Chapter 296-20 WAC, Medical Aid Rules - Reopenings
The Department of Labor & Industries filed a CR-102 proposed rulemaking relating to Chapter 296-20 WAC with the Office of the Code Reviser.
The proposed rulemaking is amending WAC 296-20-097 to make the rule consistent with the statutory change passed during the 2022 legislative session, Substitute House Bill 1902. The purpose of the proposed rule is to change the amount of time the department or self-insurer can pay time-loss and treatment benefits prior to the date the application to reopening the claim is received by the department or self-insurer.
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 virtual public hearing to solicit comments on proposed rulemaking related to updating the reopenings rule. All testimony and written comments become part of the public record.
Public Hearing
A virtual public hearing is scheduled as follows:
Date: January 11, 2023
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)
January 11, 2023. Any written comments should be sent to Suzy Campbell, via:
Mail OR
Suzy Campbell
Department of Labor & Industries
Insurance Services/Legal Services
PO Box 44270
Olympia WA 98504-4270
Fax OR
360-902-5029
E-mail
suzanne.campbell@Lni.wa.gov
Anticipated Adoption Date
The proposed rules are scheduled for adoption on February 14, 2023 with a scheduled effective date of March 17, 2023.
If you need additional information or have questions concerning this proposed rulemaking, please contact Suzy Campbell at 360-902-5003.
Sincerely,
Mike Ratko
Assistant Director for Insurance Services
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