The Agency is proposing to repeal rules within Rule Chapter 59A-12, F.A.C., pursuant to changes via SB 622 (sections 115 and 118 – 123) passed during the 2018 legislative session.

 

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

59A-12.016Definitions for the Managed Care Ombudsman Committees

59A-12.017The Agency for Health Care Administration's Responsibilities

59A-12.018The District Managed Care Ombudsman Committees Responsibilities

59A-12.019The Statewide Managed Care Ombudsman Committee Responsibilities

59A-12.020Statewide Provider and Subscriber Assistance Program Forms

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Agency is proposing to repeal rules within Rule Chapter 59A-12, F.A.C., pursuant to changes via SB 622 (sections 115 and 118 – 123) passed during the 2018 legislative session.

SUMMARY: The Agency is proposing to repeal four rules (59A-12.016, .017, .018, and .019, F.A.C.) governing the Managed Care Ombudsman Committees as the Managed Care Ombudsman was repealed pursuant to SB 622 (sections 118-123). In addition, the Agency will repeal another rule within Rule Chapter 59A-12 (59A-12.020, F.A.C.) governing the Subscriber Assistance Program as it was also repealed pursuant to SB 622 (section 115). These repeals will have an effective date of July 1, 2018.

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.

The Agency has determined that no SERC is required and that no legislative ratification pursuant to subsection 120.541(3), F.S. is required based upon the Agency’s review of information at the time of analysis and the preparation of a checklist for each rule to determine the need for the creation of a SERC.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The Agency has determined that no SERC is required and that no legislative ratification pursuant to subsection 120.541(3), F.S. is required based upon the Agency’s review of information at the time of analysis and the preparation of a checklist for each rule to determine the need for the creation of a SERC.

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: 408.15, 641.70, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 408.7056, 641.70, FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:

DATE AND TIME: July 13, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

PLACE: Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Building 3, Conference Room C, Tallahassee, FL 32308

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 3 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Marisol Fitch, Bureau of Facility Regulation, 2727 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida, [phone] and [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Marisol Fitch, [phone], email: [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

59A-12.016 Definitions for the Managed Care Ombudsman Committees.

Rulemaking Authority 641.70 FS. Law Implemented 641.70 FS. History–New 12-13-98. Repealed 7-1-18.

 

59A-12.017 The Agency for Health Care Administration’s Responsibilities.

Rulemaking Authority 641.70 FS. Law Implemented 641.70 FS. History–New 12-13-98. Repealed 7-1-18.

 

59A-12.018 The District Managed Care Ombudsman Committees Responsibilities.

Rulemaking Authority 641.70 FS. Law Implemented 641.70 FS. History–New 12-13-98. Repealed 7-1-18.

 

59A-12.019 The Statewide Managed Care Ombudsman Committee Responsibilities.

Rulemaking Authority 641.70 FS. Law Implemented 641.70 FS. History–New 12-13-98. Repealed 7-1-18.

 

59A-12.020 Statewide Provider and Subscriber Assistance Program Forms.

Rulemaking Authority 408.15 FS. Law Implemented 408.7056 FS. History–New 9-17-00. Repealed 7-1-18.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Marisol Fitch

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Justin M. Senior

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: 6/1/2018