(1) Charges as referred to in these rules mean both the periodic charges, defined herein and any one-time processing fee as provided in Florida Statutes § 636.208
    (2) Contract or Form means the document, by whatever name called; such as agreement, certificate or handbook which describes the benefits under the Discount Plan.
    (3) Discount Plan (Plan) means a business arrangement or contract in which a person, in exchange for fees, dues, charges, or other consideration, provides access for Plan members to providers of medical services and the right to receive one or more medical services from those providers at a discount.
    (4) DPO is the Discount Plan Organization defined in Florida Statutes § 636.202(2), that contracts with providers, provider networks, or other DPOs, to provide discounted medical services to Plan members and determines the charges to the members.
    (5) Periodic Charges as referred to in these rules mean any fees, dues, charges, or other considerations paid by or on behalf of a member for the right of the member to receive benefits of a Plan.
Rulemaking Authority 636.232 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 636.202. History-New 4-7-05, Amended 4-11-19.