69B-211.0025. Additional Rule Specific to Navigators

(1) An individual who is an in-person assister falls within the definition of the term “navigator” set forth in subsection 626.9951(3), F.S., if the individual performs any of the duties identified in that definition, even if the in-person assister is not designated as a “navigator” under federal law. Certified applications counselors are not within the scope of the definition of the term “navigator” set forth in subsection 626.9951(3), F.S.

(2) As additional information required pursuant to paragraph 626.9953(3)(g), F.S., the navigator applicant must provide a copy of an official certificate from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, (HHS) demonstrating certification as a marketplace navigator or in-person assister. This is in addition to the requirement in paragraph 626.9953(3)(f), F.S. that the applicant has successfully completed all training for a navigator as required by the federal government or the exchange.

Rulemaking Authority 626.9958 FS. Law Implemented  626.995(3), 626.9953(3)(g) FS. History–New 11-26-14.