Division announces Proposed Dispute Rules

The Florida Division of Workers' Compensation submitted Notice of Proposed Rule for 69L-31, F.A.C. - Utilization and Reimbursement Dispute Rules. A hearing will be held Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time, at 1579 Summit Lake Drive, Room 155, Tallahassee, FL 32317.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The Department proposes rule amendments to clarify requirements and procedures for resolution of medical reimbursement disputes.

The official Notice of Proposed Rule appeared in the Volume 45, Number 228 of the Florida Administrative Weekly, published on November 22, 2019. If you have questions about the contents of this notice, please contact Theresa Pugh, Program Administrator, Medical Services Section, Division of Workers' Compensation at (850) 413-1721 or Theresa.Pugh@myfloridacfo.com.

A copy of the notice with full text of the proposed Rule may be found here. 

A copy of the Draft Petition Form and Carrier Response Form may be found here.