Presumptive Eligibility for Health Care Workers During a Public Health Emergency - It is important that you know your rights and how to claim coverage should you contract COVID-19.

There are a lot of questions that have been raised regarding presumptively eligibly for Health Care workers during the state of emergency. You do not have to use your sick or vacation time if you are required to stay home and meet the eligibility although you may elect supplement what you are paid by L & I. Labor and Industries makes the determination about eligibility, not Virginia Mason. If you have used your sick or vacation, you can most likely still file a claim and have your time-off bank reimbursed. Please review the “Info to go” resources posted on the local unit web page and reach out to your Nurse Representative with any questions or concerns.