Everything You Need To Know About the L&I Claim for Injured Workers
L&I stands for the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. It is an insurance system that offers cover and protection to workers hurt on the job. It provides various benefits, such as medical care, vocational rehabilitation, time loss compensation, pension, permanent partial disability, etc. The workers in Washington need to pay a specific amount of premium for this insurance cover. In this article, we will look at some L&I FAQs to help you understand them better.
Who is covered under L&I?
Most workers in Washington are covered by this insurance. Your employer is mandated to provide this L&I insurance to all its workers, regardless of whether they are permanent or temporary employees. Also, you are covered by this insurance, even if you are working under the table. Non-documented workers are also eligible to claim L&I insurance.