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Vicarious Liability and Special Mission before the Texas Supreme Court
In Cameron Int’l Corp. v. Martinez, 662 S.W.3d 373 (Tex. 2022), the...
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New Plain Language Notices Become Effective Soon
The following list of new and revised Plain Language Notices (PLN) go...
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When Does Short-Term Disability (STD) Constitute Post-Injury Earnings (PIE)?
In APD 230145, decided March 23, 2023, the Appeals Panel reversed the...
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DWC Announces New DD Rules and Amendments to DWC Form 32
On April 13, 2023, DWC announced implementation dates for pending changes to...
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Which PLN Forms Do I File with DWC?
Contrary to popular belief, not every PLN form is filed with the...
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DWC Has Adopted Amendments to Certain DD Rules
On April 10, 2023, DWC announced that they have adopted amendments to...
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Multiple Employment, the DWC-3ME, and Self-Employment
Carriers often receive DWC-3ME forms in which the claimant lists himself or...
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DWC Updates COVID-19 Data Call Results
To understand the impact of COVID-19 on the Texas workers’ compensation system,...
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Alert Concerning Medical Fee Disputes and Possible Violations
At the last carrier quarterly meeting, the manager of DWC’s Medical Review...
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Changes to the Texas Claim EDI Release 3.1.4 Edit Matrix
Effective March 31, 2023, DWC has made changes to the Texas Claim...
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Registration is Now Open for the 2023 Texas Workers’ Compensation Conference
DWC has opened registration for the July 10-12 “Basics & Beyond” conference,...
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Discount Rate and Interest Rate Set for April 1, 2023, through June 30, 2023
DWC determines the interest or discount rates provided for in the Texas...
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