Spanish version. Used by injured workers and doctors to apply to reopen an industrial injury or occupational disease claim that has been closed for longer than 60 days.

Used by injured workers and doctors to apply to reopen an industrial injury or occupational disease claim that has been closed for longer than 60 days. 12-2009 version is in the warehouse until stock is used up, then the new 12-2012 version will be printed.

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.

Used by employer of record to prepare a written job description for a light-duty job, transitional, modified duty job, or alternative job when an injured worker is unable to work due to an industrial injury or occupational disease. The form includes a description of the job tasks, machinery, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment used, and the physical demands of the job. After completing the employer's job description form, the employer gives it to the injured worker's doctor for review and approval.

Book: A publication for independent medical examiners, attending doctors and consultants, this document contains guidelines, sample reports and billing procedures for preparing and conducting impairment ratings and independent medical exams in Washington's workers' compensation system. Beginning July 1, 2012, free Category I CME credits are available for completing the self-assessment associated with this handbook. Go to www.Imes.Lni.wa.gov and click on Medical Examiners Handbook for information on the exam. 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.

Includes the F248-036-000 Statewide Payee Registration and W-9 form. For providers to complete that do not want to become a Labor and Industries network provider, or for a specialty that L&I is not accepting network applications for at this time. If you are applying to be a Labor and Industries network provider, please complete application process at www.ProviderNetwork.Lni.wa.gov

When prescribing opioids for chronic, noncancer pain; the attending physician must submit this form, or an equivalent form at least every 60 days. Providers are encouraged to submit after each visit.

In order to do independent medical exams a provider must obtain a provider account number with L&I. This packet includes the application and agreement with instructions, IME Provider Exam sites form (F245-047-000) and Request for Taxpayer ID and Certification - Form W-9 (F248-036-000) (10 pages). If you have questions, please email balk235@lni.wa.gov or call 360-902-6815.

You can submit a Report of Accident (ROA) online https://secure.lni.wa.gov/home This form is not on the internet. If you are an injured worker, ask your doctor for a copy of this form. Order F242-130-999 from the warehouse to receive the instructions in Spanish to complete the form in English.

This form is used by self-insured injured workers who want to transfer their medical care.  Self-insured workers should complete the form and send it to their employer or their Third Party Representative

Este formulario es utilizado por los trabajadores autoasegurados que desean transferir su cuidado mdico. Los trabajadores autoasegurados deben completar este formulario y enviarlo a su empleador o a su Representante de Terceros.

This form is used by self-insured injured workers who want to transfer their medical care.  Self-insured workers should complete the form and send it to their employer or their Third Party Representative.

Used by injured worker to notify claim manager and request authorization to transfer care to a different doctor. Do it online! Use the online Transfer of Care

Bill form for use by workers to request reimbursement for authorized travel expenses.

To update or correct the IME's contact, availability, qualificaitons and/or exam sites.

Book: Discusses best practices in occupational medicine that help return an injured worker to his/her job as soon as medically possible. Identifies resources available from L&I and explains how to bill for return-to-work services. Three hours of Category 1 CME credit are offered for completing an online self-assessment. Go to www.CMECredits.Lni.wa.gov.

Filled out by the provider. This form gives the recommendations by the provider of what needs to be done based on the test results on the employee.

Used by the injured worker to provide comments to L&I about their recent medical exam by an IME.

The attending doctor refers an injured worker for consultation for clinical issues, 120 day consultation and/or closing, etc.

Doctor's Worksheet for Rating Cervical and Cervico-Dorsal Impairment

This worksheet is to help the attending physician perform impairment rating on their patients with permanent partial disability of the Dorso-Lumbar or Lumbo-Sacral spine.

Fact sheet: Answers questions employers, workers and doctors may have about job modifications, including when to request a job-modification consultant and who pays for the costs involved.

Used by the attending doctor to determine hearing loss.

Fact sheet: Answers questions doctors and mental health counselors may have about the Crime Victims Compensation Program and billing for services. Also suggests steps these providers can take to speed up reimbursement.

Fact sheet: Provides tips to help medical service providers quickly obtain answers to claims and billing questions. Introduces L&I's Provider Hotline, Interactive Voice Response Message System and online Claim & Account Center.

Used by the injured worker to provide comments to L&I about their recent medical exam by an IME.

IME Doctor’s Estimate of Physical Capacities: For use by independent examiners when asked to estimate physical capacities as part of an IME requested by the department.

Template used by a doctor during an independent medical exam.

List the locations where the doctor does independent medical exams on a regular basis.

This application is for doctors applying for second opinion examiner (consultant) status. Current consultants do not need to reapply.

This form is so L&I's Office of the Medical Director can evaluate medical device(s) that the attending physican wants to use to treat an injured worker.

Used to order L&I medical forms.

Filled out by the provider. This form gives the recommendations by the provider of what needs to be done based on the test results on the employee.

Information card: Provides contact information for injured workers needing assistance in finding a health-care provider who will treat their occupational injury or disease. This PDF will print out an 8.5" X 11" sheet that has 12 copies of the card. Note: Disclaimer information on Page 2 may not line up accurately in two-sided printing.

Information card: Provides contact information for injured workers needing assistance in finding a health-care provider who will treat their occupational injury or disease. This PDF will print out an 8.5" X 11" sheet that has 12 copies of the card. Note: Disclaimer information on Page 2 may not line up accurately in two-sided printing.

This form is to be used by Spanish speaking Medical Providers outside the United States. This form now includes both English and Spanish versions of the Provider form and letters. File includes W8ECI form from IRS and instructions for the form. Both IRS form and instructions are in English. Instructions in Spansih for the W8ECI have been added. This version is not the same as the English version, which is intended for use by Providers in the United States.

The provider network agreement for participation in the health care provider network for injured workers covered by Washington State Fund and self-insured employers.

Used by injured worker to notify claim manager and request authorization to transfer care to a different doctor.