Stay at Work
Stay at Work Program
Get Help Getting Money Back!
Looking to reduce the cost of workplace injuries?
Washington’s Stay at Work (SAW) program can put money back in your pocket—and we’ll help you claim it.
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Make the Most of Stay at Work Reimbursements
Washington’s SAW program offers an opportunity to offset the cost of bringing injured employees back to work—and the financial benefit can be significant.
Through this incentive program, the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) reimburses employers for part of the wages and related costs tied to light or modified duty work. When an employee returns to a medically approved job before being fully released, you may be eligible for:
- 50% wage reimbursement for your employee’s base wages, up to 120 light duty workdays (maximum $25,000 per claim)
- Expense reimbursement for tools, training, or clothing needed to perform the light duty job (within specific limits)
What You’ll Receive with Our Support
When you partner with Vigilant, you’ll receive end-to-end assistance from our expert service team at VSI, our wholly owned subsidiary—so you don’t leave money on the table.
Here's How We Help You Get Paid:
Coordinate light duty approvals with the attending provider
Confirm eligibility for every light duty claim
File SAW applications on your behalf
Manage the paperwork and communicate with L&I
Track & follow up to ensure reimbursements are processed promptly
If you're not taking advantage of SAW, you're likely missing out on real dollars. Let us help you capture the full benefit of the program—while keeping your injured workers engaged and on the path to recovery. SAW management is available with any of our four workers’ comp programs for an additional fee.
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