Florida Administrative Code
59 - AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
59A - Health Facility and Agency Licensing
Chapter 59A-12 - HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS AND PREPAID HEALTH CLINICS
Section 59A-12.008 - Referral Procedures
Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
Each HMO or PHC must have in place:
(1) A system to facilitate referral of subscribers to contracted or non-contracted physician and hospital providers; and, in the case of non-contracted providers, include a procedure for prior authorization and written notification regarding such referral to the subscriber.
(2) A means for notifying the subscribers of the referral system, including the procedures for the subscribers to obtain a second medical opinion. Such notification shall be clearly stated in either the subscriber contract, member handbook or other written communication.
Rulemaking Authority 641.56 FS. Law Implemented 641.51(4), 641.495(3) FS.
New 1-28-88, Amended 3-11-92, Formerly 10D-100.008.