Texas Department of Insurance

TDI to Hold Public Hearing on Dispute of Medical Bills Rules on February 4

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 15, 2008
News Release

FOR MORE INFORMATION
General Information: Michelle Banks @ (512) 804-4203
Media: John Greeley @ (512) 463-6425

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (TDI) will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 4, 2008 in the Tippy Foster Room at 7551 Metro Center Drive, Suite 100 in Austin.

The public hearing will begin at 1 p.m. and TDI will take testimony on the following rules:
 
Chapter 133 - General Medical Provisions
Subchapter D - Dispute of Medical Bills
§133.305 MDR - General
§133.307 MDR of Fee Disputes
§133.308 MDR by Independent Review Organizations

These proposed rules were published in the Texas Register on December 14, 2007, and may be viewed on the TDI website at http://www.tdi.state.tx.us/wc/rules/proposedrules/toc.html.

TDI offers reasonable accommodations for persons attending meetings, hearings, or educational events, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require special accommodations, contact Idalia Cantứ at 512-804-4403 at least of two days prior to the hearing date.

For further information regarding this notice, contact Blanca Guardiola at 512-804-4716.

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Last updated: 06/02/2008