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Join us October 7 to learn about Return to Work - CompCourses
Register for our next CompCourses webinar!


On October 7, earn free CE credit while gaining insights into why return to work is essential in the Texas workers’ compensation system.


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Return-to-work guidelines training
Training on new return-to-work guidelines


Join us on September 25 or 28 for training on the newly adopted return-to-work (RTW) guidelines from the ODG by MCG. These updates apply to all RTW determinations conducted on or after October 1, 2026.

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Brown Bag Series on dispute resolution
Brown Bag Series on dispute resolution


This fall we're relaunching our Brown Bag Series of informal, lunchtime meetings with stakeholders in the Texas workers' compensation system. Bring your lunch and join us to discuss dispute resolution.

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OSHA safety training
New safety training classes just added!

 

We offer free and low-cost workplace safety training classes in both English and Spanish. Whether you're looking to complete your OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour certification, there's a class for you! 

Check out the latest schedule and register today.

Hurt at work? Curious about your benefit amount? Check your math with DWC’s benefits estimator.
DWC Benefits Estimator


Injured employees and their families can quickly estimate their income or death benefits.

Learn more about this tool and take it for a test drive.

Scam alert / Alerta de estafa

Scammers are posing as DWC or court officials and demanding payment to release workers' comp benefits. This is a scam — you never have to pay to get your benefits in Texas.

If you're unsure, stop and verify. Call DWC at 800-252-7031. Learn more.

Los estafadores se hacen pasar por funcionarios de DWC o del tribunal (corte) y exigen un pago para liberar los beneficios de compensación para trabajadores. Esto es una estafa – en Texas usted nunca tiene que pagar para recibir sus beneficios.

Si no está seguro, deténgase y verifique. Llame a DWC al 800-252-7031. Obtenga más información.

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News and updates

Required training on new RTW guidelines

DWC recently amended 28 TAC 137.10 to adopt the disability duration values in the ODG by MCG, published by MCG Health, as DWC's return-to-work guidelines for evaluating expected or average return-to-work timeframes. We will host two Zoom trainings for designated doctors, treating doctors, certifying doctors, and other system participants on September 25 and 28. This training is required for designated doctors.

DWC’s Brown Bag Series returns this fall

This fall we're relaunching our Brown Bag Series of informal, lunchtime meetings with stakeholders in the Texas workers' compensation system. These sessions are designed to give attendees a firsthand look at ongoing improvements in dispute resolution, share updates on Hearings' operations, and invite open dialogue about how we can better serve the system.

DWC adopts RTW guidelines rule

DWC adopted amendments to 28 TAC Section 137.10, concerning return-to-work guidelines. The changes are necessary to instruct insurance carriers, health care providers, and employers to use the disability duration values in the current edition of the ODG by MCG, published by MCG Health, instead of those in the MDGuidelines (formerly known as Medical Disability Advisor), as guidelines for the evaluation of expected or average return-to-work timeframes.

DWC introduces rocket docket scheduling initiative

DWC is introducing a scheduling initiative in the San Antonio Field Office to allow eligible continued cases to be reset more quickly when circumstances allow for it. The goal of this initiative is to provide parties with the opportunity for an earlier hearing when appropriate, promote the timely resolution of disputes, reduce unnecessary delays, and make the best use of available hearing resources while maintaining fairness throughout the hearing process.


Mission

Regulate Texas workers’ compensation efficiently, educate system participants,
and achieve a balanced system in which everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.