Nursing Home - Professional
Florida Workers' Compensation Class Code 8841 • FWCJUA / NCCI • Effective 2025-01-01
Current Rate
$1.16
per $100 of payroll
FWCJUA / NCCI 2025-01-01
What is Class Code 8841?
Class code 8841 covers nursing home professional employees, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and therapists working in long-term care facilities. Work involves direct resident care, medication administration, and clinical supervision. Hazards include patient handling injuries, needlestick injuries, and exposure to infectious diseases. The professional staff at nursing homes face similar but distinct risks from non-professional staff.
Who is Covered Under This Code?
Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and therapists in nursing homes.
Tips to Reduce Your Premium
- Safe patient handling programs with mechanical lifts are the most effective premium reduction tool
- Separate non-professional nursing home staff under code 8829
- Infection control programs are critical in long-term care settings
Frequently Asked Questions
What is workers comp class code 8841?
Class code 8841 covers nursing home professional employees, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and therapists working in long-term care facilities. Work involves direct resident care, medication administration, and clinical supervision. Hazards include patient handling injuries, needlestick injuries, and exposure to infectious diseases. The professional staff at nursing homes face similar but distinct risks from non-professional staff.
What is the workers comp rate for class code 8841 in Florida?
The current workers' compensation rate for class code 8841 in Florida is $1.16 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 8841?
Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and therapists in nursing homes.
How can I reduce my workers comp premium for class code 8841 in Florida?
Safe patient handling programs with mechanical lifts are the most effective premium reduction tool Separate non-professional nursing home staff under code 8829 Infection control programs are critical in long-term care settings
Do I need workers comp insurance for employees classified under code 8841 in Florida?
Yes. Florida requires most employers to carry workers' compensation insurance for their employees. Class code 8841 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
- 8841
- State
- Florida
- Rate per $100
- $1.16
- Rating Org
- FWCJUA / NCCI
- Effective
- 2025-01-01
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