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Division of Workers' Compensation

News and Updates Archive

September 2011

  • The Division has published its 2011 Annual Report and it is now available under Publications and Reimbursement Manuals or at: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/WC/pdf/DWC-Annual-Report-2011.pdf [4MB PDF] The Annual Report contains a summary of the Division's activities and accomplishments for FY 2010-2011.
  • Rule 69L-34, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C), has been adopted and became effective on September 06, 2011. The rule text and Form DFS-F6-DWC-2000 may be obtained via the links provided below.
  • As part of Your Money Matter$, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater is offering an interactive financial education initiative for small business owners, military members and their families, seniors and young adults. This series of workshops will be held during the month of October, which is Women’s Small Business Month. Click here to learn more about these free workshops.
  • An updated FL Quick Code Reference Guide [66K PDF] is available under Claims EDI
  • The Division has submitted a Notice of Proposed Rule for the Self-Insurers Rule Chapter 69L-5.205, F.A.C., Loss Data Reporting and 69L-5.217, F.A.C., Civil Penalties and Fines. The notice provides that, if requested in writing within 21 days of the publication of the official notice, a rule hearing will be held on Friday, October 14, 2011 at 2:00 pm in Room 102, Hartman Building, 2012 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, Florida. The official Notice of Proposed Rule [25K PDF] will be published in the Sept. 16th edition of the FL Administrative Weekly.

August 2011

  • The Workers' Compensation System Guide [628K PDF] has been updated
  • Updated documents are available in the Claims EDI area
  •  2011-2012 statistics have been added to EDI statistics (paper vs. electronic submissions)
  • 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 (DBPR), Construction Industry Licensing Board or the Electrical Contractors Licensing Board. The attached flyer lists class dates and locations around the State. Advanced registration is required to assure availability.
  • Charts on the Compliance statistics section have been updated

July 2011

  • New Informational Memorandum: DFS-03-2011 [164K PDF] - Order Setting Assessment Rate for the Special Disability Trust Fund
  • New Informational Memorandum: DFS-02-2011 [493K PDF] - Order Setting Assessment Rate for the Workers' Compensation Administration Trust Fund For Calendar Year 2012
  • The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation has submitted a Notice of Proposed Rule Making for Rule Chapter 69L-6.021, Florida Administrative Code, Construction Industry Classification Codes, Descriptions, and Operations Scope of Exemption. The notice [66K PDF] provides that, if requested in writing within 21 days of the publication of the official notice, a rule hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 1:30 p.m., eastern daylight time (EDT) in room 104J of the Hartman Building. The purpose of the proposed rule is to delete discontinued class codes, add new class codes and revise the descriptions of construction class codes, as published in the Florida exception pages in the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI), Basic Manual, 2001edition. The proposed rule also adopts the corresponding definitions published in the NCCI, Scopes® of Basic Manual Classifications (February, 2011) and defines when an employer is engaged in the construction industry, for purposes of this rule. The aforementioned materials include updates through February 1, 2011. The official Notice of Proposed Rule appears in Florida Administrative Weekly, which was published on June 24, 2011.
  • Assessment Rates section updated for 2012
  • A new Fatality Reporting section has been added to the Employer area
  • The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation has received a written request for rule hearing on the Florida Workers' Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual (Rule Chapter 69L-7.020, F.A.C.) and on the Florida Workers' Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) (Rule Chapter 69L-7.100, F.AC.). Therefore, a rule hearing will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 beginning at 9:00 a.m., Eastern Day Light Savings Time (EDT) for Rule Chapter 69L-7.020 and at 11:00 a.m. for Rule Chapter 69L-7.100 F.A.C.
    The hearings will take place in room 104J of the Hartman building, which is located at 2012 Capital Circle Southeast, Tallahassee, Florida 32399. The official Notice of Proposed Rule Development appears in Volume 37, Number 24, of the Florida Administrative Weekly, which was published on June 17, 2011. The draft Florida Workers' Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, 2010 Edition and the draft Florida Workers' Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Ambulatory Surgery Centers, 2010 Edition is provided below. If you have questions about this communication, please contact Eric Lloyd, Program Administrator, Office of Medical Services, at (850) 413-1689 or Eric.Lloyd@myfloridacfo.com.

