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Proyectos de Normas
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Past Workshops and Hearings
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| Audiencia | 69L-6.007, F.A.C. - Compensation Notice | Tuesday, June 7, 2022, 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time | 1579 Summit Lake Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32317 |
| Subject Area to be Addressed: Updates to forms required by this rule, their posting requirements, and other necessary updates. A copy of the Notice of Proposed Rule with the full text of the proposed Rule may be found aquí. |
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Nuevas Normas
Nota: Esta pestaña muestra las Normas adoptadas dentro de los últimos 6 meses.
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Notificaciones
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| Tuesday June 7, 2022 | HB 959 |
| On May 25, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 959 amending the requirement for workers’ compensation insurers to mail informational brochures pursuant to sección 440.185(3) de los Estatutos de la Florida, and allowed such insurers the option to deliver the brochures by e-mail. s. 440.185(3) Within 3 business days after the employer or the employee informs the carrier of an injury, the carrier shall send by regular mail or email to the injured worker an informational brochure approved by the department which sets forth in clear and understandable language an explanation of the rights, benefits, procedures for obtaining benefits and assistance, criminal penalties, and obligations of injured workers and their employers under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Law. Annually, the carrier or its third-party administrator shall send by regular mail or e-mail to the employer an informational brochure approved by the department which sets forth in clear and understandable language an explanation of the rights, benefits, procedures for obtaining benefits and assistance, criminal penalties, and obligations of injured workers and their employers under the Florida Workers’ Compensation Law. All such informational brochures shall contain a notice that clearly states in substance the following: “Any person who knowingly and with intent of injure, defraud, or deceive any employer or employee, insurance company, or self-insured program, files a statement of claim containing any false or misleading information commits a felony of the third degree.” Effective July 1,2022, the Injured Worker Informational Brochure (DFS-F2-DWC-60 and/or DFS-F2-DWC-61) shall be mailed or e-mailed to the injured worker pursuant to s. 440.185(3), Florida Statute, and 69L-3.0035, Florida Administrative Code, and the Employer Informational Brochure (DFS-F2-DWC-65) and/or DFS-F2-DWC-66) shall be mailed or e-mailed to the employer pursuant to s. 440.185(3), Florida Statute, and 69L-3.0035, Florida Administrative Code. |
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| Wednesday, April 27, 2022 11:00 a.m. Eastern | Public Meeting of the Three-Member Panel |
| The Three-Member Panel will consider adopting the methodologies for maximum reimbursement allowances. Pursuant to subsection 440.13(12), F.S., the Three-Member Panel shall annually adopt schedules of maximum reimbursement allowances for physicians, hospital inpatient care, hospital outpatient care, and ambulatory surgical centers. In addition, the Three-Member Panel will discuss possible topics to be addressed in the 2023 Biennial Report. A copy of the agenda and related meeting documents may be found aquí. This meeting will not be held in person. Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone https://meet.goto.com/603199453 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 United States: +1 (571) 317-3116 Access Code: 603-199-453 Join from a video-conferencing room or system. Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com Meeting ID: 603 199 453 Or dial directly: 603199453@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##603199453 |
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| Miércoles, 15 de diciembre de 2021 | WCI Presentation – FL DFS DWC Breakout |
| The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation recently participated in the 75th Annual Workers' Compensation Educational Conference with the Workers' Compensation Institute, in Orlando, Florida. The Division's breakout session included the following topics: Legislative and Rule Updates, Opportunities for Industry Improvement, and Medical Services Updates. If you were unable to attend or would like to view the presentations, haga clic aquí. Please contact Brittany O'Neil at 850-413-1927 with any questions. | |
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| 30 de noviembre de 2021 | Tasa Máxima de Compensación Legal por Accidentes de Trabajo, en vigor desde el 1 de enero de 2022 |
| The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity has determined the statewide average weekly wage paid by employers subject to the Florida Reemployment Assistance Program Law to be $1,099.39 for the four calendar quarters ending June 30, 2021. Section 440.12(2), Florida Statutes (2021), expressly provides that, for injuries occurring on or after August 1, 1979, the weekly compensation rate shall be equal to 100 percent of the statewide average weekly wage, adjusted to the nearest dollar, and that the average weekly wage determined by the Department of Economic Opportunity for the four calendar quarters ending each June 30 shall be used in determining the maximum weekly compensation rate with respect to injuries occurring in the calendar year immediately following. En consecuencia, la tasa de compensación semanal máxima para lesiones y enfermedades relacionadas con el trabajo que ocurran después del 1 de enero de 2022 será de $1.099. 2022 Max Comp Rate Bulletin |
