Florida Statutes 627.6617 – Coverage for home health care services
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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 627.6617
- group health insurance policy: include plans of self-insurance providing health insurance benefits. See Florida Statutes 627.652
- insurance: include the benefits provided under a plan of self-insurance. See Florida Statutes 627.652
(1) Any group health insurance policy providing coverage on an expense-incurred basis shall provide coverage for home health care by a home health care agency licensed pursuant to part III of chapter 400. Such coverage may be limited to home health care under a plan of treatment prescribed by a licensed physician. Services may be performed by a registered graduate nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a physical therapist, a speech therapist, an occupational therapist, or a home health aide. Provisions for utilization review may be imposed, provided that similar provisions apply to all other types of health care services.
(2) Carriers providing coverage pursuant to this section may establish a maximum length of care for any policy year, but in no event shall reimbursement be limited to an amount less than $1,000 per year.
(3) In the case of persons insured under a group policy receiving benefits pursuant to Medicare, the coverage provided in this section shall be considered supplemental and in addition to any such benefits.