Division of Workers' Compensation
Notices
- Rule 69L-6.026, Periodic Reports Rule, Florida Administrative Code, has been adopted and will become effective on September 15, 2010. The proposed rule establishes procedures for filing periodic reports by employers issued Stop-Work Orders for failing to comply with the coverage requirements of Chapter 440, F.S., where assessed penalties exceed $50,000.00. As a condition of release from a Stop-Work Order, subject employers must submit quarterly reports to the Department using new form DFS-F4-2018, "Bureau of Compliance Quarterly Report Form," or in an electronic format via the Division’s website to document their continuing compliance with the coverage requirements of Chapter 440, F.S.
If you have any questions regarding the rule, please contact Tasha Carter, Chief, Bureau of Compliance at (850) 413-1878 or Tasha.Carter@MyFloridaCFO.com.
- The Rule Amendment for the Division of Workers’ Compensation Rule 69L-6.012, Notice of Election to be Exempt, Florida Administrative Code, has been adopted and will become effective on July 5, 2010. The rule, as amended, authorizes the immediate revocation of a Certificate of Election to be Exempt for any corporation engaged in the non-construction industry that becomes dissolved or inactive. The amendment also provides for the immediate revocation of Certificates issued to persons engaged in the non-construction industry that are no longer meeting the exemption eligibility requirements. If you have any questions about the rule, please contact Tasha Carter, Chief, Bureau of Compliance, Division of Workers’ Compensation at (850) 413-1878 or Tasha.Carter@MyFloridaCFO.com.
- The Division of Workers' Compensation has issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Development of Rule 69L-3.025, F.A.C. The purpose and effect of 69L-3.025, F.A.C. is to specify departmental forms used with the rule chapter. This proposed forms change deals specifically with the informational brochures that carriers are statutorily required to mail to injured employees and employers.
- New Informational Memorandum:
DFS-01-2010 [151K PDF] - Order Setting Assessment Rate for the Special
Disability Trust Fund
- Special Disability Trust Fund,
Estimation of Liabilities as of June 30, 2009 [204K PDF]
- The Division of Insurance Fraud, Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Fraud and the Division of Workers' Compensation, Bureau of
Compliance issued a Joint Report [4MB PDF] summarizing
their respective efforts and activities in combating workers'
compensation fraud and employer non-compliance for the period of
July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
- New Informational Memorandum: DFS-05-2009 [28K PDF] - Maximum
Workers' Compensation Rate, Effective January 1, 2010
- The Division will hold a rule hearing on Rule 69L-7.501, FAC
on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 1:30 PM in 104J Hartman Building,
2012 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, FL, if a hearing is requested
in writing within 21 days of the Notice of Proposed Rule. The title of the rule is the Florida Workers' Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Hospitals. » More info
- A Notice of Change for Rule 69L-7.602, Florida Administrative
Code, was published in the Friday, November 13, 2009, Florida
Administrative Weekly. The rule, titled the Florida Workers'
Compensation Medical Services, Billing, Filing and Reporting Rule,
includes changes that have been made to address concerns expressed
at the public hearing and in response to written comments received
from the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee. » More info
- The Division of Workers' Compensation will hold a rule development
workshop on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 9:00 AM in 104J Hartman
Building, 2012 Capital Circle Southeast, Tallahassee, Florida. The
title of the rule is Carrier Report of Health Care Provider
Violations. » More info
- The Division of Workers' Compensation has published its 2009 Annual Report [2.5MB PDF],
available under Publications and
Manuals. The Annual Report contains a summary of the Division’s
activities and accomplishments for fiscal year 2008/2009.
- The Florida Division of Workers’
Compensation and Division of Risk Management announce a free two day
EDI training class October 6, 7, and 8, 2009 in Tallahassee on the
Claims EDI Release 3 mandate, and EDI Rule (69L-56, F.A.C.). Seating
is limited to 75, and prior registration is required. Registration
preference will be given to those who have previously submitted a
request for future training and those who have not previously
attended an EDI training class. Please complete and return the EDI
Training Registration form to the Division. » Get form
- Informational Memoranda:
DFS-02-2009 [24K PDF] - Employer/carrier reimbursement decisions
regarding pharmaceuticals dispensed by Florida licensed physicians
- Informational Memoranda:
DFS-03-2009 [3.5MB PDF] - Orders Setting Assessment Rates for the
Workers’ Compensation Administration Trust Fund and Special
Disability Trust Fund
- The new Non-Compliance Referral Database is now available. It allows
individuals to submit referrals of alleged violations of the
workers’ compensation laws.
