This article contains information excerpted from the Texas Department of Insurance. Click here to read the entire article. [2]
Read more about these Frequently Asked Questions [2] at tdi.texas.gov.
Death benefits may be paid for legal beneficiaries of a person who dies as a result of a work-related injury or occupational illness. If the deceased's employer carries workers' compensation insurance, a spouse, children, grandchildren, other dependents or parents could be eligible for death benefits. A person who incurred liability for the costs of burial may also be eligible for payment of up to $10,000.00 for burial expenses if the death results from a compensable injury. For answers to your questions about whether you may be an eligible beneficiary and whether you may be entitled to death benefits, see the Death Benefits [5] webpage, or contact Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) Customer Assistance at 1-800-252-7031.
Read more about these Frequently Asked Questions [2] at tdi.texas.gov.
No, access card programs are optional (28 TAC §124.6(a) and (b)). Both you and the insurance carrier have to agree to use an access card program in writing before you can receive your income or death benefit payments through an access card. As part of your written agreement, the insurance carrier is required to provide you with a disclosure that will explain details about the access card program including the potential fees, liability for unauthorized electronic fund transfers, and network ATM locations (28 TAC §124.6(f)).
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The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation staff is available to answer questions regarding your claim. For more information, please call Customer Assistance at 1-800-252-7031 or you may find your local field office information by clicking on DWC Offices by County and locating your county name.
DWC Field Offices by County [6]
Read more about these Frequently Asked Questions [2] at tdi.texas.gov.
Medical benefits pay for the medical care necessary to treat a work-related injury or illness. If you were injured on-the-job, you may be eligible to receive medical benefits. For more information please click on Medical Benefits or call Customer Assistance at 1-800-252-7031.
Read more about these Frequently Asked Questions [2] at tdi.texas.gov.
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[2] http://www.tdi.texas.gov/wc/employee/workerresources_english.html
[3] http://www.tdi.texas.gov/forms/form20employee.html#dwc041
[4] http://www.oiec.texas.gov/resources/ierightsresp.html
[5] http://www.tdi.texas.gov/wc/employee/deathben.html
[6] http://www.tdi.texas.gov/wc/fieldoffices/index.html