June 2011

  • A new version of the Policy Search database is available. All Division databases can be found under Databases.
  • Much of the Bureau of Data Quality and Collection has changed
  • Healthcare provider responsibilities section updated
  • The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation has submitted a Notice of Proposed Rule Development for the Health Care Provider Certification Rule (Rule Chapter 69L-29, F.A.C.). The notice provides that, if requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be held on Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 2:00 p.m., eastern daylight time (EDT) in room 104J of the Hartman Building. The purpose for the proposed rule development is to amend the current Health Care Provider Certification Rule for the two following reasons: to revise the process by which health care providers satisfy the minimum criteria for certification pursuant to section 440.13(3)(a), Florida Statutes; and, to introduce the "Florida Workers' Compensation Health Care Provider Certification Tutorial." The tutorial is a no-cost, on-line resource that implements an electronic certification process for health care providers that will improve efficiencies in the certification process. The official Notice of Proposed Rule Development appears in Volume 37, Number 24, of the Florida Administrative Weekly, which was published on June 17, 2011. If you have questions about the contents of this notice, please contact Eric Lloyd, Program Administrator, Office of Medical Services, at (850) 413-1689 or Eric.Lloyd@myfloridacfo.com. - Draft rule text - 69L-29 [60K PDF]
  • The DWC-250 [165K PDF] (Notice of Election to be Exempt) form has been updated. All Division forms can be found under Statutes, Rules & Forms.
  • Effective July 1, 2011, the Bureau of Rehabilitation and Reemployment Services (BRRS) will undergo extensive changes necessitated by Senate Bill 2150 and the fiscal year 2011-2012 state budget. For a summary of the changes, please read the attached bulletin [12K PDF].
  • The Bureau of Monitoring & Audit's Audit section has been modified
  • EDI statistics (paper vs. electronic submissions) updated

May 2011

  • Bureau of Employee Assistance (EAO) section updated
  • The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation has submitted a Notice of Proposed Rule Making for the Carrier Report of Health Care Provider Violations Rule (Rule Chapter 69L-34, Florida Administrative Code). The notice provides that, if requested in writing within 21 days of the publication of the official notice, a rule hearing will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 9:00 a.m., eastern daylight time (EDT) in room 104J of the Hartman Building. The purpose of the proposed rule is to clarify the process by which Carriers shall comply with their mandate to report, to the Division, all instances of health care provider overutilization; and, to introduce an elective process for reporting a health care provider's alleged violation of Chapter 440, Florida Statutes, or of any related administrative rule. The official Notice of Proposed Rule appears in Volume 37, Number 21, of the Florida Administrative Weekly, which was published on May 27, 2011. If you have questions about the contents of this notice, please contact Eric Lloyd, Program Administrator, Office of Medical Services, at (850) 413-1689 or Eric.Lloyd@myfloridacfo.com.
  • A new page has been created for Medical EDI draft business rules
  • Updated documents are available on the Claims EDI section
  • The Online Penalty Payment Service page and instruction manual have been modified
  • Bureau of Compliance district offices updated
  • Charts on the Compliance statistics section have been updated

April 2011

  • The Employee Confidential Request Form [178k Word] has been revised and is available on the Records Protection pages for Employers and Injured Workers
  • The Bureau of Monitoring & Auditing has posted compliance charts for medical bill filing, the timely mailing of EAO notification letters and informational brochures, and timely indemnity payments: Compliance Charts [267K PDF]
  • The Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation will be presenting a webinar training opportunity, entitled "Explanation of Bill Review (EOBR), Requirements for Communicating Carrier Reimbursement Decisions". The purpose of the training is to promote a better understanding of the EOBR and to increase carrier compliance with Division rules for utilizing the EOBR in the medical bill adjudication/bill review process. The event is free, but phone lines are limited so you will need to register in order to secure access to one of the telephone lines. To register for this event, you must complete the registration form available at the link below. Once completed, submit the registration form to the Division via fax (850) 413-1982 or email, workers.compmedservice@myfloridacfo.com. After registration, you will receive an email from the Division confirming your registration and including additional instructions for accessing the webinar. This webinar will be presented on the following dates: May 13, May 26, and June 9. Registration Form [13K PDF]
    If you have additional questions or comments about this communication or about the webinar, please contact Eric Lloyd within the Office of Medical Services at (850) 413-1689 or Eric.Lloyd@myfloridacfo.com.
  • An updated Instruction Manual for the Online Medical Data Management System (MDMS), 2010 is available in the Medical EDI section
  • EDI statistics (paper vs. electronic submissions) updated

