Association for Responsible Alternatives
to Workers' Compensation
MEMBER UPDATE
August 2022
ARAWC Member Spotlight
In this month's Member Spotlight, Kelsey Chandler Watson, Workers' Compensation Manager for McLane Company, Inc. is featured.

Learn more about Kelsey and McLane Company, Inc by clicking the link below:

Gov. Relations Update:
Congress Considering ERISA Changes That Would Impact Texas Injury Benefit Programs
When Congress reconvenes after Labor Day, ARAWC will be keeping a close eye on proposed ERISA changes that would impact Texas injury benefit programs. Specifically, The Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act (H.R. 7740 and S. 4219) amends ERISA to make discretionary clauses in employer-sponsored benefit plans unenforceable...
Gov. Relations Update:
Governor Abbott Appoints Jeff Nelson as Commissioner of Workers' Compensation

Read ARAWC Gov. Relations Advisor Ryan Brannan’s comments on this below:

"I applaud Governor Abbott's choice in appointing Jeff Nelson as the Texas Commissioner of Workers' Compensation. Jeff Nelson understands the Texas Model and why our system works better than any other state. Jeff was a valuable asset to me during my tenure at the agency, and will continue to do great things in this new role. I'm incredibly happy for him. Well deserved."
Upcoming Conferences
Many state lawmakers and workers' compensation associations hold their annual meetings in Q3 and Q4. Upcoming conferences that may be of interest to membership include:

SUPPORT KIDS' CHANCE OF TEXAS:
October 28, 2022

Join us at Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine on October 28th to support Kids' Chance of Texas at the 3rd Annual Kids' Chance of Texas Golf Tournament.
Four Ways Members Support ARAWC
1. Share ARAWC membership information with your clients and business partners. For an example that you can share in management reports and client stewardship meetings, click here.

2. Encourage your clients to get the QCARE designation. Service providers can serve as an authorized representative to get the QCARE designation for their clients.

3. Volunteer to serve on an ARAWC committee. Click here to volunteer.

4. Present an educational session. Planning is in process now for ARAWC's continued educational offerings.

How can we support you? Let us know your thoughts and ideas.
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