what is a benefit review conference
Or, the injured worker might dispute the amount of income benefits that he or she is receiving from the insurance company. The Legislature established an administrative process to resolve these types of disputes. The first stage in the process is the benefit review conference (BRC). A BRC is an informal meeting held at a local Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workersâ Compensation (DWC) office. During a BRC, the parties meet with someone from the insurance company to discuss the disputed issues in front of a DWC benefit review officer.