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ITEM            SUBJECT                 RECOMMENDATION

1.    MINUTES OF THE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION, AUGUST 12, 2003.

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2.    APPROVAL FOR ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO RULE 4-189.0055, RECORDS AND REPORTS OF INFORMATION BY WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURERS REQUIRED.

The rule is required by Florida Statutes to implement reporting and recording duties of worker’s compensation insurers.  The rule applies to statistical agents that review the plans to make sure the insurer or self-insurance fund is meeting the requirements.  The rule also addresses how statistical agents are selected by the Office.

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3.    APPROVAL FOR ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO RULE 4-193.065, CONTINUING CARE CONTRACTS; FORMS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The rule adopts a form which is being revised to bring it into compliance with Florida Statutes.  The purpose of the minimum liquid reserve calculation is to assure that proper reserves are in place to protect residents in the event of financial difficulties of providers. 

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4.    APPROVAL FOR ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO RULE CHAPTER 4-202, DONOR ANNUITY ORGANIZATIONS

The amendments update the rule and incorporate forms to bring it into compliance with Florida Statutes.  The changes: 1) reflect that the forms are now Office of Insurance Regulation forms rather than Department of Insurance forms; 2) brings the rule and forms compliance with all statutory requirements; 3) delete obsolete form references; and 4) provide a website address where the forms can be obtained.

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5.    APPROVAL FOR ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO RULE CHAPTER 4-164, VALUATION AND NONFORFEITURE

The rule adopts nationally accepted NAIC guidelines in accordance with Florida Statutes.  The rule strengthens reserves to pay life insurance claims.  This NAIC uniform provision has been adopted by 41 states.