State of Washington Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals

The Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (BIIA) is a state agency that is independent from the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I). The BIIA hears appeals from decisions made by L&I in several areas. The three principal types of appeals are:

• Industrial insurance (workers' compensation)
• Safety citations under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act (WISHA)
• Employer Premium (tax assessments and classifications)