Workers' compensation (DWC) bulletins
TWCC Advisories
2023
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0005-23 |
June 05, 2023 |
Insurers and HMOs must update TDI contact information in documents |
Consumer |
| B-0001-23 |
February 28, 2023 |
Revised NCCI advisory loss costs—instructions on making rate filings |
Consumer |
2022
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0001-22 |
February 15, 2022 |
Revised NCCI advisory loss costs and the Catastrophe (Other Than Certified Acts of Terrorism) Provision—instructions on making rate filings |
Property and Casualty - Actuarial |
2021
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0023-21 |
August 12, 2021 |
Legislation Enacted – 87th Legislature, Regular Session, 2021 |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0018-21 |
July 02, 2021 |
Coronavirus (COVID-19)—Resuming Texas Labor Code provisions and DWC rules related to work search compliance standards for supplemental income benefits and certain designated doctor examinations and required medical examinations |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0016-21 |
June 28, 2021 |
Mandatory Data Call for Information on COVID-19 Injuries |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0012-21 |
April 19, 2021 |
Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) Austin headquarters move to the Capitol Complex |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0008-21 |
February 23, 2021 |
Severe winter weather – an extraordinary event: issues concerning workers’ compensation deadlines |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0004-21 |
January 29, 2021 |
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - authorizing pharmacy prescriptions and resuming medical billing timelines |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0003-21 |
January 14, 2021 |
Mandatory Data Call for Information on COVID-19 Injuries |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
2020
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0030-20 |
June 04, 2020 |
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – resuming certain designated doctor examinations and required medical examinations |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0029-20 |
June 02, 2020 |
Mandatory Data Call for Information on COVID-19 Injuries |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0023-20 |
April 22, 2020 |
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Recertification of Texas-Licensed Doctors with Designated Doctor (DD) or Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) Impairment Rating (IR) Certifications |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0020-20 |
April 15, 2020 |
COVID-19: Commercial premium adjustments and midterm premium audits |
Property and Casualty |
| B-0019-20 |
April 10, 2020 |
Coronavirus (COVID-19) -– Suspension of a provision of Health and Safety Code and a DWC rule related to workers’ compensation |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0012-20 |
March 27, 2020 |
Coronavirus (COVID-19) -– Suspension of Certain Provisions of the Labor Code and DWC Rules Related to Workers’ Compensation |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0014-20 |
March 27, 2020 |
Managed Care Quality Assurance filing requirements |
Life and Health |
| B-0010-20 |
March 25, 2020 |
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - workers’ compensation issues |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0006-20 |
March 23, 2020 |
Revised NCCI advisory loss costs for workers' compensation—instructions on making rate filings |
Property and Casualty - Actuarial |
2019
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0009-19 |
August 29, 2019 |
Legislation Enacted – 86th Legislature, Regular Session, 2019 |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
2018
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0017-18 |
November 19, 2018 |
Annual Change to the Medical Fee Guideline Conversion Factors as Established in Title 28 Texas Administrative Code §134.203 |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0004-18 |
March 14, 2018 |
REVISED WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION RELATIVITIES—INSTRUCTIONS ON MAKING RATE FILINGS |
Property and Casualty - WC Classification |
2017
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0042-17 |
December 11, 2017 |
Hurricane Harvey – an extraordinary event: Workers’ compensation issues concerning hurricane victims or evacuees |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0041-17 |
December 01, 2017 |
