Note: The October 2012 update edition contains limited new information, including a summary of recent workers' compensation reforms. The inside pages remain the same as the 03-2005 edition. This handbook contains useful information to help providers who treat patients in the workers' compensation system. Physicians can obtain 3 hours of CE credit by completing an online self-assessment based on this handbook. L&I and the authors have no financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider of commercial services discussed in this document.

Pamphlet/booklet: Provides information about the programs and services financed with workers' compensation premium dollars, along with statistics such as number of claims, demographics of claims and the most frequent types of injuries FY2012 (year ending June 30, 2012). Includes narrative about workers' compensation reforms.

Booklet: Explains the strategic direction of the Department of Labor & Industries. Includes a message from the director, goals, objectives and strategies.