WAC 296-16-130   How long does a worker's "preferred worker" certification last?  A worker's "preferred worker" certification lasts for thirty-six consecutive months, and will not be extended.

Exception:	The department may interrupt the certification period if:
	(1) Medical documentation shows that the worker is unable to work or look for work, due to the industrial injury or occupational disease for which the "preferred worker" certification was granted; and
	(2) The worker's claim for the same injury or disease is still open.

     When the worker is again able to work or look for work, the certification period will resume. The period of interruption does not count toward the thirty-six month total.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.010, 51.04.020 and 2004 c 258. 05-01-105, § 296-16-130, filed 12/15/04, effective 1/15/05.]