Purpose


The proposed rulemaking repeals Rule 69J-8.004, F.A.C., because it is not needed since the standards for neutral evaluators are now in section 627.7074, F.S. Subsection 69J-8.008(2), F.A.C., is amended to require insurers to contact claimants within 3 business days of notice of a request for neutral evaluation, and copy the department on the correspondence to the claimant. Subsection (9) of section 69J-8.008, F.A.C., is added to impose a duty on neutral evaluators to disclose conflicts of interest within 3 business days of assignment. Subsection (5) is added to Rule 69J-8.009, F.A.C., to require disclosure of professionals used by a neutral evaluator and conflicts of interest associated with those professionals. Technical changes are also made.