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26 Oct 2012, 4:10 am
From carrier denial of medication to injured workers, and penalties for doing so, to pharmaceutical misfeasance.In Texas, carriers were given warning by the Insurance Council of Texas hat the state Division of Workers’ Compensation (TX DWC) is investigating complaints that some adjusters are improperly denying prescription drug refills.Apparently some adjusters have been failing to distinguish between claims that are… [read post]
18 Oct 2012, 9:55 am
by Holly Hayes The following changes to HB 2605 impacting the resolution of medical fee disputes within the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation were adopted on May 11, 2012, and become effective May 31, 2012. [read post]
10 Sep 2012, 1:22 pm
Treasury and the Medicare and Social Security funds, as well as to the workers' compensation funds and state unemployment insurance. [read post]
10 Sep 2012, 4:00 am
An interesting thing happened on the way to the drug store the other day - it turns out that, according to one research group, workers' compensation claimants are least likely to engage in the consumption of illicit drugs compared to other medical sample groups while recovering from an injury.And this is in contrast to concerns in the industry, as reflected in those expressed at the Insurance Council of Texas workers’ compensation conference… [read post]
10 Sep 2012, 4:00 am
An interesting thing happened on the way to the drug store the other day - it turns out that, according to one research group, workers' compensation claimants are least likely to engage in the consumption of illicit drugs compared to other medical sample groups while recovering from an injury.And this is in contrast to concerns in the industry, as reflected in those expressed at the Insurance Council of Texas workers’ compensation… [read post]
13 Aug 2012, 3:05 pm
The prosecution is notable both for the Justice Department’s challenge of health screenings of EMTs and other workers in key safety positions generally as well as the Justice Department’s challenges to the employer’s medical inquiries to workers on medical leave. [read post]
22 Jun 2012, 2:08 pm
As part of its significant commitment to disability discrimination enforcement, the Civil Rights Division at the Department has been involved in more than 40 Olmstead matters in 25 states. [read post]
8 Jun 2012, 7:33 am
” And “Stuart Delery, head of the Justice Department’s civil division” said in a statement, “The resolution of this matter yielded a substantial recovery for taxpayers, and should deter other companies from engaging in such conduct in the future. [read post]
21 May 2012, 6:29 am
Texas Workers’ Comp System Requiring Subscriptions Now The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC) is now requiring participants to sign up to the TDI eNews by June 1, 2012, when they will begin to distribute news and communications through the TDI eNews. [read post]
14 May 2012, 7:22 am
TDI-DWC Gives Authorization to Certify Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and Assign an Impairment Rating The Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers’ Compensation reminds all workers’ compensation system participants that the Texas Labor Code and TDI-DWC rules impose certain requirements for a doctor to become authorized to certify maximum medical improvement (MMI) and assign impairment ratings for… [read post]
29 Apr 2012, 1:54 pm
TDI-DWC Approves 7 Companies to Self-Insure for Workers’ Compensation Claims According to Stuart Colburn, shareholder in Downs Stanford, P.C. , the Texas Department of Insurance, Division Workers' Compensation reports here The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (TDI-DWC) approved seven renewals of the… [read post]
22 Apr 2012, 3:34 pm
Input Needed in Providers Opioid Audit The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC) acknowledges that prescription drug abuse and misuse, including opioids, is a serious issue in all health care delivery systems, including workers’ compensation. [read post]
15 Apr 2012, 6:17 pm
TDI-DWC Hosts Educational Sessions on Returning Injured Employees to Work The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI-DWC) is hosting brown bag educational sessions Returning Injured Employees to Work at its field offices around the state in May 2012. [read post]
25 Mar 2012, 1:40 pm
Texas Department of Insurance – DWC Seeks Public Comment on Amendment Proposals on MDR The Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers’ Compensation is accepting public comments on proposals to amend 28 TAC §§133.307, 133.308, 144.1–144.7 and 144.9–144.16 Regarding MDR of Fee Disputes, MDR by Independent Review Organizations, and Arbitration. [read post]
10 Mar 2012, 4:39 pm
Texas Department of Insurance Changes Pay Advance Form The Texas Department of Insurance Division of Workers’ Compensation recently changed the form injured employees use to request pay advances on their WC settlement checks. [read post]
8 Mar 2012, 7:39 pm
Labor Department Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Deputy Administrator (WHD) Nancy Leppink confirmed that the Labor Department is joining a growing list of federal and state agencies that are making ending employee misclassification an audit and enforcement priority. [read post]
5 Mar 2012, 6:00 pm
TDI-DWC Launches Redesign of Homepage on the TDI Website Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation changed its site this week. [read post]
26 Feb 2012, 3:27 pm
To learn more, visit MedMetrics and to learn how, contact KarenWolfe@MedMetrics.org The Texas Department of Insurance Offers New Rulebook Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation just supplemented its Rulebook for 2012-02. [read post]
21 Feb 2012, 10:46 am
Employers of workers relying on H-2B visas for eligibility to work will need to update their practices to comply with a new Final Rule on the H-2B program issued February 21, 2012 by the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration and Wage and Hour Division. [read post]
27 Dec 2011, 11:20 am
Leppink, Deputy Wage and Hour Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. [read post]
