The Department of Labor & Industries (LNI) does not notify OFM of individual agency workers’ compensation insurance premium rate changes directly. OFM only receives the yearly enterprise updated rates that go into effect in January. If agencies receive a notification of a rate change (known as a rate notice) at any time during the year, the new rates must be shared with OFM as soon as possible so they can be updated in HRMS, ensuring accurate calculations for both employee and employer costs.
Failure to notify OFM of an agency rate change could result in over or under payment for employees and employer costs. This results in a significant administrative burden to the agency and OFM to correct and collect or refund monies. Information on LNI risk class rates can be found on the LNI website: Rates for Workers Compensation.
If your agency receives a rate notice from LNI indicating a premium rate change, please send an email to HeretoHelp@ofm.wa.gov indicating your agency has received updated LNI rates. The email should include a contact person for your agency and the rate notice from LNI detailing the rate change.