Annual Change to the Medical Fee Guideline Conversion Factors as Established in Title 28 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §134.203 |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0020-17 |
August 29, 2017 |
Hurricane Harvey – an extraordinary event; Workers’ compensation issues concerning hurricane victims or evacuees |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0001-17 |
February 27, 2017 |
REVISED WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION RELATIVITIES—INSTRUCTIONS ON MAKING RATE FILINGS |
Property and Casualty - Actuarial |
2016
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0024-16 |
December 05, 2016 |
Annual Change to the Medical Fee Guideline Conversion Factors as Established in Title 28 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §134.203 |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0004-16 |
March 09, 2016 |
REVISED WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION RELATIVITIES—INSTRUCTIONS ON MAKING RATE FILINGS |
Property and Casualty - Actuarial |
| B-0001-16 |
January 07, 2016 |
CALL FOR FOURTH QUARTER EXPERIENCE – 2015 CALL FOR FOURTH QUARTER EXPERIENCE – 2015 WORKERS' COMPENSATION DEDUCTIBLE PLANS |
Property and Casualty - Data Services |
2015
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0031-15 |
December 14, 2015 |
REPEAL OF THE TEXAS RETROSPECTIVE RATING PLAN MANUAL |
Property and Casualty |
| B-0029-15 |
November 17, 2015 |
Annual Change to the Medical Fee Guideline Conversion Factors as Established in Title 28 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §134.203 |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
2014
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0024-14 |
December 08, 2014 |
ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON COMPENSATION INSURANCE EXPERIENCE RATING PLAN MANUAL FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE WITH TEXAS EXCEPTIONS |
Property and Casualty - WC Classification |
| B-0023-14 |
December 02, 2014 |
Annual Change to the Medical Fee Guideline Conversion Factors as Established in Title 28 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §134.203 |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0018-14 |
July 30, 2014 |
ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON COMPENSATION INSURANCE STATISTICAL PLAN FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS LIABILITY INSURANCE WITH TEXAS EXCEPTIONS |
Property and Casualty - WC Classification |
| B-0007-14 |
March 24, 2014 |
ADOPTION OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON COMPENSATION INSURANCE BASIC MANUAL WITH TEXAS EXCEPTIONS, AND THE NATIONAL AND TEXAS-SPECIFIC ENDORSEMENTS AND FORMS IN THE NATIONAL COUNCIL ON COMPENSATION INSURANCE FORMS MANUAL |
Property and Casualty - WC Classification |
2013
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0031-13 |
December 03, 2013 |
Annual Change to the Medical Fee Guideline Conversion Factors as established in 28 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §134.203 |
TDI/DWC Commissioner |
| B-0021-13 |
August 09, 2013 |
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXAS BASIC MANUAL OF RULES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE RATING PLAN FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE CONCERNING THE USE OF MODELED RATING FACTORS TO CALCULATE PREMIUM |
Property and Casualty |
2012
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0031-12 |
November 29, 2012 |
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXAS BASIC MANUAL OF RULES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE RATING PLAN FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE AND CHANGES REGARDING THE ASSIGNMENT OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION CODES |
Property and Casualty - WC Classification |
| B-0030-12 |
November 19, 2012 |
Changes to Conversion Factors for Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Guidelines 28 TAC §134.203 Medical Fee Guideline for Professional Services Chapter 134 - Benefits - Guidelines for Medical Services, Charges and Payments Subchapter C. Medical Fee Guidelines |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
2011
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0044-11 |
November 16, 2011 |
Changes to Conversion Factors for Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Guidelines 28 TAC §134.203 Medical Fee Guideline for Professional Services Chapter 134 - Benefits - Guidelines for Medical Services, Charges and Payments Subchapter C. Medical Fee Guidelines |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0027-11 |
June 21, 2011 |
