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FL Stat § 636.205 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.205 - Issuance of license; denial.

636.205 Issuance of license; denial.—(1) Following receipt of an application filed pursuant to s. 636.204, the office shall review the application and notify the applicant of any deficiencies contained therein. The office shall issue a license to an applicant who has filed a completed application pursuant to s. 636.204 upon payment of the fees specified in s. 636.204 and upon the office being satisfied that the following conditions are met:(a) The requirements of s. 636.204 have been fulfilled.(b) The entity has the required minimum capital requirements.(c) The ownership, control, and management of the entity are competent and trustworthy and possess managerial experience that would make the proposed operation beneficial to the subscribers. The office may not grant or continue to grant authority to transact the business of a discount plan organization in this state at any time during which the office has good reason to believe that the ownership, control, or management of the organization includes any person whose business operations are or have been marked by business practices or conduct that is detrimental to the public, stockholders, investors, or creditors.(d) The discount plan organization has a complaint procedure that will facilitate the resolution of subscriber grievances and that includes both formal and informal steps available within the organization.(e) Any deficiencies identified by the office have been corrected.(f) All requirements of this part have been met.(2) If the application for a license is denied, the office shall notify the applicant and shall specify the reasons for denial in the notice.History.—s. 3, ch. 2005-232; s. 17, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.206 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.206 - Examinations and investigations.

636.206 Examinations and investigations.—(1) The office may examine or investigate the business and affairs of any discount plan organization. The office may order any discount plan organization or applicant to produce any records, books, files, advertising and solicitation materials, or other information and may take statements under oath to determine whether the discount plan organization or applicant is in violation of the law or is acting contrary to the public interest. The expenses incurred in conducting any examination or investigation must be paid by the discount plan organization or applicant. Examinations and investigations must be conducted as provided in chapter 624. For the duration of the agreement with a member, and for 5 years thereafter, a discount plan organization must maintain an accurate record of each member, including the membership materials provided to the member, the discount plan issued to the member, and the charges billed and paid by the member, in a form accessible to the office during an examination or investigation.(2) Failure by the discount plan organization to pay the expenses incurred under subsection (1) is grounds for denial or revocation.History.—s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 4, ch. 2005-232; s. 5, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.207 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.207 - Applicability of part.

636.207 Applicability of part.—Except as otherwise provided in this part, discount plan organizations are governed by this part and are exempt from the Florida Insurance Code unless specifically referenced.History.—s. 5, ch. 2005-232; s. 18, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.208 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.208 - Fees; charges; reimbursement.

636.208 Fees; charges; reimbursement.—(1) A discount plan organization may charge a periodic charge as well as a reasonable one-time processing fee for a discount plan.(2)(a) If the member cancels his or her membership in the discount plan organization within the first 30 days after the effective date of enrollment in the plan, the member shall receive a reimbursement of all periodic charges upon return of the discount card to the discount plan organization.(b) If the member cancels his or her membership in the discount plan organization after the first 30 days, the discount plan organization:1. Must cancel the membership on or before 30 days after receipt of the member’s cancellation request.2. May not charge the member any fees after the effective date of the cancellation of the membership.3. Must provide a pro rata reimbursement of periodic charges made for months after the cancellation date.(c) If the member cancels his or her membership in the discount plan organization consistent with the open enrollment rules established by an employer or association for a plan having an open enrollment period, the member shall receive a pro rata reimbursement of all periodic charges upon return of the discount card to the discount plan organization.(3) If the discount plan organization cancels a membership for any reason other than nonpayment of fees by the member, the discount plan organization must make a pro rata reimbursement of all periodic charges to the member.(4) In addition to the reimbursement of periodic charges for the reasons stated in subsections (2) and (3), a discount plan organization shall also reimburse the member for any portion of a one-time processing fee that exceeds $30 per year.History.—s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 6, ch. 2005-232; s. 6, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.210 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.210 - Prohibited activities of a discount plan organization.

636.210 Prohibited activities of a discount plan organization.—(1) A discount plan organization may not:(a) Use in its advertisements, marketing material, brochures, and discount cards the term “insurance” except as otherwise provided in this part or as a disclaimer of any relationship between discount plan organization benefits and insurance;(b) Use in its advertisements, marketing material, brochures, and discount cards the terms “health plan,” “coverage,” “copay,” “copayments,” “preexisting conditions,” “guaranteed issue,” “premium,” “PPO,” “preferred provider organization,” or other terms in a manner that could reasonably mislead a person into believing the discount plan was health insurance;(c) Have restrictions on free access to plan providers, including, but not limited to, waiting periods and notification periods; or(d) Pay providers any fees for medical services.(2) A discount plan organization may not collect or accept money from a member for payment to a provider for specific medical services furnished or to be furnished to the member unless the organization has an active certificate of authority from the office to act as an administrator.History.—s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 7, ch. 2005-232; s. 19, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.212 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.212 - Disclosures.

