Fla. Stat. 636.008
Application for certificate of authority


(1)

A copy of the applicant’s basic organizational document, including the articles of incorporation, articles of association, partnership agreements, trust agreement, or other applicable documents and all amendments to such documents.

(2)

A copy of all bylaws, rules, and regulations, or similar documents, if any, regulating the conduct of the applicant’s internal affairs.

(3)

A list of the names, addresses, official positions, and biographical information of the individuals who are responsible for conducting the applicant’s affairs, including, but not limited to, all members of the board of directors, board of trustees, executive committee, or other governing board or committee, the officers, contracted management company personnel, and any person or entity owning or having the right to acquire 10 percent or more of the voting securities of the applicant. Such listing must fully disclose the extent and nature of any contracts or arrangements between any individual who is responsible for conducting the applicant’s affairs and the prepaid limited health service organization, including any possible conflicts of interest.

(4)

A complete biographical statement, on forms prescribed by the commission, an independent investigation report, and a set of fingerprints, as provided in chapter 624, with respect to each individual identified under subsection (3).

(5)

A statement generally describing the applicant, its facilities and personnel, and the limited health service or services to be offered.

(6)

A copy of the form of all contracts made or to be made between the applicant and any providers regarding the provision of limited health services to enrollees.

(7)

A copy of the form of any contract made or arrangement to be made between the applicant and any person listed in subsection (3).

(8)

A copy of the form of any contract made or to be made between the applicant and any person, corporation, partnership, or other entity for the performance on the applicant’s behalf of any function, including, but not limited to, marketing, administration, enrollment, investment management, and subcontracting for the provision of limited health services to enrollees.

(9)

A copy of the form of any prepaid limited health service contract which is to be issued to employers, unions, trustees, individuals, or other organizations and a copy of any form of evidence of coverage to be issued to subscribers.

(10)

A copy of the applicant’s most recent financial statements audited by an independent certified public accountant.

(11)

A copy of the applicant’s financial plan, including a 3-year projection of anticipated operating results, a statement of the sources of funding, and provisions for contingencies, for which projection all material assumptions shall be disclosed.

(12)

A schedule of rates and charges for each contract to be used which contains an opinion from a qualified independent actuary or a qualified employee that the rates are not inadequate, excessive, or discriminatory. If a prepaid limited health service organization does not employ or otherwise retain the services of an independent actuary, the chief executive officer of the prepaid limited health service organization must review and sign the certification indicating her or his agreement with its conclusions. If the office determines that, based upon documents filed with the office, the qualified employee is not qualified, the organization shall retain the services of a qualified independent actuary.

(13)

A description of the proposed method of marketing.

(14)

A description of the subscriber complaint procedures to be established and maintained as required under s. 636.038.

(15)

A description of how the applicant will comply with s. 636.046.

(16)

The fee for issuance of a certificate of authority as provided in s. 636.057.

(17)

Such other information as the commission or office may reasonably require to make the determinations required by this act.

Source: Section 636.008 — Application for certificate of authority, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0636.­008 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

636.002
Short title
636.003
Definitions
636.004
Applicability of other laws
636.005
Incorporation required
636.006
Insurance business not authorized
636.007
Certificate of authority required
636.008
Application for certificate of authority
636.009
Issuance of certificate of authority
636.012
Continued eligibility for certificate of authority
636.015
Language used in contracts and advertisements
636.016
Prepaid limited health service contracts
636.017
Rates and charges
636.018
Changes in rates and benefits
636.019
Additional contract contents
636.022
Restrictions upon expulsion or refusal to issue or renew contract
636.023
Charter
636.024
Execution of contracts
636.025
Validity of noncomplying contracts
636.026
Construction of contracts
636.027
Delivery of contract
636.028
Notice of cancellation of contract
636.029
Construction and relationship with other laws
636.032
Acceptable payments
636.033
Certain words prohibited in name of organization
636.034
Extension of benefits
636.035
Provider arrangements
636.036
Administrative, provider, and management contracts
636.037
Contract providers
636.038
Complaint system
636.039
Examination by the office
636.042
Assets, liabilities, and investments
636.043
Annual, quarterly, and miscellaneous reports
636.044
Agent licensing
636.045
Minimum surplus requirements
636.046
Insolvency protection
636.047
Officers’ and employees’ fidelity bond
636.048
Suspension or revocation of certificate of authority
636.049
Administrative penalty in lieu of suspension or revocation
636.052
Civil remedy
636.053
Injunction
636.054
Payment of judgment by prepaid limited health service organization
636.055
Levy upon deposit limited
636.056
Rehabilitation, conservation, liquidation, or reorganization
636.057
Fees
636.058
Investigative power of department and office
636.059
Unfair methods of competition, unfair or deceptive acts or practices defined
636.062
Appeals from the office or department
636.063
Civil liability
636.064
Confidentiality
636.065
Acquisitions
636.066
Taxes imposed
636.067
Rules
636.0145
Certain entities contracting with Medicaid
636.0155
Disclosures required in contracts and marketing materials
636.0201
Genetic information restrictions

Current through Fall 2025

§ 636.008. Application for certificate of authority's source at flsenate​.gov