The employee is receiving salary continuation from the employer in lieu of TD. Is DWC notice required?

• A. No separate notice is required.
• B. Yes a regular DWC notice.
• C. Yes, a DWC notice with an explanation of the salary continuation plan with the initial notice.
• D. No but an explanation of the salary continuation plan is required.

Answer: (C)

When an employer pays salary instead of temporary disability benefits, DWC must be informed how that arrangement works from the start. Providing a DWC notice that includes an explanation of the salary continuation plan with the initial notice ensures DWC knows that TD isn’t being paid and understands the specific means of wage replacement being used. This upfront disclosure helps classify the claim correctly and coordinates benefits appropriately.

A plain DWC notice alone doesn’t convey how the salary continuation operates, so it doesn’t satisfy the requirement. Waiting to provide an explanation later or skipping the notice would leave DWC unaware of the arrangement, which is why the other options don’t fit.