28 Tex. Admin. Code § 126.2 - Payment of Benefits to Minors
(a) If an
injured employee is a minor, benefits will be paid by the carrier to the
custodial parent or guardian, for the use and benefits of the minor, until the
minor turns 18 year of age, except as otherwise provided in this
section.
(b) If a court-ordered
relationship that affects the minor exists and is brought to the attention of
the carrier or the commission, the carrier will pay benefits in accordance with
that order.
(c) A parent, managing
conservator, or guardian may agree, in writing, for direct payment of benefits
to the minor.
(d) An injured
employee who is a minor may petition the commission for direct payment of
benefits. The carrier shall pay benefits directly to the minor if so ordered by
the executive director, after a hearing, and a reasonable attempt is made to
locate the parent or guardian for purpose of the hearing.
(e) When the carrier and commission receive
proof that a minor has attained the age of 18 years, or that a guardianship has
ended, benefits will be paid directly to the injured employee.
(f) This section will also apply to payment
of death benefits to legal beneficiaries who are minors.
Notes
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