Insurance Council Urges More Specifics in Draft Benefit Rules

The Insurance Council of Texas (ICT) has asked the Division of Workers’ Compensation to include more specific actions claimants must take and document for employment searches in order to qualify for supplemental income benefits (SIBs).The council made the request in comments on an informal draft rule on SIBs issued by the division.Supplemental income benefits (SIBs) are benefits an injured worker may apply for quarterly and which are paid monthly to workers who meet specific eligibility requirements.A worker may be entitled to SIBs if he or she hasn’t accepted a lump-sump settlemen...