Negotiated e-mod changes extended to July 1, 2019 

The Texas Department of Insurance has extended the ruling on negotiated e-mods. As a result, workers' compensation carriers writing business in Texas will no longer be authorized to negotiate e-mods effective July 1, 2019, postponing the effective date by one year.

Insurance carriers use e-mods to determine accurate workers' compensation rates for companies in similar industries. 

We’ll keep you informed of this change as the date approaches, and in the meantime, we encourage all companies to take a broader look at safety beyond e-mods. Texas Mutual's safety services team is here to help. Our safety consultants and outreach center are available at 844-WORKSAFE (967-5723), and you can also log in to texasmutual.com to access e-Learning and our safety resource center.

Safety grant applications open July 2

Beginning July 2, you can apply for a Texas Mutual safety grant to help prevent injuries and make your business a safer place to work. Approved applicants will receive $1,500 to purchase safety-related equipment such as safety goggles, fire extinguishers, hard hats or reflective vests. Our Safety Grant Program Guide provides information on how to apply, as well as examples of approved and unapproved items.

You can apply at texasmutual.com/safetygrants starting July 2. Applications will be processed in the order they are received, and the application closes when all grant funds have been allotted.