The REWARD Program Advisory Committee’s purpose is to be a resource for the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation on issues related to its mission of returning employees to work and reducing disabilities.
This is a general overview of workers’ compensation legislation passed by the 2026 session of the 114th General Assembly.
Rausel Hernandez v. CJR Framing, Inc.; Phillips Framing & Associates, Inc.
Leading organizations are strengthening the state’s workforce by treating employee recovery not as a setback, but a strategic advantage.
The committee hears disputes on medical bill payments between providers and insurers and advises the administrator on issues relating to the medical fee schedule and medical care cost containment in the workers’ compensation system.
1. Derrick Hands v. Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc. 2. Rausel Hernandez v. CJR Framing, Inc.; Phillips Framing & Associates
The Medical Advisory Committee assists the administrator in the development of the treatment guidelines and advises the administrator on issues relating to medical care in the workers’ compensation system. The committee is comprised of practitioners in the medical community having experience in the treatment of workers’ compensation injuries, representatives of the insurance industry, employer representatives, and employee representatives.
1. Calvin Howell v. 501K Recycling, LLC 2. Christian Torres Antunez v. MG Dyess, Inc. 3. Jessie Harris v. Express Employment Professionals
An update on the impact of the Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Act of 2013. The report gives a snapshot of changes and progress occurring in calendar year 2025.
The committee hears disputes on medical bill payments between providers and insurers and advises the administrator on issues relating to the medical fee schedule and medical care cost containment in the workers’ compensation system.
To better understand the updates, the Bureau will host a series of town hall sessions in March. A refreshed handbook will be available to guide bill review, billing practices, and medical payments.
The Medical Advisory Committee assists the administrator in the development of the treatment guidelines and advises the administrator on issues relating to medical care in the workers’ compensation system. The committee is comprised of practitioners in the medical community having experience in the treatment of workers’ compensation injuries, representatives of the insurance industry, employer representatives, and employee representatives.
This training teaches case managers how they can help injured workers best utilize the resources, funds, and expertise of the Next Step Program.
Learn how to spot and avoid scams where impostors pose as workers’ compensation officials demanding payment for benefits or claim settlements.
The committee hears disputes on medical bill payments between providers and insurers and advises the administrator on issues relating to the medical fee schedule and medical care cost containment in the workers’ compensation system.