March 2011

  • The Division Information document [50K PDF] has been revised
  • The Ownership Statement Template for LLC Construction Exemption Applicants [23k Word] has been updated (see icon on the Employer page)
  • Available on the Records Protection pages for Employers and Injured Workers are new Spouse/Child Confidential Request Forms
  • 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 (DBPR), Construction Industry Licensing Board or the Electrical Contractors Licensing Board. The flyer below lists class dates and locations around the State. Advanced registration is required to assure availability. Flyer and Registration Form [73K Word doc]
  • New Informational Memorandum: DFS-01-2011 [50K PDF] - Wage Loss Discount Factor Tables
  • Bureau of Compliance district office information has been updated
  • New additions and updates are available for the Claims EDI section
  • The Compliance, Employee Assistance, and Monitoring & Audit bureau pages have all been updated following personnel changes. See About the Division
  • Charts on the Compliance statistics section have been updated
  • The Electronic Filing of Loss Data (SI-17) [223K Word] form has been revised and can be found under Self-Insurer

February 2011

  • The Important Workers' Compensation Information For Florida's Employers brochure has been revised and is available under Publications, or you can download it here: English | Spanish [452K PDF]
  • The Employee Notification Letter (English and Spanish) was recently updated with the new CFO's letterhead and is available under Publications. In accordance with s. 440.185(11), F.S. and Rule 69L-26.004(6), F.A.C., carriers must provide this written notification to injured employees within three days after becoming knowledgeable of their work related injuries. Please ensure that the updated Employee Notification Letter is being used in your communications with injured employees.
    If you have questions regarding this request, please contact Pamela.Macon@myfloridacfo.com or (850) 413-1610.
  • The Employee Assistance Office section has been updated. For all division information see About the Division
  • The Employee Benefit calculators are now available is Spanish. From the Injured Employee page, click Spanish version below the calculator icon.
  • The Joint Report [9.1M PDF] from the Division of Insurance Fraud, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fraud and the Division of Workers’ Compensation, Bureau of Compliance has been revised. The report summarizes their respective efforts and activities in combating workers’ compensation fraud and employer non-compliance.

January 2011

  • The Division has announced new enhancements to the Proof of Coverage Database. These enhancements will provide information relating to the number of employees reported for each employer; the governing classification code reported for each employer; and the scope of business or trade(s) listed on Certificates of Exemption.
  • EDI statistics (paper vs. electronic submissions) updated
  • Rule 69L-6.007, Compensation Notice, Florida Administrative Code, has been adopted and will become effective on January 30, 2011. The rule adopts the revised workers' compensation notice posters, including the Spanish version of the poster and updates the information that is required to be included on the poster. Section 440.40, F.S., requires every employer who has secured workers' compensation insurance to post in its place of business a workers' compensation notice and an Anti-Fraud Reward Program notice. Section 440.40, F.S., also authorizes the Department, by rule, to prescribe the form of the notices and to require carriers to provide the notices to policyholders.
    For a transitional period of 90 days from the effective date of the rule, an insurer or self-insurance servicing agent may use the "broken arm" posters identified and adopted in subsection 69L-6.007(1), Florida Administrative Code, or the corresponding poster(s) in effect prior to the adoption of the rule. After the completion of the 90 day transitional period, only the revised posters adopted in this rule may be used.
    Copies of the rule text and the revised workers' compensation notice posters may be obtained below.
    - Rule text [15K PDF]
    - English poster | Spanish poster [1MB PDF]
  • A new version of the Division of Fraud's "Join the Battle Against Workers' Compensation Fraud" brochure is available under Publications or can be viewed here: English | Spanish [400K PDF]
  • Special Disability Trust Fund, Estimation of Liabilities as of June 30, 2010 [180K PDF]
  • The Key Coverage and Exemption Eligibility Requirements Brochure has been revised: English | Spanish [6MB PDF]
  • The Workers' Compensation System Guide [369K PDF] has been updated

