1. (1) The department:

   1. (a) May conduct investigations on licensed caregiver third party liability program claims; and
   2. (b) Has the authority to have an inspector of its choice make a damage estimate when, and as often, as the department requires.
2. (2) Licensed caregivers and third parties must allow the department to inspect the damaged property, when requested.

3. (3) If the licensed caregiver third party liability program pays for a claim, the licensed caregivers must:

   1. (a) Transfer to the department their rights of recovery against any individual or organization against whom they may have a legal claim; and
   2. (b) Sign and deliver to the department any documents necessary to transfer these rights to Washington state.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 74.13.031 and 74.14B.080. WSR 26-09-128, s 110-50-0995, filed 4/21/26, effective 5/22/26.]