1. (1) An employee may apply for paid family or medical leave benefits under the state plan by:

   1. (a) Using the department's online services;
   2. (b) Contacting the paid family and medical leave customer care center by telephone; or
   3. (c) Alternate methods authorized by the commissioner.
2. (2) An employee who works for an employer with an approved voluntary plan must follow the application guidelines of the approved plan.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 50A.04.215. WSR 19-08-016, § 192-610-005, filed 3/22/19, effective 4/22/19.]