WAC 296-17-31006   Application process.  (1) Where can I buy workers' compensation insurance? Washington law requires that you:

Purchase your workers' compensation insurance through labor and industries; or
Be certified as a self-insured employer by the self insurance section of the department of labor and industries.
     Employers engaged exclusively in interstate or foreign commerce are permitted to purchase workers' compensation insurance from a private carrier in another state if they do business in that state. The workers' compensation laws of the other state must allow the Washington drivers to be covered in that state. You will need to complete a master application to obtain workers' compensation insurance from us. For more information on self insurance you can call (360) 902-6867 and one of our self insurance representatives will assist you.

     (2) Where can I get a master application?

     You can get a master application from any labor and industries, employment security, department of revenue office, the department of licensing master license service, or the corporations division of the office of the secretary of state. For your convenience you can call us at (360) 902-4817 and we will mail you one.

     (3) Where do I send my completed master application?

     You can mail your completed master application to the department of licensing address shown on the form, or you can return it to your local labor and industries, department of revenue, or employment security district tax office. Be sure to include the appropriate fees indicated on the form.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.16.035. 98-18-042, § 296-17-31006, filed 8/28/98, effective 10/1/98.]