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2023 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.]
2023 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:
2023 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.]
2023 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, 2028, 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.
[ 2022 c 1 § 7; 2019 c 363 § 15.]
NOTES:
Effective date—2022 c 1: See note following RCW 50B.04.020.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 50B - Long-Term Care › Chapter 50B.04 - Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program. › 50B.04.170 - Confidentiality of information and records.

RCW 50B.04.170
Confidentiality of information and records.
(1) Any information or records concerning an individual or employer obtained by the employment security department for the purposes of collecting and assessing employee premiums under RCW 50B.04.080 and determining qualified individuals under RCW 50B.04.050 will be considered private and confidential in the same manner provided in chapter 50A.25 RCW.
(2) This section does not create a rule of evidence.
[ 2022 c 18 § 1.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › RCW Dispositions › 51.04 GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sections
51.04.1101 Performance audit of workers' compensation claims management system.
[2011 1st sp.s. c 37 § 801.]
Expired December 31, 2015.
51.04.140 Year 2000 failure — No interest or penalties for failure to pay premium.
[1999 c 369 § 4.]
Expired December 31, 2006.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › RCW Dispositions › 51.08 DEFINITIONS

Sections
51.08.080 "Engineering work."
[1961 c 23 § 51.08.080. Prior: 1957 c 70 § 10; prior: 1939 c 41 § 2, part; 1929 c 132 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 2, part; 1921 c 182 § 2, part; 1919 c 131 § 2, part; 1917 c 120 § 1, part; 1911 c 74 § 3, part; RRS § 7675, part.]
Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 43 § 40.
51.08.090 "Factories."
[1961 c 23 § 51.08.090. Prior: 1957 c 70 § 11; prior: 1939 c 41 § 2, part; 1929 c 132 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 2, part; 1921 c 182 § 2, part; 1919 c 131 § 2, part; 1917 c 120 § 1, part; 1911 c 74 § 3, part; RRS § 7675, part.]
Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 43 § 40.
51.08.120 "Mill."
[1961 c 23 § 51.08.120. Prior: 1957 c 70 § 14; prior: 1939 c 41 § 2, part; 1929 c 132 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 2, part; 1921 c 182 § 2, part; 1919 c 131 § 2, part; 1917 c 120 § 1, part; 1911 c 74 § 3, part; RRS § 7675, part.]
Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 43 § 40.
51.08.130 "Mine."
[1961 c 23 § 51.08.130. Prior: 1957 c 70 § 15; prior: 1939 c 41 § 2, part; 1929 c 132 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 2, part; 1921 c 182 § 2, part; 1919 c 131 § 2, part; 1917 c 120 § 1, part; 1911 c 74 § 3, part; RRS § 7675, part.]
Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 43 § 40.
51.08.170 "Quarry."
[1961 c 23 § 51.08.170. Prior: 1957 c 70 § 19; prior: 1939 c 41 § 2, part; 1929 c 132 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 2, part; 1921 c 182 § 2, part; 1919 c 131 § 2, part; 1917 c 120 § 1, part; 1911 c 74 § 3, part; RRS § 7675, part.]
Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 43 § 40.
51.08.190 "Workshop."
[1961 c 23 § 51.08.190. Prior: 1957 c 70 § 21; prior: 1939 c 41 § 2, part; 1929 c 132 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 2, part; 1921 c 182 § 2, part; 1919 c 131 § 2, part; 1917 c 120 § 1, part; 1911 c 74 § 3, part; RRS § 7675, part.]
Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 43 § 40.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › RCW Dispositions › 51.12 EMPLOYMENTS AND OCCUPATIONS COVERED

