Division of Workers' Compensation

Publications and Reimbursement Manuals

Workers' Compensation System Guide (WC System Guide) [496K PDF]
Key Coverage and Exemption Eligibility Requirements Brochure: English | Spanish [4MB PDF]
Disaster Assistance Brochure: English | Spanish [1.9MB PDF]
Employer Instruction Manual [2.8MB PDF] for the Online Penalty Payment Service - This manual contains general information about the online service and step-by-step instructions for setting up an online payment account.
The Three-Member Panel's biennial report on methods for improving the workers' compensation medical delivery system:
- 2009 biennial report [360K PDF]
- 2007 biennial report [170K PDF]
- 2005 biennial report [91K PDF]
The Division of Insurance Fraud, Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fraud and the Division of Workers’ Compensation, Bureau of Compliance issue a joint report summarizing their respective efforts and activities in combating workers’ compensation fraud and employer non-compliance:
- July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 [3.7M PDF]
- July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007 [4M PDF]
- July 1, 2005 - June 30, 2006 [1.83M PDF]
- July 1, 2004 - June 30, 2005 [1.94M PDF]
Employee Notification Letter - This notification letter will satisfy the statutory requirement in s.440.185(12), Florida Statutes that the employer or carrier provide the employee with written notice of the availability of the services offered by the Employee Assistance and Ombudsman Office in the form and manner determined by the Department. The notification shall be mailed or hand-delivered to the injured employee within three days after the employer/carrier receives notice of the employee's injury. The form and manner of this notification is being incorporated into Rule 69L-26.004, Florida Administrative Code. English version [30K PDF] | Spanish version [27K PDF]
Important Workers' Compensation Information For Florida's Workers brochure [205K PDF] (Spanish version here) [191K PDF] As required in Section 440.185 (4), this publication is required to be mailed, by the claims administrator, to the injured worker within three days after the employer or employee informs the claims administrator of the injury. This brochure was revised as of October 2003 to reflect changes in the law. Here are the brochure EPS files for printing use: English [6.5MB Zip] | Spanish [7.3MB Zip]
Important Workers' Compensation Information For Florida's Employers brochure [300K PDF] (Spanish version here) [279K PDF] As required in Section 440.185 (4), this publication must be sent to the employer annually by the claims administrator or its third-party administrator. This brochure was revised as of October 2003 to reflect changes in the law. Here are the brochure EPS files for printing use: English [5.5 Zip] | Spanish [6.7 Zip]
2009 Division of Workers' Compensation Annual Report [2.5MB PDF]
2008 Division of Workers' Compensation Annual Report [4.6MB PDF]
2007 Division of Workers' Compensation Annual Report [2.3MB PDF]
2006 Division of Workers' Compensation Annual Report [2.9MB PDF]
2005 Division of Workers' Compensation Annual Report [917K PDF]
2004 Division of Workers' Compensation Annual Report [1MB PDF]
2003 Division of Workers' Compensation Annual Report [2.1MB PDF]
Special Disability Trust Fund, Estimation of Liabilities as of June 30, 2008 [237K PDF]
Special Disability Trust Fund, Actuarial Analysis as of June 30, 2007 [1.5MB PDF]
Special Disability Trust Fund, Estimation of Liabilities as of June 30, 2006 [250K PDF]
Special Disability Trust Fund, Estimation of Liabilities as of June 30, 2005 [236K PDF]
Summary of Senate Bill 50-A [48K PDF]
Publications Order Form [16K PDF] (Effective July 1, 2009)
All-In-One Broken Arm poster [67K PDF] (Spanish version) To download all files necessary to produce high-quality 11x17 color prints in mass quantities, click here [7.3MB PageMaker]
The Division now provides easy access to the Division of Fraud brochure "Join the Battle Against Workers' Compensation Fraud." Find it here [700K PDF]
Anti-Fraud notice [46K PDF]
Florida Workers' Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, 2008 Edition (Effective Feb. 4, 2009) [976K PDF and ASCII version]
Florida Workers' Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, 2007 Edition (Effective Oct. 18, 2007) [936K PDF and ASCII version]
Florida Workers' Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, 2006 Edition (Effective Nov. 16, 2006) [923K PDF and ASCII version]
Florida Workers' Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, 2005 Second Edition (Effective Sept. 04, 2005) [1.7MB PDF and ASCII version]
Florida Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, 2005 Edition (Effective May 9, 2005) [1MB PDF and ASCII Version]
Florida Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, 2004 Second Edition (Effective July 4, 2004) [1MB PDF and ASCII Version]
Florida Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, 2004 Edition (Effective Jan. 1, 2004) [2.3MB PDF]
Florida Workers’ Compensation Health Care Provider Reimbursement Manual, 2003 Edition (Effective Dec. 4, 2003) [1.9 MB PDF]
Florida Workers' Compensation Health Care Provider Fee for Service Reimbursement Manual, 2002 Edition (Effective July 7, 2002) [1.1MB PDF]
Florida Workers' Compensation Health Care Provider Fee for Service Reimbursement Manual, 2001 Edition (Effective Sept. 30, 2001) [300K PDF]
Florida Workers' Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Ambulatory Surgical Centers, 2006 Edition (Effective Aug. 19, 2007)
Florida Workers' Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Ambulatory Surgical Centers, 2005 Edition (Effective Sept. 04, 2005)
Florida Workers’ Compensation Reimbursement Manual for Hospitals, 2006 Edition (Effective Oct. 1, 2007) [105K PDF]
Florida Workers’ Compensation Reimbursement Manual For Hospitals, 2004 Second Edition (Effective July 4, 2004) [50K PDF]
Florida Workers’ Compensation Reimbursement Manual For Hospitals, 2004 Edition (Effective Jan. 1, 2004) [136K PDF]
Florida Workers' Compensation Reimbursement Manual For Hospitals, 1999 Edition (Effective Oct. 27, 1999) [43K PDF]
Ambulatory Surgical Center Fee Schedule (available in hardcopy only): Fax request to Department of Financial Services, Document Processing Center 1-850-488-3429.
2002 Annual Report [180K PDF]
2001 Annual Report
2001 Dispute Resolution Report
Trends & Challenges 2000
2000 Annual Report
2000 Annual Report Statistical Supplement
Employer's Guide to a Drug-Free Workplace [68K PDF]
"Hurt at Work?" Brochure - This document provides valuable information regarding rights and responsibilities for persons injured at work.