Passage of House Bill 528, Pharmacy Reimbursement for Pharmaceutical Services, and Pharmacy Informal and Voluntary Network Registration |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0024-11 |
June 14, 2011 |
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXAS BASIC MANUAL OF RULES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE RATING PLAN FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE SECTION I.A. OF THE TEXAS EXPERIENCE RATING PLAN AND RULE D.3. OF THE APPENDIX CONCERNING EXPERIENCE MODIFIER DISTRIBUTION |
Worker's Compensation |
| B-0023-11 |
June 14, 2011 |
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO PART TWO C.8. OF THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE POLICY, THE FEDERAL COAL MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT COVERAGE ENDORSEMENT (WC 00 01 02), THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF LANDS ACT COVERAGE ENDORSEMENT (WC 00 01 09A), AND THE INFORMATION PAGE (WC 00 00 01) |
Worker's Compensation |
| B-0011-11 |
February 28, 2011 |
REVISED WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION RELATIVITIES AND A REVISED TABLE OF EXPECTED LOSS RATES AND DISCOUNT RATIOS UPDATING THE TEXAS BASIC MANUAL OF RULES, CLASSIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE RATING PLAN FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE. INSTRUCTIONS ON MAKING FILINGS |
Property and Casualty |
| B-0010-11 |
February 25, 2011 |
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXAS RETROSPECTIVE RATING PLAN MANUAL FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE UPDATING PART FOUR - F AND PART FOUR - G |
Property and Casualty |
| B-0009-11 |
February 25, 2011 |
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO RULE XIX OF THE TEXAS BASIC MANUAL OF RULES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE RATING PLAN FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE UPDATING THE DEDUCTIBLE CREDIT TABLES FOR THE PROMULGATED DEDUCTIBLE PROGRAMS |
Property and Casualty |
| B-0008-11 |
February 25, 2011 |
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO THE TEXAS BASIC MANUAL OF RULES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE RATING PLAN FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE AND TEXAS RETROSPECTIVE RATING PLAN MANUAL FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE CONCERNING HAZARD GROUPS |
Property and Casualty |
| B-0006-11 |
January 13, 2011 |
Informal and Voluntary Networks and Health Care Reimbursement after January 1, 2011 |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
2010
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0046-10 |
November 12, 2010 |
Changes to Conversion Factors for Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Guidelines 28 TAC §134.203 Medical Fee Guidelines for Professional Services Chapter 134 - Benefits - Guidelines for Medical Services, Charges and Payments Subchapter C. Medical Fee Guidelines |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
2009
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0048-09 |
November 06, 2009 |
Changes to Conversion Factors for Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Guidelines 28 TAC §134.203 Medical Fee Guidelines for Professional Services Chapter 134 - Benefits - Guidelines for Medical Services, Charges and Payments Subchapter C. Medical Fee Guidelines |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0010-09 |
March 04, 2009 |
Electronic Submission of Proof of Coverage (POC) Information to the Texas Department of Insurance |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
2008
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0075-08 |
November 20, 2008 |
Changes to Conversion Factors for Workers' Compensation Medical Fee Guidelines 28 TAC §134.203 Medical Fee Guidelines for Professional Services Chapter 134 - Benefits - Guidelines for Medical Services, Charges and Payments Subchapter C. Medical Fee Guidelines |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0073-08 |
October 30, 2008 |
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS RULES IN THE TEXAS BASIC MANUAL OF RULES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE RATING PLAN FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE PERTAINING TO AN ACQUISITION EXPENSE DISCOUNT |
Worker's Compensation |
2007
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0051-07 |
December 18, 2007 |
LEGISLATION ENACTED - 80TH LEGISLATIVE SESSION |
Property and Casualty |
| B-0039-07 |
October 10, 2007 |
Recent Workers' Compensation Legislation from the Texas Legislature (80th Session - 2007) |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0009-07 |
