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March 31, 2025 at 7:58 PM

NCCI proposes revisions to certain workers' compensation class codes

NCCI proposes revisions to certain workers' compensation class codes View as webpage The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) filed Item B-1450—Revisions to Basic Manual Classifications for Hazardous Material Remediation and Military Reservation—Construction…

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March 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM

TDI adopts revisions to the workers' compensation classification system

TDI adopts revisions to the workers' compensation classification system View as webpage TDI adopts NCCI Item 01-TX-2024—Revisions to NCCI's Basic Manual for Texas for Classifications and Table of Classifications by Hazard Group. Adoption order (PDF) See the NCCI Manual …

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March 27, 2025 at 4:37 PM

 Was your car totaled in a wreck?

 Was your car totaled in a wreck? One minute of insurance View as webpage You may have options if your car was totaled in a wreck. Watch this one-minute video  Usted podría tener opciones si su auto es pérdida total después de un ch…

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March 13, 2025 at 8:03 PM

DWC Digest: Attorney fee order updates, rule adoption, CompCourses

DWC Digest: Attorney fee order updates, rule adoption, CompCourses View as webpage DWC updates attorney fee orders Effective March 7, 2025, DWC updated attorney fee orders to modernize correspondence from our legacy system and improve automated processes.  Similar improv…

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March 13, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Expanding access to insurance information in Spanish

Expanding access to insurance information in Spanish Insurance tips and videos in Spanish View as webpage TDI has over 300 webpages and 20-plus videos in Spanish. Learn about these consumer resources. Watch the interview    Share on Facebook …

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March 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Webinar on continuing education

Webinar on continuing education Registration is open View as webpage Register now   Join us from 2 to 3 p.m. Central time on March 27 for the webinar "Agent and adjuster licensing continuing education." Learn about the continuing education (CE…

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March 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM

Insurance fraud investigations recover millions for Texans

Insurance fraud investigations recover millions for Texans Nearly $58 million View as webpage Texas investigators identify people committing costly insurance fraud and help get millions of dollars back for fraud victims. Read news release …

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March 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM

DWC Digest: quarterly meeting, Lone Star Award winner, CompCourses

DWC Digest: quarterly meeting, Lone Star Award winner, CompCourses View as webpage Join us March 26 for quarterly stakeholder meeting DWC will host a quarterly stakeholder meeting for insurance carriers and health care providers to discuss issues in the Texas workers' co…

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February 27, 2025 at 9:13 PM

How to deal with the other driver's insurance

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February 26, 2025 at 7:02 PM

DWC accepts comments on routine rule review

DWC accepts comments on routine rule review Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DWC will review all sections in the following chapters in Title 28, Texas Administrative Code: Chapter 140 (Dispute Resolution--General Provisions). Chapter 141 (Disput…

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February 24, 2025 at 5:05 PM

Reminder: Conference call for presenters ends Feb. 28

Reminder: Conference call for presenters ends Feb. 28 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Deadline for proposals is Friday! The 2025 Texas Workers’ Compensation Conference happens Sept. 29-30 at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos. This year's conferen…

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February 20, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Join our next free CompCourses webinar on dispute resolution

Join our next free CompCourses webinar on dispute resolution Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Join us March 19 at 2 p.m. Central time for our next CompCourses webinar about dispute resolution in the Texas workers’ compensation system. Learn about…

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February 20, 2025 at 3:28 PM

Proposed rule would ban tying arrangements

Proposed rule would ban tying arrangements TDI news View as webpage TDI is working to ban tying arrangements of home and auto policies. That’s a practice where a company or agent requires a consumer to buy a home and auto policy at the same time. Read the news …

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February 19, 2025 at 8:01 PM

DWC requests comments on AWW rules

DWC requests comments on AWW rules Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DWC accepts public comments on an informal working draft for changes to 28 Texas Administrative Code Sections 128.3, 128.5, 128.6, and 128.7, concerning calculating average weekl…

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February 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Reminder: Annual workers' compensation non-subscriber reporting is open

Reminder: Annual workers' compensation non-subscriber reporting is open Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Texas employers that do not provide workers' compensation coverage must file DWC Form-005, Employer Notice of No Coverage or Termination of …

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February 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM

How TDI prosecutors work with DA offices

How TDI prosecutors work with DA offices Embedded prosecutors program View as webpage For 20 years, TDI has embedded prosecutors in district attorney offices across the state to help stop insurance fraud. We interviewed prosecutors in our Frau…

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February 10, 2025 at 8:03 PM

DWC Digest: rule adoptions, conference call for presenters

DWC Digest: rule adoptions, conference call for presenters View as webpage DWC adopts telemedicine rule DWC adopts a rule to allow treating doctors to perform maximum medical improvement exams by telemedicine or telehealth when there is no impairment. Learn more on the T…

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February 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM

