2026 Self-Insurance Colloquium

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
8:30 a.m - 1:45 p.m.

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The Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) Self-Insurance Colloquium is a collaboration of the self-insured workers’ compensation community to promote worker wellness by encouraging health care best practices, health systems improvements and innovations, and high quality, evidence-based medical treatment. The self-insured community, through the Washington Self Insurance Association, collaborates with L&I to review updates on medical policy issues and occupational health best practices.


Topics Include:

  • Out of Country Fee Schedule and Policy Overview
  • Modified Structured Intense Multidisciplinary Program (mSIMP) Pilot Payment Policy
  • Silicosis: An Emerging Occupation Threat
  • E2SSB 5847 Medical Access Bill
  • Surgical Quality Care (SQC) Program Refresher
  • PTSD: New Opportunities for Worker Recovery
  • Stump the Docs - Panel Discussion and Q&A
    • Emerging Workers’ Compensation Medical Issues

Continuing Education Credits:

The following professional development credentials will be requested:

  • Certified Claims Administrator –4 credits
  • Certified Disability Management Specialist (CDMS) 4 credits
  • Washington Worker Compensation Professional (WWCP) - 4 credits

For more information contact:

Department of Labor and Industries
360-791-8566
SIColloquium@lni.wa.gov