HB 2947 - DIGEST

Directs the department to contract with a service organization or third-party administrator with a certified Washington claims administrator to manage the claims of insolvent self-insured employers.

Requires the department to perform an annual audit at the office of the service organization or third-party administrator of the claims of insolvent self-insured employers that are being managed by that service organization or third-party administrator.

Provides that the self-insurers' insolvency trust board has the right to request an independent audit of the claim files of any claim of an insolvent self-insured employer for which benefits are or may be payable to determine whether the claims are being properly managed, to make recommendations for handling of any claim, to improve the program, and to ensure compliance with the requirements of this act.