When must a self-insurer submit a worker’s written protest or appeal to the department?
A self-insurer must submit a written protest by a worker to the department within five working days of receipt. The date the protest is received by the self-insurer is considered the date the protest is received by the department.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
51.04.020,
51.14.020,
51.32.190,
51.14.090, and
51.14.095. WSR 06-06-066, § 296-15-480, filed 2/28/06, effective 4/1/06. Statutory Authority: RCW
51.32.190(6),
51.32.055 (8)(a) and (9)(a). WSR 98-24-121, § 296-15-480, filed 12/2/98, effective 1/2/99.]