Florida Regulations 69O-191.094: Change of Name
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(1) No name other than that certified by the Office shall be used by the HMO. The name of the HMO shall not be changed without prior approval of the Office. The approval process is as follows:
(a) The HMO shall file a request with the Office to change the HMO’s name. The request shall include a plan by which current subscribers and providers will be notified of the name change. This plan shall include a copy of any proposed notice to be sent to subscribers and providers.
(b) Once the Office approves the name change, the HMO shall submit:
1. A Board Resolution from the HMO affirming the decision to change the HMO’s name;
2. Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the HMO affirming the name change;
3. Certification from the Secretary of State Office that the name has been changed, and that the change has been filed with the Secretary of State’s Office;
4. Documentation showing that the name change has been made on all insurance policies covering the HMO; and,
5. Documentation showing that all new subscriber contracts will include the new name of the HMO.
(2) The HMO may not use any fictitious or d/b/a name unless it receives prior approval by the Office in accordance with subsection (1), above.
Rulemaking Authority 641.36 FS. Law Implemented 641.31(3)(a), 641.33(2) FS. History-New 2-22-88, Formerly 4-31.094, Amended 5-28-92, Formerly 4-191.094.
(a) The HMO shall file a request with the Office to change the HMO’s name. The request shall include a plan by which current subscribers and providers will be notified of the name change. This plan shall include a copy of any proposed notice to be sent to subscribers and providers.
(b) Once the Office approves the name change, the HMO shall submit:
1. A Board Resolution from the HMO affirming the decision to change the HMO’s name;
2. Amendments to the Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws of the HMO affirming the name change;
3. Certification from the Secretary of State Office that the name has been changed, and that the change has been filed with the Secretary of State’s Office;
4. Documentation showing that the name change has been made on all insurance policies covering the HMO; and,
5. Documentation showing that all new subscriber contracts will include the new name of the HMO.
(2) The HMO may not use any fictitious or d/b/a name unless it receives prior approval by the Office in accordance with subsection (1), above.
Rulemaking Authority 641.36 FS. Law Implemented 641.31(3)(a), 641.33(2) FS. History-New 2-22-88, Formerly 4-31.094, Amended 5-28-92, Formerly 4-191.094.