Author: Margaret Pagel
A Refresher on How to Collect Overpayments in Washington
In the administration of a workers’ compensation claim, overpayments may occur for a variety of reasons, some of which include, a clerical error, an innocent misrepresentation, or willful misrepresentation. See RCW 51.32.240. For instances when a payment of benefits was made due to clerical error, innocent misrepresentation, or other circumstances…
