Texas Notice of Disputed Issue(s) and Refusal to Pay Benefits is a document used by an employer or insurance carrier in the state of Texas to deny an employee's claim for benefits. This document must be sent to an employee if they are denied benefits due to any dispute between the employer and the employee. It must include a detailed explanation of the reasons for the dispute and the reasons why the benefits are being refused. There are two types of Texas Notice of Disputed Issue(s) and Refusal to Pay Benefits: first-party claims and third-party claims. First-party claims involve disputes between the employer and employee over the employee's right to benefits, while third-party claims involve disputes between the employer and an outside party, such as a medical provider, over the cost of medical care or reimbursement for the cost of medical care.