69O-191.059. Sales and Marketing Procedures for HMOs Regarding Medicare Subscribers

(1) Every HMO shall comply with all Federal Statutes and Regulations governing Medicare marketing materials and obtain approval from the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA).

(2) The “notice to buyer” detailed in Section 641.309, F.S., should be printed in no less than 12-point type and be placed immediately above the HMO’s name, unless otherwise approved by the Office, on the subscriber application form, unless such notice is in conflict with subsection (1) above.

(3) This rule applies only to Medicare subscribers who are enrolled by an HMO pursuant to a prepaid Medicare contract with HCFA.

Specific Authority 641.36 FS. Law Implemented 641.309, 641.3901, 641.3903 FS. History–New 5-28-92, Formerly 4-191.059.