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Who can help me if I get sick or injured at work?
The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) may be able to help you. Call 800-252-7031, option 1 for assistance.
Injured employee resources
Workers’ compensation is an insurance program managed by the State of Texas. It provides pay and medical benefits to employees who have a work-related injury or illness. Not all Texas employers provide workers' compensation insurance, but most do. Your employer must have workers' compensation insurance for you to get benefits.
Don’t miss out on receiving important notices about your claim. If your address or phone number changes, call DWC at 800-252-7031, option 1.
Your Guide to Workers' Comp video series
DWC:
- Regulates workers’ compensation benefits in Texas. Keep in mind insurance companies and employers usually pay workers' compensation benefits, not DWC.
- Helps resolve disputes with insurers and employers.
- Provides workplace safety and health services.
- Can help with your claim. Just call 1-800-252-7031, option 1.
- Will meet with you in person at offices across Texas.
- Can help you file a complaint.
What to do if you are injured:
- Report the injury or illness to your employer.
- DWC will send you a notice of injury packet with the following documents:
- If you don't get a packet or need help with your claim, call DWC at 1-800-252-7031, option 1.
For more information:
- Benefits - explains the different types of workers’ compensation benefits.
- Frequently Asked Questions - others may have the same questions as you.
- Dispute Resolution - shows you the dispute resolution process.
- Office of Injured Employee Counsel - can help with a dispute.
- Return-to-Work: Getting Back to Work After Your Injury - gets you back to work.
- Safety Violations Hotline - call 800-452-9595 to report safety issues, or report them online.
- Forms
- DWC Form-041, Employee's Claim for Compensation for a Work-Related Injury or Occupational Disease
- DWC Form-045, Request to Schedule, Reschedule, or Cancel a Benefit Review Conference (BRC), or to Proceed Directly to Contested Case Hearing (CCH)
- DWC Form-048, Request to Get Reimbursed for Travel Costs
- DWC Form-053, Employee Request to Change Treating Doctor
- more employee forms
Last updated:
4/19/2018