Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association bill amends compensation plan for neurological injuries in infants.

The Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association bill amends the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan. It requires parents or legal guardians to obtain private health insurance or apply for Medicare. The bill mandates that hospitals and physicians pay annual assessments to fund the plan. It outlines procedures for filing claims, determining compensability, and awarding compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation, and other costs. The bill also establishes a board to govern the association and sets criteria for actuarial soundness and funding.

Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association bill amends compensation plan for neurological injuries in infants.

The Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association bill amends the Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan. It requires parents or legal guardians to obtain private health insurance or apply for Medicare. The bill mandates that hospitals and physicians pay annual assessments to fund the plan. It outlines procedures for filing claims, determining compensability, and awarding compensation for medical expenses, rehabilitation, and other costs. The bill also establishes a board to govern the association and sets criteria for actuarial soundness and funding.