Injured Fort Worth officer asks: What’s being done to fix workers’ comp?

Fort Worth police officer Bobbie Sanchez, injured on duty in July 2024, has spent over two years fighting for medical treatment and reimbursement, citing delays and denials by workers' compensation administrator Sedgwick. Her case highlights broader frustrations among first responders, with records showing police and firefighters face higher claim denial rates than other city employees.
The city's contract with Sedgwick is nearing expiration, but no new request for proposals has been issued as of late September 2026. While city officials defend Sedgwick's performance, Sanchez argues the issues are systemic. Meanwhile, the Texas Municipal Police Association is pushing legislation to allow critically injured responders to use personal insurance for immediate care and to require specific reasons for claim denials.

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