DEFINITIONS | ||
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-010 | Definitions. |
GENERAL INFORMATION | ||
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-020 | When may the department offer vocational rehabilitation services? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-025 | What information does the department consider when exercising discretion? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-030 | What are the responsibilities of the parties? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-040 | What vocational rehabilitation services require authorization? |
DEPARTMENT VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION REFERRALS | ||
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-045 | Which rules under "vocational rehabilitation referrals" apply only to state fund claims? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-050 | What are vocational recovery services? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-060 | What reports does the department require when vocational recovery services are provided at its request? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-065 | What is an ability to work assessment? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-070 | What information must an assessment report include? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-080 | How often must written progress reports be submitted during assessment activities provided for state fund claims? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-090 | What are vocational rehabilitation plan development services? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-092 | When must plan development be completed? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-094 | How can a provider request an extension of time to complete plan development? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-096 | How will the department determine whether there is good cause to grant an extension of time? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-098 | How often must written progress reports be submitted when plan development services are provided for state fund claims? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-100 | What reports are required when vocational rehabilitation plan development services are completed? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-110 | What are vocational rehabilitation plan implementation and monitoring services? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-118 | How often must written progress reports be submitted when plan implementation and monitoring services are provided for state fund claims? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-120 | What reports are required when vocational rehabilitation plan implementation and monitoring services are completed? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-125 | What is the purpose of forensic services? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-130 | What are the requirements for a forensic evaluation? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-135 | What reports does the department require when forensic services are provided? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-137 | When can the department request a stand alone job analysis? |
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION TOOLS | ||
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-140 | What information must a provider include in a labor market survey? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-170 | What information must a provider include in a job analysis? |
JOB MODIFICATION ASSISTANCE | ||
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-180 | When may the department authorize job modifications? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-190 | How much is available for job modification assistance? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-191 | When may the department authorize prejob accommodations? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-192 | How much is available for prejob accommodations? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-193 | What documentation must be submitted to the department for prejob accommodations? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-200 | How does an employer apply for job modification assistance? |
QUALIFICATIONS | ||
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-210 | What are the qualifications to provide vocational rehabilitation services to industrially injured or ill workers? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-220 | Can a vocational rehabilitation provider deliver vocational rehabilitation services pursuant to RCW 51.32.095 without receiving a provider number from the department? |
AUDITING AND OVERSIGHT | ||
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-230 | Why does the department audit vocational rehabilitation providers? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-240 | What authority does the department have to audit vocational rehabilitation providers? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-245 | What is the department's formal appeal process? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-250 | How much notice is the department required to give a vocational rehabilitation provider prior to an audit? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-262 | What actions related to conduct, behavior, or ethical violations by a credentialed vocational provider, intern, or firm may result in corrective action or sanctions? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-264 | What potential corrective actions or sanctions may the department order or direct, and who is responsible for administering the sanction(s)? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-266 | How will the department handle complaints or allegations of sexual misconduct or contact? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-268 | Are vocational providers subject to criminal background checks? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-269 | What are the provisions for independent review for permanent sanctions? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-270 | In what situation(s) can the department take corrective action(s)? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-310 | Are vocational rehabilitation providers entitled to referrals from the department? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-320 | What other requirements are providers required to follow? |
BILLING AND DOCUMENTATION SECTION | ||
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-330 | How does a vocational rehabilitation provider receive payment for services? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-340 | For what services will the department not pay? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-350 | What are the requirements for case notes? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-360 | What are the requirements for bills submitted to the department? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-370 | What are the procedures for adjustments to provider bills? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-380 | What are the procedures for rebilling? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-390 | What are the procedures for repayment of excess payment of charges? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-400 | What records are vocational rehabilitation providers required to maintain? |
VOCATIONAL DISPUTES | ||
