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Washington Administrative Code (WAC)

Chapter 501

Wash. Admin. Code ch. 415-501

Deferred Compensation Plan

RETIREMENT SYSTEMS, DEPARTMENT OF

415-501-010What is the purpose of this chapter, and does it apply to me?415-501-110Definitions 415-501-312What laws govern the administration of the plan?415-501-315What are my employer's responsibilities?415-501-320What are the tax consequences of participating in the plan?415-501-330Does the department maintain a record of my account?415-501-340Where is my deferred compensation deposited?415-501-370How are the rights of participants and beneficiaries determined?415-501-380How are questions about distributions resolved?415-501-390Can the department delegate its authority?415-501-400What is automatic enrollment?415-501-410How do I enroll in the plan?415-501-415May I move funds into the plan from an eligible retirement plan?415-501-416May I move funds from the plan into another eligible retirement plan?415-501-417How do I purchase service credit in a qualified defined benefit retirement plan?415-501-418May I transfer pretax and Roth balances within the plan?415-501-420What are the deferral limits?415-501-430Are there exceptions to the annual deferral limits?415-501-435May I make deferrals that were missed during periods of uniformed service?415-501-440How are deferral limits monitored?415-501-450May I change my deferral amount?415-501-472Who determines DCP's investment options?415-501-475How will my deferred compensation be invested?415-501-480How do I designate my beneficiaries?415-501-485How do I obtain a distribution?415-501-486How will my accumulated deferrals be distributed in the event of my death?415-501-487If my beneficiary dies while receiving my accumulated deferrals, who will get the remainder of the account?415-501-488How will the account be distributed if my beneficiary is my spouse?415-501-491How will the account be distributed if my beneficiary is not my spouse?415-501-493How will my accumulated deferrals be distributed if my beneficiary is an organization, estate, or trust?415-501-494How will the account be distributed if my beneficiary is a minor?415-501-495Will the department honor domestic relations orders?415-501-510May I withdraw some or all of my accumulated deferrals in the event of an unforeseeable emergency?415-501-520May I stay in the plan if I am on a leave of absence?415-501-530What happens if the plan is terminated?415-501-540Does the department have the right to amend the plan?415-501-550Will my retirement benefit be affected by the amount of compensation I defer?415-501-560May I receive assets in lieu of cash?415-501-570May I transfer or assign my accumulated deferrals?415-501-580How are the plan's assets protected for the exclusive benefit of participants and beneficiaries?415-501-590Are department officers and employees eligible to participate in the plan?415-501-600Is my employer allowed to contribute to my deferred compensation account?415-501-610What is the state investment board's responsibility regarding investments?