Texas Division of Workers' Compensation

10/21/2022

October is . A workplace ergonomics program not only helps prevent injuries but can improve a business's bottom line. Find tips to reduce these costly injuries at https://bit.ly/3Vm632Q.

10/20/2022

DWC adopts the FY 2023 Research and Evaluation Group agenda. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3DgPBtS.

10/19/2022

October 27 and 28, DWC begins a Brown Bag Series with stakeholders. These discussions at field offices across the state will give stakeholders a chance to talk about the workers’ compensation dispute resolution process. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3g9SsLN.

10/18/2022

There's still time to submit a presentation for the 2023 Texas Workers' Compensation Conference. Help us explore the "Basics and Beyond" by becoming a presenter. Learn more and submit your presentation by November 1 at http://bit.ly/txwcc.

10/17/2022

Questions about your workers’ comp claim? We are here to help! Call us at 1-800-252-7031 or visit http://bit.ly/IE_home.

10/14/2022

DWC has on-demand training for health care providers in the Texas workers’ comp system. Look for videos about medical billing, reimbursement, filling out the work status report, and more at https://bit.ly/HCP_on-demand.

10/13/2022

DWC’s Lori Martinez helped an injured employee who was struggling with their finances. Lori gave them the form and explained how to request an advance of their benefits, but also gave them other community financial assistance resources that could help. Call us at 1-800-252-7031.

10/12/2022

DWC can help you build a strong return to work program. Benefits include lowering costs, helping employees heal faster, and reducing turnover. Learn more at http://bit.ly/DWC_RTW.

10/11/2022

National Fire Prevention week is a reminder to have a fire safety plan in place. A fire safety plan can help your business avoid injuries, damages, and fines. DWC has free resources available for you to develop a fire safety plan http://bit.ly/2kcWnuS.

10/10/2022

Did you know that you must report to DWC any work-related injury that resulted in more than one day of lost time? Those with workers' comp insurance have a limited time to report to their carrier. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2LbxI4D.

10/07/2022

As winds down, we want to take one last chance to thank DWC's Claims and Customer Services staff who fulfill our mission to help injured employees. If you need help call us at 800-252-7031. We are here for you.

10/07/2022

Beginning November 4, DWC hosts a 2-day Designated Doctor certification training. This training is required every two years. The four interactive webinars will cover maximum medical improvement and impairment rating. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/3BMy8r4.

10/06/2022

Congrats to WPT Power Corporation of Wichita Falls for their continued safety successes. We appreciate all you do in keeping Texans safe on the job! More at https://bit.ly/3CdDP1g.

10/05/2022

We celebrate International Customer Service Week by highlighting DWC staff who work hard for injured employees in Texas. Vanessa, Rosalinda, and Patricia talked to claimants who were owed benefits, identified 20 possible violations involving attorneys and insurance carriers, and referred them to DWC Enforcement. Most importantly, they made sure the injured employees got the income benefits owed. If you need help call us at 800-252-7031.

10/05/2022

Beginning October 10, 2022, DWC holds contested case hearings at the new Barbara Jordan Building in the Capitol Complex, at 1601 Congress Avenue. If driving to your Austin hearing, you’ll need to plan for parking. Here's a short video to help you prepare. https://bit.ly/3fNTGfw

10/05/2022

DWC has adopted amendments to 28 Texas Administrative Code §180.62, concerning the Medical Quality Review Panel. More at https://bit.ly/3yevidg

10/03/2022

Injured on the job? You have the right to choose your own treating doctor. Call 1-800-252-7031 or visit http://bit.ly/WC_finddr for help.

09/30/2022

The Workers' Compensation Research and Evaluation Group publishes its annual Network Report Card. Check out our snapshot for the report's key findings at https://bit.ly/Net_RC22.

09/29/2022

¿Se ha lesionado en el trabajo y no está seguro qué hacer después? ¡Estamos aquí para ayudar! Llámenos al 1-800-252-7031 u obtenga más información en http://bit.ly/IE_home.

09/28/2022

DWC's safety pros can help you find and fix hazards in your workplace. OSHCON consults are free and can be done on-site or virtually. Learn more at http://bit.ly/WC_OSHCON.

09/27/2022

DWC is still looking for presenters for the 2023 Texas Workers' Compensation Conference. Help us explore the "Basics and Beyond" by sharing your knowledge
with those in the workers' comp system. Learn more and submit your presentation at http://bit.ly/txwcc.

09/26/2022

Having workers’ comp insurance can cover an injured employee’s medical expenses and lost wages, and may protect a company from devastating lawsuits. Find out more at http://bit.ly/EmployerFAQ.

09/23/2022

DWC spent time this week at the Texas Economic Development Governor's Small Business Series in Laredo. DWC staff love to talk to owners about how our safety training can impact their bottom line! Check out all of our services at https://bit.ly/2LbxI4D.

09/22/2022

DWC can help you build a strong return to work program. Benefits include lowering costs, helping employees heal faster, and reducing turnover. Learn more at http://bit.ly/DWC_RTW.

