Three New Comp Laws Signed by Governor and in Effect Saturday

Gov. Rick Scott on Monday signed three workers’ compensation bills, including two that aim to increase insurers’ diligence at combatting fraud. House Bill 1007 requires every insurer, regardless of size, to establish and maintain an anti-fraud unit or contract with another entity for the investigation and reporting of fraud. Insurers have to adopt an anti-fraud plan and designate at least one employee to implement HB 1007’s requirements. Annual reports are required to be submitted to the state Division of Investigative and Forensic Services. The additional cost incurred in...