DWC Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to Forms

The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation is seeking public comments on proposed changes to forms used by injured workers facing hardship to speed up benefit payments. The division is proposing to revise Form-046, “Request to Accelerate Impairment Income Benefits,” and Form-047, “Request to Advance Benefits.” The revised forms are not a formal rule proposal under the Administrative Procedures Act, and the DWC said it will not treat submissions as formal public comments. However, the agency will consider substantive comments before adopting revised forms. Comm...