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Fighting Fraud

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Your peace of mind is our priority

When workers' compensation fraud occurs, it's harmful to employers and raises costs for all over time. That's why we have dedicated fraud teams that investigate every case reported and identify millions of dollars in workers' comp fraud each year. Your peace of mind — and your bottom line are their top priority.

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What you can do

Fraud comes in many forms. As an employer you can be aware of the signs and take action to prevent it in your business. See our recommendations for fighting workers' comp fraud in your business.

What you need to know about fraud: seven red flags and 10 prevention tips

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What fraud looks like

There are three main types of workers' compensation fraud. Read about each below and find tips for protecting your business from them.

Claimant fraud happens when workers:

  • Fake or exaggerate injuries
  • Collect benefits for injuries that were not work-related
  • Double-dip (continue to collect benefits after returning to work)
  • Engage in activities that are inconsistent with their injuries

Health care fraud happens when providers:

  • Bill for services or goods not received
  • Up-code (submit codes for more serious diagnoses and expensive procedures)
  • Unbundle (bill for multiple procedure codes that are covered by a single comprehensive code)
  • Provide unnecessary treatment, supplies and tests

Read about health care provider fraud

Premium fraud happens when policyholders or agents:

  • Underreport and/or hide payroll
  • Misrepresent contract labor employees as subcontractors
  • Misrepresent the type of work performed
  • Create a new company to obtain a lower experience modifier

Fraud awareness posters

To help you and your employees know how to recognize signs of fraud and report it, we’ve created three posters for you to download, share and post in your workplace. Increasing awareness could result in an earlier detection of fraud and reduced claim costs. If you are a Texas Mutual policyholder and you’d like 11 x 17 posters mailed to your workplace, email fraudstoppers@texasmutual.com 
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Claimant Fraud

Health Care Fraud

Premium Fraud

Let us know if you suspect fraud

Our fraud teams are ready to help. To report suspected fraud, you can notify your adjuster or contact our fraud team directly at fraudstoppers@texasmutual.com or (800) 488-4488.

What to include when you report:

  • Name of individual, employer, health care provider, attorney or medical facility
  • The city in which they are located
  • Reasons you suspect fraud

Watch our video to learn more about what you can do if you suspect fraud.

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Help your employee get back on the job

Implement a return-to-work program to help workers get back on the job.

Prevent accidents in your workplace

To control workers' comp costs, reduce safety risks.