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WA Rev Code § 50B.04.110 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50B - Long-Term Care|Chapter 50B.04 - Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program.|50B.04.110 - Long-term services and supports trust account—Investment—Policies.

RCW 50B.04.110 Long-term services and supports trust account—Investment—Policies.(1) The department of social and health services shall have the state investment board invest the funds in the account. The state investment board has the full power to invest, reinvest, manage, contract, sell, or exchange investment money in the account. All investment and operating costs associated with the investment of money shall be paid under RCW 43.33A.160 and 43.84.160. With the exception of these expenses, the earnings from the investment of the money shall be retained by the accounts.(2) All investments made by the state investment board shall be made with the degree of judgment and care required under RCW 43.33A.140 and the investment policy established by the state investment board.(3) As deemed appropriate by the state investment board, money in the account may be commingled for investment with other funds subject to investment by the state investment board.(4) Members of the state investment board may not be considered an insurer of the funds or assets and are not liable for any action or inaction.(5) Members of the state investment board are not liable to the state, to the account, or to any other person as a result of their activities as members, whether ministerial or discretionary, except for willful dishonesty or intentional violations of law. The state investment board in its discretion may purchase liability insurance for members.(6) The authority to establish all policies relating to the account, other than the investment policies as provided in subsections (1) through (3) of this section, resides with the department of social and health services acting in accordance with the principles set forth in this chapter. With the exception of expenses of the state investment board under subsection (1) of this section, disbursements from the account shall be made only on the authorization of the department of social and health services or its designee, and moneys in the account may be spent only for the purposes specified in this chapter.(7) The state investment board shall routinely consult and communicate with the department of social and health services on the investment policy, earnings of the accounts, and related needs of the program.[ 2019 c 363 § 12.]
WA Rev Code § 50B.04.120 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50B - Long-Term Care|Chapter 50B.04 - Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program.|50B.04.120 - Appeal of determinations.

RCW 50B.04.120 Appeal of determinations.(1) Determinations made by the health care authority or the department of social and health services under this chapter, including determinations regarding functional eligibility or related to registration of long-term services and supports providers, are subject to appeal in accordance with chapter 34.05 RCW. In addition, the standards and procedures adopted for these appeals must address the following:(a) Timelines;(b) Eligibility and benefit determination;(c) Judicial review; and(d) Fees.(2) Determinations made by the employment security department under this chapter are subject to appeal in accordance with the appeal procedures under Title 50A RCW. The employment security department shall adopt standards and procedures for appeals for persons aggrieved by any determination or redetermination made by the department. The standards and procedures must be consistent with those adopted for the family and medical leave program under Title 50A RCW and must address topics including:(a) Premium liability;(b) Premium collection;(c) Judicial review; and(d) Fees.[ 2020 c 98 § 6; 2019 c 363 § 13.]NOTES:
WA Rev Code § 50B.04.130 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50B - Long-Term Care|Chapter 50B.04 - Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program.|50B.04.130 - Medicare data and waiver—Report.

RCW 50B.04.130 Medicare data and waiver—Report.The department of social and health services must:(1) Seek access to medicare data from the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services to analyze the potential savings in medicare expenditures due to the operation of the program;(2) Apply for a demonstration waiver from the federal centers for medicare and medicaid services to allow for the state to share in the savings generated in the federal match for medicaid long-term services and supports and medicare due to the operation of the program;(3) Submit a report, in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, on the status of the waiver to the office of financial management and the appropriate committees of the legislature by December 1, 2022.[ 2019 c 363 § 14.]
WA Rev Code § 50B.04.140 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50B - Long-Term Care|Chapter 50B.04 - Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program.|50B.04.140 - Reports to legislature.

RCW 50B.04.140 Reports to legislature.Beginning December 1, 2026, and annually thereafter, and in compliance with RCW 43.01.036, the commission must report to the legislature on the program, including:(1) Projected and actual program participation;(2) Adequacy of premium rates;(3) Fund balances;(4) Benefits paid;(5) Demographic information on program participants, including age, gender, race, ethnicity, geographic distribution by county, legislative district, and employment sector; and(6) The extent to which the operation of the program has resulted in savings to the medicaid program by avoiding costs that would have otherwise been the responsibility of the state.[ 2019 c 363 § 15.]
WA Rev Code § 50B.04.150 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50B - Long-Term Care|Chapter 50B.04 - Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program.|50B.04.150 - Benefits not income or resource.

