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The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title XXIX
PUBLIC HEALTH
Chapter 400
NURSING HOMES AND RELATED HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
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F.S. 400.991
400.991 License requirements; background screenings; prohibitions.
(1)(a) The requirements of part II of chapter 408 apply to the provision of services that require licensure pursuant to this part and part II of chapter 408 and to entities licensed by or applying for such licensure from the agency pursuant to this part. A license issued by the agency is required in order to operate a clinic in this state. Each clinic location shall be licensed separately regardless of whether the clinic is operated under the same business name or management as another clinic.
(b) Each mobile clinic must obtain a separate health care clinic license and must provide to the agency, at least quarterly, its projected street location to enable the agency to locate and inspect such clinic. A portable equipment provider must obtain a health care clinic license for a single administrative office and is not required to submit quarterly projected street locations.
(2) The application shall contain information that includes, but need not be limited to, information pertaining to the name, residence and business address, phone number, social security number, and license number of the medical or clinic director of the licensed medical providers employed or under contract with the clinic.
(3) In addition to the requirements of part II of chapter 408, the applicant must file with the application satisfactory proof that the clinic is in compliance with this part and applicable rules, including:
(a) A listing of services to be provided either directly by the applicant or through contractual arrangements with existing providers;
(b) The number and discipline of each professional staff member to be employed; and
(c) Proof of financial ability to operate as required under ss. 408.8065(1) and 408.810(8).
(4)(a) As used in this subsection, the term “applicant” means individuals owning or controlling, directly or indirectly, 5 percent or more of an interest in a clinic; the medical or clinic director, or a similarly titled person who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the licensed clinic; the financial officer or similarly titled individual who is responsible for the financial operation of the clinic; and licensed health care practitioners at the clinic.
(b) The agency shall require level 2 background screening for applicants and personnel as required in s. 408.809(1)(e) pursuant to chapter 435 and s. 408.809.
(c) Each applicant must submit to the agency, with the application, a description and explanation of any exclusions, permanent suspensions, or terminations of an applicant from the Medicare or Medicaid programs. Proof of compliance with the requirements for disclosure of ownership and control interest under the Medicaid or Medicare programs may be accepted in lieu of this submission. The description and explanation may indicate whether such exclusions, suspensions, or terminations were voluntary or not voluntary on the part of the applicant.
(5) All agency forms for licensure application or exemption from licensure under this part must contain the following statement:

INSURANCE FRAUD NOTICE.A person who knowingly submits a false, misleading, or fraudulent application or other document when applying for licensure as a health care clinic, seeking an exemption from licensure as a health care clinic, or demonstrating compliance with part X of chapter 400, Florida Statutes, with the intent to use the license, exemption from licensure, or demonstration of compliance to provide services or seek reimbursement under the Florida Motor Vehicle No-Fault Law, commits a fraudulent insurance act, as defined in s. 626.989, Florida Statutes. A person who presents a claim for personal injury protection benefits knowing that the payee knowingly submitted such health care clinic application or document commits insurance fraud, as defined in s. 817.234, Florida Statutes.

History.s. 4, ch. 2003-411; s. 56, ch. 2004-267; s. 16, ch. 2004-298; s. 28, ch. 2004-350; s. 123, ch. 2007-230; s. 18, ch. 2010-114; s. 3, ch. 2012-197; s. 66, ch. 2019-3; s. 18, ch. 2020-156.

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Total Results: 6

State Farm Fire & Casualty Company v. Silver Star Health and Rehab

739 F.3d 579, 2013 WL 3989107, 2013 U.S. App. LEXIS 16255

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 6, 2013 | Docket: 2902852

Cited 15 times | Published

statutory exemption. See Fla. Stat. § 400.991. One of the exemptions is for clinics that are

State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co. v. Performance Orthapaedics & Neurosurgery, LLC

315 F. Supp. 3d 1291

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 9, 2018 | Docket: 64319123

Cited 4 times | Published

they qualify for an exemption. See Fla. Stat. § 400.991 (2012) ; State Farm Fire & Cas. Co. v. Silver

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. B&A Diagnostic, Inc.

145 F. Supp. 3d 1154, 2015 WL 7272738

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 16, 2015 | Docket: 64305406

Cited 1 times | Published

operate without a license from AHCA. Fla. Stat. § 400.991. The HCCA also requires that all clinics which

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Michael LaRocca

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Apr 30, 2025 | Docket: 69054948

Published

Argued: Mar 5, 2025

several ex- emptions. See FLA. STAT. § 400.991. As relevant here, the Clinic Act exempts

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. v. First Care Solution, Inc.

232 F. Supp. 3d 1257, 2017 WL 372022, 2017 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 10906

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 26, 2017 | Docket: 64312514

Published

unless they qualify for an exemption. Fla. Stat. § 400.991. The express purpose of the HCCA “is to provide

State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. Medical Service Center of Florida, Inc.

103 F. Supp. 3d 1343, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 60584, 2015 WL 2170396

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 8, 2015 | Docket: 64301922

Published

unless they qualify for an exemption. Fla. Stat. § 400.991 (2009). One such exemption applies if the clinic