Sec. 410.022. BENEFIT REVIEW OFFICERS; QUALIFICATIONS. (a) A benefit review officer shall conduct a benefit review conference.
(b) A benefit review officer must:
(1) be an employee of the division;
(2) be trained in the principles and procedures of dispute mediation; and
(3) have documentation satisfactory to the commissioner that evidences the completion by the officer of at least 40 classroom hours of training in dispute resolution techniques from an alternative dispute resolution organization recognized by the commissioner.
(c) The division shall institute and maintain an education and training program for benefit review officers and shall consult or contract with the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service or other appropriate organizations for this purpose.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.154, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle A - Texas Workers' Compensation Act
Chapter 410 - Adjudication of Disputes
Subchapter B. Benefit Review Conference
Section 410.022. Benefit Review Officers; Qualifications
Section 410.023. Request for Benefit Review Conference
Section 410.024. Benefit Review Conference as Prerequisite to Further Proceedings on Certain Claims
Section 410.025. Scheduling of Benefit Review Conference; Notice
Section 410.026. Powers and Duties of Benefit Review Officer
Section 410.028. Failure to Attend; Administrative Violation
Section 410.029. Resolution at Benefit Review Conference; Written Agreement
Section 410.030. Binding Effect of Agreement
Section 410.031. Incomplete Resolution; Report
Section 410.032. Payment of Benefits Under Interlocutory Order
Section 410.032. Payment of Benefits Under Interlocutory Order