Florida § 409.817 - Approval of health benefits coverage; financial assistance.
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§ 409.817. Approval of health benefits coverage; financial assistance.
In order for health insurance coverage to qualify for premium assistance payments for an eligible child under ss. 409.810-409.821, the health benefits coverage must: (1) Be certified by the Office of Insurance Regulation of the Financial Services Commission under s. 409.818 as meeting, exceeding, or being actuarially equivalent to the benchmark benefit plan; (2) Be guarantee issued; (3) Be community rated; (4) Not impose any preexisting condition exclusion for covered benefits; (5) Comply with the applicable limitations on premiums and cost sharing in s. 409.816; (6) Comply with the quality assurance and access standards developed under s. 409.820; and (7) Establish periodic open enrollment periods, which may not occur more frequently than quarterly.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 409.817
What does Florida Statutes § 409.817 cover?
Section 409.817 ("Approval of health benefits coverage; financial assistance.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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