RCW 50B.04.150 Benefits not income or resource.Any benefits used by an individual under this chapter are not income or resources for any determinations of eligibility for any other state program or benefit, for medicaid, for a state-federal program, or for any other means-tested program.[ 2019 c 363 § 16.]
WA Rev Code § 50B.04.160 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 50B - Long-Term Care|Chapter 50B.04 - Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program.|50B.04.160 - Entitlement not created.

RCW 50B.04.160 Entitlement not created.Nothing in this chapter creates an entitlement for a person to receive, or requires a state agency to provide, case management services including, but not limited to, case management services under chapter 74.39A RCW.[ 2019 c 363 § 17.]
WA Rev Code § 51.04.010 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions.|51.04.010 - Declaration of police power—Jurisdiction of courts abolished.

RCW 51.04.010 Declaration of police power—Jurisdiction of courts abolished.The common law system governing the remedy of workers against employers for injuries received in employment is inconsistent with modern industrial conditions. In practice it proves to be economically unwise and unfair. Its administration has produced the result that little of the cost of the employer has reached the worker and that little only at large expense to the public. The remedy of the worker has been uncertain, slow and inadequate. Injuries in such works, formerly occasional, have become frequent and inevitable. The welfare of the state depends upon its industries, and even more upon the welfare of its wage worker. The state of Washington, therefore, exercising herein its police and sovereign power, declares that all phases of the premises are withdrawn from private controversy, and sure and certain relief for workers, injured in their work, and their families and dependents is hereby provided regardless of questions of fault and to the exclusion of every other remedy, proceeding or compensation, except as otherwise provided in this title; and to that end all civil actions and civil causes of action for such personal injuries and all jurisdiction of the courts of the state over such causes are hereby abolished, except as in this title provided.[ 1977 ex.s. c 350 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 43 § 1; 1961 c 23 § 51.04.010. Prior: 1911 c 74 § 1; RRS § 7673.]
WA Rev Code § 51.04.020 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions.|51.04.020 - Powers and duties.

RCW 51.04.020 Powers and duties.The director shall:(1) Establish and adopt rules governing the administration of this title;(2) Ascertain and establish the amounts to be paid into and out of the accident fund;(3) Regulate the proof of accident and extent thereof, the proof of death and the proof of relationship and the extent of dependency;(4) Supervise the medical, surgical, and hospital treatment to the intent that it may be in all cases efficient and up to the recognized standard of modern surgery;(5) Issue proper receipts for moneys received and certificates for benefits accrued or accruing;(6) Investigate the cause of all serious injuries and report to the governor from time to time any violations or laxity in performance of protective statutes or regulations coming under the observation of the department;(7) Compile statistics which will afford reliable information upon which to base operations of all divisions under the department;(8) Make an annual report to the governor of the workings of the department;(9) Be empowered to enter into agreements with the appropriate agencies of other states relating to conflicts of jurisdiction where the contract of employment is in one state and injuries are received in the other state, and insofar as permitted by the Constitution and laws of the United States, to enter into similar agreements with the provinces of Canada; and(10) Designate a medical director who is licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW.[ 2000 c 5 § 14; 1994 c 164 § 24; 1977 c 75 § 77; 1963 c 29 § 1; 1961 c 23 § 51.04.020. Prior: 1957 c 70 § 3; prior: (i) 1921 c 182 § 9; 1911 c 74 § 24; RRS § 7703. (ii) 1947 c 247 § 1, part; 1911 c 74 § 4, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 7676f, part.]NOTES:Intent—Purpose—2000 c 5: See RCW 48.43.500.Application—Short title—Captions not law—Construction—Severability—Application to contracts—Effective dates—2000 c 5: See notes following RCW 48.43.500.Severability—1963 c 29: "If any provision of this act, or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act, or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1963 c 29 § 2.]Assignment of wage claims: RCW 49.48.040.Electricians, installations: Chapters 19.28, 19.29 RCW.Farm labor contractors: Chapter 19.30 RCW.Health and safety, underground workers: Chapter 49.24 RCW.Minimum wage act: Chapter 49.46 RCW.Seasonal labor disputes: Chapter 49.40 RCW.Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act: Chapter 49.17 RCW.
WA Rev Code § 51.04.024 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions.|51.04.024 - Establishment of investigation unit—Receipt and use of criminal history information.

