(Effective until July 1, 2025)
PDFWAC 296-20-09701
Request for reconsideration.
On occasion, a claim may be closed prematurely or in error or other adjudication action may be taken, which may seem inappropriate to the doctor or injured worker. When this occurs the attending doctor should submit immediately in writing his request for reconsideration of the adjudication action, supported by an outline of:
(1) The claimant's current condition.
(2) The treatment program being received.
(3) The prognosis of when stabilization will occur.
All requests for reconsideration must be received by the department or self-insurer within sixty days from date of the order and notice of closure. Request for reconsideration of other department or self-insurer orders or actions must be made in writing by either the doctor or the injured worker within sixty days of the date of the action or order.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 51.04.020(4), 51.04.030, and 51.16.120(3). WSR 81-01-100 (Order 80-29), § 296-20-09701, filed 12/23/80, effective 3/1/81.]
(Effective July 1, 2025)
PDFWAC 296-20-09701
Request for reconsideration.
On occasion, a claim may be closed prematurely or in error or other adjudication action may be taken, which may seem inappropriate to the attending provider or injured worker. When this occurs the attending provider should submit immediately in writing a request for reconsideration of the adjudication action, supported by an outline of:
(1) The worker's current condition.
(2) The treatment program being received.
(3) The prognosis of when stabilization will occur.
All requests for reconsideration must be received by the department or self-insurer within 60 days from date of the order and notice of closure. Request for reconsideration of other department or self-insurer orders or actions must be made in writing by either the attending provider or the injured worker within 60 days of the date of the action or order.