Sec. 504.056. INTENT OF EXPEDITED PROVISION OF MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN INJURIES SUSTAINED BY FIRST RESPONDER IN COURSE AND SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT. The purpose of Section 504.055 is to ensure that an injured first responder's claim for medical benefits is accelerated by a political subdivision, insurance carrier, and the division to the full extent authorized by current law.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1162 (H.B. 2605), Sec. 36, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Workers' Compensation
Subtitle C - Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Certain Government Employees
Chapter 504 - Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Employees of Political Subdivisions
Subchapter C. Benefits and Offsets
Section 504.051. Offset Against Payments for Incapacity
Section 504.052. Sick Leave Benefits
Section 504.054. Contested Case Hearing on and Judicial Review of Independent Review