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-410 | What is the purpose of the department's vocational dispute process? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-420 | Who can dispute a vocational determination? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-430 | Can a vocational rehabilitation provider dispute a vocational determination? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-440 | What elements of a vocational determination may be disputed? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-450 | What are the time frames for filing a dispute of a vocational determination with the department? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-460 | What part of the department is charged with reviewing vocational disputes? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-470 | What is the process for review of a vocational dispute? |
NONACCREDITED AND UNLICENSED TRAINING PROVIDERS | ||
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-500 | Definitions. |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-510 | What training programs can the department approve and issue a provider account number to? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-520 | What are the requirements for providing training services to Washington injured workers? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-530 | What ownership and financial information must a nonaccredited or unlicensed training provider submit as part of the application to provide training services to Washington injured workers? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-540 | How long must a nonaccredited or unlicensed training provider be in operation before applying to provide services to Washington injured workers? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-550 | When must an approved nonaccredited or unlicensed training provider reapply in order to continue providing services to Washington injured workers? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-560 | What documentation does the department require from a nonaccredited or unlicensed training provider in order to be considered for approval to provide training to Washington injured workers? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-570 | What factors will the department consider when deciding whether to approve a nonaccredited or unlicensed training provider for Washington injured workers? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-580 | When must a nonaccredited or unlicensed training provider conform to the requirements of chapter 296-19A WAC? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-590 | What criteria must training providers meet to maintain provider status? |
OPTION 2 BENEFITS | ||
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-600 | How does an eligible injured worker elect vocational Option 2 benefits? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-610 | What is a vocational Option 2 award? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-620 | What are the vocational Option 2 training funds? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-625 | What if an eligible worker elects Option 2 after starting the retraining plan? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-627 | If the worker has more than one open claim and is approved for vocational retraining, can the worker pick Option 1 on one claim and Option 2 on the other? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-629 | After the worker has elected Option 2, can the worker elect Option 1? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-631 | What are Option 2 vocational counseling and job placement services? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-633 | Who can deliver Option 2 vocational counseling and job placement services? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-635 | Who pays the vocational provider for Option 2 vocational counseling and job placement services? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-637 | How are vocational counseling and job placement services delivered? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-640 | What costs cannot be paid from the vocational Option 2 training funds? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-650 | Is the vocational Option 2 award paid if the worker is confined in an institution and under sentence? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-660 | Can a worker use the vocational Option 2 training funds if confined in an institution and under sentence? |
HTMLPDF | 296-19A-670 | If a worker dies while receiving the vocational Option 2 award, will the award be paid to the worker's beneficiaries or estate? |
296-19A-260 | What are the possible consequences for a provider that does not comply with the RCWs, WACs, or department policies? [Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.04.030, 51.32.095, 51.36.100, 51.36.110. WSR 03-11-009, § 296-19A-260, filed 5/12/03, effective 2/1/04; WSR 00-18-078, § 296-19A-260, filed 9/1/00, effective 6/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 19-21-149, filed 10/22/19, effective 1/1/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.04.030, 51.32.095, 51.36.100, and 51.36.110. |
296-19A-280 | What criteria does the department use to evaluate a vocational rehabilitation provider's performance? [Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.04.030, 51.32.095, 51.36.100, 51.36.110. WSR 00-18-078, § 296-19A-280, filed 9/1/00, effective 6/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 07-04-009, filed 1/25/07, effective 2/28/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.010. |
296-19A-290 | How does the department incorporate performance measurement into making referrals to providers? [Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.04.030, 51.32.095, 51.36.100, 51.36.110. WSR 00-18-078, § 296-19A-290, filed 9/1/00, effective 6/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 07-04-009, filed 1/25/07, effective 2/28/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.010. |
296-19A-300 | How does the department evaluate performance when a vocational rehabilitation provider does not have either a performance rating with the department or previous experience delivering services to Washington injured workers? [Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.04.030, 51.32.095, 51.36.100, 51.36.110. WSR 03-11-009, § 296-19A-300, filed 5/12/03, effective 2/1/04; WSR 00-18-078, § 296-19A-300, filed 9/1/00, effective 6/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 07-04-009, filed 1/25/07, effective 2/28/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.010. |
296-19A-480 | When must providers comply with these rules? [Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.04.030, 51.32.095, 51.36.100, 51.36.110. WSR 04-08-045, § 296-19A-480, filed 3/31/04, effective 7/1/04; WSR 03-11-009, § 296-19A-480, filed 5/12/03, effective 7/1/03; WSR 00-18-078, § 296-19A-480, filed 9/1/00, effective 6/1/01.] Repealed by WSR 08-06-058, filed 2/29/08, effective 3/31/08. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.04.030, 51.32.095, 51.32.099 and 51.32.0991 (2007 c 72). |
296-19A-630 | Can a worker change their option election? [Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.04.030, 51.32.095, 51.32.099 and 51.32.0991 (2007 c 72). WSR 10-07-054, § 296-19A-630, filed 3/12/10, effective 4/12/10.] Repealed by WSR 16-03-060, filed 1/19/16, effective 2/19/16. Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.04.030, and 2015 c 137. |