December 2010

  • The Three-Member Panel has finalized its 2011 Biennial Report. The Report contains the Panel’s recommendations on methods to improve the workers’ compensation health care delivery system and has been submitted to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and to the President of the Senate as required by subsection 440.13(12)(e)(4), Florida Statutes. The 2011 Three-Member Panel Report is hosted on this site under Publications and Reimbursement Manuals.
    If you have questions about this communication, please contact: Eric Lloyd, Program Administrator, Office of Medical Services, Division of Workers' Compensation, Department of Financial Services, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4228, Phone (850) 413-1944 or eric.lloyd@myfloridacfo.com.
  • New Informational Memorandum: DFS-04-2010 [35K PDF] - Maximum Workers' Compensation Rate, Effective January 1, 2011
  • 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, 2009 through June 30, 2010. - Joint Report [9.1M PDF]
  • The Claims EDI (non-medical) section has been updated with new information and documents
  • EDI statistics (paper vs. electronic submissions) updated
  • 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 partners with the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and with the University of South Florida, Safety Florida Consultation Program to provide employers with information relating to 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. - Flyer and Registration Form [73K Word doc]
  • Charts on the Compliance statistics section have been updated

November 2010

September 2010

  • New Informational Memorandum: DFS-03-2010 [50K PDF] - Wage Loss Discount Factor Tables
  • The Division has published its 2010 Annual Report [13.2MB PDF] and it is now available under Publications and Manuals. The Annual Report contains a summary of the Division’s activities and accomplishments for FY 2009/2010.
  • The Division is proud to announce the 4th Quarter 2010 schedule for the Employer Workers' Compensation and Workplace Safety seminars that are held in various locations around the State. These seminars are free and open to all employers who are interested in understanding their responsibilities under the Florida Workers' Compensation laws. Also, included in the seminars is a presentation by the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) who will provide employers with basic information relating to workplace safety. The attached flyer lists the class dates and locations around the State. Advanced registration is required to assure availability. For additional information, please email BocSeminars@MyFloridaCFO.com or call (813) 221-6518.
  • 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.
  • EDI statistics (paper vs. electronic submissions) updated
  • A Hearing on the Notice of Proposed Rule Amendment for the Division of Workers' Compensation Rule 69L-6.007, Compensation Notice, Florida Administrative Code, will be held, if requested, within 21 days of the date the Notice was published. Section 440.40, F.S., requires every employer who has secured workers' compensation insurance to post in its place of business a workers’ compensation notice and an Anti-Fraud Reward Program notice. Section 440.40, F.S., also authorizes the Department, by rule, to prescribe the form of the notices and to require carriers to provide the notices to policyholders. Currently, Rule 69L-6.007, F.A.C., requires carriers to furnish employers with a compensation notice, commonly referred to as the "broken arm poster" and incorporates the Anti-fraud Reward Program notice poster. The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to update the rule and adopt the revised workers' compensation notice posters, including the Spanish version of the poster.
    If requested, the hearing will be held on Monday, October 11, 2010 @ 9:00 am in Room 104J, Hartman Building, 2012 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, Florida. If a hearing is not requested, it will not be held.
    The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for this rule was published in the September 10, 2010 edition of the Florida Administrative Weekly. Copies of the proposed rule text and the revised workers' compensation notice posters may be obtained below.

