Among the regulatory provisions amended by HB 613 (Chapter 2016-56, Laws of Florida) was the repeal of statutory provisions supporting the Preferred Worker Program under section 440.49, F.S. The aforementioned revision renders Rule Chapter 69L-11, F....

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of Worker’s Compensation

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

69L-11.002Definitions

69L-11.003Procedure for Obtaining Identity Card

69L-11.004Time and Procedure for Notifying Injured Employees

69L-11.005Documentation of Placement of a Preferred Worker

69L-11.006Time for Filing Application for Identity Card

69L-11.007Documentation for Reimbursement of Premium

69L-11.008Time for Requesting Reimbursement

69L-11.009Procedure When Eligibility for a Card Is Denied

69L-11.010Procedure When Request for Reimbursement of Premium is Denied

69L-11.011Forms

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Among the regulatory provisions amended by HB 613 (Chapter 2016-56, Laws of Florida) was the repeal of statutory provisions supporting the Preferred Worker Program under section 440.49, F.S. The aforementioned revision renders Rule Chapter 69L-11, F.A.C., entitled, “Preferred Worker Program,” obsolete; the rule chapter is repealed in its entirety.

SUMMARY: Statutory revisions to Chapter 440, F.S., repeal the “Preferred Worker Program,” rendering Rule Chapter 69L-11, F.A.C., obsolete. The rule chapter is unnecessary and is repealed in its entirety.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION: The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The provisions authorizing the Preferred Worker Program under section 440.49, F.S., have been statutorily repealed. Rule Chapter 69L-11, F.A.C., which addresses the Preferred Worker Program, has been made obsolete and is repealed. There are no costs associated with the repeal of the rule chapter.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 440.49, 440.591 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 440.49 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE HELD AT THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE SHOWN BELOW (IF NOT REQUESTED, THIS HEARING WILL NOT BE HELD):

DATE AND TIME: Tuesday, July 12, 2016, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.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: Tom Krick, telephone: [phone], email: [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 IS: Tom Krick, Unit Manager, Special Disability Trust Fund, Bureau of Financial Accountability, Division of Workers’ Compensation, Department of Financial Services, address: 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4232, telephone: [phone], email: [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

69L-11.002 Definitions.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 440.49, 440.591 FS. Law Implemented 440.49 FS. History–New 11-29-94, Formerly 38F-11.002, 4L-11.002, Repealed_______________.

 

69L-11.003 Procedure for Obtaining Identity Card.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 440.49, 440.591 FS. Law Implemented 440.49 FS. History–New 11-29-94, Formerly 38F-11.003, 4L-11.003, Repealed_____________.

 

69L-11.004 Time and Procedure for Notifying Injured Employees.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 440.49, 440.591 FS. Law Implemented 440.49 FS. History–New 11-29-94, Formerly 38F-11.004, 4L-11.004, Repealed____________.

 

69L-11.005 Documentation of Placement of a Preferred Worker.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 440.49, 440.591 FS. Law Implemented 440.49 FS. History–New 11-29-94, Formerly 38F-11.005, 4L-11.005, Repealed______________.

 

69L-11.006 Time for Filing Application for Identity Card.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 440.49, 440.591 FS. Law Implemented 440.49 FS. History–New 11-29-94, Formerly 38F-11.006, 4L-11.006, Repealed______________.

 

69L-11.007 Documentation for Reimbursement of Premium.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 440.49, 440.591 FS. Law Implemented 440.49 FS. History–New 11-29-94, Formerly 38F-11.007, 4L-11.007, Repealed______________.

 

69L-11.008 Time for Requesting Reimbursement.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 440.49, 440.591 FS. Law Implemented 440.49 FS. History–New 11-29-94, Formerly 38F-11.008, 4L-11.008, Repealed_______________.

 

69L-11.009 Procedure When Eligibility for a Card Is Denied.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 440.49, 440.591 FS. Law Implemented 440.49 FS. History–New 11-29-94, Formerly 38F-11.009, 4L-11.009, Repealed_______________.

 

69L-11.010 Procedure When Request for Reimbursement of Premium is Denied.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 440.49, 440.591 FS. Law Implemented 440.49 FS. History–New 11-29-94, Formerly 38F-11.010, 4L-11.010, Repealed_______________.

 

69L-11.011 Forms.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 440.49, 440.591 FS. Law Implemented 440.49 FS. History–New 11-29-94, Formerly 38F-11.011, 4L-11.011, Repealed_______________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Tom Krick, Unit Manager, Special Disability Trust Fund, Bureau of Financial Accountability, Division of Workers’ Compensation, Department of Financial Services.

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Jeff Atwater, Chief Financial Officer, Department of Financial Services

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: May 26, 2016