WSR 16-17-057 INTERPRETIVE OR POLICY STATEMENT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES [Filed August 12, 2016, 3:24 p.m.] Under RCW 34.05.230, following is one policy and interpretive statement issued and one policy and interpretive statement repealed by the department of labor and industries, insurance services division.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Maggie Leland, rules coordinator at (360) 902-4504.
Title: Policy 61.06 - Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage for Volunteers.
Date Issued: August 1, 2016.
Description: This policy was amended to incorporate new legislation by removing obsolete language and replacing with current information. ESSB 6293 created a new reporting option for employers who cover their volunteers for medical only workers' compensation. The new law also expands eligibility for medical only coverage to a larger group of individuals. Labor and industries adopted emergency rules to implement these changes effective June 9, 2016, with permanent rule making to become effective October 7, 2016.
Contact: Suzy Campbell, 7273 Linderson Way, Tumwater, WA 98501, mailstop 4250, (360) 902-5003, Suzanne.campbell@lni.wa.gov.
Title: Policy 61.24 - Requirements for Student Interns.
Repeal Date: August 1, 2016.
Description: This policy is obsolete because of a new law. ESSB 6293 created a new reporting option for employers who cover their volunteers for medical only workers' compensation. The new law also expands eligibility for medical only coverage to a larger group of individuals. Labor and industries adopted emergency rules to implement these changes effective June 9, 2016, with permanent rule making to become effective October 7, 2016. The policy has been deleted effective August 1, 2016.
Contact: Suzy Campbell, 7273 Linderson Way, Tumwater, WA 98501, mailstop 4250, (360) 902-5003, Suzanne.campbell@lni.wa.gov. Maggie A. Leland Rules Coordinator Policy Director |