Tag: florida health care

Bill to let health insurance companies and doctors in Florida deny patients care

Logan B.
Health insurance companies - Access to health care denied

The state is considering a bill that is intended to provide insurers and healthcare providers choice. A Florida bill currently under consideration is aiming to provide doctors and health insurance companies in the state permission to drop a patient or to choose not to pay for their health care based on what is being referred to as a “conscience-based objection.” Concern was immediately raised regarding the risk of discrimination if HB1403 were to pass. The highly controversial HB1403 could leave the door open for a broad spectrum of discrimination against…

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Organization seeks to boost enrollment in Florida’s health insurance exchange

S.Vagus
Florida health insurance

Health Council of South Florida plans to launch a new campaign in November Health care activists in Florida are beginning to launch a new campaign to encourage the state’s residents to purchase health insurance coverage. The Health Council of South Florida learned valuable lessons during the state’s first enrollment period and the organization plans to launch a sign-up campaign when the state’s exchange begins open enrollment again in November. The organization will be focusing more heavily on connecting with consumers in a more dynamic fashion, using new technology and information…

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Florida faced with $300 million penalty from federal regulators

Dan
Florida health insurance

Florida runs afoul of regulators due to health insurance program The State of Florida has run afoul of federal insurance regulators and is facing serious penalties under the federal health care law. The state’s health insurance program for public workers is the subject of the problem. Those responsible for the health insurance program warned that Florida could be liable for penalties, and federal regulators have taken note of the issue. If the Florida Legislature does not take action within the next few months, the state may be forced to brace…

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