From January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, an employee who has received a permanent exemption under RCW 50B.04.085 may rescind their exemption and participate in the program.

1. (1) An employee must notify the department that they would like to rescind their exemption in a format approved by the department.
2. (2) The rescission will be effective the quarter immediately following notification.
3. (3) The employee must notify any current employer of their rescinded exemption by providing a copy of their rescission letter to the employer.
4. (4) The employer that is the employer at the time of rescission must maintain a copy of the rescission letter provided by the employee and begin assessing and collecting premiums on the effective date of the rescission.
5. (5) Wages and hours reported when an employee had an approved exemption do not count toward qualifying for the benefit.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 50B.04.020, 50B.04.053, 50B.04.055, 50B.04.085, and 2025 c 380 s 16. WSR 25-24-065, s 192-905-009, filed 12/1/25, effective 1/1/26.]