1. (1) Wages earned and hours worked that are not already subject to premium withholding and reporting by an employer under RCW 50B.04.080 must be reported to the department annually.
2. (2) Under RCW 50B.04.180, if the out-of-state participant did not work or earn wages, acceptable documentation of no work or earnings must be reported to the department annually until the age of 67. Acceptable documentation may include additional information outlined in subsection (6) of this section.
3. (3) Premiums, if assessed, must be paid to the department.
4. (4) Hours reported and premiums paid count toward qualifying for the benefit as outlined in chapter 192-940 WAC.
5. (5) Reports and premium payments must be submitted in a format and manner approved by the department.
6. (6) The department may request additional information, including copies of tax returns, bank records, or any other documentation deemed necessary by the department to verify or determine compliance with RCW 50B.04.180.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 50B.04.020, 50B.04.050, 50B.04.090, and 50B.04.180. WSR 26-12-058, s 192-916-015, filed 6/1/26, effective 7/1/26.]