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DWC new - performance-based oversight

DWC releases 2025 health care provider PBO results

DWC has published the 2025 health care provider performance-based oversight assessment results and a list of the health care provider tier placements.

DWC regularly evaluates health care providers for compliance with Texas Labor Code Section 402.075 and 28 Texas Administrative Code Section 180.19.

Learn more on DWC's website.


DWC news: plan-based audit

DWC publishes results of Gabapentin or Pregablin with Opioids Plan-Based Audit

On November 15, 2023, DWC announced an audit of the prescribing practices of health care providers when prescribing gabapentin or pregablin in combination with opioids. DWC has now posted an executive summary with the overall assessment of this completed audit.

Learn more on DWC's website.


System maintenance

TXCOMP and Employer E-File maintenance

TXCOMP and Employer E-File will be offline for maintenance from 6 a.m. to midnight on Saturday, December 13.

During this time, you will not be able to use these systems to:

  • Report a work-related injury using the web-enabled form.
  • Locate an insurance carrier's contact information.
  • Access health care provider or designated doctor agent accounts.
  • Verify a designated doctor's certification to certify for maximum medical improvement and assign impairment ratings.
  • File DWC Form-005 or DWC Form-020SI online.

DWC's online attorney fee processing system at Texas.gov will be available.

System participants can temporarily verify employer's coverage through NCCI.

If you have questions, contact the TXCOMP help line at 888-489-2667 or email [email protected].


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