As explained in DI 52120.265F.4. in this section, we re-impose offset at age 62 using the full WC rate without reduction
for State offset. Sometimes we discover after the fact that we failed to re-impose
offset at age 62. Include AURORA paragraph PCWCP5003 in the notice when adjusting
payments retroactively to age 62.
Prior to 04/26/2005, if the WC claim was closed (PT Pension awarded, or closure with or without PP),
L&I was barred from adjusting WC payments and therefore could only report to SSA the
WC benefits “as paid,” not the full unreduced rate that would have been payable without
State offset. In this situation, we used the COLA chart in DI 52120.265D.6 in this section, to convert the last known full rate.
On 04/26/2005, WA amended State law to allow L&I or a self-insurer to retroactively adjust closed
WC claims if SSA assesses an overpayment and the worker submits a written request
for adjustment. The legislation became permanent effective 07/22/2007. L&I can now
provide us with the full WC rate when requested and adjust State offset as needed
to pay additional benefits.