Regulatory News

On April 12, 2015, the Division of Workers' Compensation adopted changes to Rule 69L-6.027 , 69L-6.028  and 69L-6.035 . The Rules now read: 69L-6.027 Penalty Calculation Worksheet. (1) For purposes of calculating penalties to be assessed against employers pursuant to Section 440.107, F.S., the Division shall use Form DFS-F4-1595 http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05165 , Penalty Calculation Worksheet, revised 7/14, which is incorporated herein by reference. (2) Copies of Form DFS-F4-1595, Penalty Calculation Worksheet, revised 7/14, are available from the Division of Workers’ Compensation, Department of Financial Services, Larson Building, 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4226. Rulemaking Authority 440.107(9), 440.591 FS. Law Implemented 440.107(7) FS. History–New 12-29-04, Amended 10-18-07, 4-12-15. 69L-6.028 Procedures for Imputing Payroll and Penalty Calculations. (1) In the event an employer fails to provide business records sufficient ...

There will be a Rules Hearing on April 14, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. in room 102 of the Hartman Building, 2012 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, FL. The Division is looking at amending Rule 69L-30 regarding EMA providers, reimbursement, etc. The Changes are here

The Florida Legislature's Joint Administrative Procedures Committee has published a letter regarding the proposed rule amendments to 69L-7.020.

The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation has published a notice regarding Rule 69L-7.020 . This is the rule titled  Florida Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual.

The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation is holding a webinar regarding Electronic Notices of Action or Change. February 18, 2015, from 1:30 PM EST to 4:30 PM EST Details are here

Fla. Stat. §440.13(12) creates a "three-member panel." The full section cited at the end of this post. Essentially, the law empowers the Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or designee and appointed representatives from the perspective of employer and employee form a committee. The committee or panel is charged with setting the reimbursement allowance schedules for doctors, chiropractors, hospitals, surgical centers and more.  The 2015  Biennial Report of the Three Member Panel is available on the Division's website.  The Biennial Reports since 2005 are also available. The following is quoted directly from  Fla.   Stat.  §440.13(12) (12)  CREATION OF THREE-MEMBER PANEL; GUIDES OF MAXIMUM REIMBURSEMENT ALLOWANCES. — (a)  A three-member panel is created, consisting of the Chief Financial Officer, or the Chief Financial Officer’s designee, and two members to be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate, one member who, on account o...

The Three Member Panel meets today in Tallahassee. The meeting is at 9:00 a.m. in the LArson Building, room 116.  The agenda and other information for the meeting is here .  The Florida First District Court of Appeal is in session this morning in sunny Miami. The proceedings are in the University of Miami Student Activities Center accross from the Law School at 9:00. Parking is available in the Pavia Garage at 5615 Pavia Street, Coral Gables.