Hospital - All Other Employees
Florida Workers' Compensation Class Code 9040 • FWCJUA / NCCI • Effective 2025-01-01
Current Rate
$2.75
per $100 of payroll
FWCJUA / NCCI 2025-01-01
What is Class Code 9040?
Class code 9040 covers hospital non-professional employees, including dietary workers, housekeeping staff, maintenance workers, and patient transport aides. Work involves food service, environmental services, and patient support functions. Hazards include patient handling injuries for transport aides, slip-and-fall injuries in wet environments, and chemical exposure from cleaning products.
Who is Covered Under This Code?
Dietary workers, housekeeping staff, patient transport aides, and hospital maintenance workers.
Tips to Reduce Your Premium
- Safe patient handling training is important for transport aides
- Chemical handling procedures apply to hospital-grade disinfectants
- Separate professional clinical staff under code 8833
Frequently Asked Questions
What is workers comp class code 9040?
Class code 9040 covers hospital non-professional employees, including dietary workers, housekeeping staff, maintenance workers, and patient transport aides. Work involves food service, environmental services, and patient support functions. Hazards include patient handling injuries for transport aides, slip-and-fall injuries in wet environments, and chemical exposure from cleaning products.
What is the workers comp rate for class code 9040 in Florida?
The current workers' compensation rate for class code 9040 in Florida is $2.75 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 9040?
Dietary workers, housekeeping staff, patient transport aides, and hospital maintenance workers.
How can I reduce my workers comp premium for class code 9040 in Florida?
Safe patient handling training is important for transport aides Chemical handling procedures apply to hospital-grade disinfectants Separate professional clinical staff under code 8833
Do I need workers comp insurance for employees classified under code 9040 in Florida?
Yes. Florida requires most employers to carry workers' compensation insurance for their employees. Class code 9040 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
- 9040
- State
- Florida
- Rate per $100
- $2.75
- Rating Org
- FWCJUA / NCCI
- Effective
- 2025-01-01
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