Section 296-14A-060. Burden to Title 51 RCW funds—How does a self-insured employer obtain prior approval for a structured settlement agreement if the agreement will burden or impact any funds covered under Title 51 RCW?

(1) If a self-insured employer is considering subjecting a fund covered under Title 51 RCW to any responsibility or burden as a result of a structured settlement agreement, the self-insured employer will:

(a) Notify the department in writing and give the director or the director's designee at least thirty days to either approve or deny the request; and

(b) Provide the following information:

(i) A copy of the complete claim file(s) of the injured worker;

(ii) Any other information relevant to the proposed agreement; and

(iii) All terms of the structured settlement agreement, including an explanation of the anticipated impact on the fund(s).

(2) If settlement negotiations continue after the self-insured employer has notified the department of a structured settlement agreement that may impact any funds covered under Title 51 RCW, the self-insured employer will keep the department updated on all terms or information not previously provided.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020, 51.04.030, and 2011 1st sp.s. c 37 § 305. WSR 12-07-065, § 296-14A-060, filed 3/20/12, effective 4/20/12.]

RCW 51.04.020, 51.04.030, and 2011 1st sp.s. c 37 § 305. WSR 12-07-065, § 296-14A-060, filed 3/20/12, effective 4/20/12.