Florida Work Comp News

Published by Howdy Workers on April 26, 2021April 26, 2021

The latest news about workers compensation in Florida.

• Michael Yaworsky Appointed Insurance Commissioner
  March 14, 2023
  The Financial Services Commission appointed Michael Yaworsky as the insurance commissioner for the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. Commissioner Michael Yaworsky Yaworsky has served as interim insurance commissioner since February. Before his…
• Lost-Time Claim Rate Falls in 2021
  February 27, 2023
  A drop in COVID-19 claims helped lower the rate of lost-time claims per 1,000 employees to 7.9 in 2021 from 9 in 2020, according to a new report by the…
• DWC Announces Update to Proposed Rule
  February 23, 2023
  The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation said it submitted a notice of change regarding proposed rules for ambulatory surgical center reimbursement that would clarify the minimum partial payment requirement. The DWC…
• Construction Firm Owner Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Charge
  February 22, 2023
  Federal prosecutors in Florida announced that the owner of a construction company pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud stemming from allegations that he falsified payroll…
• Court Overturns Denial of Worker's Request for Change of Physician
  February 6, 2023
  A Florida appellate court overturned a denial of authorization for a worker’s physician of choice following an insurance carrier’s failure to respond to his request for a change in treating…
• Split Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Firefighter Who Claimed Psychological Injuries
  January 11, 2023
  A divided Florida appellate court upheld the denial of benefits to a firefighter for his claimed mental injuries from work-related trauma. Case: Williams v. Brevard County Fire Rescue, No. 1D22-533, 12/28/2022,…
• Federal Court Upholds Verdict Against Carrier for Bad-Faith Conduct in Coverage Dispute
  January 9, 2023
  A federal appellate court upheld a jury’s award of $1,091,240.82 for a carrier's bad-faith conduct in a coverage dispute between insurers. Ernest Guthrie worked for Ernest Guthrie LLC, a subcontractor performing…
• Panel Again Seeks Legislative Exemption for Reimbursement Rates
  January 6, 2023
  Florida’s Three-Member Panel on Thursday voted to again ask that state lawmakers eliminate a requirement for the Legislature to ratify medical fee schedule changes. Brittany O’Neil Brittany O’Neil, assistant director at…
• DWC Proposes Grievous-Injury Rules
  January 6, 2023
  The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation on Wednesday made public a notice of a proposed change to its rules on post-traumatic stress disorder suffered by first responders who witness “grievous…
• Three-Member Panel Meets Today
  January 5, 2023
  The Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation announced that its Three-Member Panel will meet today from 4-5 p.m. Members of the panel will discuss adoption of a 2023 biennial report as well…

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