Category: Florida Workers’ Compensation
Aug 9, 2012
At its meeting today, August 9, 2012, the Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Investment Committee (“Committee”) approved a report by FWCJUA investment manager Prime Advisors Inc., confirming that the report is in compliance with FWCJUA policy statements …
Aug 6, 2012
On August 3, 2012, the Florida Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) Division of Workers’ Compensation held a hearing on Rule 69L-7.602, entitled “Florida Workers’ Compensation Medical Services Billing, Filing and Reporting Rule.” This proposed Rule (which applies to dates …
Jul 31, 2012
During a brief meeting today, July 31, 2012, the Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Producer Committee (“Committee”) reviewed the FWCJUA’s agency authorization process, as well as approved the agency producer agreement and fees. The meeting materials are …
Jul 30, 2012
The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation (“DWC”) has submitted a Notice of Development of Rulemaking for Rule 69L-5.216, F.A.C. entitled “Provision of Benefits and Safe Working Environment by Self-Insurers.” To view the proposed Rule text, click here. To view …
Jul 19, 2012
The Workers Compensation Research Institute (“WCRI”) released a study today, July 19, 2012, on the growth and regulation of physician-dispensed drugs for injured workers under state workers’ compensation in Florida and 22 other states. A WCRI press release on …
Jul 18, 2012
The Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Board of Governors (“Board”) met on July 16, 2012, during which it adopted the revised Investment Policy discussed by the FWCJUA Investment Committee (“Committee”) at its meeting earlier this month. For …
Jul 17, 2012
The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation (“DWC”) advised yesterday, July 16, 2012, that it has scheduled a Rule Hearing on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. to review proposed amendments to Rule 69L-7.501, F.A.C., entitled “Florida Workers’ Compensation …
Jul 17, 2012
The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation advised today, July 17, 2012, that it has scheduled a Rule Hearing on August 3, 2012 to review proposed amendments to Rule Chapter 69L-3.017, entitled “Notice of Apportionment of Medical Reimbursement Due to …
Jul 16, 2012
The Florida Workers’ Compensation Joint Underwriting Association (“FWCJUA”) Investment Committee (“Committee”) is considering a revised policy for the FWCJUA’s investment portfolio that would allow the inclusion of BBB-rated securities, asset-backed securities such as credit card receivables, and mortgage-backed securities. …
Jul 12, 2012
The Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance Guaranty Association (“FWCIGA”) Workgroup (“Workgroup”) met today, July 12, 2012. After calling the meeting to order, Board member Brett Stiegel stated that it was the result of discussions at the most recent FWCIGA Board …