Law Office of Alan Tysinger

Supplemental Income Benefits: How do I find out the required minimum number of job searches

In Texas, the workers' compensation claimant who is filing for benefits on the basis of job searches must show the required minimum of job searches for the county of residence. That information is supposed to be supplied by the carrier on the form DWC-52, but if not, it can be... Read more →

If I can't do my job again after the injury, can I get retrained to do something else?

This idea of retraining after my injury sounds great. How does that work? The state of Texas thinks it is really important for people to keep working. It's good for your health, you keep paying taxes, and it keeps our economy buzzing. They provide funding for a state agency (the... Read more →

I'm never going to be able to do my old job again after the injury. What can I do about that?

It depends. If you meet the requirements, you can apply for lifetime income benefits or supplemental income benefits. LIBS will pay you for the rest of your life. SIBS will pay you up to 401 weeks from your injury date while you try to get back into the workforce, and... Read more →

How are Supplemental Income Benefits determined and paid?

Supplemental income benefits (SIBS) are paid if you have at least a 15% impairment rating, the impairment benefits have expired, and you meet the filing criteria for a given thirteen week "qualifying period." Overview To meet the requirements to qualify for benefits, you will need to demonstrate compliance with DWC... Read more →

What are the different income benefit types?

There are four basic types: temporary income benefits (TIBS), impairment income benefits (IIBS), supplemental income benefits (SIBS), lifetime income benefits (LIBS) and death income benefits (DIBS) SIBS are paid if you have at least a 15% impairment rating, the impairment benefits have expired, and you meet the filing criteria for... Read more →