Pilot Program Speeds Dispute Resolution For Texas DWC

Tuesday, October 18th, 2016 Risk Management Workers' Compensation

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is taking a promising pilot program statewide to help simplify and speed resolution of some disputes. A pilot started last year splits up related claim issues so that a hearing officer can decide the most far-reaching issue first. This can clear the way for secondary issues to be resolved sooner. So far, about half of the disputes accepted for the program have had a hearing, and a third of those have resulted in full agreement to resolve the dispute. Workers’ Compensation Commissioner Ryan Brannan said he is encouraged by the outcomes.

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