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| Viernes, 27 de agosto de 2021 | Below is the link to the audio recording of the rule hearing on 69L-7.020, F.A.C. - Florida Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual that took place on Thursday, August 26, 2021. |
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| Jueves, 1 de julio de 2021 | Below are links to the audio recordings of the rule workshops on 69L-7.730, F.A.C. - Health Care Provider Medical Billing and Reporting Responsibilities and 69L-7.740, F.A.C. - Insurer Authorization and Medical Bill Review Responsibilities that took place on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. |
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| Viernes, 4 de Junio de 2021 | Revocation of CFO Directive 2020-06 |
| CFO Directive 2020-06 suspended strict compliance with the requirement that workers’ compensation insurers mail informational brochures pursuant to 440.185(3) and allowed such insurers deliver the brochures by other means such as email or facsimile transfer. CFO Directive 2021-04 has been issued and has revoked CFO Directive 2020-06. Beginning June 27, 2021, the Injured Worker Informational Brochure (DFS-F2-DWC-60 and/or DFS-F2-DWC-61) must be mailed to the injured worker pursuant to 440.185(3), Florida Statutes and 69L-3.0035, Florida Administrative Code. |
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| Martes, 1 de Junio de 2021 | Below is the link to the audio recording of the rule hearing on 69L-31, F.A.C. - Utilization and Reimbursement Dispute Rules that took place on Thursday, May 27, 2021 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. |
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| Miércoles, 6 de Mayo de 2021 | Below is the link to the audio recording of the rule hearing on 69L-7.020, F.A.C. - Florida Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual that took place on Wednesday, May 6, 2021 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. |
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| Jueves, 4 de Marzo de 2021 | Below is the link to the audio recording of the rule hearing on 69L-7.020, F.A.C. - Florida Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual that took place on Thursday, March 4, 2021 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. |
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| Martes, 16 de Febrero de 2021 | Below is the link to the audio recording of the rule hearing on 69L-31, F.A.C. - Utilization and Reimbursement Dispute Rules that took place on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. |
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| Viernes, 29 de enero de 2021 | Below is the link to the audio recording of the Three-Member Panel Meeting from Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 3:00 pm ET |
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| Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 3:00 pm ET | Three-Member Panel Meeting: Adoption of recommendations to submit to the President of the Senate and Speaker of the House on methods to improve the workers’ compensation health care delivery system. |
| The DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES, DIVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION announces a public meeting of the Three-Member Panel to which all persons are invited. This meeting will not be held in person. DATE AND TIME: January 27, 2021, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. ET PLACE: Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone Please join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone. https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/298656589 You can also dial in using your phone. United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679 United States: +1 (571) 317-3116 Access Code: 298-656-589 Join from a video-conferencing room or system. Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.com Meeting ID: 298 656 589 Or dial directly: 298656589@67.217.95.2 or 67.217.95.2##298656589 New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/298656589 GENERAL SUBJECT MATTER TO BE CONSIDERED: Subparagraph 440.13(12)(e)4, F.S., requires the Three-Member Panel to submit recommendations on or before January 15, 2017, and biennially thereafter, to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives on methods to improve the workers’ compensation health care delivery system. The Three-Member Panel will consider adopting recommendations at this meeting. A copy of the agenda can be found aquí. |
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| Martes, 22 de diciembre de 2020 | Below is the link to the audio recording of the Three-Member Panel Meeting (Adoption of 2020 Maximum Reimbursement Allowances) from Thursday, December 17, 2020. |
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| Viernes, 18 de diciembre de 2020 | Statement of Estimated Regulatory Costs (SERC) |
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