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2023 Texas Workers’ Compensation Conference Reminder and List of Topics
DWC has sent all stakeholders a reminder about the July 10-12 Texas...
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AP Clarifies the Rule on Payment of Accrued Benefits due to Failure to Timely Dispute Compensability within 15 days of Notice of Injury
In APD 230302, decided April 20, 2023, the ALJ below concluded that:...
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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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