Who may refer an employee receiving supplemental income to the Texas Rehabilitation Commission for treatment?

• A. The Insurer
• B. The Commission
• C. The Employee
• D. The Employer

Answer: (B)

The key idea is who has the authority to initiate rehabilitation treatment for a worker receiving supplemental income. In this context, the Commission is the entity that oversees and coordinates rehabilitation services, so it has the authority to refer the employee to the Texas Rehabilitation Commission for treatment. This centralized referral ensures the employee gets proper evaluation and access to rehab services aimed at returning to work, with consistent eligibility and oversight.

The insurer and the employer administer benefits and may handle medical authorizations, but they do not initiate the formal rehabilitation referral to the Texas Rehabilitation Commission. The employee can request assistance, but the formal referral for TRC treatment comes from the Commission itself.