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08/12/2025

Injured employee resources

Hurt at work? Curious about your benefit amount? Check your math with DWC’s new benefit estimator.
Need help with your claim? Call 800-252-7031, option 1.
Workers’ compensation is an insurance program managed by the State of Texas. It provides pay and medical benefits to employees who have a work-related injury or illness. Not all Texas employers provide workers' compensation insurance, but most do. Your employer must have workers' compensation insurance for you to get benefits.

Don’t miss out on receiving important notices about your claim. If your address or phone number changes, call DWC at 800-252-7031, option 1.

If you become sick or are injured at work there is help. DWC claims and customer services staff talk about all the ways we are here for you.

08/08/2025

How Does Workman’s Compensation Work in Texas?

If you’ve been injured on the job in Texas, you’re probably wondering how workman’s compensation works—and more importantly, how you can get the medical care and prescription medications you need without delay. In this article, we’ll break down how Texas workers’ compensation operates, what benefits you’re entitled to, and how MedStork Rx helps injured workers across Texas get their workers’ comp prescriptions delivered quickly and hassle-free.

Is Workman’s Compensation Required in Texas?
Unlike most other states, Texas does not require most private employers to carry workers’ compensation insurance. Employers who do provide coverage are known as subscribers. Those who don’t are non-subscribers and may be vulnerable to lawsuits if an employee is injured.

If your employer is a subscriber, you’re protected under the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, which provides medical benefits, income replacement, and other important support.

What Benefits Are Available Under Texas Workers’ Compensation?
If you’re covered, here are the main types of benefits you may qualify for:

How Does Workman’s Compensation Work in Texas? If you’ve been injured on the job in Texas, you’re probably wondering how workman’s compensation works—and more importantly, how you can get the medical care and prescription medications you need without delay. In this article, we’ll break d...

07/04/2025

06/18/2025

Texas Supreme Court Lets Employers Shift Fault To Third Parties In Worker Injury Suits: Key Takeaways For Workers’ Comp Nonsubscribers

Texas employers that opt out of the state’s workers’ compensation program recently received a big win that will impact litigation strategies. While...

06/10/2025

About the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC)
Texas Comp Update Newsletter
Esta información también está disponible en español.

DWC under the direction of the appointed commissioner, administers and operates the Texas workers’ compensation system. DWC monitors compliance of all parties, including injured employees, employers, health care providers, insurance carriers, and attorneys. We take enforcement action when needed, to ensure that the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, Texas Labor Code, and other regulations are followed. Our goals at DWC are to ensure that each injured employee:

Is treated with dignity and respect when injured on the job.
Has access to a fair and accessible dispute resolution process.
Has access to prompt, high-quality medical care.
Receives services to help them return to work as soon as their health care provider considers it safe and appropriate.

The Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC)

06/04/2025

Where Do You Get Prescriptions Filled for Workers’ Compensation Injuries?

If you’ve been injured on the job and have an active workers’ compensation claim, one of the first questions you’ll face is: Where do I get my prescriptions filled? Unlike standard health insurance, the workers’ comp system has specific rules about how medications are approved, dispensed, and reimbursed. Choosing the right pharmacy isn’t just about convenience—it’s about ensuring you get fast, hassle-free access to the medication you need for your recovery.

Workers’ Compensation Prescriptions: How It Works
When you’re injured at work and your claim is accepted under workers’ compensation, your employer (or their insurance carrier) is responsible for covering the cost of medical treatment, including prescription medications. However, this comes with a few stipulations:

Where Do You Get Prescriptions Filled for Workers' Compensation Injuries? If you've been injured on the job and have an active workers’ compensation claim, one of the first questions you'll face is: Where do I get my prescriptions filled? Unlike standard health insurance, the workers' comp system ...

05/26/2025

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05/20/2025

What Are My Rights Under Workers’ Compensation in Texas?

If you’ve been injured on the job in Texas, understanding your rights under the state’s workers’ compensation system is essential. Workers’ compensation exists to protect both employees and employers by providing medical care and wage benefits after a workplace injury. However, many injured workers are unaware of what they are entitled to—or how to navigate the system. This guide breaks it down for you.

✅ Your Basic Rights Under Texas Workers’ Compensation
Texas workers’ compensation law grants you specific rights if you are hurt at work, including:

1. The Right to Medical Treatment
You are entitled to all necessary medical care to treat your work-related injury or illness. This includes doctor visits, surgeries, therapy, medications, and medical devices.

What Are My Rights Under Workers' Compensation in Texas? If you’ve been injured on the job in Texas, understanding your rights under the state’s workers’ compensation system is essential. Workers' compensation exists to protect both employees and employers by providing medical care and wage be...

05/14/2025

Texas considers mandatory workers' comp for contractors
Senate and House bills target expanded insurance coverage for workers

Senate and House bills target expanded insurance coverage for workers

05/07/2025

Texas House bill could cap injury claims, sparking outcry from legal experts

San Antonio legal experts are speaking against HB 4806, calling it disservice to those facing loss or injury.

04/29/2025

How Does Personal Injury Work in Texas? | Personal Injury Pharmacy Support from MedStork Rx in Dallas

If you’ve been hurt due to someone else’s negligence, understanding how personal injury works in Texas is crucial to protecting your rights and getting the compensation you deserve. Whether you’re dealing with a car accident, a workplace injury, or a slip and fall, Texas law has specific rules you need to know.

At MedStork Rx, a trusted personal injury pharmacy in Dallas, we support injured Texans every day by providing fast, hassle-free prescription services — making it easier for you to focus on healing while your legal case moves forward.

Here’s what you need to know about personal injury claims in Texas…

How Does Personal Injury Work in Texas? | Personal Injury Pharmacy Support from MedStork Rx in Dallas If you’ve been hurt due to someone else's negligence, understanding how personal injury works in Texas is crucial to protecting your rights and getting the compensation you deserve. Whether you’...

04/14/2025

What to Do If You Get Hurt at Work in Texas?

Brought to you by MedStork Rx – Your Trusted Workers’ Compensation Pharmacy in Texas

Getting injured on the job can be overwhelming. Whether it’s a sudden accident or a repetitive stress injury that developed over time, it’s important to know your rights and take the proper steps to protect your health, your job, and your benefits. If you’ve been hurt at work in Texas, here’s exactly what you should do—and how MedStork Rx can help you through your workers’ comp journey.

1. Report the Injury Immediately

In Texas, the first and most important step is to report your injury to your employer as soon as it happens. If the injury developed over time, report it as soon as you suspect it’s work-related. Texas law requires you to notify your employer within 30 days of the incident or awareness of the injury.

💡 Tip: Always make the report in writing and keep a copy for your records...