Sections
51.12.015 Maintenance and service employees.
[1951 c 246 § 1.]
Declared unconstitutional in
Rourke v. Department of Labor and Industries,
41 Wn.2d 310; and subsequently repealed by 1961 c 23 § 51.98.040.
51.12.030 Inclusion of unenumerated occupations.
[1961 c 23 § 51.12.030. Prior: 1955 c 74 § 4; prior: 1947 c 281 § 1, part; 1943 c 210 § 1, part; 1939 c 41 § 1, part; 1937 c 211 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 1, part; 1921 c 182 § 1, part; 1919 c 131 § 1, part; 1911 c 74 § 2, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 7674, part.]
Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 43 § 40.
51.12.040 Inclusion by director after hearing.
[1961 c 23 § 51.12.040. Prior: 1955 c 74 § 5; prior: 1947 c 281 § 1, part; 1943 c 210 § 1, part; 1939 c 41 § 1, part; 1937 c 211 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 1, part; 1921 c 182 § 1, part; 1919 c 131 § 1, part; 1911 c 74 § 2, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 7674, part.]
Repealed by 1972 ex.s. c 43 § 40.
51.12.115 Registered contractors and electrical contractors — Sole proprietor or partner — Exemption.
[1981 c 128 § 5.]
Repealed by 1991 c 246 § 8, effective January 1, 1992.
51.12.180 For hire vehicle businesses and operators-Findings-Declaration.
[2011 c 190 § 1.]
Repealed by 2015 c 236 § 10.
51.12.183 For hire vehicle businesses and operators-Mandatory coverage-Definitions.
[2011 c 190 § 2.]
Repealed by 2015 c 236 § 10.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › RCW Dispositions › 51.16 ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF PREMIUMS — PAYROLLS AND RECORDS

Sections
51.16.010 Enabling provision for establishing premium rates — Quarterly payments.
[1961 c 23 § 51.16.010. Prior: 1959 c 308 § 13; 1957 c 70 § 53; prior: (i) 1947 c 247 § 1, part; 1931 c 104 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 3, part; 1923 c 136 § 1, part; 1919 c 131 § 3, part; 1917 c 120 § 2, part; 1915 c 188 § 1, part; 1911 c 74 § 4, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 7676a, part. (ii) 1923 c 136 § 7, part; 1921 c 182 § 10, part; 1917 c 29 § 3, part; RRS § 7712, part.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 89.
51.16.020 Basis for determining accident fund premiums — Cost experience.
[1961 c 274 § 6; 1961 c 23 § 51.16.020. Prior: 1957 c 70 § 54; 1951 c 236 § 2; prior: 1947 c 247 § 1, part; 1931 c 104 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 3, part; 1923 c 136 § 1, part; 1919 c 131 § 3, part; 1917 c 120 § 2, part; 1915 c 188 § 1, part; 1911 c 74 § 4, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 7676a, part.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 89.
51.16.030 Medical aid fund not kept by classes — Payments from one fund — Basis of determining premiums.
[1961 c 23 § 51.16.030. Prior: 1947 c 247 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 7676d, part.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 89.
51.16.050 Building industry — Rate base computation.
[1971 ex.s. c 274 § 1; 1961 c 23 § 51.16.050. Prior: 1951 c 198 § 1; 1947 c 247 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 7676e, part.]
Repealed by 1987 c 210 § 1.
51.16.061 Quarterly report of payrolls.
[1955 c 360 § 1.]
Repealed by 1959 c 308 § 20; and repealed by 1961 c 23 § 51.98.040.
51.16.080 Single establishment with different risk classes — Basis for determining premiums.
[1961 c 23 § 51.16.080. Prior: 1951 c 236 § 3; 1947 c 247 § 1, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 7676e, part.]
Repealed by 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 89.
51.16.115 Failure to comply with cash deposit or bond requirements of RCW 51.16.110.
[1986 c 9 § 7.]
Repealed by 1991 c 88 § 5.
51.16.235 Farm internship program — Compensation risk class — Rules.
[2010 c 160 § 3.]
Expired December 31, 2011, pursuant to 2010 c 160 § 6.
51.16.240 For hire vehicle businesses and operators-Basis for premiums-Rules.
[2011 c 190 § 3.]
Repealed by 2015 c 236 § 10.
51.16.242 Farm internship program-Special risk class.
[2014 c 131 § 3.]
Expired December 31, 2019, pursuant to 2014 c 131 § 5 and 2017 c 150 § 2.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › RCW Dispositions › 51.24 ACTIONS AT LAW FOR INJURY OR DEATH

