Friday, January 15, 2016

Division Proposes Amendment of 69L-22 - Reemployment Services

The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation submitted a Notice of Development for Chapters 69L-22 of the Florida Administrative Code. The proposed rules are amended to clarify the process injured employees must follow when seeking to obtain Department-sponsored reemployment services. The proposed rules provide injured employees with information and guidance regarding available reemployment services and the terms, conditions, and responsibilities associated with receiving such services. Additionally, the proposed rulemaking incorporates two new forms and revises two existing forms.

The official Notices of Change appeared in the Volume 42, Number 04 of the Florida Administrative Weekly, published on January 7, 2016. If you have questions about the Notice, please contact Stephen Yon, Chief, Bureau of Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office, Division of Workers' Compensation at (850) 413-1786 or Stephen.Yon@myfloridacfo.com.


If requested in writing and not deemed unnecessary by the agency head, a rule development workshop will be held Thursday, February 4, 2016, 9:00 a.m. in Room 102, Hartman Building, 2012 Capital Circle Southeast, Tallahassee, Florida.

Tuesday, January 5, 2016

New Fraud Report Published

The Division of Insurance Fraud, Bureau of Worker's Compensation Fraud and the Division of Workers' Compensation, Bureau of Compliance issue a joint report summarizing their respective efforts and activities in combating workers' compensation fraud and employer non-compliance.  The July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015 report can be viewed at:



Please contact Robin Delaney at Robin.Delaney@myfloridacfo.com or (850) 413-1775 if additional information is needed. 

Monday, January 4, 2016

DWC has Released 2015 Report

The Division of Workers' Compensation has issued its 2015 Results and Accomplishments Report.  The Report contains important system information related to lost-time claims and medical costs as well as outcome and performance measures for each of the Division's major program areas.  To view the Report, click here: