DWC Requests Comments on Designated Doctor Rules and Forms

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation formally proposed two rules that it said would improve the operation of the designated doctor program. The DWC said the rules concern how the designated doctor program operates. The division is proposing to repeal Section 127.110 because it’s been incorporated into amended Section 127.100. The proposed amendments and repeal implement Texas Labor Code Section 408.0041 and 408.1225, which direct the DWC on the operation of the designated doctor program. Section 180.23 implements Labor Code Section 408.1225 concerning designated doctor cert...