Sections
51.24.010 Right of action against third party — Intervention and subrogation rights of department or self-insurer — Compromise and settlement.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 93; 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 37; 1961 c 274 § 7; 1961 c 23 § 51.24.010. Prior: 1957 c 70 § 23; prior: 1939 c 41 § 2, part; 1929 c 132 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 2, part; 1921 c 182 § 2, part; 1919 c 131 § 2, part; 1917 c 120 § 1, part; 1911 c 74 § 3, part; RRS § 7675, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 85 § 10. Later enactment, see RCW 51.24.030-51.24.100.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › RCW Dispositions › 51.28 NOTICE AND REPORT OF ACCIDENT — APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION

Sections
51.28.021 Physician assistants aid in applications for compensation — Limitations — Rules.
[2004 c 163 § 1.]
Expired July 1, 2007, pursuant to 2004 c 163 § 4.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › RCW Dispositions › 51.32 COMPENSATION — RIGHT TO AND AMOUNT

Sections
51.32.005 "Child" defined.
[1969 ex.s. c 77 § 2; 1961 c 23 § 51.32.005. Prior: 1951 c 115 § 6.]
Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 224 § 19.
51.32.070 Additional payments for prior pensioners — Personal attendant.
[1973 1st ex.s. c 154 § 97; 1973 c 147 § 2; 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 9; 1965 ex.s. c 166 § 1; 1961 c 108 § 1; 1961 c 23 § 51.32.070. Prior: 1957 c 196 § 1; 1947 c 233 § 1; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 7679b.]
Repealed by 1975 1st ex.s. c 224 § 19.
51.32.071 Additional payments for prior pensioners — Payment from reserve fund — Reimbursement.
[1961 c 23 § 51.32.071. Prior: 1957 c 196 § 2.]
Repealed by 1961 c 108 § 2.
51.32.097 Vocational rehabilitation services — Performance audit.
[1985 c 339 § 3.]
Repealed by 1987 c 505 § 89, effective June 30, 1990.
51.32.099 Vocational rehabilitation pilot program—Vocational plans.
[2015 c 137 § 4. Prior: (2013 c 331 § 2 expired June 30, 2016); 2013 c 326 § 1; 2011 c 291 § 2; (2009 c 353 § 5 expired June 30, 2016); (2007 c 72 § 2 expired June 30, 2016).]
Expired June 30, 2016, pursuant to 2023 c 470 § 3001.
51.32.0991 Vocational services and plans-Costs-Medical aid fund expenses.
[2007 c 72 § 3.]
Expired June 30, 2016, pursuant to 2007 c 72 § 6 and 2013 c 331 § 5.
51.32.116 Medical examination — Report to legislature.
[1988 c 114 § 4.]
Repealed by 1998 c 245 § 176.
51.32.170 Increased benefits not retroactive.
[1947 c 246 § 2; No RRS.]
Now footnoted following chapter 51.98 RCW digest.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › RCW Dispositions › 51.40 MEDICAL AID CONTRACTS

