296-19A

The purpose of this rule filing is to assist in the implementation of Chapter 72, Laws of 2007 (ESSB 5920). This proposed rulemaking will include new rules to clarify the process and factors L&I will consider for approving or denying nonaccredited or unlicensed training programs for injured workers. A public hearing has been scheduled for October 6, 2009 at 10:00 am at the L&I Tukwila Service Location537.

10/20/2009	Comments Due
10/6/2009	Public Hearing
9/1/2009	Proposed Rulemaking (CR 102) Proposed Rule Language
12/2/2008	Preproposal (CR-101)

296-19A, 296-14, 296-15

The proposed rules will assist in the implementation of Chapter 72, Laws of 2007 (ESSB 5920). This proposed rulemaking will include new rules to clarify the process and requirements for making application for option 2 vocational costs, and define which vocational costs require department or self-insurer oversight and the vocational costs that can be paid. A public hearing will be held on October 6, 2009 at 10:00 am at the L&I Tukwila Service Location.511.

10/20/2009	Comments Due
10/6/2009	Public Hearing
9/1/2009	Proposed Rulemaking (CR 102) Proposed Rule Language
4/22/2008	Preproposal (CR-101)

296-19A, 296-14, 296-15

The pupose of this rulemaking is to mplement Chapter 72, Laws of 2007 (ESSB 5920) which increases benefits for eligible workers, provides an alternative to vocational services that a worker may accept, and includes accountability to reduce delays and improve vocational service outcomes. The changes were adopted 2/29/2008 and became effective on 4/1/2008.448.

4/1/2008	Rule Changes Effective
2/29/2008	Adoption (Rule-Making Order CR-103) Adopted Rule Language
1/31/2008	Comments Due
1/24/2008	Public Hearing
1/22/2008	Public Hearing
12/18/2007	Continuance Proposed Rulemaking (CR 102) Proposed Rulemaking (CR 102) Proposed Rule Language
5/22/2007	Preproposal (CR-101)

In response to a petition for rule making received on March 1, 2007, the department will develop a new rule or amend WAC 296-19A-310. The proposed rule making will clarify how the department will purchase services from individual vocational providers in contiguous service locations. Hearings to held in Everett, Tukwila, Tumwater, Vancouver, Yakima and Spokane in October 2007.442.

4/27/2007

Preproposal (CR-101)

The rule-making will repeal rules (WAC 296-19A-280, 296-19A-290 and 296-19A-300) that are no longer used by the department.421.

1/25/2007	Adoption (Rule-Making Order CR-103) Adopted Rule Language
11/21/2006	Expedited Rulemaking (CR 105) Expedited Proposed Rule Language

The purpose of this rule making is to consider amending WAC 296-19A-125, WAC 296-19A-130 and WAC 296-19A-210(3), which relate to qualification requirements for vocational providers delivering forensic services.370.

4/25/2006	Public Hearing
9/6/2005	Preproposal (CR-101)