1. (1) No name other than that listed on the HMO’s Certificate of Authority or those approved by the Office pursuant to subsections (2) and (3) of this rule shall be used by the HMO.

2. (2) The name of the HMO shall not be changed without prior approval of the Office. The approval process is as follows:

   1. (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.

   2. (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. Articles of Incorporation certified by the Florida Secretary of State reflecting the new name;

      3. Bylaws of the HMO certified by the HMO reflecting the new name;

      4. A Florida Certificate of Status reflecting the new name;

      5. Documentation showing that the name change has been made on all insurance policies in which the HMO is named as an insured;

      6. Documentation showing that all new subscriber contracts will include the new name of the HMO; and

      7. Forms OIR-C1-0510 and OIR-C1-0511, incorporated by reference in Rule 69O-136.100, F.A.C.

3. (3) Fictitious names, as defined in Section 865.09, Florida Statutes, shall not be used without prior approval of the Office. The approval process is as follows:

   1. (a) The HMO shall file a request with the Office to use a fictitious name. The request shall include a plan by which affected subscribers and providers will be notified of the use of the fictitious name. This plan shall include a copy of any proposed notice to be sent to subscribers and providers.
   2. (b) Once the Office approves the use of the fictitious name, the HMO shall submit documentation from the Florida Secretary of State evidencing the HMO’s registration of the fictitious name.

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, Amended 9-26-24.