Change for 69L-8.071 and 69L-8.074

ATTENTION: Self-Insurers, Insurers, Claim Administrators, and Medical Providers

The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation submitted a Notice of Change for 69L-8.071 and 69L-8.074, Florida Administrative Code. 

The official Notice of Change appeared in the Volume 43, Number 223 of the Florida Administrative Weekly, published on November 17, 2017.  If you have questions about the contents of this notice, please contact Theresa Pugh, Program Administrator,  Medical Services Section, Division of Workers' Compensation at (850) 413-1721 or Theresa.Pugh@myfloridacfo.com.

A copy of the Notice of Change may be found here: https://www.flrules.org/gateway/View_Notice.asp?id=19750963

Emergency Order 214271-17-EO

Attention: Self-Insurers, Insurer/Carriers

On September 12, 2017 Governor Rick Scott directed Florida Insurance Commissioner David Altmaier to take every action authorized pursuant to Executive Order 17-235 to provide additional protections to support recovery efforts as it relates to Hurricane Irma's impact on Florida's families; as well as for Florida policyholders.

On September 13, 2017, Commissioner Altmaier issued the following emergency order enacting these protections for Florida policyholders.  

Http://floir.com/siteDocuments/Emergency_Order_Irma09132017.pdf

In response to this emergency order, the Florida Division of Workers' Compensation will review policies reported since August 25, 2017, and automatically extend coverage for those effected policies in accordance with the time frames set forth in the order.

If you have questions about this e-Alert, or if you would like to obtain a list of your respective policies affected by this order, please contact Lisel M. Laslie, Bureau Chief of Data Quality and Collection, Division of Workers' Compensation at (850) 413-1737 or Lisel.Laslie@myfloridacfo.com.

69L-8.071 and 69L-8.074 Hearing reset 10.04.17

A Notice of Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing was published for 69L-8.071 and 69L-8.074, Florida Administrative Code. This Notice reschedules the canceled September 8, 2017 Hearing.

The hearing on the proposed rules that was scheduled to occur on Friday, September 8, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., pursuant to notice published in the August 8, 2017 issue of the Florida Administrative Register, HAS BEEN CANCELED due to Governor Rick Scotts' declaration of a State of Emergency relating to Hurricane Irma. The hearing on the proposed rules is hereby RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at 1:00 p.m., in Room 102, Hartman Building, 2012 Capital Circle, Southeast, Tallahassee, Florida.

The official Notice of Notice of Meeting/Workshop Hearing appeared in Volume 43, Number 174 of the Florida Administrative Weekly, published on September 07, 2017. If you have questions about the contents of this notice, please contact Theresa Pugh, Program Administrator, Medical Services Section, Division of Workers' Compensation at (850) 413-1721 or Theresa.Pugh@myfloridacfo.com.

A copy of the original published Notice, containing the canceled date and time and the language of the proposed Rules, may be found here: https://www.flrules.org/gateway/View_Notice.asp?id=19308061

A copy of the Notice containing the rescheduled date and time may be found here: https://www.flrules.org/gateway/View_Notice.asp?id=19390220

Rules 69L-8.071 and 69L-8.074 hearing cancelled

Governor Rick Scott has declared a State of Emergency in response to Hurricane Irma and has directed state offices to be closed in all 67 Florida counties this Friday, September 8, 2017. The hearing on proposed Rules 69L-8.071 and 69L-8.074, F.A.C., has been cancelled. A notice regarding the date and time of the rescheduled hearing on the proposed rules will be published in the Florida Administrative Register. 

NCCI Proposes Significant Florida Rate Decrease

On August 28, 2017 The National Council on Compensation Insurance filed a Proposed Voluntary Rates and Rating. This proposes that overall rates decrease 9.3% for industrial classifications and an average rate decrease of 10.9% for F-Classifications. 

This proposal appears to be based upon an analysis of policy years 2014 and 2015. 

Florida Division Notices Proposed Rules 69L-8.071 and 69L-8.074

Attention:   Self-Insurers, Insurers, Claim Administrators, and Medical Service Providers.

A Notice of Proposed Rule was published for 69L-8.071 and 69L-8.074, Florida Administrative Code. The notice provides that if requested in writing, a hearing will be held Friday, September 8, 2017, 2:00 p.m., eastern time, at 2012 Capital Circle, SE, Room 102, Hartman Building, in Tallahassee, Florida.

The proposed rules incorporate updated versions of currently adopted resource materials utilized in the determination and reimbursement of the costs of medical care provided to Florida's injured employees. The proposed rules promote the efficient delivery of appropriate medical care to Florida's injured employees by reducing the potential for errors and delays resulting from the use of dated materials.

The official Notice of Proposed Rule appeared in Volume 43, Number 161 of the Florida Administrative Weekly, published on August 18, 2017. If you have questions about the contents of this notice, please contact Theresa Pugh, Program Administrator, Medical Services Section, Division of Workers' Compensation at (850) 413-1721 or Theresa.Pugh@myfloridacfo.com.

A copy of the published Notice containing the language of the proposed Rules may be found here: https://www.flrules.org/gateway/View_Notice.asp?id=19308061 

To learn more about these issues and other Workers' Compensation information click here: http://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/WC/ 

Division Publishes Rulemaking Notice for Rules 69L-7.020, 69L-7.100, and 69L-7.501

The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation submitted a Notice of Development of Rulemaking for Rules 69L-7.020, 69L-7.100, and 69L-7.501, F.A.C. Rule development workshops will be held on Friday, August 25, 2017 at the times listed below at 2012 Capital Circle, SE, Room 102, Hartman Building. All times are Eastern Daylight Time.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM, 69L-7.501, Florida Workers' Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Hospitals, 2017 Edition

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 69L-7.100, Florida Workers' Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Ambulatory Surgical Centers, 2017 Edition

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 69L-7.020, Florida Workers' Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, 2017 Edition

The official Notice of Rule Development appeared in the Volume 43, Number 156 of the Florida Administrative Weekly, published on August 11, 2017. If you have questions about the contents of this notice, please contact Theresa Pugh, Program Administrator, Medical Services Section, Division of Workers' Compensation at (850) 413-1721 or Theresa.Pugh@myfloridacfo.com.

A copy of the notice containing the preliminary text of the proposed Rules may be found through the following link. https://www.flrules.org/gateway/View_Notice.asp?id=19285751

Draft versions of the reimbursement manuals may be found at the following links.

Draft of the Florida Workers' Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, 2017 (www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/WC/pdf/69L-7.020%20Health%20Care%20Provider%20Reimbursement%20Manual.pdf)

Draft of the Florida Workers' Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Ambulatory Surgical Centers, 2017 (www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/WC/pdf/69L-7.100%20Ambulatory%20Surgical%20Center%20Reimbursement%20Manual.pdf)

Draft of the Florida Workers' Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Hospitals, 2017 (www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/WC/pdf/69L-7.501%20Hospital%20Reimbursement%20Manual.pdf)