New Plain Language Notices Effective July 26

The Texas Department of Insurance’s Division of Workers’ Compensation reminded carriers and claims administrators that six new and revised plain language notices will become effective July 26. The new and revised notices are aligned with the new Texas Claims EDI R3.1.4 standard. DWC has asked that insurance carriers and claim administrators be ready to use the updated forms when they become effective. The new and revised forms include: A new PLN-02B, “Notice of First Payment of Income Benefits on an Acquired Claim.” A revised PLN-08, “Notice of Change in Am...