- The Division has submitted to the Three-Member Panel its Annual Report on Reimbursement Disputes and Overutilization [95K PDF].
- Informational Memoranda: DFS-01-2009 [245K PDF] - Wage Loss Discount Factor Tables, May 20, 2009
- The Division is pleased to announce the publication of its first
research brief, which focuses on the effects of the changes to the
compensability requirements in SB 50A, which was the 2003 workers’
compensation legislative reform bill. - Research Brief [154K PDF]
- The Three-Member Panel has issued its 2009 biennial report [360K PDF] on
methods for improving the workers' compensation medical delivery
system.
- Attention Business Owners and
Employers: The Division is offering
free classes regarding Florida’s Workers’
Compensation law and Workplace Safety
presented by the U.S. Dept. of Labor OSHA to business
owners, licensed contractors and others who
are interested. There are several dates and
locations available around the State as
indicated in the attached flyer: English | Spanish. While there is no fee, advanced
registration is required to assure that you
have a seat. Registration Form: English | Spanish. Continuing Education Units
(CEUs) are available to those licensed by
the DBPR - CILB, DBPR - ECLB, State Fire Marshall - Bureau of Fire
Prevention, and the Florida Water Well
Administration. For additional information
you may email bocseminars@MyFloridaCFO.com or call
(813) 221-6518.
- A Hearing on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Division of
Workers' Compensation’s EDI Rule, 69L-56, Florida Administrative
Code, will be held if requested within 21 days of the date the
Notice was published. The proposed rule amendment addresses
Electronic Proof of Coverage filing requirements for Employee
leasing companies, as well as revisions made to EDI forms and EDI
Implementation Manuals. If requested, the hearing
will be held on Wednesday, January 21, 2009; 10:00am – 12:00pm in
room 104 J Hartman Bldg., 2012 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee,
Florida. If a hearing is not requested, it will not be held.
- The National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI) has
issued its analysis on the proposed medical fee reimbursement
changes for hospital outpatient services. This analysis will be
presented at the Three-Member Panel meeting on Thursday, November 20
at 1:00 pm in room 116 of the Larsen Building in Tallahassee,
Florida. The Three-Member Panel will consider testimony and comments
regarding the proposed adoption of Medicare’s Outpatient Prospective
Payment System in concert with determined payment adjustment factors
as the methodology for reimbursing hospitals 60% and 75% of usual
and customary charges for outpatient services provided to Florida’s
injured workers.
- Workers'
Compensation System Guide (WC System Guide) [496K PDF]
- Disaster Assistance Brochure [1.9MB PDF]
(This brochure is also available in Spanish)
- The Division of Workers’ Compensation will hold a rule workshop to
amend the rule to adopt the 2008 Edition of the Florida Workers’
Compensation Health Care Provider Manual and implement the 2008
conversion factors issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Services, as approved by the Three Member Panel, pursuant to Section
440.13(12), Florida Statutes. The workshop will be held on Tuesday,
September 9, 2:00 – 4:00 pm., in Room 104J, 2012 Capital Circle SE,
Tallahassee, Florida.
- Injured Worker
Workshop [279K PowerPoint] - This
presentation provides an overview of injured workers’ rights and
responsibilities under Florida’s workers’ compensation law,
information on medical and indemnity benefits, and answers many
questions injured workers have following their injury. [spanish
version]
- Recommendations for Determining Customary Charges for Florida
Outpatient Hospital Services to Workers’ Compensation Patients [2MB PDF]
- The Division of Workers’ Compensation has implemented an online Penalty Payment Service for employers that have been issued a
Stop-Work Order or Order of Penalty Assessment. This free service
allows you to pay your entire penalty in full or to pay the monthly
installments that are required in your periodic payment plan. The
Penalty Payment Service is convenient, simple to set up, and easy to
use. See the Instructional Manual [2.8MB PDF] for
general information about the online service and step-by-step
instructions for setting up an online payment account. To make an
online penalty payment, access the following links:
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