REQUEST FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFIT INFORMATION RECEIVED BY CLAIMSHANDLING ENTITY FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES DIVISION OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION (To be filed with the Social Security Office nearest to the Employee's Address) PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE I. IDENTIFICATION OF PARTIES (To be completed by requesting party) Employee's Social Security No. Employee's Name (First, Middle, Last) Date of Accident: Employee's Address Employer's Firm Name & Address Claims-handling entity’s Name & Address (Month-Day-Year) Claims-handling entity File No. II. EMPLOYEE'S AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE (To be completed and dated by employee) Notice to Employee - This form has been provided to you to supply your AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF INFORMATION. The Workers' Compensation Act F.S. 440.15(9)(c) requires you to furnish this Authorization. SHOULD YOU REFUSE TO SIGN AND RETURN THIS FORM WITHIN 21 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF RECEIPT, YOUR WORKERS' COMPENSATION PAYMENTS MAY STOP until you comply with this request. To allow determination of the proper amount of workers' compensation payments, I HEREBY AUTHORIZE release of Social Security Benefit information. (A photocopy can be used in place of original.) This authorization is valid for a period of 12 months from the date signed by employee. I HAVE REVIEWED, UNDERSTAND, AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE INFORMATION IN THIS SECTION. Employee's Signature Employee's Date of Birth: (Month-Day-Year) Date Signed by Employee: (Month-Day-Year) III. SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION (To be completed by Social Security Administration) Yes If "YES", date applied 1. Has this employee applied for Disability Benefits under 42 U.S.C. Section 423? No _____ / ______ / _______ 2. Has the amount payable under 42 U.S.C. Section 423 or 402 been determined Yes Denied and benefits commenced? 3. Pending $ ________________________________ (a) What was the INITIAL benefit paid to the employee (P.I.A.)? DO NOT INCLUDE SUBSEQUENT COST OF LIVING INCREASES $ ________________________________ (b) Provide the amount of INITIAL Maximum Family Benefits. DO NOT INCLUDE SUBSEQUENT COST OF LIVING INCREASES $ ________________________________ (c) What is 80% of Average Current Earnings used to determine benefits (A.C.E.)? ________________________________ (d) What is the number of auxiliaries or dependents in current month? 4. Has any offset pursuant to 42 U.S.C. Section 424 been taken? Yes 5. If "YES" to Question #4 above, list amount of offset. 6. If "YES" to Question #4 above, list the date SSA Offset will end. $ ________________________________ ________________________________ (MM/YY) 7. Is employee insured for Social Security Retirement Benefits under 42 U.S.C. Section 402 and 405? SSA REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE IV. RETURN TO (To be completed by requesting party) No DATE: Yes No (Month-Day-Year) Requestor's Address & Telephone Signature of Requesting Party Title of Requesting Party Any person who, knowingly and with intent to injure, defraud, or deceive any employer or employee, insurance company, or self-insured program, files a statement of claim containing any false or misleading information commits insurance fraud, punishable as provided in s. 817.234. Section 440.105(7), F.S. Form DFS-F2-DWC-14 (03/2009) Rule 69L-3.025, F.A.C. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com DWC-14 Purpose and Use Statement The collection of the social security number on this form is imperative for the Division of Workers' Compensation's performance of its duties and responsibilities as prescribed by law. The social security number will be used as a unique identifier in Division of Workers' Compensation database systems for individuals who have claimed benefits under Chapter 440, Florida Statutes. It will also be used to identify information and documents in those database systems regarding individuals who have claimed benefits under Chapter 440, Florida Statutes, for internal agency tracking purposes and for purposes of responding to both public records requests and subpoenas that require production of specified documents. The social security number may also be used for any other purpose specifically required or authorized by state or federal law. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkflow.com