Benefits of membership include access to expertise in all areas of Washington workers' compensation, services, research, and updates on related legislative activities.

Products and Services Include:

Training programs and conferences throughout the year cover programs from entry level and advanced claims administration seminars to complex legal and management issues, and legal workshops. Additional training programs are being added for the 2005-06 year – the WWCP Washington Workers' Compensation Professional designation for claims professionals. WSIA holds several conferences each year: Fall, Winter East, Winter West, Spring, and the popular Annual Conference – at different locations around the state to help bring our services closer to where you live and work.

Legislative and lobbying efforts take place throughout the year.The Association retains a full-time lobbyist to assist in accomplishing the membership's legislative agenda. WSIA is the only association in Washington with a legislative program dedicated solely to addressing workers' compensation issues. WSIA publishes periodic updates on legislative activities and lets you know when there are opportunities to weigh in on significant lobbying efforts.

Technical assistance ranges from assisting companies exploring self insurance, interpreting proposed Department of Labor & Industries policies, advice on setting up drug testing programs and safety committees, and return-to-work procedures. WSIA maintains a toll-free member line and a Web site to provide additional ongoing assistance to our members.

Issues and legal research services include commissioning industry-related studies, funding related initiatives, filing Amicus (“friend of the court” ) legal briefs, “LegLink” updates e-mailed to members periodically on the status of legislation affecting the self-insured community, and long-term strategic planning on various issues.

Cost savings to members through ongoing review and implementation of cost-saving programs for our employer members, such as our contract for discount hearing aids and services, and a pharmacy program for savings on prescriptions.

Affiliations and liaison efforts with organizations with common goals. WSIA members get results through our key leadership at the Department of Labor & Industries on both global and specific items related to policy, legislation, resources, assessments, and claims administration.

Professional growth for members is gained through volunteer opportunities at WSIA. Members may serve on committees, on the Board of Directors, and participate in various Association projects. The four standing committees of the Association are:

• Legislative Committee
• Program Committee
• Finance & Planning Committee, and
• Membership & Marketing Committee

Association staff includes a training coordinator, a contract lobbyist, an event planner, administrative support, and the Executive Director, who reports to the President of the Board of Directors.


WSIA Membership Application

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