Fla. Stat. 636.015
Language used in contracts and advertisements; translations


(1)(a)

All contracts or forms must be printed in English.If the negotiations leading up to the effectuation of a prepaid limited health service organization contract are conducted in a language other than English, the prepaid limited health service organization must supply to the member a written translation of the contract, which translation accurately reflects the substance of the contract and is in the language used to negotiate the contract. The written translation must be affixed to, and shall become a part of, the contract or form, including a certification that the written translation is identical to the English version. Any such translation must be furnished to the office as part of the filing of the prepaid limited health services contract form. No translation of a prepaid limited health services contract form may be approved by the office unless the translation accurately reflects the substance of the prepaid limited health services contract form in translation.

(1)(a)

All contracts or forms must be printed in English.

(b)

If the negotiations leading up to the effectuation of a prepaid limited health service organization contract are conducted in a language other than English, the prepaid limited health service organization must supply to the member a written translation of the contract, which translation accurately reflects the substance of the contract and is in the language used to negotiate the contract. The written translation must be affixed to, and shall become a part of, the contract or form, including a certification that the written translation is identical to the English version. Any such translation must be furnished to the office as part of the filing of the prepaid limited health services contract form. No translation of a prepaid limited health services contract form may be approved by the office unless the translation accurately reflects the substance of the prepaid limited health services contract form in translation.

(2)

The text of all advertisements by a prepaid limited health service organization, if printed or broadcast in a language other than English, also must be available in English and must be furnished to the office upon request. As used in this subsection, the term “advertisement” means any advertisement, circular, pamphlet, brochure, or other printed material disclosing or disseminating advertising material or information by a prepaid limited health service organization to prospective or existing subscribers and includes any radio or television transmittal of an advertisement or information.

Source: Section 636.015 — Language used in contracts and advertisements; translations, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0636.­015 (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

§ 636.015. Language used in contracts & advertisements; translations's source at flsenate​.gov