Wash. Admin. Code § 192-110-001 – May the department refuse to accept my claim, appeal or petition?

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, no employee or agent of the department may refuse to accept your claim, a signed appeal, or a petition properly filed under WAC 192-04-170 relating to any program administered by this department regardless of the employee or agent's opinion concerning its merits.
(2) You must provide the department with your name and Social Security account number in order to file a claim for benefits.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 50.12.010 and 50.12.040. WSR 10-20-081, § 192-110-001, filed 9/29/10, effective 10/30/10.]