Starting January 1, 2020, new and renewal Florida workers’ compensation policies with effective dates beginning January 1, 2020, through December 31, 2020, will have a 1% surcharge to help provide a safety net for the state’s injured employees. The Florida Workers’ Compensation Insurance Guaranty Association (FWCIGA) pays the claims of injured employees if an insurance carrier becomes insolvent. The Florida … Read More
New Workers’ Compensation Coding System Goes Into Effect Oct. 1
Employers will soon have to adopt a new system for coding and reporting workplace injuries and illnesses that could help them improve their claims reimbursement rates. Effective Oct. 1, 2015, all enti ties covered under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) will be required to use the International Classification of Diseases, Modification, and Procedural Coding Systems (ICD-10) to … Read More