TDI proposes a rule to specify that certain tying arrangements are unfair trade practices in the business of insurance

TDI proposes a rule to specify that certain tying arrangements are unfair trade practices in the business of insurance View as webpage The Texas Department of Insurance proposes a rule that prohibits insurers and agents from requiring certain tying arrangements. Prohibit…

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February 6, 2025 at 8:27 PM

TDI lowers title insurance rates

TDI lowers title insurance rates The 10% reduction will take effect later this year View as webpage TDI lowers title insurance rates, saving homebuyers money The Commissioner of Insurance has ordered a decrease in title insurance rates statewide. The 10% reductio…

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February 5, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Earn free CE credit in 2025

Earn free CE credit in 2025 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Mark your calendars! DWC announces an all-new lineup of CompCourses offering even more types of free continuing education credits for stakeholders. See our new topics for 2025. Missed …

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February 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM

State insurance commissioner urges Texans to shop for home insurance

State insurance commissioner urges Texans to shop for home insurance Shop to get best coverage and price View as webpage To get the best deal on home insurance, shopping is essential. Texas Insurance Commissioner Cassie Brown said: “Texas continues to be a compet…

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January 30, 2025 at 10:43 PM

TDI adopts updated rule for the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority pass-through fee

TDI adopts updated rule for the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority pass-through fee View as webpage The Texas Department of Insurance has adopted amendments to 28 TAC §5.205. The amendments implement Senate Bill 224. SB 224 increased the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevent…

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January 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM

Reminder: 2025 Texas Workers' Compensation Conference call for presenters open

Reminder: 2025 Texas Workers' Compensation Conference call for presenters open Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Call for presenters! The Texas Workers' Compensation Conference: Decoding Comp explores some of the more complex aspects of workers’ c…

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January 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM

Do you have a home inventory?

Do you have a home inventory? It speeds up the insurance claims process View as webpage Doing a home inventory now can get your insurance claim paid faster later Keeping a list of stuff inside your house—or a home inventory—could help you make…

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January 27, 2025 at 5:01 PM

Annual workers' compensation non-subscriber reporting starts Feb. 1

Annual workers' compensation non-subscriber reporting starts Feb. 1 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. New Employer E-File makes filing annual reports EZ! Texas employers who choose not to provide workers' compensation coverage for their employees…

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January 16, 2025 at 5:19 PM

How community fire protection ratings affect your home insurance

How community fire protection ratings affect your home insurance What the Public Protection Classification program means to you View as webpage Texas cities and towns get a Public Protection Classification (PPC) rating for their fire protection capabilities. A PP…

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January 15, 2025 at 7:11 PM

2025 Call for presenters: Texas Workers' Compensation Conference

2025 Call for presenters: Texas Workers' Compensation Conference Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Call for presenters! The 2025 Texas Workers’ Compensation Conference happens Sept. 29-30 at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos. This year's conference…

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January 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM

NCCI proposes revisions to the classification system for workers' compensation

NCCI proposes revisions to the classification system for workers' compensation View as webpage The National Council on Compensation Insurance (NCCI) filed Item 01-TX-2024—Revisions to NCCI's Basic Manual for Texas for Classifications and Table of Classifications by Hazar…

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January 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM

Travis County drywall company owner facing felony fraud charges

Travis County drywall company owner facing felony fraud charges Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Cristino Tapia Castaneda, owner of Texana Drywall Construction, is set to appear in Travis County's 427th District Court on February 12, to face thre…

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January 13, 2025 at 5:02 PM

DWC releases Texas Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries report

DWC releases Texas Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries report Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DWC releases a report (PDF) on fatal injuries in Texas with descriptive data that helps employers, safety professionals, and policymakers identify wo…

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January 9, 2025 at 8:02 PM

Webinar on Utilization Review Agent applications

Webinar on Utilization Review Agent applications Registration is open View as webpage   Join us from 2 to 3 p.m. Central time on January 30 for the webinar "Utilization Review Agent application tips." Learn about the Utilization Review Agent (…

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January 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM

Lauren Concrete plants earn Lone Star Safety Awards

Lauren Concrete plants earn Lone Star Safety Awards Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DWC recognizes 21 Lauren Concrete plants for their exemplary commitment to workplace safety by awarding them the Lone Star Safety Award. This year, 17 plants suc…

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January 6, 2025 at 5:10 PM

Prepare your home before a freeze

Prepare your home before a freeze One minute of insurance View as webpage Freezing temperatures are moving into Texas. Is your home prepared? We share tips on how to make sure your home is winter ready. Watch this one-minute video Las t…

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December 20, 2024 at 5:03 PM

DWC Digest: discount interest rate, routine rule review, free health and safety training

DWC Digest: discount interest rate, routine rule review, free health and safety training View as webpage Discount interest rate set DWC has determined that any interest or discount provided for in the Texas Labor Code will be set at the rate of 7.74%. The rate is effecti…

