Sec. 502.067. REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT. (a) The commissioner of workers' compensation may order or direct the system or the institution to reduce or suspend the compensation of an injured employee who:
(1) persists in insanitary or injurious practices that tend to imperil or retard the employee's recovery; or
(2) refuses to submit to medical, surgical, chiropractic, or other remedial treatment recognized by the state that is reasonably essential to promote the employee's recovery.
(b) Compensation may not be reduced or suspended under this section without reasonable notice to the employee and an opportunity to be heard.
Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 269, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 265 (H.B. 7), Sec. 3.301, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle C - Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Certain Government Employees
Section 502.061. Administration and Rules
Section 502.063. Certified Copies of Division Documents
Section 502.064. Preemployment Physical Required; Examining Physicians; Institution Records
Section 502.065. Reports of Injuries
Section 502.066. Required Examination of Injured Employee; Refusal to Submit to Examination
Section 502.067. Refusal to Submit to Medical Treatment
Section 502.068. Postponement of Hearing
Section 502.069. Notice of Appeal; Notice of Trial Court Judgment; Offense