether she sees the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Health Care Act is a positive or negative for consumers.  Ms. Westcott commented, “I’m concerned about the […]

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