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Introduced
02/03/2014
02/03/2014
In Committee
04/22/2014
04/22/2014
Crossed Over
04/22/2014
04/22/2014
Passed
06/05/2014
06/05/2014
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/13/2014
06/13/2014
Introduced Session
2014 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing that oral vitamins, nutrient preparations, dietary supplements, and certain medical food are not reimbursable; authorizing employers to negotiate the retrospectively rated premium with insurers under certain conditions; providing requirements for the filing and approval of such plans and associated forms; providing requirements for insurers engaging in the negotiation of premiums with eligible employers; providing construction with respect to the passage of similar legislation, etc.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Florida's workers' compensation laws by stating that oral vitamins, nutrient preparations, dietary supplements, and certain medical foods are generally not reimbursable, although employers or insurers can authorize medical foods under specific conditions. It also allows employers with significant multi-state operations and substantial premium costs to negotiate their retrospectively rated premiums, which are insurance costs adjusted after the policy period based on actual claims, with insurers, provided the insurer has at least $500 million in surplus. The bill also clarifies that if it conflicts with other similar legislation passed in the same session, its provisions regarding negotiated premiums will take precedence, and it updates a reference in existing law concerning appeals related to insurance filings.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Regulatory Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2014-131 (on 06/13/2014)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/785 | 02/04/2014 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0785/BillText/er/PDF | 04/27/2014 |
| House Floor Amendment #256013 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0785/Amendment/256013/PDF | 04/22/2014 |
| House Floor Amendment #365027 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0785/Amendment/365027/PDF | 04/22/2014 |
| House Floor Substitue Amendment #379631 to Amendment (365027) | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0785/Amendment/379631/PDF | 04/22/2014 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0785/BillText/e1/PDF | 04/22/2014 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0785/BillText/c1/PDF | 04/05/2014 |
| House Committee Amendment #694927 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0785/Amendment/694927/PDF | 04/04/2014 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0785/BillText/Filed/PDF | 02/04/2014 |
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