Association for Responsible Alternatives
to Workers' Compensation
MEMBER UPDATE
DECEMBER 19, 2019
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL INFORMATION

In 2019, ARAWC has taken three huge steps forward in building clarity and credibility for Texas injury benefit programs:




1.       ARAWC Website.  For the first time in this industry’s 30-year history, we now have a  great resource  describing the history, goals, basic operation, and data in support of these highly successful programs.

2.       Political Strength.  Our government relations and public relations teams have greatly enhanced support at the Texas Capitol in Austin, with respected leadership and many new political allies.

3.       QCARE.  We’ve talked about this concept for decades. Finally, the QCARE designation defines what it means to be a “responsible nonsubscriber," distinguishing the good companies from the bad actors and renouncing the negative “Opt Out” label. Over the past two months, QCARE has only been privately shared with ARAWC members and prospects. The reception has been great.

For 2020, with your support, ARAWC will unveil QCARE through an extensive PR campaign that begins in January. We will also continue the other public relations and government relations activities that are protecting and promoting your successful Texas injury benefit programs. Please check your email for our 2020 renewal invoice and if not received yet, please contact ARAWC's Association Manager, Andrea Bledsoe-Young

 Not a member of ARAWC?

Please click here to join now! If you have any questions about membership, please contact ARAWC's Membership Chair, Michelle Villerreal or ARAWC's Association Manager, Andrea Bledsoe Young .



SERVICE PROVIDER FORUM REMINDER




I NVITATION TO ATTEND FOR ALL INSURANCE COMPANIES, LAW FIRMS, CLAIM ADMINISTRATORS AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDER MEMBERS OF ARAWC

JANUARY 15, 2020, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
5430 LBJ Freeway
Lincoln Center Tower 3
Suite 300, Room 9
Dallas, TX 75420

Teleconference attendance will be available. Dial-In and video conference details will be provided prior to the Forum.

If you have not already submitted your RSVP, please email ARAWC's Association Manager, Andrea Bledsoe-Young, andrea@arawc.org, to provide your name, company name, contact information and whether you will be attending in person or via teleconference.
ARAWC GOVERNMENT RELATIONS UPDATE

Texas Interim Charges
 
The Texas House recently released their interim (period between regular legislative sessions) charges. ARAWC is pleased to report that out of the 49 pages of charges, there are none involving nonsubscription.
 
The complete list of interim charges can be found here (click here) . The Business & Industry Committee charges are on page 7. The Insurance Committee charges are on page 27. Most notably, there is no charge relating to an intoxication presumption. Nor is there anything about medical settlements or mandatory arbitration.
 
Nonsubscription is officially in good shape this interim in both the House and the Senate.

DWC Releases Report on 2018 Fatal Occupational Injuries in Texas

For DWC's complete report , click here .

2020 Filing Deadline Takeaways and Initial Analysis

Be on the lookout for an email from Ryan Brannan for more on this topic .


Next Government Relations Conference Call
 
ARAWC’s next government relations conference call is Wednesday, January 8, at 4:00 CST. In addition to participation by ARAWC’s government relations committee members, all ARAWC members are welcome to join the call. For dial-in information, please email Allison Bubanas at info@ARAWC.org .
 

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