60P-2.014. Returned Checks

(1) Personal checks will be accepted by the Department for payment of premium in accordance with Rule 60P-2.006, F.A.C.; however, personal checks signed by a person other than the employee for payment of the employee’s premium must have the following information recorded on the back of the check regarding the identity of such person:

(a) The full name;

(b) Residence address, city, state, zip code;

(c) Home telephone number;

(d) Business telephone number;

(e) Place of employment;

(f) Sex;

(g) Date of birth;

(h) Height;

(i) Race.

(2) When a check for the employee contribution is returned for nonpayment, a certified letter will be mailed directly to the signer of the check requesting payment of the amount due plus a service charge of fifteen ($15.00) dollars or five percent (5%) of the face amount of the check, whichever is greater. If the signer of the check is someone other than the insured, a certified letter will be mailed to the insured, requesting payment of the amount due plus the service charge. If payment in full has not been received within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the certified letter, the insured’s insurance coverage shall be terminated.

(3) An employee whose coverage is terminated in accordance with this section may only apply for reenrollment in the Health Program during the open enrollment period after making restitution for all dishonored checks. A retiree or surviving spouse whose coverage is terminated in accordance with this section, shall not reenter the Health Program.

Specific Authority 110.123(5) FS. Law Implemented 110.123 FS. History–New 10-8-78, Amended 10-22-79, 7-1-80, 9-13-82, 8-7-83, Formerly 22K-1.27, Amended 7-16-86, 9-25-86, Formerly 22K-1.214, Amended 8-22-96, Repromulgated 1-31-02.