The proposed rules incorporate updated versions of currently adopted resource materials utilized in the determination and reimbursement of the costs of medical care provided to Florida’s injured employees. The proposed rules promote the efficient ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

Division of Worker’s Compensation

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

69L-8.071Materials for use with the Florida Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual

69L-8.072Materials for use with the Florida Workers’ Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Ambulatory Surgical Centers

69L-8.073Materials for use with the Florida Workers’ Compensation Hospital Reimbursement Manual

69L-8.074Materials for use throughout Rule Chapter 69L-7, F.A.C.

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The proposed rules incorporate updated versions of currently adopted resource materials utilized in the determination and reimbursement of the costs of medical care provided to Florida’s injured employees. The proposed rules promote the efficient delivery of medical care to Florida’s injured employees by reducing the potential for errors and delays resulting from the use of dated materials.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Incorporated Materials for use with Workers’ Compensation Reimbursement Manuals and throughout Rule Chapter 69L-7, F.A.C.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 440.13(4), 440.15(3)(b), (d), (f), 440.185(5), 440.20(6)(b), 440.525(2), 440.591, 440.593(5), F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 440.09, 440.13(2)(a), (3), (4), (6), (11), (12), (14), (16), 440.15(3)(b), (d), (f), (5), 440.185(5), (9), 440.20(6), 440.525(2), 440.593, F.S.

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: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 @ 1:00 P.M.

PLACE: Room 102, Hartman Building, 2012 Capitol 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: Theresa Pugh, 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 DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Theresa Pugh, Program Administrator, Medical Services Section, Bureau of Monitoring and Audit, Division of Workers’ Compensation, Department of Financial Services, address: 200 East Gaines Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-4228, telephone: [phone], email: [e-mail].

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