Intent of Expedited Provision of Medical Benefits For Certain Injuries Sustained By First Responder In Course and Scope of Employment

Tex. Labor Code § 504.056, under Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage For Employees of Political Subdivisions.

Tex. Labor Code § 504.056

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.