Florida Impairment Rating Guide
Florida workers' compensation uses a state-specific permanent impairment schedule under Fla. Stat. § 440.15(3); Fla. Admin. Code R. 69L-7.604.
Which Edition?
AMA Guides Edition State-Specific Schedule
Statutory Authority
Fla. Stat. § 440.15(3); Fla. Admin. Code R. 69L-7.604(opens in a new tab)
PPD Calculation
Statutory Maximum Weeks 535 weeks
Florida Impairment Income Benefits: First 10 PIR points × 2 weeks; points 11–15 × 3 weeks; points 16–20 × 4 weeks; points above 20 × 6 weeks.
Notes
For DOI prior to July 1, 1990, AMA Guides 3rd Edition. For injuries occurring on or after July 1, 1990, but before the effective date of the Florida Impairment Rating Guide, the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry Disability Schedule shall be used unless that schedule does not address an injury, in which case, the AMA Guide shall be used. For DOI on or after January 8, 1997, the Florida Impairment Rating Guide shall be used.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Florida rate permanent impairment?
Florida uses its own state-specific permanent impairment schedule under Fla. Stat. § 440.15(3); Fla. Admin. Code R. 69L-7.604 rather than mandating an AMA Guides edition. See the notes below for the controlling framework.
How is permanent partial disability calculated in Florida?
Florida Impairment Income Benefits: First 10 PIR points × 2 weeks; points 11–15 × 3 weeks; points 16–20 × 4 weeks; points above 20 × 6 weeks.
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Does this information constitute legal or medical advice?
No. This page provides general statutory and methodological information for educational purposes only. Statutes change, case law shifts controlling interpretation, and individual cases turn on facts beyond what reference material can capture. Consult qualified legal counsel and a credentialed rating physician for any specific matter.
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