Purpose


The purpose of the proposed rule is to 1) set forth the requirements for carriers to report an instance or instances of overutilization to the Agency pursuant to Section 440.13(8)(a), Florida Statutes and initiate an Agency investigation pursuant to Section 440.13(8)(b), (11), Florida Statutes; 2) establish the criteria for identifying the responsible party for overutilization of services and determine if a pattern or practice of overutilization or other violations of Chapter 440, F.S. have occurred; and 3) to establish the criteria for imposing administrative sanctions and fines in accordance with Section 440.13(8)(a), (11), (13), F.S.