Injured on the Job?
If you are injured on the job, inform your supervisor immediately. If your injury requires treatment from a medical professional, contact Human Resources or your supervisor for a Workers' Compensation Claim Packet.
Employees who experience work-related injuries or illnesses are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under Washington Industrial Insurance laws. Whatcom County has been approved by the State to be self-insured, which means we directly cover the costs of work-related injuries and illnesses. The County contracts with Eberle Vivian (EV) to evaluate and process claims. EV handles claims approval, coordinates claims with Labor and Industries and medical providers, and pays medical and/or time loss benefits.
Although we’re self-insured, you have the same rights and responsibilities as workers covered by State industrial insurance.
Employees who experience work-related injuries or illnesses are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits under Washington Industrial Insurance laws. Whatcom County has been approved by the State to be self-insured, which means we directly cover the costs of work-related injuries and illnesses. The County contracts with Eberle Vivian (EV) to evaluate and process claims. EV handles claims approval, coordinates claims with Labor and Industries and medical providers, and pays medical and/or time loss benefits.
Although we’re self-insured, you have the same rights and responsibilities as workers covered by State industrial insurance.
STEPS FOR FILING A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIM
Following these steps will ensure your claim and/or benefits payments are processed without delay:
- Notify your supervisor immediately of your injury or illness. Your supervisor or Human Resources will provide you with a Workers' Compensation Claim packet*.
- Seek medical care if needed. You may choose treatment from any health care provider authorized under Washington Industrial Insurance Laws. If you are unable to be seen by your regular physician, or do not have one, you may wish to visit an Urgent Care walk-in clinic.
- Complete the Injury/Illness Incident Report and give it to your supervisor.
- Complete the Patient Information section of the Provider’s Initial Report and give it to your health care provider to complete and mail to Eberle Vivian.
- Within 24 hours of your work-related injury or illness, complete the Self-Insurer Accident Report (SIF-2) and return it to Human Resources.
- Read A Guide to Industrial Insurance Benefits pamphlet, which explains your rights and responsibilities.
* Workers' Compensation Claim packet
Injury/Illness Incident Report
Provider’s Initial Report
Self-Insurer Accident Report (SIF-2)
Instant Access Card (for prescriptions)
Questions?
Call Julie Kelley at Eberle Vivian (800) 927-9448, extension 115.
Mail to:
Julie Kelley, Eberle Vivian
206 Railroad Avenue N
Kent, WA 98032