Chapter 296-14 WAC, Industrial Insurance – Verification for Presumptive Coverage of Frontline Workers and Health Care Workers
Greetings,
The Department of Labor & Industries filed a CR-102 proposed rulemaking relating to chapter 296-14 WAC with the Office of the Code Reviser.
The proposed rulemaking is creating language regarding verification of presumptive coverage of health care workers and frontline workers. The purpose of the proposed rule is to define what is and is not considered verification of contraction or quarantine for health care workers due to an infectious or contagious disease that is the subject of a public health emergency. It also defines what is and is not considered verification of contraction for frontline workers due to an infectious or contagious disease that is the subject of a public health emergency.
A link to the rulemaking activities can be found here: Rulemaking Activity at L&I (wa.gov)
The Department of Labor & Industries has scheduled one public hearing to solicit comments on proposed rulemaking related to the new occupational diseases and professions covered under the presumptions. All testimony and written comments become part of the public record.
Public Hearing
A virtual public hearing is scheduled as follows:
Date: November 28, 2022
Time: 9:00 am
Join electronic Zoom Meeting: https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/9361655337
Meeting ID: 936 165 5337
Join by phone: +1 253-215-8782 US (Tacoma)
Find your local number: https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/u/kdFrdfe0fg
Written Comments
Written comments on the proposed rules will be accepted up to 5:00 PM (PST) November 28, 2022. Any written comments should be sent to Jordan Ely, via one of the following methods:
Mail
Jordan Ely
Department of Labor & Industries
PO Box 44270
Olympia WA 98504-4270
Fax: 360-902-5029
Email: Jordan.Ely@Lni.wa.gov
Anticipated Adoption Date
The proposed rules are scheduled for adoption on January 31, 2023 with an anticipated effective date of March 2, 2023.
If you need additional information or have questions concerning this proposed rulemaking, please contact Jordan Ely at 360-902-4616.
Sincerely,
Mike Ratko
Assistant Director for Insurance Services
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