636.212 Disclosures.—A discount plan organization or marketer must provide disclosures to a prospective member and the prospective member must acknowledge the acceptance of such disclosures before enrolling in a discount plan. A discount plan organization or marketer may make additional disclosures to those described in subsection (1).(1) A disclosure must include:(a) That the plan is not insurance.(b) That the plan provides discounts at certain health care providers for medical services.(c) That the plan does not make payments directly to the providers of medical services.(d) That the plan member is obligated to pay for all health care services but will receive a discount from those health care providers who have contracted with the discount plan organization.(e) The name and address of the licensed discount plan organization.(2) The first page of any written advertisements, marketing materials, or brochures relating to a discount plan must include the required disclosures in subsection (1). The first page is the page that first includes the information that describes benefits of the discount plan. The disclosures must be printed in not less than 12-point type.(3) Disclosures provided by electronic means must include disclosures required in subsection (1). The disclosures must be in a font size and color that is readable.(4) Disclosures made by telephone must include the disclosures in subsection (1) and the prospective or new member must be provided with written disclosures in accordance with subsection (2) in the initial written materials provided.History.—s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 8, ch. 2005-232; s. 7, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.214 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.214 - Provider agreements.

636.214 Provider agreements.—(1) All providers offering medical services to members under a discount plan must provide such services pursuant to a written agreement. The agreement may be entered into directly by the provider or by a provider network to which the provider belongs.(2) A provider agreement between a discount plan organization and a provider must provide the following:(a) A list of the services and products to be provided at a discount.(b) The amount or amounts of the discounts or, alternatively, a fee schedule which reflects the provider’s discounted rates.(c) A statement that the provider will not charge members more than the discounted rates.(3) A provider agreement between a discount plan organization and a provider network must require that the provider network have written agreements with its providers which:(a) Contain the terms described in subsection (2).(b) Authorize the provider network to contract with the discount plan organization on behalf of the provider.(c) Require the network to maintain an up-to-date list of its contracted providers and to provide that list on a monthly basis to the discount plan organization.(4) The discount plan organization shall maintain a copy of each active provider agreement into which it has entered.History.—s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 9, ch. 2005-232; s. 8, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.216 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.216 - Written agreement.

636.216 Written agreement.—There must be a written agreement between the discount plan organization and the member specifying the benefits under the discount plan and complying with the disclosure requirements of this part.History.—s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 10, ch. 2005-232; s. 9, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.218 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.218 - Annual reports.

636.218 Annual reports.—(1) Each discount plan organization shall file with the office, within 3 months after the end of each fiscal year, an annual report.(2) Such reports must be on forms prescribed by the commission and must include:(a) Audited financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles certified by an independent certified public accountant, including the organization’s balance sheet, income statement, and statement of changes in cash flow for the preceding year. An organization that is a subsidiary of a parent entity that is publicly traded and that prepares audited financial statements reflecting the consolidated operations of the parent entity and the organization may petition the office to accept, in lieu of the audited financial statement of the organization, the audited financial statement of the parent entity and a written guaranty by the parent entity that the minimum capital requirements of the organization required by this part will be met by the parent entity.(b) If different from the initial application or the last annual report, a list of the names and residence addresses of all persons responsible for the conduct of the organization’s affairs, together with a disclosure of the extent and nature of any contracts or arrangements between such persons and the discount plan organization, including any possible conflicts of interest.(c) The number of discount plan members in the state.(d) Such other information relating to the performance of the discount plan organization as is reasonably required by the commission or office.(3) Every discount plan organization that fails to file an annual report in the form and within the time required by this section shall forfeit up to $500 for each day for the first 10 days during which the neglect continues and shall forfeit up to $1,000 for each day after the first 10 days during which the neglect continues; and, upon notice by the office to that effect, the organization’s authority to enroll new members or to do business in this state ceases while such default continues. The office shall deposit all sums collected by the office under this section to the credit of the Insurance Regulatory Trust Fund. The office may not collect more than $50,000 for each report.History.—s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 11, ch. 2005-232; s. 20, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.220 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.220 - Minimum capital requirements.

636.220 Minimum capital requirements.—(1) Each discount plan organization shall at all times maintain a net worth of at least $150,000.(2) The office may not issue a license unless the discount plan organization has a net worth of at least $150,000.History.—s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 21, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.222 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.222 - Suspension or revocation of license; suspension of enrollment of new members; terms of suspension.

