New Rules
(Note: Adopted rules may be different from the proposed rules.)
| Rules Adopted | WA State Register Citations |
|---|---|
LEOFF Plan 2 retirees returning to workImplements HB 1270 (2005), which provided retirees of LEOFF Plan 2 the option of membership in a PERS, PSERS, SERS, and TRS eligible position upon returning to work. The rules provide information for retirees, members eligible to retire, and retirees receiving a disability allowance. |
Preproposal: WSR 06-04-012 |
PERS Plan 1 Disability RulesImplements statutes governing duty and nonduty disability benefits for members of PERS Plan 1. The rules describe the benefits, eligibility requirements, application requirements, and other information pertinent to members and retirees. |
Preproposal: WSR 03-20-058 |
LEOFF Plan 2 catastrophic disability benefitImplements House Bill 2932 (2006) which provides a benefit for members of LEOFF Plan 2 who incur a catastrophic disability in the line of duty. The rule describes the benefit, eligibility requirements, application requirements, and other information pertinent to members and retirees. |
Preproposal: WSR 06-08-072 |
Distribution of DCP funds to beneficiaries who are minorsModifies the distribution of Deferred Compensation Program (DCP) funds to minor beneficiaries. DCP participants who list a minor as beneficiary may now nominate a custodian to receive funds on behalf of the minor under the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act. If a custodian is not nominated and the account value is less than $5,000, an adult family member may receive the funds or a custodianship may be established on the minor's behalf. If a custodian is not nominated and the account value is $5,000 or more, a guardianship must be established on the minor's behalf prior to distribution. |
Preproposal: WSR 05-07-040 |
Definition of "fire fighter" for LEOFF and the transfer of PERS EMT service credit into LEOFF Plan 2Implements Substitute House Bill 1936 (2005), which added emergency medical technicians (EMTs) to the definition of "fire fighter" for the Law Enforcement Officers' and Fire Fighters' Retirement System (LEOFF). Also implements House Bill 1680 (2007), which related to the transfer of service credit of EMTs who are currently LEOFF Plan 2 members but have previous service as EMTs in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). The bill allowed for the immediate transfer of service credit for LEOFF Plan 2 EMTs who die or retire for disability prior to completing the transfer requirements. |
Preproposal: WSR 05-13-048 and |
Repeal of DCAP rulesAs of January 1, 2009, the Washington State Health Care Authority will administer the Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP); DRS rules related to the administration of DCAP are no longer necessary and have been repealed. |
Expedited: WSR 08-20-029 |
LEOFF Plan 2 retirement allowanceClarifies language concerning the calculation of a LEOFF Plan 2 member's retirement allowance upon separation from post-retirement employment and the actuarial computation that occurs if the benefit is calculated into the member's retirement allowance. |
Preproposal: WSR 08-13-065 |
Technical correctionsCorrections to chapters 415-02, 415-112, and 415-113 WAC to fix typographical errors and incorrect references to repealed statutes and rules. |
Expedited: WSR 08-15-093 |
TRS earnable compensationImplements Senate Bill 6657 (2008), which made bonuses received by members of the Teachers' Retirement System for attaining certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards includable as earnable compensation. |
Preproposal: WSR 08-11-026 |
Default investment option for Plan 3 members in the self-directed programAmends department rules to include the new fund that the Washington State Investment Board selected as the default investment option for members of Plan 3 who elect to self-direct their investments but do not establish an investment allocation. |
Preproposal: WSR 08-09-060 |