Injured Employee

Injured Employee Updates

• The Division of Workers' Comp has developed several web-based benefit calculators »

  The calculators can be used by anyone, but are specifically designed to assist injured employees in estimating their wage replacement benefits. They are highly interactive and will assist injured employees in understanding how temporary disability and impairment benefits are determined. To access these calculators, please visit the “Injured Employee” section of our web site. On the right side of the web page, you will find the icon to click for the Benefit Calculators.

  In addition, the calculators include links to the relevant sections in Chapter 440, F.S., and Rule 69L, F.A.C, that further educate injured employees on wage replacement benefits.

  If you have any questions, please contact Pam Macon, Chief, Bureau of Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office at (850) 413-1708 or Pamela.Macon@MyFloridaCFO.com.

• The University of South Florida’s SafetyFlorida provides Florida's small business owners with complimentary, confidential, and on-site safety consultation »

  The least costly accident is the one that never occurs. The USF SafetyFlorida consultants are highly skilled and trained in OSHA regulations, yet cannot assess financial penalties. They can assist your small business with hazard identification, record keeping, education and training, and more. The courses may include:

  • Accident and hazard prevention information

  • Safety videos

  • Safety management wizards that complete DWC-1 and OSHA 300 forms

  • Safety and health training and education, including USF OSHA Training Institute Education Center information

  To request your consultation, call 1-866-273-1105 or visit www.safetyflorida.usf.edu.

• From January through June 2010, EAO assisted Injured Workers by securing $190,531 in indemnity benefits »

  From January 1, 2010, through June 30, 2010, the Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office (EAO) secured $190.531 in indemnity benefits for 133 injured workers and obtained 309 medical authorizations.
• The Bureau of Monitoring and Audit reviewed 85,310 claim files in fiscal year 2009-2010, identifying $3,192,794 in benefit underpayments and penalties and interest due from insurers (and subsequently paid) to injured workers »

  During fiscal year 2009-2010, the Division of Workers' Compensation, Bureau of Monitoring and Audit reviewed 85,301 claim files. As a result of these reviews, the Bureau's staff identified $3,192,794 in benefit underpayments and penalties and interest due from insurers (and subsequently paid) to injured workers.
• EAO offers web services to injured workers »

  Many injured workers, and other persons with questions about workers' compensation often find it more convenient to ask their questions by e-mail. During FY 2008-09, the Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office responded to 967 e-mail inquiries. This service is available to injured workers and the public at the following web address: wceao@myfloridacfo.com
• EAO Educates Injured Workers »

  During FY 2008-09, the Bureau of Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office educated and provided assistance to 72,719 injured workers, including 8,823 who were Spanish speaking. Are you having a problem with your workers' compensation claim? Do you have questions about medical treatment or other benefits? Call 1-800-342-1741.
• EAO Assists Injured Workers »

  The Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office secured $645,803 in indemnity benefits for 425 injured workers and obtained 879 medical authorizations from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.