Allows self-insurers in Washington to accept certain industrial insurance claims and manage provisional payments.

This bill amends Washington's workers' compensation laws to allow self-insurers to accept claims and issue allowance orders within 30 days of claim notice. It mandates provisional payments for eligible workers if the claim is in provisional status. The bill also stipulates that the acceptance of compensation by the worker or beneficiaries does not bind their rights, and payment without an award does not determine future obligations. The director can intervene if the self-insurer fails to act within 60 days.

Allows self-insurers in Washington to accept certain industrial insurance claims and manage provisional payments.

This bill amends Washington's workers' compensation laws to allow self-insurers to accept claims and issue allowance orders within 30 days of claim notice. It mandates provisional payments for eligible workers if the claim is in provisional status. The bill also stipulates that the acceptance of compensation by the worker or beneficiaries does not bind their rights, and payment without an award does not determine future obligations. The director can intervene if the self-insurer fails to act within 60 days.