On Feb. 21, 2025, TX INS published adoption of updated proposal in the State register, with two changes to the proposed text published Dec. 6, 2024, effective Jun. 1, 2025.
Injured employee must have been examined by treating doctor for condition in question at least once before exam to certify MMI; employee must consent to exam.
Condition must qualify as minor injury, require no additional treatment, no impairment
On Jul. 15, TX INS proposed rule re MMI examination by telemedicine.
TX INS proposed changes to TX INS 28-2-133-B-133.30 re telemedicine, telehealth, teledentistry services to allow maximum medical improvement (MMI) by telemedicine.
Provided a redline of proposed amendments to telemedicine, health, dentistry services.
Bill Provisions
Modify the definition of telemedicine services to include an examination to certify MMI.
Also includes the evaluation of permanent impairment, clarifies billing requirements.
Comment Period
Comments on proposed telemedicine rule must be submitted by Aug. 12, 2024.
Dec. 3, 2024 TX INS Proposed Rulemaking
On Dec. 3, 2024, TX INS issued notice for proposed rule to allow treating doctors to perform maximum medical improvement examinations by telemedicine or telehealth.
Redline version of proposed rule amendments included in proposed rule documents.
Comments on proposed rule to allow MMI by telemedicine due by Jan. 13, 2025.
Dec. 6, 2024 TX LEG State Register Proposal
On Dec. 6, 2024, TX INS issued notice for proposed rule in the State Register.
Redline version of proposed rule amendments included beginning on page 9944.
Feb. 21, 2025 TX INS State Register Final Rule
On Feb. 21, 2025, TX INS published adoption of updated proposal in the State register, with two changes to the proposed text published Dec. 6, 2024, effective Jun. 1, 2025.
Injured employee must have been examined by treating doctor for condition in question at least once before exam to certify MMI; employee must consent to exam.
Condition must qualify as minor injury, require no additional treatment, no impairment
Regulators
TX INS
Entity Types
IB; Ins
Reference
TX SR Vol. 50, No. 8, p. 1030, 2/21/2025; TX SR Vol. 49 No. 49 pg. 9942, 12/6/2024; RF, 12/3/2024; PR, RF 28 TAC 133.30, 7/15/2024; Citation: TX INS 28-2-133-B-133.30;
