New Discount Interest Rate Set

DWC has determined that any interest or discount provided for in the Texas Labor Code shall be at the rate of 7.14%.

The rate is effective April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026.

DWC determines the interest or discount rates provided for in the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act on a quarterly basis.

The discount/interest rate is applicable to the following provisions in the WC Act:

• • • Section 403.007. Funding of Subsequent Injury Fund
    • Section 408.064. Interest on Accrued Benefits
    • Section 408.129. Acceleration of Impairment Income Benefits
    • Section 413.019. Interest Earned for Delayed Payment, Refund, or Overpayment (Re: Medical Services and Fees)
    • Section 415.008. Fraudulently Obtaining or Denying Benefits; Administrative Violation.

The following discount tables can be accessed on the DWC website (https://www.tdi.texas.gov/wc/carrier/disint.html), along with an interest rate calculator:

• • • Present value of future weekly payments discounted at a given discount rate
    • Accumulated value of unpaid weeks with interest at a given interest rate
    • Accumulated value of unpaid lump sum with interest at a given interest rate.

You can also access FOL’s various payment and interest rate calculators in the Resource Center on our website, www.fol.com. If you haven’t received your password for access, please reach out to Sharissa Karol at SDK@fol.com.