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In a recent study on workers’ comp costs, Washington once again tops the nation in the highest benefits paid per worker. Recently released data shows Washington pays an average of $840.16 per covered worker, followed by Alaska at $797.65 and California at $783.94. When it comes to increases in employer costs, Washington ranks 11th in…

By now you are likely familiar with Washington’s Labor and Industries (L&I) Stay at Work Program, which reimburses state-fund employers in Washington for light duty wages on a claim up to $10,000 or 66 days. L&I recently announced changes to the program that may have a significant impact on your ability to obtain reimbursements. Effective…

L&I is paying employers to help injured workers stay on the job! If you are an employer in Washington with an injured employee performing a light duty job, you could be reimbursed for 50% of the base wages you pay your worker, up to $10,000 or 66 days. Listen in as Vigilant member Eagle Group…

Initiative 1082, which would have allowed employers to obtain workers’ compensation insurance from private insurance carriers instead of purchasing exclusively through the state. Vigilant supported the passage of Initiative 1082 because we believed competition was best for employers and employees alike, and that the eventual outcome would be better service and pricing from carriers. Now…

Vigilant and other supporters of Initiative 1082, a measure to allow private insurers to compete with the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) in the workers’ comp market, have successfully gathered 340,000 signatures, making it highly likely I-1082 will appear on the ballot in November for voter approval.  Currently, L&I is the sole provider of…

    House Bill 2950, which would authorize voluntary medical provider networks, permit voluntary settlement agreements, and redefine occupational diseases to only cover conditions that are primarily work-related. Washington state is one of only four states whose workers' comp insurance program is run by the state. Now is the time for employers to have more…