Claims, Care & Compliance in a Changing Landscape

An Online Event

9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Stay ahead of emerging claims challenges, medical complexities, and legislative changes impacting Washington self-insured employers. Our Spring Seminar brings together leading attorneys, medical experts, and industry leadership for practical insights you can apply immediately.

For one low price, this seminar offers great content and continuing education credits for professionals in: 

Self-Insured & State Fund Claims Handling | Safety & Health | TPAs | Nurse Case Management | Disability Management | Vocational Rehabilitation | Human Resources

Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brian Injury: What Claims Professionals Need to Know
Dr. Dennis Chong

Concussions and mild TBIs are increasingly common — and often misunderstood. This medical-focused presentation explains how these injuries occur, how they’re diagnosed, what recovery really looks like, and how they impact claim duration and costs.

How to Manage Claims When a DC is the Attending Provider
Mary Hannon, Attorney, Reinisch Wilson PC
Aurora Levinson, Attorney, Reinisch Wilson PC

Navigating workers’ compensation claims can become especially complex when a chiropractor serves as the attending provider. This session breaks down best practices for managing care, understanding treatment authority, addressing disputes, and ensuring compliance — all while protecting injured worker and employer interests.

Case Law Update: What's New and What it Means for You
Kelly Myers, Attorney, Gress Clark Young & Schoepper

Stay current on the most important workers’ compensation decisions shaping claims handling in Washington. This fast-paced update highlights recent rulings, emerging legal trends, and real-world implications for self-insured employers.

Legislative Wrap Up: key Changes Impacting Self-Insurers
Kris Tefft, Executive Director & General Counsel, Washington Self-Insurers Association

Get a clear, concise breakdown of recent legislative developments affecting workers’ compensation and self-insurance in Washington State. Learn what passed in the 2026 legislative session, which will have just ended, as well as what didn’t - and how new laws may impact your organization moving forward.

Got news, updates, services, or anything you want to share with Washington's self-insured community? Want to support the event and WSIA's broader work? We've got sponsorship recognition space throughout our lead-up to the seminar, including opportunities on camera during the event. Contact Kari Heinold to work out a custom package that's perfect for your company.

Continuing Education Credits

WSIA will award 4 continuing education credit hours for the Washington Workers' Compensation Professional (WWCP) recertification. The following additional professional development credentials will be available to attendees:

• L&I CEU - Applied for
• SHRM  4 recertification credits

Pricing

WSIA Members - $99

Non-members - $149 (Not a member? Click here to join today!)

Cancellation Information

No refunds will be given for cancellations made after March 20, 2026.