Are you familiar with the SIMP program? SIMP is an abbreviation for Structured Intensive Multidisciplinary Program. More simply, it’s a chronic pain management program. L&I regularly refers work injury claimants to SIMP during L&I claims. In fact, L&I recommends SIMP
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Do I Need an Attorney for a Board Appeal in My Workman’s Comp Claim?
By Tara Reck
The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals is a state agency in Washington State. Some people refer to it as the Board of Appeals, the Board, or BIIA. Interestingly, it behaves somewhat like a court. As such, it decides the outcome of…
What Happens If I Suffer a Work Injury While Working a Light-Duty Job?
By Tara Reck
If a worker has an L&I claim, then their employer might offer them light duty work. However, a light-duty job offer must be valid. Work injury claimants who refuse valid light duty work can no longer receive wage replacement benefits.…
L&I Claim Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Will They Pay Me Back?
By Tara Reck
Can work injury claimants pay out-of-pocket and get reimbursed later? For example, say I have an L&I claim. I need medication, massages, and braces. I also need therapeutic furniture, equipment, and medical procedures. So, can I just go ahead and…
L&I Wants My Treating Provider History – What Do I Do?
By Tara Reck
On occasion, the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) asks work injury claimants to fill a “Treating Provider List”. Usually, L&I sends a brief cover letter explaining why they it. Most commonly, it’s because L&I doesn’t know if they should…
Self-Insured Claims in Washington State: How to Get Your Claim File and Updates?
By Tara Reck
If you have an L&I Claim, you can easily find the status of your claim. You can just log onto Claims and Account Center (CAC). It’s available on the L&I website. There, you can find everything about your claim. From…
Falling From a Roof – Why We Must Take Work Safety More Seriously
By Tara Reck
The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) governs work safety matters in Washington State. Recently, L&I published a news bulletin showing that not all employers are taking workers’ well-being seriously. Unfortunately, some employers continuously ignore very basic safety precautions. …
L&I Denied My Claim for Occupational Disease – Why? What can I do?
By Tara Reck
Last week, we talked about cases where L&I rejected a work injury claim. Here, we’ll discuss examples and reasons when L&I denies claims for occupational disease. Remember, an occupational disease is when you develop a medical condition due to your…
Why Did L&I Reject My Claim After a Work Injury?
By Tara Reck
Washington State has 2 types of workers’ compensation claims. One is a work injury claim. The other is an occupational disease claim. In this article, we’ll cover why L&I denied your L&I claim for a work injury claim. Next week,…
Report of Accident (ROA) Form: How to File an L&I Claim
By Tara Reck
If you suffer an injury at work or develop an occupational disease, you need to file a claim right away. The best way to file an L&I claim is to see a doctor. There, you will fill out a Report…