For workers’ compensation questions concerning the Uvalde event, visit our staff at Family Assistance Center (Uvalde County Fairplex, 215 Veterans Lane) or call us at 800-252-7031, option 1. See our online resources.
Who can help me if I get sick or injured at work?
If you become sick or are injured at work there is help. DWC claims and customer services staff talk about all the ways we are here for you.
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Injured employee resources
Need help with your claim? Call 800-252-7031, option 1.
Workers’ compensation is an insurance program managed by the State of Texas. It provides pay and medical benefits to employees who have a work-related injury or illness. Not all Texas employers provide workers' compensation insurance, but most do. Your employer must have workers' compensation insurance for you to get benefits.
Don’t miss out on receiving important notices about your claim. If your address or phone number changes, call DWC at 800-252-7031, option 1.
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Your Guide to Workers' Comp video series
The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC)
- Regulates workers’ compensation benefits in Texas. DWC does not pay benefits on workers’ compensation claims. Insurance carriers pay workers' compensation benefits.
- Helps resolve disputes with insurers and employers.
- Provides workplace safety and health services.
- Can help with your claim. Just call 800-252-7031, option 1.
- Can help you file a complaint.
If you are hurt at work
Report the injury or illness to your employer. DWC will send you a packet with these documents:
- Notice of injury letter (CS-41)
- DWC Form-041, Employee's Claim for Compensation for a Work-Related Injury or Occupational Disease
- Injured employee rights and responsibilities
- Return-to-work information
- Injured employee checklist
If you don't get a packet or need help with your claim, call DWC at 800-252-7031, option 1.
Get help
- Call 800-252-7031, option 1 to speak to a customer assistant
- Watch the Your Guide to Workers' Comp video series
- Call our Safety Violations Hotline at 800-452-9595 to report safety issues.
- See our first responder resources.
- Read about getting care at a military hospital.
Forms
- DWC Form-041, Employee's Claim for Compensation for a Work-Related Injury or Occupational Disease
- DWC Form-045, Request to schedule, reschedule, or cancel a benefit review conference (BRC)
- DWC Form-048, Request to Get Reimbursed for Travel Costs
- DWC Form-053, Employee Request to Change Treating Doctor
- more employee forms
For more information
- Benefits - explains the different types of workers’ compensation benefits.
- Find a doctor - how to find a doctor to treat your injury.
- Frequently asked questions - others may have the same questions you do.
- Dispute resolution - shows you the dispute resolution process.
- Glossary - defines terms in plain language.
- Office of Injured Employee Counsel - can help with a dispute.
- Return-to-Work: Getting Back to Work After Your Injury - gets you back to work.
Last updated:
8/2/2022