(1) When the department of labor and industries or a self-insurer pays compensation under chapter
51.32 RCW on behalf of or on account of the child or children of a noncustodial parent (NCP), the division of child support (DCS) treats the amount of compensation the department or self-insurer pays on behalf of the child or children as if the NCP paid the compensation toward the NCP's child support obligations.
(2) When the Social Security administration pays Social Security disability dependency benefits, retirement benefits, or survivors insurance benefits on behalf of or on account of the child or children of an NCP who is a disabled person, a retired person, or a deceased person, DCS treats the amount of benefits paid for the child or children as if the NCP paid the benefits toward the NCP's child support obligation for the period for which benefits are paid.
(3) Under no circumstances does the NCP have a right to reimbursement of any compensation paid under subsection (1) or (2) of this section.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 26.18.190, 26.23.035, 74.08.090, and 74.20A.055. 11-14-065, § 388-14A-4200, filed 6/30/11, effective 7/31/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 74.08.090, 26.18.190, 74.20A.055. 01-03-089, § 388-14A-4200, filed 1/17/01, effective 2/17/01. Formerly WAC 388-11-280.]