WAC 296-15-495   Third-party action on a self-insured claim.  What must a self-insurer send to the department when there is a third-party action?

     When there is a third-party action, in addition to fulfilling the statutory requirements, the self-insurer must send the department copies of:

When	What
Upon notification	Written indication of the worker's election.
After recovery of damages	1. Signed settlement agreement or court order; and 2. Total amount of attorney fees and costs; and 3. Total amount of benefits paid, including TL, PPD, and medical, excluding payments for IMEs.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.32.190(6), 51.32.055 (8)(a) and (9)(a). 98-24-121, § 296-15-495, filed 12/2/98, effective 1/2/99.]