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FL H1531
FL H1531Government-facilitated Purchases and Sales of Individual and Small Employer Health and Dental Plans
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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to government-facilitated purchases and sales of individual and small employer health and dental plans; creating s. 627.4463, F.S.; providing a short title; providing purpose and legislative intent; providing definitions; establishing the Florida Health Insurance Exchange within the Office of Insurance Regulation to facilitate purchase and sale of qualified health plans; providing duties of the exchange; authorizing the exchange to contract with an eligible entity to perform the exchange's functions under certain circumstances; authorizing the exchange to enter into agreements with governmental agencies and entities to carry out the exchange's responsibilities under certain circumstances; providing general requirements and prohibitions for the exchange; providing certifications by the exchange of health and dental benefit plans; authorizing the Commissioner of Insurance Regulation and the office to contract with a vendor to build and manage the exchange; providing rulemaking authority; providing construction; providing a contingent effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Florida Health Insurance Exchange, a government entity within the Office of Insurance Regulation, to facilitate the purchase and sale of qualified health and dental plans for individuals and small employers, aiming to reduce the uninsured population and provide a transparent marketplace with consumer education and access to financial assistance like premium tax credits. The Exchange will be responsible for certifying health and dental benefit plans as "qualified" if they meet specific federal criteria (under PPACA, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act) and state requirements, including offering essential health benefits and having approved rates and contract language. It will also operate a Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP Exchange) for small employers, provide consumer assistance through a hotline and website, and work with vendors to build and manage its operations, with its effectiveness contingent on the passage of similar legislation.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1531 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1531/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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