Bill > HB1275

This bill establishes a new process for handling workers' compensation obligations when a self-insured employer (such as a county, city, or municipal employer) has their self-insurer certification withdrawn. Under the bill, when a self-insured employer loses their certification, the state department will take over paying workers' compensation benefits to injured workers. The decertified employer remains financially responsible and must reimburse the department for these payments through periodic charges at least quarterly, with the specific payment method to be determined by the director. The bill also authorizes the director to create administrative rules that outline the continuing financial obligations of decertified self-insured employers and establish methods for how these employers will meet their financial responsibilities. This legislation aims to ensure that workers continue to receive their compensation benefits even when a self-insured employer's certification is terminated, while also creating a clear mechanism for the employer to repay the state for those expenses.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1275&Year=2025&Initiative=false