Event Details

Stay At Work Online Application

Public Hearing on Proposed Rules
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
10 a.m.

Location

To join electronically (Zoom):
https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/j/4283482697?omn=86221359851
Meeting ID: 428 348 2697

To join by phone (audio only):
253-215-8782 US (Tacoma)
Meeting ID: 428 348 2697
Find your local number: https://lni-wa-gov.zoom.us/u/kdOkNlaejZ

The public hearing will begin at 10:00 a.m. and will continue until all oral comments are received.

L&I encourages the submittal of written comments, due by 5:00 p.m. on April 21, 2026.

Purpose

The purpose of this rulemaking is to propose updating Chapter 296-16A WAC to amend WAC 296-16A-050, How do I apply for reimbursements?, to require submitting Washington Stay at Work (WSAW) and Preferred Worker (PW) applications for reimbursements online. If there is a need to mail or fax an application, the proposed language creates the option to opt out of submitting online by contacting the WSAW supervisor.