Your carrier can help you navigate the process when reporting to the state, but there are a few things you need to do as the employer:
1. Report the Injury
All compensable injuries must be reported to your carrier. Injuries resulting in more than one day of disability must be reported to L&I (Labor & Industries) within seven days of the occurrence. Deaths must be reported within 48 hours.
2. Give the Employee a List of Panel Providers
You can get this information from your carrier when you initially report the injury and then provide it to your employee.
3. Assist Carrier with the Investigation
There is only a short window of time to conduct the investigation. It’s only 21 days from the date of Notice to file the appropriate forms, so you want to assist your carrier with anything they need to appropriately evaluate the situation, especially if the claim is questionable.