Published on: 17246520. 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.
Published on: 16994708. 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.
Published on: 14081798. The proposed rule is a continuation of a rulemaking first initiated by the Department of Education as Rule Chapter 6A-22, F.A.C., “Reemployment Services-Workers’ Compensation.” In 2012, the Legislature transferred administrative responsibility and rulemaking authority for the “Reemployment Services” program to the Department of Financial Services, where it is currently administered under Rule Chapter 69L-22, F.A.C., “Reemployment Services-Workers’ Compensation.” Section 440.491, F.S., addresses reemployment and rehabilitation services that are available under Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Law. The proposed rulemaking reflects revisions to s. 440.491, F.S., as enacted by SB 2150 (Chapter 2011- 063) and HB 553 (Chapter 2013-141); the proposed rulemaking also reflects certain conforming changes enacted by HB 5203 (Chapter 2012-135). As a result of changes in statutory authority, Rules 69L-22.002, 69L-22.003, 69L-22.004 and 69L-22.010, F.A.C., are repealed; Forms DWC-21, DWC-22 and DWC-96 are, similarly, deleted.