6770811, 6A-22.001 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 6770811

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Division:

State Board of Education

Chapter:

REEMPLOYMENT SERVICES - WORKERS' COMPENSATION

Overview

RULE:

6A-22.001	Definitions (Transferred)
6A-22.002	Rehabilitation Provider Qualifications (Transferred)
6A-22.003	Reemployment Status Review (Transferred)
6A-22.004	Notice Requirements (Transferred)
6A-22.006	Screening Process (Transferred)
6A-22.008	Reemployment Services and Programs (Transferred)
6A-22.009	Employee Responsibilities (Transferred)
6A-22.010	Reporting Services and Costs: Qualified Rehabilitation Provider and Employer or Carrier Responsibilities (Transferred)
6A-22.011	List of Forms (Transferred)
6A-22.012	Expenditures from the Workers' Compensation Administrative Trust Fund (Transferred)

PURPOSE:

The purpose and effect of these rule amendments are to (a) mandate the electronic submission of the information required in Forms DWC-21 (Reemployment Services Billing Form) and DWC-22 (Reemployment Status Review Form) from the carriers to the Bureau of Rehabilitation and Reemployment Services, resulting in increased workers’ compensation system efficiencies; (b) require qualified rehabilitation providers to have a business e-mail address thereby increasing efficiencies in the workers’ compensation system; (c) allow for on-the-job training that is temporary, thereby expanding the opportunities for injured employees to receive training; (d) clarify various Bureau of Rehabilitation and Reemployment Services procedures for screening cases under Section 440.491(6), Florida Statutes; (e) provide for cost containment, capping all services provided by qualified rehabilitation providers to the Bureau of Rehabilitation and Reemployment Services at $55.00 per hour; and (f) permit certain vocational assessments to be conducted by certified rehabilitation counselors or certified disability management specialists.

SUMMARY:

The rules are proposed for amendments to better align services and ensure consistency with current state and federal laws.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

440.491(5), (6), (7), (8) FS.

LAW:

440.491 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

2/13/2009 Vol. 35/06

COMMENTS:

From 2/13/2009 To 3/6/2009 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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