The department must deny any claim in which any material fact or circumstance of a property damage, loss, or personal bodily injury is misrepresented or willfully concealed by the foster parent. The department is entitled to recover any payments made in these cases. Claims found to be fraudulent involving theft or collusion are subject to criminal investigation.
[WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-50-1070, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: RCW
74.13.031. WSR 01-08-047, § 388-25-0375, filed 3/30/01, effective 4/30/01.]