Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) No name other
than that listed on the HMO's Certificate of Authority or those approved by the
Office pursuant to subsections (2) and (3) of this rule shall be used by the
HMO.
(2) The name of the HMO shall
not be changed without prior approval of the Office. The approval process is as
follows:
(a) The HMO shall file a request with
the Office to change the HMO's name. The request shall include a plan by which
current subscribers and providers will be notified of the name change. This
plan shall include a copy of any proposed notice to be sent to subscribers and
providers.
(b) Once the Office
approves the name change, the HMO shall submit:
1. A Board Resolution from the HMO affirming
the decision to change the HMO's name;
2. Articles of Incorporation certified by the
Florida Secretary of State reflecting the new name;
3. Bylaws of the HMO certified by the HMO
reflecting the new name;
4. A
Florida Certificate of Status reflecting the new name;
5. Documentation showing that the name change
has been made on all insurance policies in which the HMO is named as an
insured;
6. Documentation showing
that all new subscriber contracts will include the new name of the HMO;
and
7. Forms OIR-C1-0510 and
OIR-C1-0511, incorporated by reference in Rule
69O-136.100, F.A.C.
(3) Fictitious names,
as defined in Section 865.09, Florida Statutes, shall not be used without prior
approval of the Office. The approval process is as follows:
(a) The HMO shall file a request with the
Office to use a fictitious name. The request shall include a plan by which
affected subscribers and providers will be notified of the use of the
fictitious name. This plan shall include a copy of any proposed notice to be
sent to subscribers and providers.
(b) Once the Office approves the use of the
fictitious name, the HMO shall submit documentation from the Florida Secretary
of State evidencing the HMO's registration of the fictitious name.
Rulemaking Authority
641.36 FS. Law Implemented
641.31(3)(a),
641.33(2)
FS.
New 2-22-88, Formerly 4-31.094, Amended 5-28-92, Formerly
4-191.094.
