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News and highlights
DWC accepting comments on change to Texas Administrative Code
DWC is accepting public comments on a proposed rule amending the Texas Administrative Code. The amendments are limited to clarifications, statutory authority updates, and editorial changes.
DWC Adopts the Medical Quality Review Annual Audit Plan
DWC has adopted the Medical Quality Review CY23 Annual Audit Plan, which sets the priorities for medical quality review audits during the upcoming year. This includes the scope, methodology, selection criteria, and program area responsibilities described in the Medical Quality Review Process.
COVID-19 Suspension Lifted for Government Code Sections 607.002(1) and (2)
Effective December 21, 2022, the suspension of Texas Government Code Sections 607.002(1) and (2) in response to COVID-19 has been lifted.
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 8.11 percent. The rate is effective January 1, 2023, through March 31, 2023.
DWC updates COVID-19 data call results
To understand the impact of COVID-19 on the Texas workers’ compensation system, on June 2, 2020, DWC issued a mandatory data call with 74 selected insurance carriers. DWC is releasing an updated factsheet with results as of November 2022.
DWC requests comments on designated doctor rules and forms
DWC formally proposes two rules to improve the operation of the designated doctor program.
We are also informally proposing updates to three forms: DWC Form-032, Request for designated doctor examination; DWC Form-067, Designated doctor certification application; and DWC Form-068, Designated doctor examination data report.
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Regulate Texas workers’ compensation efficiently, educate system participants, and achieve a balanced system in which everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.