About Us

The Florida Association of Health Plans (FAHP) is the statewide trade association representing commercial, Medicaid and Medicare Advantage health insurers and managed care organizations.  FAHP members provide access to health care benefits and services to businesses, individuals and families across the state of Florida.  FAHP advocates for public policy focused on enhancing access to high quality, affordable health care through a competitive marketplace.  Our mission is to improve and protect the health and financial security of Florida families and business community.  We do this by: 

1. Developing cooperative relationships between health plans, community and provider stakeholders, as well as government partners.
2. Advocacy focused on the consumer health care experience, better health outcomes, and controlling the cost of health care.
3. Educating policymakers and the public about the services and benefits our health plans provide.

HB 747, Legislation Ending Balance Billing by Air Ambulances, Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis

“FAHP thanks Governor Ron DeSantis for signing HB 747 into law today. This critical piece of legislation protects Floridians and their families from having massive surprise medical bills levied against them for transportation by air ambulance to a hospital following a catastrophic incident.

“We also want to recognize and thank the legislators who championed this public policy and who have historically fought to shield consumers from surprise medical bills, including the bill sponsors, Senator Manny Diaz (R-Hialeah Gardens) and Representative Jayer Williamson (R-Pace), who were tireless advocates during session for this policy; legislative leadership, Senate President Bill Galvano (R-Bradenton) and House Speaker Jose Oliva (R-Miami Lakes); as well as each lawmaker who voted for its unanimous passage on the House and Senate floors.

“Closing this federal loophole that allowed air ambulances to balance bill Floridians is the last step in permanently ending balance billing in the State of Florida, and FAHP has been proud to support this reform from the beginning.  And, while we fully expect the air ambulance industry to challenge this patient protection measure in the courts, this forward-thinking legislation was designed to withstand those legal attacks.

“To see HB 747 brought in for a landing today is gratifying, and we are thankful to Governor DeSantis and the legislature for putting an end to the odious practice of balance billing once and for all.”

COVID-19 Resources

• Florida's COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard
• Florida Association of Counties COVID-19 County Response Dashboard
• Agency for Health Care Administration COVID-19 Alerts
• Florida Office of Insurance Regulation COVID-19 Updates 
• Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Resources
• Florida Division of Emergency Management 
• Florida Senate President Galvano Budget Update 
• Combating Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fraud in Florida
• Department of Justice - Combating Coronavirus (COVID-19) Fraud
• State of Florida Office of the Governor Executive Order 20-91 Essential Services and Activities During COVID-19
• State of Florida Office of the Governor Executive Order 20-85 Telehealth and Immunizations for State Group Insurance
• Florida Healthy Kids Takes Proactive Steps to Protect Members During COVID-19 Outbreak
• OIR Informational Memorandum 20-04M March 25, 2020
• State of Florida Office of the Governor Executive Order 20-83 COVID-19 Protective Measures for Vulnerable Populations, Gatherings of Private Citizens  and Density of the Workforce
• State of Florida Office of the Governor Executive Order 20-82 COVID-19 Isolation of Individuals Traveling to Florida 
• CMS Payment and Grace Period Flexibilities Associated with the COVID-19 National Emergency
• CMS Issues Guidance on Coronavirus Coverage  

Health Plan COVID-19 Response

• CVS Expands Statewide COVID-19 Response By Opening 37 Additional New Drive-Thru Sites in Florida 
• CVS Health Opens 10 New Drive-Thru Test Sites in Florida as Part of Nationwide COVID-19 Response
• CVS Health Extends Cost-Sharing Waivers and Announces New Action to Support Aetna Members During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• CVS Health Commits to Flattening The Second Curve of the COVID-19 Pandemic
• CVS Health to Significantly Expand COVID-19 Testing Capabilities
• Prestige Health Choice Identifies Members in Need Through Innovation
• Magellan Health Opens Free Crisis Hotline to Support First Responders and Healthcare Workers Responding to COVID-19
• CVS Health Announces Actions To Support Health Care Providers and Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Oscar Health Plan COVID-19 Resources
• AHF - How To Protect Yourself From COVID-19 - Coronavirus Precautions
• Humana to Waive Medical Costs Related to Coronavirus Treatment
• Molina Healthcare of Florida Donates $65,000 to Area Nonprofits in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic 
• Cigna Waives Customer Cost-Sharing For COVID-19 Treatment and Deploys Clinical Teams To Increase Virtual Care Capacity
• Magellan Offers Support to Individuals and Customers in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic
• UnitedHealth Group Study Clears Path for Self-Administered COVID-19 Test, Improving Testing Efficiency and Protecting Health Care Workers
• Estefan Enterprises and CVS Health to Match Temporarily Displaced Workers with Employment Opportunities 
• Humana Expands Access to TeleHealth Services to Help Reduce Coronavirus Risk 
• CVS Health Announces Cost-Sharing and Co-Pay Waivers for COVID-19 Related Treatment for Aetna Members
• UnitedHealthcare Offers Special Enrollment and Reduces Administrative Requirements to Improve Access to Care and Coverage in Response to COVID-19
• CVS Health Helping to Protect Supply of Medicines Potentially Useful for COVID-19 Treatment
• Humana Foundation Donates $500,000 in Support of Coronavirus Pandemic and Recovery Efforts
• Humana Takes Steps to Care for Members in Response to Coronavirus 

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

We regret to inform you that we have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Florida Association of Health Plans, Inc. (FAHP) Annual Conference. The health and well-being of conference attendees, paired with the recognition that our entire health care community is singularly focused on fighting COVID-19 and caring for the everyday health care needs of Floridians, led us to this decision. FAHP will continue to lend our full support to Florida’s health plans who are fighting coronavirus and ensuring access to care for all Floridians throughout this pandemic. We look forward to seeing everyone in 2021 at the events listed below. 

Legislative Planning Meeting
February (date TBA) 2021
JW Marriott Bonnet Creek, Orlando, FL

2021 FAHP Annual Conference
November 14-16, 2021
JW Marriott Bonnet Creek, Orlando, FL