Allows self-insurers to accept certain industrial insurance claims within specified timeframes.

This bill amends Washington state law to allow self-insurers to accept industrial insurance claims within 60 days from the date the claim is filed. If the self-insurer fails to act within this period, the Department of Labor and Industries will intervene and adjudicate the claim. If the self-insurer denies a claim, they must notify the claimant and the director within 60 days. The director can then rule on the matter. The bill also mandates that self-insurers notify the director upon making the first payment of income benefits and submit a record of such payments.

Allows self-insurers to accept certain industrial insurance claims within specified timeframes.

This bill amends Washington state law to allow self-insurers to accept industrial insurance claims within 60 days from the date the claim is filed. If the self-insurer fails to act within this period, the Department of Labor and Industries will intervene and adjudicate the claim. If the self-insurer denies a claim, they must notify the claimant and the director within 60 days. The director can then rule on the matter. The bill also mandates that self-insurers notify the director upon making the first payment of income benefits and submit a record of such payments.