News Report | June 16, 2008
Florida Law Creates Exemption in Health Insurance Codes for Faith-Based Health Care Cost Sharing Programs
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On May 21, 2008, Florida Governor Charlie Crist signed the Cover Florida Health Access Act Senate Bill (SB) 2534 creates an exemption in the state health insurance codes for faith-based health care cost-sharing programs. Such programs, like that offered by Florida-based Medi-Share, are now exempt from oversight by the states Office of Insurance Regulation. The exemption applies to programs offered by non-profit religious organizations that meet the following requirements:
- Limit membership to those . . .