Rule 69O-192.008, F.A.C., is being amended to update form OIR-C1-983 “Application for Certificate of Authority Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement”. The purpose of these changes is to remove the invoice from the form which ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

OIR – Insurance Regulation

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

69O-192.008Multiple-Employer Welfare Arrangement Application

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Rule 69O-192.008, F.A.C., is being amended to update form OIR-C1-983 “Application for Certificate of Authority Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement”. The purpose of these changes is to remove the invoice from the form which is no longer needed due to changes in payment processing. In addition, changes are made to update addresses.

SUMMARY: Rule 69O-192.008, F.A.C., is being amended to update form OIR-C1-983 “Application for Certificate of Authority Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement”. The purpose of these changes is to remove the invoice from the form which is no longer needed due to changes in payment processing. In addition, changes are made to update addresses.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 614.439, 624.4431, F.S

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 624.438, 624.439, F.S.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Kama Monroe, Assistant General Counsel, Office of Insurance Regulation, [e-mail], [phone].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

69O-192.008 Multiple-Employer Welfare Arrangement Application.

(1) An application for a person applying for a certificate of authority as a multiple-employer welfare arrangement consists of the following:

(a) Form OIR-C1-983, “Application for Certificate of Authority Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement,” effective 07/23 5/22, hereby incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/_________; http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14717;

(b) Form OIR-C1-905, incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.; “Instructions for Furnishing Background Investigative Reports,” effective 6/20, hereby incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14718;

(c) Form OIR-C1-938, incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.; “Fingerprint Payment and Submission Procedure,” effective 6/20, hereby incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14719;

(d) Form OIR-C1-1423, incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.; “Biographical Affidavit,” effective 12/20, hereby incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14720; and

(e) Form OIR-C1-0500, incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.;

(f) Form OIR-C1-0501, incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.;

(g) Form OIR-C1-0502, incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.;

(h) Form OIR-C1-0503, incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.;

(i) Form OIR-C1-0504, incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.;

(j) Form OIR-C1-0505, incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.;

(k) Form OIR-C1-0506, incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.;

(l) Form OIR-C1-0507, incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.;

(m) Form OIR-C1-0509, incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.; and

(n)(e) Form OIR-C1-2221, incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C; “Management Information Form,” effective 6/20, available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-14721.

(2) A person applying for a certificate of authority as a multiple-employer welfare arrangement shall submit forms in subsection (1) as directed by the Office electronically at https://www.floir.com/iportal. The forms may be obtained from https://www.floir.com/iportal.

Rulemaking Authority 624.439, 624.4431 FS. Law Implemented 624.438, 624.439 FS. History–New 7-28-94, Formerly 4-192.008, Amended 9-28-22, ________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Kama Monroe, Assistant General Counsel

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Financial Services Commission

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: September 18, 2023

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: July 24, 2023