The proposed amendments will update language to streamline rule text, clarify time frames and document requirements for worker’s compensation screenings and evaluations. The proposed edits will also provide guidelines for ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of Workers' Compensation

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

69L-22.006Screening Process

69L-22.007Vocational Evaluations

69L-22.008Reemployment Services and Programs

69L-22.011List of Forms

69L-22.012Expenditures from the Workers' Compensation Administrative Trust Fund

69L-22.013Trial Period of Reemployment

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed amendments will update language to streamline rule text, clarify time frames and document requirements for worker’s compensation screenings and evaluations. The proposed edits will also provide guidelines for payments to obtain a general education diploma and for other training and educational certificates. This rulemaking will also provide parameters for a trial period of reemployment to help the injured individual reenter the work force and make other necessary edits.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: This rulemaking will address training, education, and reemployment benefits provided to injured workers.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 440.15, 440.491(5), (6), (8), 440.591 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 440.15, 440.491 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Lisel Laslie, Chief of Employee Assistance, Bureau of Employee Assistance Office, 200 E. Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-4229, [e-mail] [phone]. A copy of the proposed changes can be obtained from the Division’s website at: https://www.myfloridacfo.com/Division/WC/noticesRules.htm.

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.