Local Government Self-Insurance Program
The Local Government Self-Insurance (LGSI) Program provides approval and oversight of the following programs:
- Joint self-insured local government and non-profit property/liability programs as provided in RCW 48.62, RCW 48.64, WAC 200-100 and WAC 200-120.
- Individual and joint self-insured local government employee health/welfare (medical) benefit programs as provided in RCW 48.62 and WAC 200-110 .
Mission
The mission of LGSI is to protect taxpayer resources by ensuring that local government self-insurers are informed about the program's financial condition, participate in decisions which affect insurance services for entities they represent, and ensure compliance with laws and regulations designed to foster financially sound management practices. Our mission is accomplished through:
- Review and approval of new programs and continuing on-site review of approved programs.
- Collection of financial, membership and key data annually allows continuous monitoring of the programs between reviews.
Funding
The LGSI program is funded through annual assessments paid by each program. Costs of reviews and investigations are based on the actual time and expense incurred as provided in RCW 48.62.161.
Stakeholders
Prior to June 30, 2010, two advisory boards assisted the State Risk Manager in adopting rules and establishing examination fees and annual assessments. While these boards were eliminated in the 2009-2010 legislative session, stakeholder groups have been formed to continue communications between the State Risk Manager and the self-insured entities. The meeting minutes of these boards remain on the website.
- Joint property & liability advisory board meeting minutes
- Health and welfare advisory board meeting minutes
Questions
For questions or assistance, please contact Shannon Stuber, 360-407-8153 or 360-280-4280.
Mailing address for new program applications and annual and quarterly financial reports not submitted electronically:
State of Washington
Department of Enterprise Services
Office of Risk Management
Local Government Self-Insurance Program
PO Box 41466
Olympia, WA 98504-1466
