Published on: 10585821. The purpose of this rule development is to make the following changes: References to “qualified rehabilitation provider” are revised to “rehabilitation provider,” as the Department no longer is authorized to qualify rehabilitation providers. The following definitions are deleted: subsection 6A-22.001(9), F.A.C., defining Rehabilitation Company; subsection 6A-22.001(10), F.A.C., defining Rehabilitation Facility; subsection 6A-22.001(12), F.A.C., defining Unemployed; subsection 6A-22.001(13), F.A.C., defining vocational evaluator; subsection 6A-22.001(14), F.A.C., defining Vocational specialist. The following rules are to be repealed, as the Department no longer has rulemaking authority for them: Rule 6A-22.002, F.A.C., Rehabilitation provider qualifications; Rule 6A-22.003, F.A.C., Reemployment status review; Rule 6A-22.0031, F.A.C., Reemployment assessments; Rule 6A-22.004, F.A.C., Notice requirements; Rule 6A-22.005, F.A.C., Carrier referral for services; and Rule 6A-22.010, F.A.C., Reporting Services and Costs; Qualified Rehabilitation Provider and Employer or Carrier Responsibilities. The definition of “Labor market” in subsection 6A-22.001(6), F.A.C., is revised. Reference to forms DWC 21, DWC 22, DWC 96, and File Layouts for Electronic Submission for DWC 21 and DWC 22, is deleted in subsection 6A-22.011(1), F.A.C. Reference to “sponsor,” “sponsored,” and “sponsorship” are replaced with “approve,” “approved,” and “approval” respectively throughout. References to “training,” “education,” and “educational” are revised to “training and education.” An “Individualized Written Plan for Employment” is defined in revised subsection 6A-22.001(5), F.A.C., and is added in Employee Responsibilities, revised paragraph 6A-22.009(1)(b), F.A.C.
Published on: 10486687. The purpose of this rule development is to make the following changes: References to “qualified rehabilitation provider” are revised to “rehabilitation provider,” as the Department no longer is authorized to qualify rehabilitation providers. The following definitions are deleted: subsection 6A-22.001(9), F.A.C., defining Rehabilitation Company; subsection 6A-22.001(10), F.A.C., defining Rehabilitation Facility; subsection 6A-22.001(12), F.A.C., defining Unemployed; subsection 6A-22.001(13), F.A.C., defining vocational evaluator; subsection 6A-22.001(14), F.A.C., defining Vocational specialist. The following rules are to be repealed, as the Department no longer has rulemaking authority for them: Rule 6A-22.002, F.A.C., Rehabilitation provider qualifications; Rule 6A-22.003, F.A.C., Reemployment status review; Rule 6A-22.0031, F.A.C., Reemployment assessments; Rule 6A-22.004, F.A.C., Notice requirements; Rule 6A-22.005, F.A.C., Carrier referral for services; and Rule 6A-22.010, F.A.C., Reporting Services and Costs; Qualified Rehabilitation Provider and Employer or Carrier Responsibilities. The definition of “Labor market” in subsection 6A-22.001(6), F.A.C., is revised. Reference to forms DWC 21, DWC 22, DWC 96, and File Layouts for Electronic Submission for DWC 21 and DWC 22, is deleted in subsection 6A-22.011(1), F.A.C. Reference to “sponsor,” “sponsored,” and “sponsorship” are replaced with “approve,” “approved,” and “approval” respectively throughout. References to “training,” “education,” and “educational” are revised to “training and education.” An “Individualized Written Plan for Employment” is defined in revised subsection 6A-22.001(5), F.A.C., and is added in Employee Responsibilities, revised paragraph 6A-22.009(1)(b), F.A.C.
Published on: 6770811. The purpose and effect of these rule amendments are to (a) mandate the electronic submission of the information required in Forms DWC-21 (Reemployment Services Billing Form) and DWC-22 (Reemployment Status Review Form) from the carriers to the Bureau of Rehabilitation and Reemployment Services, resulting in increased workers’ compensation system efficiencies; (b) require qualified rehabilitation providers to have a business e-mail address thereby increasing efficiencies in the workers’ compensation system; (c) allow for on-the-job training that is temporary, thereby expanding the opportunities for injured employees to receive training; (d) clarify various Bureau of Rehabilitation and Reemployment Services procedures for screening cases under Section 440.491(6), Florida Statutes; (e) provide for cost containment, capping all services provided by qualified rehabilitation providers to the Bureau of Rehabilitation and Reemployment Services at $55.00 per hour; and (f) permit certain vocational assessments to be conducted by certified rehabilitation counselors or certified disability management specialists.
Published on: 6076194. Definitions, Rehabilitation Provider Qualifications, Reemployment Status Review, Notice Requirements, Screening Process, Reemployment Services and Programs, Employee Responsibilities, Reporting Services and Costs: Qualified Rehabilitation Provider and Employer or Carrier Responsibilities, List of Forms, Expenditures from the Workers' Compensation Administrative Trust Fund
Published on: 5915368. Definitions, Rehabilitation Provider Qualifications, Reemployment Status Review, Notice Requirements, Screening Process, Reemployment Services and Programs, Employee Responsibilities, Reporting Services and Costs: Qualified Rehabilitation Provider and Employer or Carrier Responsibilities, List of Forms, Expenditures from the Workers' Compensation Administrative Trust Fund
Published on: 5809444. Definitions, Rehabilitation Provider Qualifications, Reemployment Status Review, Notice Requirements, Screening Process, Reemployment Services and Programs, Employee Responsibilities, Reporting Services and Costs: Qualified Rehabilitation Provider and Employer or Carrier Responsibilities, List of Forms, Expenditures from the Workers' Compensation Administrative Trust Fund
Published on: 5708855. Definitions, Rehabilitation Provider Qualifications, Reemployment Status Review, Notice Requirements, Screening Process, Reemployment Services and Programs, Employee Responsibilities, Reporting Services and Costs: Qualified Rehabilitation Provider and Employer or Carrier Responsibilities, List of Forms, Expenditures from the Workers' Compensation Administrative Trust Fund