Sections
51.40.010 Medical aid contracts authorized.
[1977 ex.s. c 350 § 61; 1961 c 23 § 51.40.010. Prior: 1939 c 50 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 9, part; 1921 c 182 § 12, part; 1919 c 129 § 5, part; 1917 c 28 § 15, part; RRS § 7724, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 323 § 28; and repealed by 1981 c 260 § 18.
51.40.020 Contract approval.
[1977 ex.s. c 350 § 62; 1965 ex.s. c 80 § 2; 1965 c 36 § 1; 1961 c 23 § 51.40.020. Prior: 1939 c 50 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 9, part; 1921 c 182 § 12, part; 1919 c 129 § 5, part; 1917 c 28 § 15, part; RRS § 7724, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 323 § 28; and repealed by 1981 c 260 § 18.
51.40.030 Provisions made inapplicable where contract exists.
[1977 ex.s. c 350 § 63; 1961 c 23 § 51.40.030. Prior: 1939 c 50 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 9, part; 1921 c 182 § 12, part; 1919 c 129 § 5, part; 1917 c 28 § 15, part; RRS § 7724, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 323 § 28; and repealed by 1981 c 260 § 18.
51.40.040 Provision for medical aid when contract service ended.
[1977 ex.s. c 350 § 64; 1973 c 106 § 29; 1961 c 23 § 51.40.040. Prior: 1939 c 50 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 9, part; 1921 c 182 § 12, part; 1919 c 129 § 5, part; 1917 c 28 § 15, part; RRS § 7724, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex. sess. c 323 § 28; and repealed by 1981 c 260 § 18.
51.40.050 Complaint of the contract service.
[1977 ex.s. c 350 § 65; 1961 c 23 § 51.40.050. Prior: 1939 c 50 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 9, part; 1921 c 182 § 12, part; 1919 c 129 § 5, part; 1917 c 28 § 15, part; RRS § 7724, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 323 § 28; and repealed by 1981 c 260 § 18.
51.40.060 Adequate treatment when contract treatment deficient.
[1977 ex.s. c 350 § 66; 1961 c 23 § 51.40.060. Prior: 1939 c 50 § 1, part; 1927 c 310 § 9, part; 1921 c 182 § 12, part; 1919 c 129 § 5, part; 1917 c 28 § 15, part; RRS § 7724, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 323 § 28; and repealed by 1981 c 260 § 18.
51.40.070 Transfer from contract doctor.
[1977 ex.s. c 350 § 67; 1961 c 23 § 51.40.070. Prior: 1959 c 256 § 5; prior: 1943 c 186 § 2, part; 1923 c 136 § 9, part; 1921 c 182 § 11, part; 1919 c 129 § 2, part; 1917 c 28 § 5, part; Rem. Supp. 1943 § 7714, part.]
Repealed by 1977 ex.s. c 323 § 28; and repealed by 1981 c 260 § 18.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › RCW Dispositions › 51.41 VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PLANS

Sections
51.41.005 Intent.
[1983 c 70 § 1.]
Repealed by 1985 c 339 § 5.
51.41.010 Declaration of policy.
[1982 c 63 § 1.]
Repealed by 1985 c 339 § 5.
51.41.020 "Qualified injured worker" defined.
[1982 c 63 § 2.]
Repealed by 1985 c 339 § 5.
51.41.030 Office of rehabilitation review — Created — Powers and duties.
[1983 c 86 § 1; 1982 c 63 § 3.]
Repealed by 1985 c 339 § 5.
51.41.040 Vocational rehabilitation plan — Employment priorities.
[1983 c 86 § 2; 1982 c 63 § 5.]
Repealed by 1985 c 339 § 5.
51.41.050 Participation in vocational rehabilitation plan required — Reduction of benefits.
[1982 c 63 § 8.]
Repealed by 1985 c 339 § 5.
51.41.060 Review of determination of ineligibility or vocational rehabilitation plan — Expedited appeal — Rules.
[1983 c 86 § 3; 1982 c 63 § 6.]
Repealed by 1985 c 339 § 5.
51.41.070 Continuation of disability benefits during rehabilitation, review, or appeal.
[1982 c 63 § 9.]
Repealed by 1985 c 339 § 5.
51.41.080 Conflicts with employment agreements.
[1982 c 63 § 10.]
Repealed by 1985 c 339 § 5.
51.41.090 Rule-making authority.
[1982 c 63 § 4.]
Repealed by 1985 c 339 § 5.
51.41.100 Annual performance audit of rehabilitation programs.
[1982 c 63 § 7.]
Repealed by 1985 c 339 § 5.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › RCW Dispositions › 51.48 PENALTIES

Sections
51.48.015 Employer's failure to secure payment of compensation.
[1971 ex.s. c 289 § 62.]
Repealed by 1997 c 324 § 2.
51.48.070 Employer's responsibility for safeguard.
[1980 c 14 § 14. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 350 § 72; 1977 ex.s. c 323 § 24; 1961 c 23 § 51.48.070; prior: 1911 c 74 § 9; RRS § 7683.]
Repealed by 1996 c 60 § 2.
51.48.130 Notice of assessment for default in payments by employer — Appeal to superior court — Bond — Trial — Appeal to court of appeals or supreme court.
[1982 c 109 § 3; 1972 ex.s. c 43 § 33.]
Repealed by 1985 c 315 § 10. Later enactment, see RCW 51.48.131.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › RCW Dispositions › 51.60 PILOT PROJECTS TO REDUCE LONG-TERM DISABILITY RATE

