Governmental Self-Insurers
The State and its boards, bureaus, departments, and agencies and all of its political subdivisions may elect, pursuant to section 440.38(6), F.S. to self-insure.
- Application Process (Rule 69L-5.102, F.A.C.)
- Reporting Requirements (Rule 69L-5, F.A.C.)
- Termination (Rule 69L-5, F.A.C.)
Private Self-Insurers
Individual employers who have demonstrated the financial strength to ensure timely payments of all current and future claims, and have fulfilled the requirements of section. 440.38, F.S.
- Application Process (Rule 69L-5.102, F.A.C.)
- Reporting Requirements (Rule 69L-5.111, F.A.C.)
- Termination (Rule 69L-105, F.A.C.)
- Former Self-Insurer: A self-insured employer whose authorization has been revoked or voluntarily terminated, with remaining outstanding liabilities.
Qualified Servicing Entities (TPA's)
Any company approved by the Department to adjust and submit workers’ compensation claims to the Division and/or provide safety services and loss control on behalf of a self-insurer or commercial carrier.
- Certification Process
- Servicing Self-Insurers (Rule 69L-5.113, F.A.C.)
- Servicing Commercial Companies
- Recertification Process (Rule 69L- 5.114(3), F.A.C.)
- Termination (Rule 69L-5, F.A.C.)
Additional Requirements and Resources
- Division Payroll Audits (Rule 69L-5.116, F.A.C.)
- Safety Program Premium Credit (Rule 69L-5, F.A.C.)
- Drug Free Workplace Premium Credit (Rule 69L-5, F.A.C.)
- Special Disability Trust Fund (SDTF)
- Assessments
- Assessment Rate
- System Resource and Claims Performance