Health Care Facility - Home/Aged Not Professional
Florida Workers' Compensation Class Code 8824 • FWCJUA / NCCI • Effective 2025-01-01
Current Rate
$2.11
per $100 of payroll
FWCJUA / NCCI 2025-01-01
What is Class Code 8824?
Class code 8824 covers home health care and aged care facilities for non-professional staff, including home health aides, personal care attendants, and non-clinical staff at assisted living facilities. Work involves assisting elderly and disabled clients with daily living activities, personal care, and mobility. Florida's large elderly population makes this a significant and growing classification. Hazards include patient handling injuries (the leading cause of claims), exposure to infectious diseases, and workplace violence.
Who is Covered Under This Code?
Home health aides, personal care attendants, and non-clinical assisted living staff.
Tips to Reduce Your Premium
- Patient handling equipment and safe patient handling programs significantly reduce musculoskeletal claims
- Bloodborne pathogen training and vaccination programs are required
- Separate professional nursing staff under code 8835 or 8841
- Florida's growing senior population makes this a high-volume classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is workers comp class code 8824?
Class code 8824 covers home health care and aged care facilities for non-professional staff, including home health aides, personal care attendants, and non-clinical staff at assisted living facilities. Work involves assisting elderly and disabled clients with daily living activities, personal care, and mobility. Florida's large elderly population makes this a significant and growing classification. Hazards include patient handling injuries (the leading cause of claims), exposure to infectious diseases, and workplace violence.
What is the workers comp rate for class code 8824 in Florida?
The current workers' compensation rate for class code 8824 in Florida is $2.11 per $100 of payroll, as set by FWCJUA / NCCI effective 2025-01-01. Your actual premium will also depend on your experience modification factor (EMR) and the carrier you choose.
Who is covered under class code 8824?
Home health aides, personal care attendants, and non-clinical assisted living staff.
How can I reduce my workers comp premium for class code 8824 in Florida?
Patient handling equipment and safe patient handling programs significantly reduce musculoskeletal claims Bloodborne pathogen training and vaccination programs are required Separate professional nursing staff under code 8835 or 8841 Florida's growing senior population makes this a high-volume classification
Do I need workers comp insurance for employees classified under code 8824 in Florida?
Yes. Florida requires most employers to carry workers' compensation insurance for their employees. Class code 8824 employees must be covered. Penalties for non-compliance in Florida can be severe, including stop-work orders and fines. Contact Bright Coast Insurance at (239) 228-8029 for a fast, competitive quote.
Rates shown are advisory loss costs or assigned risk rates as of the effective date listed. Your actual workers' compensation premium will depend on your specific payroll, experience modification factor (EMR), carrier selection, and other underwriting factors. Contact Bright Coast Insurance for an accurate quote tailored to your business.
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Quick Facts
- Class Code
- 8824
- State
- Florida
- Rate per $100
- $2.11
- Rating Org
- FWCJUA / NCCI
- Effective
- 2025-01-01
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