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December 19, 2024 at 8:18 PM

TDI adopts a rule that specifies when a TWIA premium refund is due

TDI adopts a rule that specifies when a TWIA premium refund is due View as webpage TDI has adopted amendments to 28 TAC §5.4905 to align the rule with Insurance Code §2210.204, as amended by HB 3208 (88R, 2023). The amendments specify when a premium refund is due to a po…

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December 12, 2024 at 9:31 PM

DWC releases benefit estimator tool

DWC releases benefit estimator tool Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DWC has a new tool for injured employees and other system participants to estimate income and death benefits.  Enter an injured employee's Average Weekly Wage (AWW) or use the …

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December 12, 2024 at 5:22 PM

How to prepare your home and car for winter

How to prepare your home and car for winter Tips to help avoid insurance claims View as webpage Texas may experience a hard freeze this season. We share tips to make sure your home and car are winter ready; some you may not have thought about.…

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December 10, 2024 at 9:26 PM

TDI adopts new edition of Experience Rating Plan Manual for workers' compensation

TDI adopts new edition of Experience Rating Plan Manual for workers' compensation View as webpage The Texas Department of Insurance adopts NCCI Item E-1411—NCCI's Experience Rating Plan Manual for Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance. This filing reorga…

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December 10, 2024 at 7:02 PM

Free webinar on compliance tomorrow!

Free webinar on compliance tomorrow! Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Join us tomorrow at 1 p.m. Central time for our next CompCourses webinar about compliance in the Texas workers' compensation system. System participants will learn: Difference…

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December 3, 2024 at 8:36 PM

DWC Digest: telemedicine rule, compliance webinar, job postings

DWC Digest: telemedicine rule, compliance webinar, job postings View as webpage DWC accepts comments on telemedicine rule DWC is accepting public comments on a proposed rule amending 28 Texas Administrative Code Section 133.30, concerning telemedicine, telehealth, and te…

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November 22, 2024 at 5:49 PM

DWC releases biennial report to Texas Legislature

DWC releases biennial report to Texas Legislature Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DWC submits its biennial report to the 89th Texas Legislature in accordance with the Texas Labor Code. This report provides an update on the Texas workers' compens…

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November 19, 2024 at 8:33 PM

DWC adopts changes to pharmaceutical rule

DWC adopts changes to pharmaceutical rule Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DWC has adopted a rule to update and reorganize 28 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 134, Subchapter F, concerning pharmaceutical benefits. The changes remove obsolete pro…

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November 14, 2024 at 9:32 PM

DWC adopts lifetime income benefits form and rule changes

DWC adopts lifetime income benefits form and rule changes Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DWC adopted amendments to 28 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 127 (PDF) and 131 (PDF). The changes and new sections implement House Bill 2468, 88th …

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November 14, 2024 at 5:26 PM

How forensic accounting helps detect insurance fraud

How forensic accounting helps detect insurance fraud Role of financial analysis in fraud investigations View as webpage TDI’s financial analyst Vivian Cervantes has a special skill set. She examines financial documents and the flow of money to…

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November 13, 2024 at 8:01 PM

Join our next free CompCourses webinar on compliance

Join our next free CompCourses webinar on compliance Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Join us December 11 at 1 p.m. Central time for our next CompCourses webinar about compliance in the Texas workers' compensation system. System participants will…

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November 12, 2024 at 9:03 PM

DWC requests comments on employer forms

DWC requests comments on employer forms Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. DWC is accepting public comments on revised static forms: DWC Form-005, Non-Subscriber Notice to Division of Workers' Compensation. DWC Form-007, Employer's Report of Non-C…

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November 12, 2024 at 7:02 PM

DWC releases report on Texas workplace injury and illnesses

DWC releases report on Texas workplace injury and illnesses Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Each year, DWC compiles data on work-related injuries and illnesses that happen in Texas for the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. DW…

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November 8, 2024 at 11:15 PM

TDI asks for input on draft rule for tying prohibition

TDI asks for input on draft rule for tying prohibition View as webpage The Texas Department of Insurance has posted an informal draft rule that would prohibit insurers and agents from the unfair trade practice of requiring tying arrangements. A prohibited tying arrangeme…

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November 4, 2024 at 9:02 PM

Shopping for a health plan?

Shopping for a health plan? One minute of insurance View as webpage Looking for health insurance? Use these tips to get the coverage you need. Watch this one-minute video ¿Busca un plan de salud? Use estos consejos para obtener la cober…

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October 30, 2024 at 2:07 PM

Are you shopping for a health plan?

Are you shopping for a health plan? Shop smart and beware of scams View as webpage With HealthCare.gov and Medicare open enrollment in full swing, many Texans are shopping for health plans. TDI shares tips on how to shop smart and avoid scams. Shopping for a heal…

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