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About the Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program

Fraud Prevention and Compliance Program Manager Carl Hammersburg, Manager PO Box 44278 (MS4278) Olympia, WA 98504-4278 Phone: 360-902-5933 Fax: 360-902-4650 E-Mail: hamc235@lni.wa.gov
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: 360-902-4650 E-Mail: olsd235@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.	Field Audit Kathy Vargas, Field Audit Program Manager PO Box 44150 (MS 4150) Olympia, WA 98504-4150 Phone: 360-902-4763 Fax: 360-902-4650 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 department’s underwriting efforts.
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.	Collections Diane Bren, Collections Program Manager PO Box 44170 (MS 4170) Olympia, WA 98504-4170 Phone: 360-902-4686 Fax: 360-902-4650 E-Mail: breh235@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 Marcia Holt, Significant Case Manager PO Box 44277 (MS 4277) Olympia, WA 98504-4277 Phone: 360-902-6211 Fax: 360-902-5697 E-Mail: holt235@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.

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