The governor’s plan includes proposals to cut medical costs, change the standard of causation and narrow the definition of “traveling workers” for comp eligibility.
Amid debate about legislative solutions to control workers’ comp costs, let’s not forget that core strategies such as modified duty programs can reap significant savings.
Baby boomers have higher rates of substance abuse than generations before them, which could complicate workers’ comp claims and further lengthen recovery time.
The Texas Supreme Court made clear its stance that workers’ comp is the exclusive jurisdiction for all matters related to the handling of an injury claim.