Workers' compensation appeal
Workers’ compensation claim
A claim for workers’ compensation begins when an injured worker files an application for benefits with the Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) or a self-insured employer. If you disagree with a decision made by L&I, you should do one of the following:
- File a protest and request for reconsideration with L&I
OR
- File an appeal with the BIIA
Do not file a protest with L&I if you are filing an appeal with the BIIA.
If you disagree with a decision made by a self-insured employer, file a protest with L&I.
Workers’ compensation appeals
Generally, you must file an appeal with the BIIA within 60 DAYS of receiving L&I's decision, or as little as 20 days if L&I is demanding repayment of sums paid to a provider. Please refer to the L&I order for specific deadlines and additional information. Your appeal should include:
- Name and address of the injured worker
- Name and address of the employer
- L&I claim number
- Date of injury or occupational disease
- Date of the L&I decision being appealed
- County in which you would like proceedings to be held
- What you are asking for
File online
You can file a workers’ compensation appeal on our website at:
File in person, by mail, or by fax
Please send your appeal to:
Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals
2430 Chandler Court SW
PO Box 42401
Olympia WA 98504-2401
FAX: 360-586-5611, outside Olympia: 855-586-5611
