Operations Manager Fraud Detection and Tracking Program
Doric Olson, Detection and Tracking Unit Manager
PO Box 44274 (MS 4274)
Olympia, WA 98504-4274
Phone: 360-902-6639
Fax: 360-902-4940
E-Mail: musa235@lni.wa.gov
The Detection and Tracking Unit
- is responsible for developing and managing workers compensation fraud and abuse detection including both the fraud phone line (1-888-811-5974) and the web site (www.Fraud.LNI.wa.gov) for reporting fraud.
- provides outreach to help businesses understand their workers’ compensation responsibilities.
- reports updates to the legislature on L&I’s fraud and abuse prevention efforts.
- provides referrals to Field audit, Investigations, and Collections.
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Field Audit
Kathy Vargas, Field Audit Program Manager
PO Box 44150 (MS 4150)
Olympia, WA 98504-4150
Phone: 360-902-4763
Fax: 360-902-4853
E-Mail: varg235@lni.wa.gov
The Field Audit Program
- is responsible for ensuring employers properly report and pay their Workers Compensation premiums.
- performs field support for the departments’ underwriting efforts.
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Investigations
Lee Benford, Investigations Program Manager
PO Box 44277 (MS4277)
Olympia, WA 98504-4277
Phone: 360-902-6826
Fax: 360-902-5350
E-Mail: benw235@lni.wa.gov
The Investigations program is responsible for:
- verifying the validity of claims.
- the appropriateness of injured worker activities.
- reviewing complaints of discrimination against workers who file claims.
- investigation and audit of provider fraud.
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Collections
Paula Kerr, Collections Program Manager
PO Box 44170 (MS 4170)
Olympia, WA 98504-4170
Phone: 360-902-4686
Fax: 360-902-4650
E-Mail: kerp235@lni.wa.gov
The Collections program is responsible for collecting worker, employer, and provider debt generated from various department programs such as the workers' compensation program, DOSH, and the Construction Compliance program. |
Significant Cases
Kevin Davis, Significant Case Manager
PO Box 44277 (MS 4277)
Olympia, WA 98504-4277
Phone: 360-902-6211
Fax: 360-902-5697
E-Mail: davz235@lni.wa.gov
Significant Cases helps develop and manage significant civil and criminal employer cases involving fraud and abuse |
Firm Appeals
Gary Edwards, Firm Appeals Manager
PO Box 44172 (MS4172)
Olympia, WA 98504-4172
Phone: 360-902-4550
Fax: 360-902-4650
E-Mail: edwh235@lni.wa.gov
Firm Appeals provides internal case management and policy direction for employer appeals from L&I audits, collection activities, and account management activities. |