The proposed rule implements applicable sections of HB 941 that was passed by the 2012 Legislature. HB 941 amended s. 440.05, F.S., revising the requirements for submitting a notice of election of exemption. The proposed rule provides for electronic ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES
Division of Worker's Compensation

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:
69L-6.012Notice of Election to be Exempt
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rule implements applicable sections of HB 941 that was passed by the 2012 Legislature. HB 941 amended Section 440.05, F.S., revising the requirements for submitting a notice of election of exemption. The proposed rule provides for electronic submission of exemption applications (Form DFS-F2-DWC-250, Notice of Election to be Exempt) through the DWC Notice of Election to be Exempt system, along with streamlined reporting requirements; other related forms are also updated to reflect the revised reporting requirements. Electronic submission provides applicants with an online system to complete and pay for their exemptions, eliminating the cost of postage and mailing and reducing the time for applicants to receive their exemption certificates. The proposed rule also deletes certain overly repetitive statutory references and fully identifies forms consistent with their assigned numbering convention. The proposed rule is renumbered accordingly.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Notice of Election to be Exempt: Electronic Submittal
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 440.05(9), 440.591 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 440.02(15), 440.05 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW:
DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, January 22, 2013, 10:30 a.m.
PLACE: Room 102, Hartman Building, 2012 Capital Circle Southeast, Tallahassee, Florida
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Robin Delaney @ [phone] or [e-mail]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Robin Delaney, Chief, Bureau of Compliance, Division of Workers’ Compensation, Department of Financial Services, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4228, [phone] or [e-mail]
THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.