Thursday, July 23, 2015

DWC E- Alert re provider reimbursement


The purpose of this notice is to advise all parties that the Florida Department of Financial Services, Division of Workers' Compensation has adopted the Florida Workers' Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, 2015 Edition (Rule Chapter 69L-7.020, Florida Administrative Code). However, the policies and reimbursement allowances identified in the Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual will not go into effect until the manual has been ratified by the legislature.

The purpose and effect of the rule is to update the schedule of maximum reimbursement allowances to 2014 Medicare reimbursement rates as adopted by the Three Member Panel on 01/22/2015.

The Division will send out a subsequent notice to alert all parties when the manual becomes effective.

If you have questions about the contents of this e-alert, please contact Pam Macon, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Monitoring and Audit, at Pamela.Macon@myfloridacfo.com. 
 
To learn more about these issues and other Workers' Compensation information click here:http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/WC/