Dallas Morning News: Comp Should Be Mandatory in Texas
Last week the Dallas Morning News republished the ProPublica/NPR story on nonsubscription. On Friday, the Morning News publicly called for mandatory comp.
As a state, Texas must do more to make sure injured workers receive the treatment they need. The state-run system is far from perfect, but having more companies leave the system doesn’t seem to be the solution. Helping injured workers get back on their feet is a social contract. Financial concerns are important, but so, too, is the health of injured workers.
Texas needs to fix the workers comp system, and lawmakers should reconsider mandating employer participation. And let Texas’ experience serve as a lesson to others states considering opt outs.
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