The Department of Labor & Industries filed a CR-102 proposed rulemaking with the Office of the Code Reviser.
This rulemaking proposes to amend WAC 296-21-270. Labor & Industries’ (L&I) rules don’t currently allow master’s level therapists (MLTs) to treat injured workers. L&I initiated a pilot to determine how MLTs can best be incorporated into the workers’ compensation setting. The amended section will allow MLTs to treat workers for behavioral health and mental health conditions.
A virtual public hearing has been scheduled to solicit comments on proposed rulemaking related to the MLT pilot. All testimony and written comments become part of the public record.
Public Hearing
A virtual public hearing is scheduled as follows:
Join electronic Zoom meeting: https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/9361655337
Meeting ID: 936 165 5337
Join by phone: 253-215-8782 US (Tacoma)
Find your local number: https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/u/kdFrdfe0fg
Date: September 7, 2023
Time: 9:00 am
Written Comments
Written comments on the proposed rules will be accepted up to 5:00 PM (PST)
September 7, 2023. Any written comments should be sent to Suzy Campbell, via:
Mail:
Department of Labor & Industries
PO Box 44270
Olympia WA 98504-4270
Fax: 360-902-5029
Email: Suzanne.Campbell@Lni.wa.gov
Anticipated Adoption Date
The proposed rule is scheduled for adoption on October 31, 2023, with a scheduled effective date of January 1, 2024.
A link to the rulemaking activities can be found here: Rulemaking Activity at L&I (wa.gov)
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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