Third-Party Administrator (TPA) Licensing
Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 51.14.170 requires all third party administrators (TPAs) who manage claims for self-insured employers to be licensed by L&I.
To become licensed, a TPA must:
- Have a current business license from the state of Washington
- Demonstrate it meets the requirements for handling claims under WAC 296-15-350
- Complete and submit a department-developed application that includes:
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- A list of the self-insured employers with whom they are contracted
- A list of their certified claims administrators, and
- A list of their claim administrators in the process of obtaining their certification in accordance with WAC 296-15-360
Once licensed, TPAs must renew their license annually with the department through their SICATS account.
Contact SITrainerQuestions@lni.wa.gov to obtain a TPA license application.