Carriers Must Now Notify DWC About Claims for Death Benefits
House Bill (HB) 2314, relating to filing death benefits claims under the workers’ compensation system, amended Texas Labor Code Sections 408.182(d-2) and 409.007. As a result, effective June 10, 2023, insurance carriers must notify the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) when a person files a claim for death benefits with them.
DWC is developing rules to implement HB 2314 which will provide more detail on this process.
In the meantime, you may notify DWC through the usual methods:
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- Through your Austin insurance carrier representative SFTP box.
- By faxing 512-804-4378.
- By mail: Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation MS-92, PO Box 12050, Austin, Texas 78711.
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If you have any questions, email records_processing@tdi.texas.gov.
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