L&I to Start Sending Electronic Claims Notices

The Washington state Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) announced Monday it has launched a new online services that will allow injured workers, employers and health care providers to sign up for electronic delivery of most claims-related documents.The department estimates that if it can reduce paper mailing by 30%, it will save $1.3 million. Annual savings on postage, paper and handling will increase to $2 million if 50% of documents are sent electronically rather than through the mail.L&I started the project in response to complaints from health care providers who were processin...