MISSION STATEMENT: TO SECURE EQUITABLE AND TIMELY ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE FLORIDA WORKERS COMPENSATION LAW ON BEHALF OF OUR INJURED WORKERS BY PROVIDING AN EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE FORUM WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF ENSURING THAT ALL INJURED WORKERS RECEIVE ALL SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS.
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The Worker’s Compensation office handles claims for all work related injuries for County employees. The office refers the employee to initial medical care, and advises them on how to proceed with claim processing, obtaining medication, and follow-up medical care. Monroe County is self-insured for workers' compensation and uses a third party administrator to handle it's workers' compensation claims after initial or first time medical care has been obtained.
Any questions related to Worker’s Compensation for the general public are referred to Florida Department of Labor at the following numbers or website:
Employee Assistance (305) 536-0389
Compliance (305) 536-0379 or (305) 536-0380
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