August 2010

  • DWC FWCI Presentation [5.2MB PDF] (August 2010)
  • New information and documents have been added to the Claims EDI (non-medical) section
  • Rule 69L-6.026, Periodic Reports Rule, Florida Administrative Code, has been adopted and will become effective on September 15, 2010. The adopted 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 Division will conduct a Rule Development Workshop for the Florida Workers' Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual (Rule Chapter 69L-7.020, F.A.C.) and the Florida Workers' Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) (Rule Chapter 69L-7.100, F.AC.) on 9/16/2010 in room 104J of the Hartman Building. The Workshops will begin at 9:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m., respectively. The purpose of the Workshops is to adopt 2010 versions of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual (HCP RM) and of the Florida Workers’ Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC RM). The 2010 Editions of the HCP RM and of the ASC RM will implement the reimbursement rates authorized by the Three Member Panel, pursuant to Section 440.13(12), F.S.
    Notice of these proposed rule development activities appears in Volume 36, Number 33, of the Florida Administrative Weekly published 8/20/2010, which includes the revised text of the proposed rules. However, the reimbursement manuals themselves are incorporated by reference and are not published in the Florida Administrative Weekly. If you have questions about either Rule Development Workshop, please contact Samuel Willis, Medical Health Care Program Analyst, in the Office of Medical Services at 850/413-1898 or Sam.Willis@myfloridacfo.com.
  • The Bureau of Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office (EAO) section has been overhauled, and the EAO District Offices page now includes a district navigation map.
  • Charts on the Compliance statistics section have been updated

July 2010

  • A new bulletin has been added Informational Memoranda, regarding Revisions to s.440.491, (6) (a), Florida Statutes (Training and Education); Administrative Rule Revisions Pursuant to Opinion of Small Business Regulatory Advisory Council; and the Electronic Data Submission under Rule 6A-22.003 (2), Florida Administrative Code.
  • The Bureau of Compliance is offering Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Workers' Compensation Compliance Seminars in the Florida panhandle. Topics to be addressed will include Florida workers’ compensation coverage requirements, independent contractors, employer/employee relationships, out of state employer coverage requirements, and US Longshore & Harbor Workers Act enforcement authority. See Flyer [283K PDF] for seminar dates and locations.
  • The Division of Workers' Compensation has developed several web-based benefit calculators, available in the Employee section. 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.
    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.
  • The Division's Bureau of Compliance is pleased to publish its inaugural Quarterly Newsletter. This Newsletter provides the Bureau with an opportunity to share its activities, new initiatives, administrative rule changes and updates as well as general information. The Bureau will publish a quarterly newsletter at the conclusion of each quarter. July 2010 Newsletter [374K PDF]
  • The Medical EDI area has been re-done to coincide with changes in Revision E which went into effect on July 8, 2010
  • A Workshop on the Notice of Proposed Rule Amendment [10K PDF] for the Division of Workers’ Compensation Rule 69L-6.021, Construction Industry Classification Codes, Descriptions and Operations Scope of Exemption, Florida Administrative Code, will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 2:00 pm in Room 104J, Hartman Building, 2012 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, Florida. The proposed rule amendment deletes discontinued class codes, adds new class codes and revises descriptions of class codes, as published in the Florida exception pages in the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc. (NCCI), Basic Manual (January 2010 edition). In addition, the amendment defines when an employer is engaged in the construction industry, for purposes of the rule. As class codes are revised, added or deleted in the Basic Manual, the rule must be amended to accurately reflect and incorporate such changes.
  • The Office of Medical Services contact information has been updated
  • 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.
  • Assessments page updated (located in the Insurer section)