636.222 Suspension or revocation of license; suspension of enrollment of new members; terms of suspension.—(1) The office may suspend the authority of a discount plan organization to enroll new members, revoke any license issued to a discount plan organization, or order compliance if the office finds that any of the following conditions exist:(a) The organization is not operating in compliance with this part.(b) The organization does not have the minimum net worth as required by this part.(c) The organization has advertised, merchandised, or attempted to merchandise its services in such a manner as to misrepresent its services or capacity for service or has engaged in deceptive, misleading, or unfair practices with respect to advertising or merchandising.(d) The organization is not fulfilling its obligations as a discount plan organization.(e) The continued operation of the organization would be hazardous to its members.(2) If the office has cause to believe that grounds for the suspension or revocation of a license exist, the office must notify the discount plan organization in writing specifically stating the grounds for suspension or revocation and shall pursue a hearing on the matter in accordance with chapter 120.(3) When the license of a discount plan organization is surrendered or revoked, such organization must proceed, immediately following the effective date of the order of revocation, to wind up its affairs transacted under the license. The organization may not engage in any further advertising, solicitation, collecting of fees, or renewal of contracts.(4) The office shall, in its order suspending the authority of a discount plan organization to enroll new members, specify the period during which the suspension is to be in effect and the conditions, if any, which must be met by the discount plan organization before reinstatement of its license to enroll new members. The order of suspension is subject to rescission or modification by further order of the office before the expiration of the suspension period. Reinstatement may not be made unless requested by the discount plan organization; however, the office may not grant reinstatement if it finds that the circumstances for which the suspension occurred still exist or are likely to recur.History.—s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 22, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.223 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.223 - Administrative penalty.

636.223 Administrative penalty.—In lieu of suspending or revoking a certificate of authority whenever any discount plan organization has been found to have violated any provision of this part, the office may:(1) Issue and cause to be served upon the organization charged with the violation a copy of such findings and an order requiring such organization to cease and desist from engaging in the act or practice that constitutes the violation.(2) Impose a monetary penalty of not less than $100 for each violation, but not to exceed an aggregate penalty of $75,000.History.—s. 12, ch. 2005-232; s. 97, ch. 2006-1; s. 23, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.224 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.224 - Notice of change of name or address of discount plan organization.

636.224 Notice of change of name or address of discount plan organization.—Each discount plan organization must provide the office at least 30 days’ advance notice of any change in the discount plan organization’s name, address, principal business address, or mailing address.History.—s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 24, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.226 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.226 - Provider name listing.

636.226 Provider name listing.—Each discount plan organization must maintain on an Internet website an up-to-date list of the names and addresses of the providers with which it has contracted, the address of which must be prominently displayed on all its advertisements, marketing materials, brochures, and discount cards. This section applies to those providers with whom the discount plan organization has contracted directly, as well as those who are members of a provider network with which the discount plan organization has contracted.History.—s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 25, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.228 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.228 - Marketing of discount plans.

636.228 Marketing of discount plans.—(1) All advertisements, marketing materials, brochures, and discount cards used by marketers must be approved in writing by the discount plan organization.(2) The discount plan organization must have an executed written agreement with a marketer before the marketer markets, promotes, sells, or distributes the discount plan. Such agreement must prohibit the marketer from using marketing materials, brochures, and discount cards without the approval in writing by the discount plan organization. The discount plan organization may delegate functions to its marketers but shall be bound by any acts of its marketers, within the scope of the delegation, which do not comply with this part.History.—s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 13, ch. 2005-232; s. 10, ch. 2017-112; s. 153, ch. 2020-2.
FL Stat § 636.230 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.230 - Bundling discount plans with other products.

636.230 Bundling discount plans with other products.—A marketer or discount plan organization selling a discount plan with medical services and other services may commingle those products on a single page of forms, advertisements, marketing materials, or brochures.History.—s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 14, ch. 2005-232; s. 11, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.232 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.232 - Rules.

636.232 Rules.—The commission may adopt rules to administer this part, including rules for the licensing of discount plan organizations, providing for the collection of data, relating to disclosures to plan members, and defining terms used in this part.History.—s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 12, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.234 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.234 - Service of process on a discount plan organization.

636.234 Service of process on a discount plan organization.—Sections 624.422 and 624.423 apply to a discount plan organization as if the discount plan organization were an insurer.History.—s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 26, ch. 2017-112.
FL Stat § 636.236 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXVII - Insurance|Chapter 636 - Prepaid Limited Health Service Organizations and Discount Plan Organizations|Part II - Discount Plan Organizations (Ss. 636.202-636.244)|636.236 - Surety bond or security deposit.

636.236 Surety bond or security deposit.—(1) Each discount plan organization licensed pursuant to this part shall maintain in force a surety bond in its own name in an amount not less than $35,000 to be used at the discretion of the office to protect the financial interests of members who may be adversely affected by the insolvency of a discount plan organization. The bond must be issued by an insurance company that is licensed to do business in this state.(2) In lieu of the bond specified in subsection (1), a licensed discount plan organization may deposit and maintain deposited in trust with the department securities eligible for deposit under s. 625.52 having at all times a value of not less than $35,000. If a licensed discount plan organization substitutes its deposited securities under this subsection with a surety bond authorized in subsection (1), such deposited securities must be returned to the discount plan organization no later than 45 days following the effective date of the surety bond.(3) A judgment creditor or other claimant of a discount plan organization, other than the office or department, does not have the right to levy upon any of the assets or securities held in this state as a deposit under subsections (1) and (2).History.—s. 31, ch. 2004-297; s. 15, ch. 2005-232; s. 27, ch. 2017-112.