May 01, 2007 |
Medical Fee Dispute Resolution Update |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
2006
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0022-06 |
June 19, 2006 |
NEW NOTICE OF INJURED EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0019-06 |
April 26, 2006 |
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE TEXAS WORKERS COMPENSATION STATISTICAL PLAN RELATING TO THE REPORTING OF THE CERTIFIED WORKERS COMPENSATION HEALTH CARE PREMIUM CREDIT |
Property and Casualty - Actuarial |
| B-0017-06 |
April 13, 2006 |
Commissioner's Order No. 06-0317; Adoption of new 28 Tex. Admin. Code §21.1004, concerning restrictions on certain claims in residential property insurance and a transition plan requirement to be effective April 23, 2006 |
Property and Casualty - WC Classification |
| B-0016-06 |
April 13, 2006 |
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS RULES IN THE TEXAS BASIC MANUAL OF RULES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE RATING PLAN FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABLITY INSURANCE PERTAINING TO GENERAL PARTNERS AND LIMITED PARTNERS |
Property and Casualty - WC Classification |
| B-0015-06 |
April 13, 2006 |
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO VARIOUS RULES IN THE TEXAS BASIC MANUAL OF RULES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE RATING PLAN FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE PERTAINING TO THE RULES AND ENDORSEMENT FOR CERTIFIED WORKERS' COMPENSATION HEALTH CARE NETWORK CREDITS |
Consumer |
| B-0014-06 |
March 31, 2006 |
CALL FOR FIRST QUARTER EXPERIENCE - 2006 CALL FOR FIRST QUARTER EXPERIENCE - 2006 - WORKERS' COMPENSATION DEDUCTIBLE PLANS |
Property and Casualty - Data Services |
| B-0006-06 |
March 06, 2006 |
Change in Medicare Conversion Factor for Calendar Year 2006 |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
2005
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0074-05 |
December 21, 2005 |
Required Insurance Carrier Certification Under 28 TAC §10.20(2) |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0072-05 |
December 20, 2005 |
Preauthorization of Physical and Occupational Therapy |
Worker's Compensation |
| B-0071-05 |
December 07, 2005 |
Voluntary Networks or Informal Networks |
Worker's Compensation |
| B-0058-05 |
September 23, 2005 |
SUPPLEMENTAL INCOME BENEFITS |
Worker's Compensation |
| B-0057-05 |
September 23, 2005 |
REQUESTING AN INTERLOCUTORY ORDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF INCOME BENEFITS |
Worker's Compensation |
| B-0056-05 |
September 23, 2005 |
Hurricane Rita - An Extraordinary Event; Workers' Compensation Issues Concerning Hurricane Victims or Evacuees. |
Division of Workers' Compensation |
| B-0037-05a |
August 30, 2005 |
MEDICAL BILLING TIMEFRAMES |
TDI Commissioner |
| B-0031-05 |
July 22, 2005 |
79th Legislature, Regular Session 2005, Amendments to Article 5.55 of the Texas Insurance Code and changes in rate filing requirements for insurers writing workers' compensation insurance in Texas |
Property and Casualty |
| B-0030-05 |
July 22, 2005 |
Underwriting Guidelines Filing Requirements |
Property and Casualty |
2004
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0007-04 |
February 03, 2004 |
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO RULE XVIII-GROUP PURCHASE OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION IN THE TEXAS BASIC MANUAL OF RULES, CLASSIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE RATING PLAN FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY |
Worker's Compensation |
1999
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0024-99 |
May 07, 1999 |
W. C. Circular Letter No. 694, Retrospective Rating Article No. 187 - MAINTENANCE TAX SURCHARGE |
Worker's Compensation |
1998
| Bulletin Number | Date Issued | Reference | Subject |
|---|
| B-0073-98 |
October 08, 1998 |
Workers' Compensation Classification relativities (Reference: W. C. Circular Letter No. 691) |
Consumer |
| B-0066-98 |
September 30, 1998 |
CALL FOR THIRD QUARTER EXPERIENCE - 1998 CALL FOR THIRD QUARTER EXPERIENCE - 1998 - WORKER'S COMPENSATION DEDUCTIBLE PLANS |
Worker's Compensation |
| B-0009-98 |
February 23, 1998 |
Appendix For Current Title Bulletins, Basic Manual of Title Insurance |
Worker's Compensation |
For more specific information on a particular bulletin, please refer to the contact person/division at the end of the bulletin. For copies of bulletins, please contact us at 512-676-6585 or via email at: ChiefClerk@tdi.texas.gov
