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General

New Rules

(Note: Adopted rules may be different from the proposed rules.)

Rules Adopted WA State Register Citations
LEOFF Plan 2 retirees returning to work

Implements 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
Proposal: WSR 09-16-069
Adoption: WSR 09-19-046
Effective Date: October 11 2009

PERS Plan 1 Disability Rules

Implements 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
Proposal: WSR 09-13-012
Adoption: WSR 09-18-051
Effective Date: September 27, 2009

LEOFF Plan 2 catastrophic disability benefit

Implements 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
Proposal: WSR 09-13-013
Adoption: WSR 09-17-035
Effective Date: September 10, 2009

Distribution of DCP funds to beneficiaries who are minors

Modifies 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
Proposal: WSR 09-05-027
Adoption: WSR 09-09-044
Effective Date: May 10, 2009

Definition of "fire fighter" for LEOFF and the transfer of PERS EMT service credit into LEOFF Plan 2

Implements 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
WSR 07-13-041
Proposal: WSR 09-01-149
Adoption: WSR 09-05-011
Effective Date: March 9, 2009

Repeal of DCAP rules

As 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
Adopted: WSR 09-01-021
Effective Date: January 8, 2009

LEOFF Plan 2 retirement allowance

Clarifies 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
Proposal: WSR 08-20-038
Adoption: WSR 08-23-071
Effective Date: December 19, 2008

Technical corrections

Corrections 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
Adoption: WSR 08-20-068
Effective Date: October 26, 2008

TRS earnable compensation

Implements 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
Proposal: WSR 08-16-115
Adoption: WSR 08-19-106
Effective Date: October 18, 2008

Default investment option for Plan 3 members in the self-directed program

Amends 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
Proposal: WSR 08-15-113
Adoption: WSR 08-18-058
Effective Date: October 3, 2008