09/21/2022

DWC has set the discount and interest rates at 7.46 percent starting October 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022. More at http://bit.ly/dwc_disintrate.

09/21/2022

DWC offers low-cost OSHA 10 and 30-hour construction courses. These classes cover OSHA standards and safety awareness for the construction industry. Find available courses at https://bit.ly/DWC_WSTraining.

09/20/2022

DWC sets new average weekly wage and other weekly benefit rates. Read more at http://bit.ly/2kXqdUl

09/20/2022

The fall harvest can be one of the most dangerous times of the year for farm workers. National Farm Safety and Health Week recognizes the dangers faced by those in the agriculture industry by promoting safe practices in the field. DWC has resources available to help you keep safe while working on the farm http://bit.ly/DWC_F.

09/19/2022

Forget the fax! Starting today, you can create an account in TXCOMP to upload your documents and get a receipt. Learn more at https://bit.ly/TXComp.

09/16/2022

DWC requests comments on a proposed rule to make updates for plain language and agency style to 28 Texas Administrative Code §102.11(b)(1). Learn more at https://bit.ly/3DvVeVj.

09/16/2022

DWC offers free online seminars to teach new safety professionals or coordinators how to create effective workplace safety programs. The next course is October 4. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/newsafetypro.

09/14/2022

The 2023 Texas Workers' Compensation Conference explores the “Basics and Beyond” with topics that will appeal to those just entering the workers' comp system and those wanting more advanced education. Interested in being a presenter? Submit your presentation at http://bit.ly/txwcc.

09/13/2022

DWC's TXCOMP system will be down for maintenance from 6 p.m. Thursday, September 15 to 8 a.m. Monday, September 19. For help, call 888-489-2667 or email [email protected].

09/12/2022

DWC has more than 400 free safety videos linked in our digital library. Find useful tips for almost all industries from trusted and verified government and safety organizations. Check it out at https://bit.ly/DWC_SafetyVideos.

09/09/2022

Beginning October 10, DWC hosts a designated doctor case based webinar series. This five-part series focuses on maximum medical improvement and impairment rating concepts. Learn more and register at https://bit.ly/DWC_Cal.

09/08/2022

DWC's TXCOMP system will be down for maintenance from 7 p.m. Friday, September 9 to 8 a.m. Monday, September 12. For help, call 888-489-2667 or email [email protected].

09/08/2022

September is National Preparedness Month. Visit ready.gov/september to learn more about the importance of preparing for a disaster, and check out these tips to keep employees safe during an emergency https://bit.ly/Prep_Month.

09/07/2022

DWC has put together a glossary of commonly used terms to help make easier to understand. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3EibOWp.

09/05/2022

DWC offices are closed today in observance of Labor Day. Offices reopen tomorrow, September 6 at 8 a.m.

09/02/2022

If you’re going to the ICT conference in September, don’t miss the DWC panel with Texas Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Jeff Nelson and Deputy Commissioner, Joe McElrath.

Workers' Comp professionals! Register and attend our conference later this month and hear from new TDI-DWC Commissioner Jeff Nelson and Deputy Commissioner Joe McElrath. This panel is moderated by ICT's own Albert Betts.

Hear what is next for the Division of Workers’ Compensation and what they see down the road for the workers' comp industry in Texas!

More info and register here: https://ictworkcompconference.org/

08/31/2022

DWC proposes the FY 2023 Research and Evaluation Group agenda. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3AYRkTm.

08/30/2022

Did you know that you have one year to report a work-related injury to DWC or you may lose your benefits. For help with a workers' comp claim call us at 1-800-252-7031.

08/29/2022

DWC releases updated data report on COVID-19 claims in Texas. Read the full report at https://bit.ly/3KrTsGe.

08/26/2022

The first half of this year has seen 22 trench-related deaths, a 68% increase from all of 2021. Trenching and excavating work is dangerous, but injuries and deaths can be prevented. Our tips can help keep workers safe https://bit.ly/3pEWZHN.

08/25/2022

DWC's TXCOMP system will be down for maintenance from 5 p.m. Friday, August 26 to 6 a.m. Saturday, August 27. For help, call 888-489-2667 or email [email protected].

08/25/2022

DWC hosts a stakeholder meeting September 8 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss proposed changes to Designated Doctor billing and reimbursement rules. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3RbdHu4.

08/24/2022

After floods end, the dangers remain. Downed power lines, polluted water, and hidden debris are just some of the hazards. Here are things to think about when cleaning up after a flood https://bit.ly/3QUqzEK.

08/24/2022

DWC requests comments on proposed changes to Designated Doctor billing and reimbursement rules. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3QZGkKu.

08/23/2022

With flooding rain across parts of Texas, driving becomes more dangerous. Use our tips to make sure you arrive safely to your destination.

08/23/2022

DWC’s Fraud Unit uncovers a $350,000 workers’ comp scheme involving both the owner and manager of a popular Austin barbeque restaurant. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3R75Mhs.