Sections
51.60.010 Findings — Intent.
[1994 c 29 § 1.]
Expired June 30, 1999, pursuant to 1994 c 29 § 8.
51.60.020 First pilot project to reduce long-term disability rate.
[1994 c 29 § 2.]
Expired June 30, 1999, pursuant to 1994 c 29 § 8.
51.60.030 Second pilot project to reduce long-term disability rate.
[1994 c 29 § 3.]
Expired June 30, 1999, pursuant to 1994 c 29 § 8.
51.60.040 Evaluation.
[1994 c 29 § 4.]
Expired June 30, 1999, pursuant to 1994 c 29 § 8.
51.60.050 Reports.
[1994 c 29 § 5.]
Expired June 30, 1999, pursuant to 1994 c 29 § 8.
51.60.060 Exemption from limitation on vocational rehabilitation expenditures.
[1996 c 59 § 2.]
Decodified June 1999.
51.60.900 Captions not law — 1994 c 29.
[1994 c 29 § 6.]
Expired June 30, 1999, pursuant to 1994 c 29 § 8.
51.60.901 Expiration date — 1994 c 29.
[1994 c 29 § 8.]
Decodified June 1999.
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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. (Effective until July 1, 2025.)
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.
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 health services provider 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 health services provider to patient.
[ 2023 c 171 § 1; 2004 c 65 § 2; 1961 c 23 § 51.04.050. Prior: 1915 c 188 § 4; RRS § 7687.]
NOTES:
Effective date—Retroactive application—2023 c 171: "This act takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies retroactively." [ 2023 c 171 § 13.]
Report to legislature—Effective date—Severability—2004 c 65: See notes following RCW 51.04.030.
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 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.]
2023 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.
2023 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.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions. › 51.04.100 - Statutes of limitation saved.

RCW 51.04.100
Statutes of limitation saved.
If the provisions of this title relative to compensation for injuries to or death of workers become invalid because of any adjudication, or be repealed, the period intervening between the occurrence of an injury or death, not previously compensated for under this title by lump payment or completed monthly payments, and such repeal or the rendition of the final adjudication of invalidity shall not be computed as a part of the time limited by law for the commencement of any action relating to such injury or death: PROVIDED, That such action be commenced within one year after such repeal or adjudication; but in any such action any sum paid out of the accident fund to the worker on account of injury, to whom the action is prosecuted, shall be taken into account or disposed of as follows: If the defendant employer shall have paid without delinquency into the accident fund the payment provided by this title, such sums shall be credited upon the recovery as payment thereon, otherwise the sum shall not be so credited but shall be deducted from the sum collected and be paid into the said fund from which they had been previously disbursed.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 350 § 6; 1961 c 23 § 51.04.100. Prior: 1911 c 74 § 28; RRS § 7707.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions. › 51.04.105 - Continuation of medical aid contracts.

RCW 51.04.105
Continuation of medical aid contracts.
The obligations of all medical aid contracts approved by the supervisor prior to the repeal of any section of this title pertaining to medical aid contracts shall continue until the expiration of such contracts notwithstanding any such repeal and all provisions of this title pertaining to the operation of medical aid contracts and the control and supervision of such contracts which were in effect at the time of such approval shall, notwithstanding any other provision of law, remain in full force and effect.
[ 1977 ex.s. c 323 § 25.]
NOTES:
Severability—Effective date—1977 ex.s. c 323: See notes following RCW 51.04.040.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions. › 51.04.110 - Workers' compensation advisory committee.