RCW 51.04.024 Establishment of investigation unit—Receipt and use of criminal history information.(1) There is established an investigation unit within the department for the purpose of detection, investigation, and prosecution of any act prohibited or declared to be unlawful under this title. The director will employ supervisory and investigative personnel for the program, who must be qualified by training and experience.(2) The director and the investigation unit are authorized to receive criminal history record information that includes nonconviction data for any purpose associated with the investigation, abuse, fraud, or suitability for involvement of persons under Title 51 RCW. Dissemination or use of nonconviction data for purposes other than that authorized in this section is prohibited.[ 2008 c 74 § 2.]NOTES:Finding—2008 c 74: "The legislature finds it necessary to provide the authority to allow specific units within the agencies affected by this act to access criminal history information for certified criminal justice purposes. For the agencies indicated in sections 2 through 7 of this act, the accessing of this information is for investigative purposes so that the agencies are able to efficiently address areas of potential fraud and abuse and to maintain the safety of investigative staff. For the agency responsible for administering and enforcing section 8 of this act, accessing this information is necessary for any purpose associated with employment by the commission or peace officer certification." [ 2008 c 74 § 1.]
WA Rev Code § 51.04.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions.|51.04.050 - Physician or licensed advanced registered nurse practitioner's testimony not privileged.

RCW 51.04.050 Physician or licensed advanced registered nurse practitioner's testimony not privileged.In all hearings, actions or proceedings before the department or the board of industrial insurance appeals, or before any court on appeal from the board, any physician or licensed advanced registered nurse practitioner having theretofore examined or treated the claimant may be required to testify fully regarding such examination or treatment, and shall not be exempt from so testifying by reason of the relation of the physician or licensed advanced registered nurse practitioner to patient.[ 2004 c 65 § 2; 1961 c 23 § 51.04.050. Prior: 1915 c 188 § 4; RRS § 7687.]NOTES:Report to legislature—Effective date—Severability—2004 c 65: See notes following RCW 51.04.030.Nurse-patient privilege subject to RCW 51.04.050: RCW 5.62.030.
WA Rev Code § 51.04.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions.|51.04.060 - No evasion of benefits or burdens.

RCW 51.04.060 No evasion of benefits or burdens.No employer or worker shall exempt himself or herself from the burden or waive the benefits of this title by any contract, agreement, rule or regulation, and any such contract, agreement, rule or regulation shall be pro tanto void.[ 1977 ex.s. c 350 § 3; 1961 c 23 § 51.04.060. Prior: 1911 c 74 § 11; RRS § 7685.]
WA Rev Code § 51.04.062 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions.|51.04.062 - Findings.

RCW 51.04.062 Findings.The legislature finds that Washington state's workers' compensation system should be designed to focus on achieving the best outcomes for injured workers. Further, the legislature recognizes that controlling pension costs is key to a financially sound workers' compensation system for employers and workers. To these ends, the legislature recognizes that certain workers would benefit from an option that allows them to initiate claim resolution settlements in order to pursue work or retirement goals independent of the system, provided that sufficient protections for injured workers are included.[ 2021 c 89 § 2; 2011 1st sp.s. c 37 § 301.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 89: See note following RCW 42.56.230.Finding—Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 37: See notes following RCW 51.32.090.
WA Rev Code § 51.04.065 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions.|51.04.065 - Claim resolution settlement agreements—Availability of copies.

RCW 51.04.065 Claim resolution settlement agreements—Availability of copies.The department must maintain copies of all claim resolution settlement agreements entered into between the parties and furnish copies of such agreements to any party actively negotiating a subsequent claim resolution settlement agreement with the worker on any allowed claim when requested. An employer may not consider a prior agreement when making a decision about hiring or the terms or conditions of employment.[ 2021 c 89 § 4; 2011 1st sp.s. c 37 § 303.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 89: See note following RCW 42.56.230.Rules—2011 1st sp.s. c 37 §§ 302 and 303: See note following RCW 51.04.063.Finding—Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 37: See notes following RCW 51.32.090.
WA Rev Code § 51.04.069 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions.|51.04.069 - Claim resolution settlement agreements—Reports and studies.

RCW 51.04.069 Claim resolution settlement agreements—Reports and studies.On December 1, 2011, and annually thereafter through December 1, 2014, the department shall report annually to the appropriate committees of the legislature on the implementation of claim resolution settlement agreements. In calendar years 2015, 2019, and 2023, the department shall contract for an independent study of claim resolution settlement agreements approved by the board under this section. The study must be performed by a researcher with experience in workers' compensation issues. When selecting the independent researcher, the department shall consult with the workers' compensation advisory committee. The study must evaluate the quality and effectiveness of claim resolution settlement agreements of state fund and self-insured claims, provide information on the impact of these agreements to the state fund and to self-insured employers, and evaluate the outcomes of workers who have resolved their claims through the claim resolution settlement agreement process. The study must be submitted to the appropriate committees of the legislature.[ 2021 c 89 § 5; 2011 1st sp.s. c 37 § 306.]NOTES:Effective date—2021 c 89: See note following RCW 42.56.230.Finding—Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 37: See notes following RCW 51.32.090.
WA Rev Code § 51.04.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions.|51.04.070 - Minor worker is sui juris—Guardianship expense.