June 2010

  • New Informational Memorandum: DFS-02-2010 [69K PDF] - Order Setting Assessment Rate for the Workers' Compensation Administration Trust Fund For Calendar Year 2011
  • An updated list of the EOBR Code Restrictions is available in the Medical EDI area
  • Last year's Annual Report on Reimbursement Disputes and Overutilization [93K PDF] has been moved to Publications and Manuals
  • The Bureau of Operations Support section has been updated
  • A new graphic linking to the Compliance Stop-Work Order database has been added to Employer section
  • EDI statistics (paper vs. electronic submissions) updated
  • A Hearing on the Notice of Proposed Rule Amendment for the Division of Workers’ Compensation Rule 69L-6.026, Periodic Reports, Florida Administrative Code, will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 10:00 am in Room 104J, Hartman Building, 2012 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, Florida. The purpose of the proposed rule is to establish 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,” to document their continuing compliance with the coverage requirements of Chapter 440, F.S.
    If you have any questions about the proposed rule amendment, please contact: Tasha Carter, Chief, Bureau of Compliance, Division of Workers’ Compensation, (850) 413-1878, Tasha.Carter@myfloridacfo.com.
  • New info and documents have been added to the Claims EDI (non-medical) section
  • A Workshop on the Notice of Proposed Rule Amendment [11K PDF] for the Division of Workers’ Compensation Rule 69L-6.007, Compensation Notice, Florida Administrative Code, will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 1:00 pm in Room 2100, Alexander Building, 2020 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, Florida. Section 440.40, F.S., requires every employer who has secured workers' compensation insurance to post in its place of business a workers' compensation notice and an Anti-Fraud Reward Program notice. Section 440.40, F.S., also authorizes the Department, by rule, to prescribe the form of the notices and to require carriers to provide the notices to policyholders. Currently, Rule 69L-6.007, F.A.C., requires carriers to furnish employers with a compensation notice, commonly referred to as the "broken arm poster" and incorporates the Anti-Fraud Reward Program notice poster. The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to update the rule and adopt the revised workers' compensation notice posters, including the Spanish version of the poster.

May 2010

April 2010

March 2010

  • 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.
  • Bureau of Compliance contact information and district offices have been updated
  • Charts on the Compliance statistics section have been updated
  • New forms and instructions have been added to the Billing Forms and Instructions page of the Health Care Provider section
  • The Claims EDI (non-medical) section has been updated
  • Consumer Alert: Please be aware that individuals who are interested in filing for a new workers' compensation exemption or are seeking to renew their current exemption may receive solicitations from a private company offering exemption filing services.
    These services are not free and not considered as the official exemption application package that is available and mailed to individuals from the Division of Workers' Compensation. Payments made to entities other than the Division do not take the place of required fees owed to the Division for processing exemption applications. These solicitations direct you to a website that IS NOT the Division's website. The Division of Workers' Compensation is the sole authority that is responsible for processing and approving workers' compensation exemption applications.

February 2010

  • Rule Chapter 69L-5, F.A.C., Rules for Self-Insurers Under the Workers Compensation Act, has been 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.
    The final adopted version of this rule is effective March 9, 2010. A copy of the rule text may be found at www.flrules.org/gateway/chapterhome.asp?chapter=69l-5. If you have any questions about the proposed rule, please contact Robin Ippolito, Chief, Bureau of Monitoring and Audit, Division of Workers' Compensation at (850)413-1775 or robin.ippolito@myfloridacfo.com.
  • A Workshop on the Notice of Proposed Rule Development [12K PDF] for the Division of Workers’ Compensation Rule 69L-6.026, Periodic Reports, Florida Administrative Code, will be held on Tuesday, March 30, 2010; 10:00 am – 12:00 pm in Room 104J Hartman Building., 2012 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, Florida. The purpose of the proposed rule is to establish procedures regarding the filing of periodic reports by employers that have been issued a Stop-Work Order for failure to comply with the coverage requirements of Chapter 440, F.S., and assessed a penalty in excess of $50,000.00. As a condition of their release from a Stop-Work Order, subject employers must submit quarterly reports to the Department using form DFS-F4-2018, “Bureau of Compliance Quarterly Report Form,” to demonstrate their continuing compliance with the coverage requirements of Chapter 440, F.S.
    If you have any questions about the proposed Rule, please contact Tasha Carter, Chief, Bureau of Compliance, Division of Workers’ Compensation at (850) 413-1609 or Tasha.Carter@myfloridacfo.com.
  • The Claims EDI (non-medical) section has been updated with new information and documents
  • EDI statistics (paper vs. electronic submissions) updated
  • The 69L-7 (Workers' Compensation Medical Reimbursement and Utilization Review)  tab on the Rules and Forms page has been reworked with updated information and forms
  • Several new documents are available in the Medical EDI section

January 2010

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