RCW 38.52.290
Applicability of workers' compensation law.
Insofar as not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter, the maximum amount payable to a claimant shall be not greater than the amount allowable for similar disability under the workers' compensation act, chapter 51.32 RCW as amended by chapter 289, Laws of 1971 ex.sess., and any amendments thereto. "Employee" as used in said title shall include an emergency worker when liability for the furnishing of compensation and benefits exists pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and as limited by the provisions of this chapter. Where liability for compensation and benefits exists, such compensation and benefits shall be provided in accordance with the applicable provisions of said sections of chapter 51.32 RCW and at the maximum rate provided therein, subject, however, to the limitations set forth in this chapter.
[ 1987 c 185 § 8; 1984 c 38 § 30; 1974 ex.s. c 171 § 32; 1971 ex.s. c 289 § 71; 1953 c 223 § 13.]
NOTES:
Intent—Severability—1987 c 185: See notes following RCW 51.12.130.
Severability—Effective dates—1971 ex.s. c 289: See RCW 51.98.060 and 51.98.070.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 38 - Militia and Military Affairs
Chapter 38.52 - Emergency Management.
38.52.020 - Declaration of policy and purpose.
38.52.037 - Comprehensive state mine rescue plan—Submittal to legislature.
38.52.050 - Governor's general powers and duties.
38.52.073 - Communication plan status report—Life safety information communication report.
38.52.080 - Outside aid—Rights and liabilities—Claims.
38.52.091 - Mutual aid and interlocal agreements—Requirements.
38.52.100 - Appropriations—Acceptance of funds, services, etc.
38.52.105 - Disaster response account.
38.52.120 - Political activity prohibited.
38.52.140 - Status of civil service employee preserved.
38.52.150 - Orders, rules, regulations—Enforcement—Availability—Penalty.
38.52.160 - Matching funds from political subdivision may be required.
38.52.170 - Plan for federal area.
38.52.190 - Compensation for injury or death—Chapter exclusive.
38.52.195 - Exemption from liability while providing construction, equipment, or work.
38.52.1951 - Application of exemption from liability for architects and engineers.
38.52.200 - Liability for compensation is in lieu of other liability—Exception.
38.52.205 - Claims arising from emergency management related activities—Filing—Contents.
38.52.210 - Compensation boards—Established.
38.52.220 - Compensation boards—Meetings—Claims not necessitating board meeting.
38.52.230 - Compensation boards—Attendance of witnesses, oaths, rules—Members uncompensated.
38.52.240 - Compensation boards—Duties as to compensation applications.
38.52.250 - Compensation boards—Quorum—Transmittal of minutes, claims—Appeal to department.
38.52.260 - When compensation furnished.
38.52.270 - Minors entitled to benefits.
38.52.280 - Compensation and benefits limited by appropriation.
38.52.290 - Applicability of workers' compensation law.
38.52.300 - Right of action against third party.
38.52.310 - Coverage, classification, registration, of workers.
38.52.320 - Schedule of payments.
38.52.330 - Expenditures authorized—Claims, payment and disposition—Appeals.
38.52.340 - Benefits under other compensation plans.
38.52.350 - Benefits furnished under federal law—Reduction of state benefits.
38.52.360 - Medical, surgical or hospital treatment.
38.52.370 - Medical, surgical or hospital treatment—Reimbursement.
38.52.380 - State compensation denied if payment prevents federal benefits.
38.52.390 - Contracts or work on cost basis for emergency management activities.
38.52.400 - Search and rescue activities—Powers and duties of local officials.
38.52.420 - Model contingency plan for pollution control facilities and hazardous waste management.
38.52.500 - Statewide 911 telephone service—Finding.
38.52.501 - Statewide 911 emergency communications service—Findings.
38.52.505 - Statewide 911 emergency service—Automatic location identification—Rules.
38.52.520 - State 911 coordination office.
38.52.525 - State 911 coordination office—Public education materials.
38.52.531 - 911 advisory committee.
38.52.535 - State 911 coordination office and advisory committee—Uniform national standards.
38.52.545 - Priorities for 911 funding.
38.52.550 - Emergency communications systems and information—Immunity from civil liability.
38.52.920 - Repeal and saving.
38.52.930 - Transfer of powers, duties, and functions to state military department.
38.52.940 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.