2073-S AMH CHAB BEZN 071

SHB 2073 - H AMD 88

By Representative Chandler

FAILED 3/8/2007

   On page 2, line 6, after "appropriate." insert "An injured worker may not participate in vocational rehabilitation under this section or section 2 of this act if such participation would result in a payment of benefits as described in RCW 51.32.240(5), and any benefits so paid shall be recovered according to the terms of that section."

EFFECT: Prohibits an injured worker from receiving vocational rehabilitation if doing so would result in the worker receiving benefits by willful misrepresentation.