The bill amends various sections of the Florida Statutes to rename the "Division of Investigative and Forensic Services" to the "Division of Criminal Investigations." This change is intended to create consistency across the statutes and aligns with recent legislative updates. The amendments impact several areas, including Medicaid fraud control, clinic responsibilities, and insurance fraud reporting. The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration among different divisions and agencies in addressing fraud, particularly in the healthcare and insurance sectors.

Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of the Division of Criminal Investigations as the primary authority for handling fraud and abuse reports, along with a requirement for insurers to report suspected fraudulent activities to this division. It also outlines the responsibilities of managed care plans and insurance carriers in fraud reporting and provides immunity from civil liability for individuals reporting suspected fraud in good faith. Additionally, the bill mandates that insurers notify claimants when a claim is under investigation for suspected fraud and includes provisions for sharing investigative materials. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen Florida's framework for combating insurance fraud through improved reporting, investigation, and prosecution mechanisms.

Statutes affected:
S 38 Filed: 16.59, 400.9935, 409.91212, 440.105, 440.12, 552.113, 624.115, 624.521, 626.016, 626.989, 626.9893, 626.9894, 626.9896, 626.99278, 627.351, 627.711, 631.156, 633.114, 641.30, 791.013, 817.234, 843.08
S 38 er: 16.59, 400.9935, 409.91212, 440.105, 440.12, 552.113, 624.115, 624.521, 626.016, 626.989, 626.9893, 626.9894, 626.9896, 626.99278, 627.351, 627.711, 631.156, 633.114, 641.30, 791.013, 817.234, 843.08