69O-203.090. Change of Name  


Effective on Tuesday, November 15, 1994
  • 1No company name other than that certified by the Office shall be used by the PLHSO. The name of the PLHSO shall not be changed without prior approval of the Office. The approval process is as follows:

    38(1) The PLHSO shall file a request with the Office to change the PLHSO’s name. The request shall include a plan by which current subscribers and providers will be notified of the name change. This plan shall include a copy of any proposed notice to be sent to subscribers and providers.

    89(2) Once the Office tentatively approves the name change, the PLHSO shall submit:

    102(a) A Board Resolution from the PLHSO affirming the decision to change the PLHSO’s name;

    117(b) Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the PLHSO affirming the name change;

    133(c) Certification from the Secretary of State Office that the name has been changed, and that the change has been filed with the Secretary of State’s Office;

    160(d) Documentation showing that the name change has been made on all insurance policies covering the PLHSO; and

    178(e) Documentation showing that all new subscriber contracts will include the new name of the PLHSO.

    194(3) After the Office receives the items listed in subsection (2) above and the fee specified in Section 212636.057, F.S., 214the Department shall grant final approval by means of issuing an amended Certificate of Authority.

    229Specific Authority 231636.067 FS. 233Law Implemented 235636.008, 236636.018, 237636.033, 238636.057 FS. 240History–New 11-15-94, Formerly 4-203.090.