Wash. Admin. Code § 192-905-010 – How and when can an employee apply for an exemption from the long-term services and supports trust program?

(1) Applications for exemption from the long-term services and supports trust program for individuals who have long-term care insurance purchased before November 1, 2021, will be accepted by the department only from October 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022, per RCW 50B.04.085.
(2) Applications for exemption from the long-term services and supports trust program for veterans who are 70 percent disabled and individuals who apply under WAC 192-905-006 will be accepted beginning January 1, 2023, and will be ongoing.
(3) If approved by the department, an employee's exemption will be effective the quarter immediately following approval.
(4) Applications for exemption will be available online or in another format approved by the department.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 50B.04.020, 50B.04.055, 50B.04.080, 50B.04.085, 50B.04.090, 2022 c 1, and 2022 c 2. WSR 22-20-044, § 192-905-010, filed 9/28/22, effective 10/29/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 50B.04.020 and 50B.04.085. WSR 21-11-013, § 192-905-010, filed 5/7/21, effective 6/7/21.]