The benefits of this chapter shall be allowed only to:

     (1) Individuals who have suffered a temporary total disability and have received compensation under the industrial insurance or crime victims compensation laws of this state, any other state or the United States for a period of not less than thirteen consecutive calendar weeks by reason of such temporary total disability; or

     (2) Individuals who are reentering the workforce after an absence of not less than thirteen consecutive calendar weeks resulting from temporary total physical disability because of a nonwork-related injury or illness: PROVIDED, That individuals authorized to receive benefits under this subsection are required to meet other eligibility requirements under Title 50 RCW.

[1993 c 483 § 4; 1984 c 65 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 228 § 8.]

NOTES:

     Effective dates, applicability -- Conflict with federal requirements -- Severability -- 1993 c 483: See notes following RCW 50.04.293.

     Effective date -- 1975 1st ex.s. c 228: See note following RCW 50.04.355.