Washington Administrative Code
Title 296 - Labor and Industries, Department of
Chapter 296-15 - Workers' compensation self-insurance rules and regulations
Section 296-15-490 - When a self-insured claim is on appeal

(1) When must a self-insurer submit a worker's written appeal to the department? A self-insurer must submit to the department a written appeal by a worker within five working days of receipt. The date the appeal is received by the self-insurer is considered the date the appeal is received by the department.

(2) How may department orders be defended in self-insured appeals?

The department may ask the office of the attorney general to represent the department at the board of industrial insurance appeals.

(3) What must a self-insurer send to the department when any party appeals a claim to superior or appellate court?

When any party appeals a claim to superior or appellate court, the self-insurer must promptly send to the department copies of the notice of appeal, judgment, and all other relevant information.