Purpose


The proposed rule is a continuation of a rulemaking first initiated by the Department of Education as Rule Chapter 6A-22, F.A.C., “Reemployment Services-Workers’ Compensation.” In 2012, the Legislature transferred administrative responsibility and rulemaking authority for the “Reemployment Services” program to the Department of Financial Services, where it is currently administered under Rule Chapter 69L-22, F.A.C., “Reemployment Services-Workers’ Compensation.” Section 440.491, F.S., addresses reemployment and rehabilitation services that are available under Florida’s Workers’ Compensation Law. The proposed rulemaking reflects revisions to s. 440.491, F.S., as enacted by SB 2150 (Chapter 2011- 063) and HB 553 (Chapter 2013-141); the proposed rulemaking also reflects certain conforming changes enacted by HB 5203 (Chapter 2012-135). As a result of changes in statutory authority, Rules 69L-22.002, 69L-22.003, 69L-22.004 and 69L-22.010, F.A.C., are repealed; Forms DWC-21, DWC-22 and DWC-96 are, similarly, deleted.