Division of Workers' Compensation
Workers' Compensation Statistics
Bureau of Monitoring and Audit
Timely Submitted Brochures and Notices to the Injured Worker
Statute 440.185(4), F.S. requires the carrier to mail to the injured
worker an informational brochure within 3 days after the employer or
the employee informs the carrier. Administrative Rule 69L-3.0035,
F.A.C., requires the carrier or its claims-handling entity on behalf
of the carrier mail to the injured worker the informational brochure
within 3 business days after notification of the injury or illness.
Statute 440.185(12), F.S. requires the employer or carrier to
provide the employee with a written notice upon receiving notice of
an injury from an employee. Administrative Rule 69L-26.004(6),
F.A.C., requires that this notification shall be mailed to the
injured employee within three (3) days after the carrier receives
notice of the employee’s injury.
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