occult blood. blood that is not obvious on examination and is from a nonspecific source, with obscure signs and symptoms. It may be detected by means of a chemical test or by microscopic or spectroscopic examination. Occult blood is often present in the stools of patients with GI lesions.
Most commonly, death benefits are two-thirds of the deceased employeeâs average weekly wage. The Florida Workersâ Compensation law provides eligibility for up to $150,000.00 in death benefits if a worker dies from his or her work-related condition within five years of the date of the accident. Family members that can be eligible for death benefits include the spouse, child parent, sibling or grandchild.
The rates used in Florida workers comp insurance were increased in 2014 by an average of 6.1% by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. For class code 5474, this rate change resulted in a 7.9% increase from 2013 to 2014. The 2014 rate for this classification is 11.04 dollars for every 100 dollars of remuneration.