When will the department or self-insurer pay for hospital services?
The department or self-insurer will pay for hospital services when proper and necessary for the treatment of the accepted occupational disease or injury.
See WAC 296-20-01002 for the definition of medically necessary.
See WAC 296-20-075 for further rules regarding hospitalization.
See WAC 296-20-03001 for treatment requiring authorization.
See WAC 296-20-03002 for treatment not authorized.