The employee is receiving salary continuation in lieu of temporary disability. Is a DWC notice required?

• A. No, Separate Notice Is Not Required
• B. Yes, A Regular DWC Notice Is Required
• C. Yes, A DWC Notice With An Explanation Of The Salary Continuation Plan Is Required
• D. No, But An Explanation Of The Salary Continuation Plan Is Required

Answer: (C)

When salary continuation is used instead of temporary disability, the employee must receive a DWC notice that includes an explanation of the salary continuation plan. This ensures the employee understands how benefits are being provided and how the plan affects benefits timing and eligibility. A regular DWC notice alone wouldn’t cover the specifics of the salary continuation, and having no notice would leave the employee uninformed, so the required approach is a DWC notice accompanied by an explanation of the plan.