If a policy contains provisions relating to an “”elimination period”” or a “”prior institutionalization”” requirement, or a similar provision that establishes a condition that must be met before benefits are payable, such provision may not be applied more than once unless the utilization of covered services is separated by a period greater than 180 days.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 624.308(1), 627.9407(1) FS. Law Implemented 624.307(1), 627.9407(1) FS. History-New 5-17-89, Formerly 4-81.014, 4-157.014.