To consolidate the text of Rule 60P-10.004, F.A.C., into Rule 60P-10.002, F.A.C., as similar rules on the same topic from the same chapter.

 

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Division of State Employees' Insurance

RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:

60P-10.002  Enrollment

60P-10.004  Effective Date of Coverage

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To consolidate the text of Rule 60P-10.004, F.A.C., into Rule 60P-10.002, F.A.C., as similar rules on the same topic from the same chapter.

SUMMARY: Rule 60P-10.002, F.A.C., is amended and Rule 60P-10.004, F.A.C., is proposed for repeal.

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 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 economic review conducted 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: 110.123(5) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 110.123 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 (IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 24, 2017, 2:00 p.m. until completed but no later than 5:00 p.m.

PLACE: 4050 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida, Room 101

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 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Michael A. Greif, Department of Management Services, 4050 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone]. 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: Ms. Debbie Shoup, 4050 Esplanade Way, Suite 215, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0950, Phone [phone], Email: [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

60P-10.002 Enrollment and Effective Date of Coverage.

(1) through (6) No change.

(7) The effective date of coverage requested by the employing agency for enrollment or changes in coverage in a supplemental insurance plan shall always be the first day of the month for which a full month’s premium may be deducted using single deductions based upon the employee’s signature date on the application. The requested effective date shall be no earlier than the first day of the month following the employee’s signature date; however, in no case shall such effective date be prior to or on the employee’s employment date. In the case of supplemental policies which require underwriting approval, the effective date of coverage shall be the first day of the month initially requested, following approval or in which a full month’s premium can be deducted.

(8) The effective date of coverage for enrollment or changes will be determined by the Department if an error or omission occurs by the employee’s agency personnel office.

(9) Receipt of direct payment, endorsement, or deposit of premium by the Department or its agent does not provide coverage if after receipt of the payment, its endorsement, or deposit, the Department or its agent determines that the employee, retiree, or COBRA participant or dependent is not eligible to participate in the Supplemental Insurance Plan. Upon determination of ineligibility, including failure to make timely payments, the premium received shall be fully reimbursed.

Rulemaking Authority 110.123(5) FS. Law Implemented 110.123 FS. History–New 8-22-96, Repromulgated 1-31-02, Amended 4-18-05,                   .

 

60P-10.004 Effective Date of Coverage.

Rulemaking Authority 110.123(5) FS. Law Implemented 110.123 FS. History–New 8-22-96, Repromulgated 1-31-02, Amended 4-18-05, Repealed                       .

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Tami Fillyaw, Director, Division of State Group Insurance

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Chad Poppell, Secretary, Department of Management Services

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 28, 2016

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 30, 2016