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The Washington State Legislature passed House Bill 2127, which increases the maximum amounts an employer may be reimbursed by the Stay at Work Program and the Preferred Worker Program. These programs provide financial incentives to employers when they help injured workers return to approved work within their restrictions. The department has proposed rule amendments to implement this bill. There will be a Public Hearing on Nov. 12 to take comments from the public about the proposed amendments.
The increased limits will apply to L&I claims with a date of injury on or after Jan. 1, 2025. For claims with injury dates prior to Jan. 1, 2025, the current limits* will continue to apply.
 *Limits are per claim.
 *Limits are per worker certification period.
Sign up for a webinar. Plan to join us for a webinar in January to learn how the 2025 changes will apply. Choose from any of the following dates and times:
Stay at Work Program:
Stay at Work & How to Apply for Reimbursement
Preferred Worker Program
Return to Work Incentives
Click on any of the links above to sign up for the session you want to attend, or visit our webinar calendar at Lni.wa.gov/Training.
Who should attend? Washington State Fund employers, vocational rehabilitation counselors, and third party administrators.
Questions? Email the Stay at Work program or call 1-866-406-2482.
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