Sec. 409.024. TERMINATION OR REDUCTION OF BENEFITS; NOTICE; ADMINISTRATIVE VIOLATION. (a) An insurance carrier shall file with the division a notice of termination or reduction of benefits, including the reasons for the termination or reduction, not later than the 10th day after the date on which benefits are terminated or reduced.
(b) An insurance carrier commits an administrative violation if the insurance carrier does not have reasonable grounds to terminate or reduce benefits, as determined by the commissioner.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.149, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 409 - Compensation Procedures
Subchapter B. Payment of Benefits
Section 409.021. Initiation of Benefits; Insurance Carrier's Refusal; Administrative Violation
Section 409.022. Refusal to Pay Benefits; Notice; Administrative Violation
Section 409.023. Payment of Benefits; Administrative Violation
Section 409.0231. Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer
Section 409.0232. Timeliness of Payments
Section 409.024. Termination or Reduction of Benefits; Notice; Administrative Violation