Florida Workers’ Compensation Issues: 2022 Claims Handling Update – Session 2

Presented by McConnaughhay, Coonrod, Pope, Weaver and Stern, P.A.

Continuing Education Approved for Florida Adjusters - Refer to Course ID to avoid duplication.

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9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EST

Misrepresentation 440.09/440.105 121999 - Melissa A. Volk & Laura A. Buck

In Florida, workers’ compensation benefits can be discontinued if it is found that the claimant has knowingly or intentionally made any misrepresentation for the purpose of obtaining benefits, as outlined in 440.09 and 440.105. This presentation will outline all elements needed for a successful misrepresentation defense, and provide examples of misrepresentation defenses. 1334575/1338690

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10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EST

Circumstances, Claims and Litigation Management 122000 - E. Louis Stern & Patrick E. Weaver

In order to control the exposure of the claim, the adjuster has to manage the circumstances that are presented. The presentation will discuss ways for the adjuster to anticipate the issues and contain the costs. 1332336/1334093

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11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST

Resolution of Workers’ Compensation Medical Bills, and How To Limit Prescription Costs In Florida 121987 - Caitlin Beyl & Ralph P. Douglas, Jr.

This presentation will focus on reimbursement of medical bills under the FL WC System. With increasing costs of procedures and pharmaceuticals, this session will focus on how to keep claim cost down while ensuring injured workers receive appropriate compensable care. 1336858/1340956