RCW 51.04.070 Minor worker is sui juris—Guardianship expense.A minor shall be deemed sui juris for the purpose of this title, and no other person shall have any cause of action or right to compensation for an injury to such minor worker, except as expressly provided in this title, but in the event of any disability payments becoming due under this title to a minor worker, under the age of eighteen, such disability payments shall be paid to his or her parent, guardian or other person having legal custody of his or her person until he or she reaches the age of eighteen. Upon the submission of written authorization by any such parent, guardian, or other person, any such disability payments may be paid directly to such injured worker under the age of eighteen years. If it is necessary to appoint a legal guardian to receive such disability payments, there shall be paid from the accident fund or by the self-insurer, as the case may be, toward the expenses of such guardianship a sum not to exceed three hundred dollars.[ 1980 c 14 § 2. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 350 § 4; 1977 ex.s. c 323 § 2; 1961 c 23 § 51.04.070; prior: 1959 c 308 § 1; 1957 c 70 § 4; prior: 1927 c 310 § 5, part; 1919 c 131 § 5, part; 1911 c 74 § 6, part; RRS § 7680, part.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 323: See notes following RCW 51.04.040.
WA Rev Code § 51.04.080 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions.|51.04.080 - Sending notices, orders, payments to claimants.

RCW 51.04.080 Sending notices, orders, payments to claimants.On all claims under this title, claimants' written notices, orders, or payments must be forwarded directly to the claimant until such time as there has been entered an order on the claim appealable to the board of industrial insurance appeals. Claimants' written notices, orders, or payments may be forwarded to the claimant in care of a representative before an order has been entered if the claimant sets forth in writing the name and address of the representative to whom the claimant desires this information to be forwarded.[ 2013 c 125 § 4; 2007 c 78 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 43 § 2; 1961 c 23 § 51.04.080. Prior: 1959 c 308 § 2; 1957 c 70 § 5; prior: 1947 c 56 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 7, part; 1923 c 136 § 4, part; 1921 c 182 § 6, part; 1919 c 131 § 6, part; 1911 c 74 § 10, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 7684, part.]
WA Rev Code § 51.04.082 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions.|51.04.082 - Notices and orders—Mail, personal service, or electronic means.

RCW 51.04.082 Notices and orders—Mail, personal service, or electronic means.Any notice or order required by this title to be mailed to any employer may be served in the manner prescribed by law for personal service of summons and complaint in the commencement of actions in the superior courts of the state, but if the notice or order is mailed, it shall be addressed to the address of the employer as shown by the records of the department, or, if no such address is shown, to such address as the department is able to ascertain by reasonable effort. If requested by the employer, any notice or order may be sent by secure electronic means except orders communicating the closure of a claim. Correspondence and notices sent electronically are considered received on the date sent by the department. Failure of the employer to receive such notice or order whether served or mailed shall not release the employer from any tax or any increases or penalties thereon.[ 2011 c 290 § 2; 1986 c 9 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 51.04.085 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions.|51.04.085 - Transmission of amounts payable.

RCW 51.04.085 Transmission of amounts payable.The department may, at any time, on receipt of written authorization, transmit amounts payable to a claimant, beneficiary, or any supplier of goods or services to the account of such person in a bank or other financial institution regulated by state or federal authority.[ 1977 ex.s. c 323 § 26.]NOTES:Severability—Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 323: See notes following RCW 51.04.040.
WA Rev Code § 51.04.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 51 - Industrial Insurance|Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions.|51.04.090 - Effect of adjudication of applicability.

RCW 51.04.090 Effect of adjudication of applicability.If any employer shall be adjudicated to be outside the lawful scope of this title, the title shall not apply to him or her or his or her worker, or if any worker shall be adjudicated to be outside the lawful scope of this title because of remoteness of his or her work from the hazard of his or her employer's work, any such adjudication shall not impair the validity of this title in other respects, and in every such case an accounting in accordance with the justice of the case shall be had of moneys received. If the provisions for the creation of the accident fund, or the provisions of this title making the compensation to the worker provided in it exclusive of any other remedy on the part of the worker shall be held invalid the entire title shall be thereby invalidated. In other respects an adjudication of invalidity of any part of this title shall not affect the validity of the title as a whole or any other part thereof.[ 1977 ex.s. c 350 § 5; 1961 c 23 § 51.04.090. Prior: 1911 c 74 § 27; RRS § 7706.]