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Division of Workers' Compensation

News and Updates

February 2010
  • Several new documents are available in the Medical EDI section

January 2010
December 2009
  • The newly updated Employee Notification Letter is available. See Publications and Reimbursement Manuals for more information.
  • The Division is offering free classes to educate employers, business owners, licensed contractors and other interested stakeholders to help them understand their statutory obligations under the Workers' Compensation Law. The Division is partnering with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to provide employers with information relating to both workers’ compensation and workplace safety. Continuing Education Units are available to individuals licensed by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the Department of Financial Services, Bureau of Fire Prevention and the Florida Water Well Administration. The attached flyer lists class dates and locations around the State. Advanced registration is required to assure availability. For additional information, bocseminars@myfloridacfo.com or call (850) 221-6518.
  • The Division of Insurance Fraud, Bureau of Workers' Compensation Fraud and the Division of Workers' Compensation, Bureau of Compliance issued a Joint Report 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
  • EDI statistics (paper vs. electronic submissions) updated
November 2009
  • 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
  • Draft informational documents for Revision E are available under Medical EDI
  • 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
October 2009
  • The Injured Worker FAQs have been updated
  • Compliance statistics updated
  • A Spanish version [560K PowerPoint] of the Injured Worker Workshop slideshow is now available on the Employee Education and Information page
  • EDI statistics (paper vs. electronic submissions) updated
  • Bureau of Compliance district offices information has been updated
  • The Division is pleased to announce the continuation of Employer Seminars regarding Workers' Compensation and Workplace Safety (presented by OSHA). These seminars are designed to assist Florida employers in understanding their rights and responsibilities under the Florida Workers' Compensation law and in providing a Safe Workplace for their employees. The seminars are free and are offered in several locations throughout Florida. In addition, 4 seminars (in various locations) will be presented in the Spanish language. More details can be found on the Employer Education page. You are welcome to disseminate the flyer and registration forms to anyone you believe may be interested in attending.
September 2009
  • DWC FWCI Conference PowerPoint Slides (August 2009) [5.8MB PowerPoint]
  • A Hearing on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Division of Workers' Compensation Rule 69L-6.012, Notice of Election to be Exempt, Florida Administrative Code, will be held, if requested within 21 days of the date the notice is published. The Notice was published in the September 18, 2009, Florida Administrative Weekly. If requested, the hearing will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2009; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in Room 104J Hartman Building., 2012 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, Florida. If a hearing is not requested, it will not be held. For additional information, please contact Tasha Carter at (850) 413-1878 or Tasha.Carter@myfloridacfo.com.
  • EDI Training PowerPoint Slides [1.9MB PowerPoint] from the DWC FWCI Conference are available on the Claims EDI page
  • The Division of Workers' Compensation has published its 2009 Annual Report [2.5MB PDF] and it is now available under Publications and Manuals. The Annual Report contains a summary of the Division’s activities and accomplishments for fiscal year 2008/2009.
  • Compliance statistics have been updated
  • The 2009 4th quarter schedule for the Division's free classes regarding Florida’s Workers' Compensation law and Workplace Safety is available. For more information see the Employer Education section.
  • Claims EDI section updated
  • The Injured Worker Frequently Asked Questions page has been updated
  • 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
August 2009
  • An updated Health Care Provider Tutorial [1.5MB PowerPoint] is available
  • The Division of Workers' Compensation announces the publication of Informational Bulletin DFS-02-2009 issued on August 12, 2009. This bulletin deals with employer/carrier reimbursement decisions regarding pharmaceuticals dispensed by Florida licensed physicians. All Division bulletins are available under Informational Memoranda.
  • EDI statistics (paper vs. electronic submissions) updated
  • Rule 69L-6.025 - Conditional Release of Stop-Work Order and Periodic Payment Agreement was amended effective July 20, 2009. The amendment provides new language that outlines the terms and conditions under which an employer qualifies to enter into a new Payment Agreement Schedule For Periodic Payment of Penalty.
  • The recently available Non-Compliance Referral Database allows individuals to submit referrals of alleged violations of the workers’ compensation laws. Since June the Division has received 328 referrals. As a result of those referrals, 36 Stop-Work Orders were issued, resulting in $526,000 in assessed penalties. See the Databases section for all Division applications.
  • Audio files from the July workshops (69L-7.501 - Florida Workers' Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Hospitals and 69L-7.602 - Florida Workers' Compensation Medical Services Billing, Filing and Reporting Rule) are available under Draft Rules
July 2009
June 2009
May 2009
  • The Proof of Coverage EDI and Claims EDI sections have been updated
  • New Informational Memoranda: DFS-01-2009 [245K PDF] - Wage Loss Discount Factor Tables, May 20, 2009
  • The Bureau of Data Quality and Collection page has been updated. All bureau information can be found under About the Division.
  • A Hearing on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Division of Workers' Compensation’s Rules for Self Insurers Under the Workers Compensation Act, 69L-5, Florida Administrative Code, will be held if requested within 21 days of the date the Notice was published. Rule Chapter 69L-5, F.A.C. is being amended to concurrently repeal and replace all existing rules with new rules which have been restructured and renumbered to promote clarity and efficiencies to the process by which self-insured employers comply with the duties and obligations associated with the privilege of self-insuring pursuant to Chapter 440, Florida Statutes. If requested, the hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 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 following forms have been updated: SI-5 Self-Insurers Payroll Report, SI-6 Sample Self-Insurers Irrevocable Letter of Credit, SI-20 Report of Outstanding Workers' Compensation Liabilities, SI-23 Service Company Annual Report Form. All Division forms can be found under Rules and Forms.
  • Updated files and information have been added to the Claims EDI section
  • The DWC-250 form [36K PDF] (Notice of Election to be Exempt) has been updated again
  • 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.
  • Compliance statistics have been updated
  • Employee Assistance Office information updated
  • EDI statistics (paper vs. electronic submissions) updated
April 2009
March 2009
February 2009

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