5th District “Parent” Decision Regarding Deductible
The issue at hand involves the determination of the proper method to apply the deductible when billing Personal Injury Protection (PIP). The decision reviewed by the 5th DCA (previously rendered by the circuit court in its appellate capacity) provides that, when calculating the amount of PIP benefits due to the insured, section 627.739(2) requires the deductible to be subtracted from the total medical care charges before applying the statutory reimbursement limitations provided in section 627.736(5)(a)1.b., Florida Statutes (2014).
The respondent, Florida Hospital Medical Center, contends that the court applied the correct law in utilizing this methodology. The petitioner, Progressive Select Insurance Company, argues that the statutory limitations must be applied first and the deductible subtracted from that amount.
The 5th DCA concluded that the deductible be applied to 100% of the expenses and losses in accordance with the previously rendered circuit court decision.All Posts
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Reference:
THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
PROGRESSIVE SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY, vs. FLORIDA HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER; A/A/O JONATHAN PARENT.
Case No. 5D16-2333. Opinion filed November 17, 2017