Employers' Guide To Workers' Compensation Insurance In Washington State Page 31

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Appendix B
Reciprocal agreements with other states
When sending Washington workers temporarily
out of state:
Reciprocal agreements designate coverage under
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If there is a reciprocal agreement with the
the laws of the worker’s home state when working
state where you’re sending your workers,
temporarily in the other state. The agreements
request a “Letter of Reciprocity.” This letter
vary in the extent this coverage is permitted.
confirms L&I coverage so you do not need to
Washington State has signed reciprocal agreements
pay premiums out of state.
with eight states:
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If there is no reciprocal agreement with the
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Oregon.
state or Canadian province where you’re
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sending your workers, request a “Letter of
Idaho.
Extraterritorial Coverage.” This letter confirms
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Montana.
that your Washington workers are covered by
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North Dakota.
L&I when working temporarily out of state
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(if the work is not under federal jurisdiction).
South Dakota.
However, it does not relieve you from premium
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Wyoming.
obligations for workers’ compensation
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Nevada.
coverage in the state the work is performed.
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Utah.
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