RCW 51.04.110
Workers' compensation advisory committee.
The director shall appoint a workers' compensation advisory committee composed of ten members: Three representing subject workers, three representing subject employers, one representing self-insurers, one representing workers of self-insurers, and two ex officio members, without a vote, one of whom shall be the chair of the board of industrial appeals and the other the representative of the department. The member representing the department shall be chair. This committee shall conduct a continuing study of any aspects of workers' compensation as the committee shall determine require their consideration and shall assist in the identification of priorities for safety and health investment projects as provided in chapter 49.17 RCW. The committee shall report its findings to the department or the board of industrial insurance appeals for such action as deemed appropriate. The members of the committee shall be appointed for a term of three years commencing on July 1, 1971 and the terms of the members representing the workers and employers shall be staggered so that the director shall designate one member from each such group initially appointed whose term shall expire on June 30, 1972 and one member from each such group whose term shall expire on June 30, 1973. The members shall serve without compensation, but shall be entitled to travel expenses as provided in RCW 43.03.050 and 43.03.060. The committee may hire such experts, if any, as it shall require to discharge its duties, and may utilize such personnel and facilities of the department and board of industrial insurance appeals as it shall need without charge. All expenses of this committee shall be paid by the department.
[ 2011 1st sp.s. c 37 § 502; 2010 c 8 § 14001; 1982 c 109 § 2; 1980 c 14 § 3. Prior: 1977 ex.s. c 350 § 7; 1977 c 75 § 78; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34 § 150; 1975 ex.s. c 224 § 1; 1972 ex.s. c 43 § 37; 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 67.]
NOTES:
Finding—Effective date—2011 1st sp.s. c 37: See notes following RCW 51.32.090.
Effective date—Severability—1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 34: See notes following RCW 2.08.115.
Effective date—1975 1st ex.s. c 224: "This 1975 amendatory act shall take effect on July 1, 1975." [ 1975 1st ex.s. c 224 § 20.]
Managed care pilot projects: RCW 43.72.860.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions. › 51.04.120 - Certificate of coverage required—Contents.

RCW 51.04.120
Certificate of coverage required—Contents.
Any employer other than a self-insurer subject to this title shall, under such rules as the department shall prescribe, apply for and obtain from the department a certificate of coverage. The certificate shall be personal and nontransferable and shall be valid as long as the employer continues in business and pays the taxes due the state. In case the employer maintains more than one place of business, a separate certificate of coverage for each place at which business is transacted shall be required. Each certificate shall be numbered and shall show the name, residence, and place and character of business of the employer and such other information as the department deems necessary and shall be posted conspicuously at the place of business for which it is issued. Where a place of business of the employer is changed, the employer must notify the department within thirty days of the new address and a new certificate shall be issued for the new place of business. No employer may engage in any business for which taxes are due under this title without having a certificate of coverage in compliance with this section, except that the department, by general rule, may provide for the issuance of a certificate of coverage to employers with temporary places of business.
[ 1986 c 9 § 1.]
NOTES:
Engaging in business without certificate of coverage—Unlawful actions—Penalties: RCW 51.48.103.
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions. › 51.04.130 - Industrial insurance coverage for Hanford workers—Special agreements.

RCW 51.04.130
Industrial insurance coverage for Hanford workers—Special agreements.
The department of labor and industries upon the request of the secretary of defense of the United States or the secretary of the United States department of energy, may in its discretion approve special insuring agreements providing industrial insurance coverage for workers engaged in the performance of work, either directly or indirectly, for the United States, regarding projects and contracts at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. The agreements need not conform to the requirements specified in the industrial insurance law of this state if the department finds that the application of the plan will effectively aid the national interest. The department may also approve or direct changes or modifications of the agreements as it deems necessary.
An agreement entered into under this section remains in full force and effect for as long as the department deems it necessary to accomplish the purposes of this section.
[ 1997 c 109 § 1; 1951 c 144 § 1.]
NOTES:
Severability—1997 c 109: "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." [ 1997 c 109 § 4.]
2023 Revised Code of Washington › Title 51 - Industrial Insurance › Chapter 51.04 - General Provisions. › 51.04.150 - Education and outreach—Workers' compensation, premium responsibilities, and independent contractor issues.

RCW 51.04.150
Education and outreach—Workers' compensation, premium responsibilities, and independent contractor issues.
The department shall conduct education and outreach to employers on workers' compensation requirements and premium responsibilities, including independent contractor issues. The department shall work with new employers on an individual basis and also establish mass education campaigns.
[ 2009 c 432 § 10.]
NOTES:
Report—2009 c 432: See RCW 18.27.800.