Category: Life & Health

On Thursday, September 18, 2008, the Developmental Disabilities Compact Workgroup and the Developmental Disabilities Compact Consumer Advisory Workgroup jointly held their first meeting met in Tallahassee for the purpose of developing a Compact pursuant to Senate Bill 2654 (SB 2654), …

Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty appointed Eric Lingswiler as Interim Director of Life and Health Product Review for the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) on August 18, 2008.  The OIR press release is reprinted below.   Should you have any …

The U.S. Department of Health Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMMS”) has posted its first update on mandatory insurer reporting requirements for the Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act of 2007 (“SCHIP”).  The update is reprinted below. To opt-in …

The Florida Office of Economic & Demographic Research recently held a Self-Insurance Estimating Conference for the State Employees’ Health Insurance Trust Fund (“Trust Fund”). Of note, two coverage changes due to legislation passed during the 2008 Legislative Session are projected …

The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) Life and Health Actuarial Task Force (“Task Force”) held a conference call to review proposed amendments to the Standard Valuation Law (“SVL”).  The SVL is an NAIC model that establishes minimum requirements for …

    AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATIONDIVISION OF MEDICAIDBUREAU OF MEDICAID SERVICES RULE TITLE     RULE NO.:Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Supplies    59G-4.070 NOTICE OF CHANGE Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed …

On Monday, July 14, 2008, the Florida Agency for Healthcare Administration (“AHCA”) held a public hearing on changes to proposed Rule 59G-4.070 relating to Durable Medical Equipment and Medical Supplies.  To view the meeting notice and proposed Rule text, click …

On Wednesday, July 9, 2008, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) held a workshop on proposed Rule 69O-164.040: Determining Reserve Liabilities for Preneed Life Insurance.  To view the meeting notice and proposed Rule, click here. The proposed Rule calls …

Florida Governor Charlie Crist yesterday, July 2, 2008, released a statement regarding the Release of Intent to Negotiate for the Cover Florida Plan. The Release of Intent opens the negotiation process for insurance companies to submit Cover Florida plan proposals …

On Tuesday, July 1, 2008, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“OIR”) scheduled a public hearing on proposed Rule 69O-149.003(2)(b)4.a. relating to Medicare Supplement Rate Collection.  The hearing notice and complete text of the Rule can be viewed by clicking …