# WAC 296-20-020: WAC 296-20-020. Acceptance of rules and fees

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_020

## Section

- **Citation:** WAC 296-20-020
- **Heading:** WAC 296-20-020. Acceptance of rules and fees
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Administrative Code / Title 296 / Chapter 296-20 / Section 296-20-020

## Text

The filing of the Report of Accident (Workplace Injury, Accident or Occupational Disease) form or the Provider's Initial Report form, where applicable; or the rendering of treatment to a worker who comes under the department's or self-insurer's jurisdiction, as the case may be, constitutes acceptance of the department's medical aid rules and compliance with its rules and fees.
In accordance with RCW 51.28.020 of the industrial insurance law, when a provider renders treatment to a worker entitled to benefits under the law, "it shall be the duty of that provider to inform the worker of their rights under this title and to lend all necessary assistance in making the application for compensation and such proof of other matters as required by the rules of the department without charge to the worker," a worker shall not be billed for treatment rendered for their accepted industrial injury or occupational disease.
The department or self-insurer must be notified immediately, when an unrelated condition is being treated concurrently with an industrial injury. See WAC 296-20-055 for specific information required.
When there is questionable eligibility, (i.e., service is not usually allowed for industrial injuries or investigation is pending, etc.) the provider may require the worker to pay for the treatment rendered.
In cases of questionable eligibility where the provider has billed the worker or other insurance, and the claim is subsequently allowed, the provider shall refund the worker or insurer in full and bill the department or self-insurer for services rendered using billing instructions, codes, and policies as listed in the medical aid rules and fee schedules.

## Nearby sections

- [WAC 296-20-010 WAC 296-20-010. General information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_010.md)
- [WAC 296-20-015 WAC 296-20-015. Who may treat](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_015.md)
- [WAC 296-20-020 WAC 296-20-020. Acceptance of rules and fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_020.md)
- [WAC 296-20-022 WAC 296-20-022. Payment of out-of-state providers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_022.md)
- [WAC 296-20-023 WAC 296-20-023. Third-party settlement—Excess recoveries](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_023.md)
- [WAC 296-20-024 WAC 296-20-024. Utilization management](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_024.md)
- [WAC 296-20-025 WAC 296-20-025. Initiating treatment and submitting a claim for benefits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_025.md)
- [WAC 296-20-030 WAC 296-20-030. Treatment not requiring authorization for accepted conditions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_030.md)
- [WAC 296-20-035 WAC 296-20-035. Treatment in cases that remain open beyond 60 days](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_035.md)
- [WAC 296-20-045 WAC 296-20-045. Consultation requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_045.md)
- [WAC 296-20-051 WAC 296-20-051. Consultations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_051.md)
- [WAC 296-20-055 WAC 296-20-055. Limitation of treatment and temporary treatment of unrelated conditions when retarding recovery](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_055.md)
- [WAC 296-20-065 WAC 296-20-065. Transfer of providers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_065.md)
- [WAC 296-20-071 WAC 296-20-071. Concurrent treatment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_ADC_296_20_071.md)

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