Each Year Fraud costs the Washington State workers' compensation system millions of dollars each year. Employers, employees, insurance carriers and Washington consumers pay the cost of fraud in lost jobs and profit, lower wages and benefits, and higher costs for services and premiums. Workers' compensation fraud can be committed by employees, employers, health care providers, attorneys and others. The department's fraud investigation staff works with state and federal law enforcement, and other regulatory agencies, to detect and prosecute individuals and businesses involved in fraudulent activity related to Industrial Insurance.
Investigations often lead to criminal prosecution and recovery of money.
How to report fraud How to spot fraud If you suspect fraud, submit a Fraud Allegation Form . The Fiscal Year 1999 Fraud Report is available on-line. It details the department's efforts related to the detection, prevention, and prosecution of fraud and abuse perpetrated by participants in the state's Workers' Compensation Program.