Sec. 410.029. RESOLUTION AT BENEFIT REVIEW CONFERENCE; WRITTEN AGREEMENT. (a) A dispute may be resolved either in whole or in part at a benefit review conference.
(b) If the conference results in the resolution of some disputed issues by agreement or in a settlement, the benefit review officer shall reduce the agreement or the settlement to writing. The benefit review officer and each party or the designated representative of the party shall sign the agreement or settlement.
(c) A settlement takes effect on the date it is approved by the director in accordance with Section 408.005.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
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