Capitol to Courthouse Florida Insurance Report: Wednesday, July 13
Jul 13, 2011
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Daily Florida Insurance-Related Events
9:00 a.m.–Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Board of Governors meeting. Teleconference: 888-942-8686; conference code: 8419204389. To view the meeting notice, click here.
9:00 a.m.–Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation (“DWC”) Proposed Rule Hearing. Proposed Rules 69L-7.020, “Florida Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual,” and 69L-7.100, “Florida Workers’ Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Ambulatory Surgical Centers (“ASC”) relate to reference materials and medical billing process guidelines. To view the hearing notice, click here. (Note: A hearing on proposed Rule 69L-7.100 is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.–DWC Rule Development Workshop. Proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 69L-29 would revise the process by which health care providers meet the minimum criteria for certification pursuant to Section 440.13(3)(a), F.S. To view the hearing notice, click here.
- 69L-29.001: Definitions.
- 69L-29.002: Requirements for Certification
- 69L-29.003: Certification Time Frames
- 69L-29.004: Occasional Health Care Providers
- 69L-29.005: Decertification of a Health Care Provider
- 69L-29.006: Decertification Process
- 69L-29.007: Recertification Process
- 69L-29.008: Determining Certification Status
- 69L-29.009: Carrier Responsibilities
- 69L-29.010: Health Care Provider Responsibilities
- 69L-29.011: Workers’ Compensation Certification Training Courses
The Members States of the Non-Admitted Insurance Multi-State Agreement (NIMA) coalition are proud to welcome two new states, Connecticut and Louisiana, to the group.
Citizens Property Insurance Corporation Inspection Program Reveals Highs and Lows
The Market Accountability Advisory Committee of Citizens Property Insurance Corp. heard a presentation in Naples today from Citizens’ Senior Director of Insurance Operations Eric Ordway regarding the carrier’s revamped mitigation inspection program.
Citizens’ reserves at $4.5 billion
Insurance industry representatives blame the growth of state-run Citizens Property Insurance partly on the fact that the insurer doesn’t charge enough to pay for potential losses.
State authorities target staged crashes in insurance fraud crackdown
After a truck struck her car in October, Floribel Figueroa Quiles submitted almost $50,000 in medical invoices to her insurance company for injuries she and her three children suffered.
Foreclosure fraud investigators forced out at Florida attorney general’s office
A lead foreclosure fraud investigator for the state said she and a colleague were forced to resign from the Florida attorney general’s office, unexpectedly ending their nearly yearlong pursuit to hold law firms and banks accountable.
Cities questioning future of using red-light cameras
Extended court fights and money problems have some leaders thinking about pulling the plug on red-light cameras at South Florida intersections.
Florida physicians seeking block on gun gag law
Organizations representing thousands of Florida doctors are asking a Miami federal judge to block a new state law restricting what physicians can discuss about firearms with patients.
New Law Gives Veteran Designation on Driver’s License
Lieutenant Governor Jennifer Carroll: State wants to recognize those who defended America
Some 1.6 million veterans across the state of Florida will now be recognized and honored for their military service through their driver’s license or identification card.
Point/Counterpoint: Should Florida ticket drivers who use cell phones?
Editorial board members Jac Wilder VerSteeg and Randy Schultz debate whether the State of Florida should ticket drivers who use cell phones while driving.
SunRail groundbreaking set for Monday
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood will come to Orlando on Monday for what essentially will be the groundbreaking for the SunRail commuter train.
Blog: Another State Board of Education member, Mark Kaplan, has resigned
Another State Board of Education member has resigned. Mark Kaplan, who was appointed by former Gov. Charlie Crist in 2010, said he will resign from the board, reports the News Service of Florida.
Florida citrus crop estimate raised 4%
Citrus growers in Florida will finish the 2010-11 season with a crop 4 percent larger than last year’s.
Infographic: Florida’s Business Ranking
CNBC recently ranked America’s top states for business in an annual special report. Florida placed ten spots higher — tied with Tennessee for 18th overall — as compared to last year’s analysis
Campaign fundraising activity light
Big Bend candidates in the Florida statehouse had a quiet fundraising quarter a year before things heat up in primary elections.
Former Orlando police chief runs for Congress
Orlando’s first female African American police chief is running for Congress.
Records Show State Delegates’ Net worth
State delegates are required to list assets, income and liabilities
Three of the eight members of the Polk County legislative delegation are millionaires, one has a net worth of less than $100,000 and five of the eight lost net worth in the last year, according to financial disclosure records.
St. Johns water district facing major layoffs as director faces retirement
Before retiring, he must slash $46 million, reduce 130 jobs
St. Johns River Water Management District officials detailed plans for far-reaching layoffs Tuesday at the same time the agency’s longtime leader announced retirement plans.
Gulf County biomass project wins approval through expedited permitting process
A proposed biomass plant in Gulf County is the first to receive a permit under a little-noticed state law change made by the Legislature in 2010 that allows for expedited approval for renewable energy projects.
Governor Goes On Charm Offensive In South Florida
Scott: My Goal Is To Listen To You All
Gov. Rick Scott continued a two-day charm offensive in South Florida on Tuesday with a luncheon for Miami-Dade County’s legislative delegation at a local restaurant.
Plan to Kill National Flood Insurance
The full House is scheduled to begin debate today on renewing and reforming the flood insurance program. One Republican lawmaker wants to shut it down.
The Wall Street Journal: Battle Over ZIP Codes — Insurer Fights Retailers
A battle is shaping up in California that pits two big retailers against a big insurer over who will pick up the costs of a new breed of consumer class-action litigation tied to merchants’ collection of ZIP codes for credit-card purchases.
NAIC Drops Support for Agent Medical Loss Ratio Exemption
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners today dropped its support for exempting insurance agents’ commissions from the medical loss ratio provision of the healthcare reform law.
New Regulatory Initiative “ORSA” Turns Tables On Insurers
Insurance regulators in the U.S. have begun signing up with their international peers to push a new ERM regulation called “ORSA”-Own Risk and Solvency Assessment.
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