Florida § 440.585 - Workers’ compensation group self-insurance fund application disclosure.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 440.585 — Workers’ compensation group self-insurance fund application disclosure., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 440.585. Workers’ compensation group self-insurance fund application disclosure.
Each application for workers’ compensation coverage under a group self-insurance fund authorized under this chapter must contain in contrasting color and in not less than 10-point type, the following statement: “This is a fully assessable policy. If the fund is unable to pay its obligations, policyholders must contribute on a pro rata earned premium basis the money necessary to meet any unfilled obligations.” If the application is signed by the applicant, it must be conclusively presumed that there was an informed, knowing acceptance of the assessment liability that exists as a result of participation in the fund.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 440.585
What does Florida Statutes § 440.585 cover?
Section 440.585 ("Workers’ compensation group self-insurance fund application disclosure.") 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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