WAC 388-448-0150

Effective September 1, 2000

WAC 388-448-0150 Penalty for refusing medical treatment or other agency referrals

  1. If you refuse required treatment or agency referral without having good cause, we will stop your GAU benefits.

  2. We stop your GAU benefits until you agree to accept and pursue the required treatment service or referral.

  3. If you reapply, you must wait for a penalty period to pass before you begin getting benefits. The penalty is based on how often you have refused: 

Refusal

Penalty
First One week
Second within six months One month
Third and subsequent within one year Two months

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