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More DetailsJune 3rd, 2026
One of the most significant areas of exposure over the life of a claim is temporary disability benefits. Recent changes to the administrative rules and statutes now impose a significant burden on the insurer/TPA before they can end temporary disability benefits. Oftentimes the insurer/TPA continues paying procedural temporary disability when…
May 27th, 2026
In administering a claim under the Washington Industrial Insurance Act, the first action usually involves determining the injured worker’s wages at the time of injury. This includes compensation derived from all employment, not just the employer of injury. In addition to their pay, a worker’s wages also include certain benefits….
May 20th, 2026
Independent medical examinations (“IME”) are a frequently used and critical tool in the administration/processing of workers’ compensation claims. In 2023 clamor for change related to the use (and alleged abuse) of these examinations resulted in the WA State Legislature’s passage of SHB 1068, which amended RCW 51.36.070 to include a…
