The Texas Division of Workers' Compensation (TX DWC), reliably a source of substantive information and education to anyone who participates in the state's workers' comp system, invites system stakeholders to a free webinar on August 5.

Texas Workers' Compensation 101 offers an overview of the state’s comp system, including the roles and responsibilities of various participants. The live lesson will cover the basics on a wide range of comp-related topics, from medical evaluations to benefits, disputes, and more.

The course is free and approved for one hour of general Continuing Education (CE) credit from the Texas Department of Insurance.

TX Comp 101 Webinar Details

Providers, payers, employers, and other stakeholders in the Texas comp system will learn something valuable from the webinar, which kicks off at 11 AM Central Time on August 5. Topics include:

• The rights and responsibilities of insurance carriers, workers, and employers
• Maximum Medical Improvement and impairment ratings
• Income benefit types and eligibility
• Claim dispute resolution processes

Register here. The lesson will feature a 45-minute presentation and 15 minutes of Q&A with TX DWC experts. Attendees must stay for the entire session (including Q&A) to earn the CE credit.

TX DWC: Proactively Supporting Stakeholders

As regular daisyNews readers know, not every state comp agency is as diligent and thoughtful as the TX DWC. From its Provider Boot Camp series to its CompConnection help line, the agency treats provider education as a core part of its mission.

Having attended several TX DWC webinars ourselves, we can vouch for their quality and substance.

Compare the Texas approach to California, where providers and injured workers navigate one of the nation's most byzantine comp systems with little support from regulators. Texas system participants should not take the TX DWC’s level of proactivity for granted.

For those who can’t make the live webinars, the TX DWC offers on-demand, self-study versions of its “CompCourses” on topics including provider roles, compliance, return to work, and more. Participants can watch recorded webinars and take a quiz to earn CE credits.

Whether you’re new to Texas comp or just need a refresher, Texas Workers’ Compensation 101 is likely to be worth an hour of your time.

Yes, you can bill electronically for comp treatment in Texas, with no worries about missing documents or clearinghouse connections. Talk to our team for next steps:  

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