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Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
69L-6.007 Compensation Notice; Anti-Fraud Reward Program Notice.
July 13, 2021
To: All Self-Insurers, Insurers, Claim Administrators, Employers, Injured Workers, Attorneys, and Interested Consumers
From: Florida Division of Workers' Compensation
Subject: Notice of Proposed Rule for 69L-6.007 F.A.C. – Compensation Notice
If requested in writing, a workshop regarding Proposed Rule 69L-6.007, F.A.C. – Compensation Notice will be held August 3, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. ET., at 1579 Summit Lake Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32317
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Compensation notice and anti-fraud reward program notice.
A copy of the Notice of Workshop Hearing may be found here.
A copy of the agenda and draft Rule may be found here.
"Anti fraud reward program"
The official Notice of Development of Rulemaking appeared in the Volume 47, Number 133 of the Florida Administrative Weekly, published on July 12, 2021. If you have questions about the contents of this notice, please contact Pamela Macon, Chief, Bureau of Compliance, Division of Workers' Compensation at pamela.macon@myfloridacfo.com
To: All Self-Insurers, Insurers, Claim Administrators, Employers, Injured Workers, Attorneys, and Interested Consumers
From: Florida Division of Workers' Compensation
Subject: Notice of Proposed Rule for 69L-6.007 F.A.C. – Compensation Notice
If requested in writing, a workshop regarding Proposed Rule 69L-6.007, F.A.C. – Compensation Notice will be held August 3, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. ET., at 1579 Summit Lake Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32317
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Compensation notice and anti-fraud reward program notice.
A copy of the Notice of Workshop Hearing may be found here.
A copy of the agenda and draft Rule may be found here.
"Anti fraud reward program"
The official Notice of Development of Rulemaking appeared in the Volume 47, Number 133 of the Florida Administrative Weekly, published on July 12, 2021. If you have questions about the contents of this notice, please contact Pamela Macon, Chief, Bureau of Compliance, Division of Workers' Compensation at pamela.macon@myfloridacfo.com
Wednesday, December 2, 2020
Max Comp Rate 2021
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 $1,011.07 for the four calendar quarters ending June 30, 2020.
Section 440.12(2), Florida Statutes (2020), 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.
Accordingly, the maximum weekly compensation rate for work-related injuries and illnesses occurring on or after January 1, 2021, shall be $1,011.
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
69L-31, F.A.C. - Utilization and Reimbursement Dispute Rules
The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation submitted a Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing for 69L-31, F.A.C. - Utilization and Reimbursement Dispute Rules. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, via webinar. The webinar details are below.
You may join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone at the time of the meeting.
The link to the GoToMeeting is as follows: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/573862389
You may also Join via phone at:
You may join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone at the time of the meeting.
The link to the GoToMeeting is as follows: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/573862389
You may also Join via phone at:
United States (Toll Free): (877) 309-2073
United States: (646) 749-3129
Access Code: 573-862-389
Access Code: 573-862-389
69L-7, F.A.C. - Utilization and Reimbursement Dispute
Virtual Workshop
The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation submitted a Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing for 69L-7, F.A.C. - Workers' Compensation Medical Reimbursement and Utilization Review. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, via webinar. The webinar details are below.
You may join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone at the time of the meeting.
The link to the GoToMeeting is as follows: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/962878717
You may also Join via phone at:
United States (Toll Free): (877) 309-2073
United States: (571) 317-3129
Access Code: 962-878-717
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Workshop Hearing for 69L-31, F.A.C
To: All Self-Insurers, Insurers, Claim Administrators, and Medical Service Providers
From: Florida Division of Workers' Compensation
Subject: Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing for 69L-31, F.A.C. - Utilization and Reimbursement Dispute Rules
The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation submitted a Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing for 69L-31, F.A.C. - Utilization and Reimbursement Dispute Rules. The hearing scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2020 will not take place and will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, at 1579 Summit Lake Drive, Room 155, Tallahassee, FL 32317.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The hearing is being conducted to receive public input and consider proposed changes to the above-referenced rule chapter.
The official Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing appeared in the Volume 46, Number 100 of the Florida Administrative Weekly, published on May 21, 2020. If you have questions about the contents of this notice, please contact Theresa Pugh, Program Administrator, Medical Services Section, Division of Workers' Compensation at Theresa.Pugh@myfloridacfo.com.
A copy of the notice may be found here.
Monday, April 6, 2020
Medical Billing and Bill Review Rule Making
April 3, 2020
To: All Self-Insurers, Insurers, Claim Administrators, and Medical Service Providers
From: Florida Division of Workers' Compensation
Subject: Notice of Development of Rulemaking for the following:
69L-7.710 Definitions
69L-7.720 Forms Incorporated by Reference for Medical Billing, Filing and Reporting
69L-7.730 Health Care Provider Medical Billing and Reporting Responsibilities
69L-7.740 Insurer Authorization and Medical Bill Review Responsibilities
The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation submitted a Notice of Development of Rulemaking for 69L-7.710, 69L-7.720, 69L-7.730, and 69L-7.740, F.A.C. A workshop will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, at 1579 Summit Lake Drive, Room 155, Tallahassee, FL 32317.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The medical reimbursement and utilization review requirements.
The official Notice of Development of Rulemaking appeared in Volume 46, Number 66 of the Florida Administrative Weekly, published on April 3, 2020. If you have questions about the contents of this notice, please contact Theresa Pugh, Program Administrator, Medical Services Section, Division of Workers' Compensation at Theresa.Pugh@myfloridacfo.com.
A copy of the notice may be found here.
To: All Self-Insurers, Insurers, Claim Administrators, and Medical Service Providers
From: Florida Division of Workers' Compensation
Subject: Notice of Development of Rulemaking for the following:
69L-7.710 Definitions
69L-7.720 Forms Incorporated by Reference for Medical Billing, Filing and Reporting
69L-7.730 Health Care Provider Medical Billing and Reporting Responsibilities
69L-7.740 Insurer Authorization and Medical Bill Review Responsibilities
The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation submitted a Notice of Development of Rulemaking for 69L-7.710, 69L-7.720, 69L-7.730, and 69L-7.740, F.A.C. A workshop will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2020, 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, at 1579 Summit Lake Drive, Room 155, Tallahassee, FL 32317.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The medical reimbursement and utilization review requirements.
The official Notice of Development of Rulemaking appeared in Volume 46, Number 66 of the Florida Administrative Weekly, published on April 3, 2020. If you have questions about the contents of this notice, please contact Theresa Pugh, Program Administrator, Medical Services Section, Division of Workers' Compensation at Theresa.Pugh@myfloridacfo.com.
A copy of the notice may be found here.
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