(1) Under the
qualifications, terms, conditions, and benefits set by the board:
(a) Retired or disabled state employees, retired or disabled
school employees, retired or disabled employees of county,
municipal, or other political subdivisions, or retired or
disabled employees of tribal governments covered by this chapter
may continue their participation in insurance plans and contracts
after retirement or disablement;
(b) Separated employees may continue their participation in
insurance plans and contracts if participation is selected
immediately upon separation from employment;
(c) Surviving spouses, surviving spouses or surviving
domestic partners in the case of members of the Washington state
patrol retirement system, and dependent children of emergency
service personnel killed in the line of duty may participate in
insurance plans and contracts.
(2) Rates charged surviving spouses, or surviving spouses or
surviving domestic partners in the case of members of the
Washington state patrol retirement system, of emergency service
personnel killed in the line of duty, retired or disabled
employees, separated employees, spouses, or dependent children
who are not eligible for parts A and B of medicare shall be based
on the experience of the community rated risk pool established
under RCW 41.05.022.
(3) Rates charged to surviving spouses, or surviving spouses
or surviving domestic partners in the case of members of the
Washington state patrol retirement system, of emergency service
personnel killed in the line of duty, retired or disabled
employees, separated employees, spouses, or children who are
eligible for parts A and B of medicare shall be calculated from a
separate experience risk pool comprised only of individuals
eligible for parts A and B of medicare; however, the premiums
charged to medicare-eligible retirees and disabled employees
shall be reduced by the amount of the subsidy provided under RCW 41.05.085.
(4) Surviving spouses, surviving spouses or surviving
domestic partners in the case of members of the Washington state
patrol retirement system, and dependent children of emergency
service personnel killed in the line of duty and retired or
disabled and separated employees shall be responsible for payment
of premium rates developed by the authority which shall include
the cost to the authority of providing insurance coverage
including any amounts necessary for reserves and administration
in accordance with this chapter. These self pay rates will be
established based on a separate rate for the employee, the
spouse, the spouse or domestic partner in the case of members of
the Washington state patrol retirement system, and the children.
(5) The term "retired state employees" for the purpose of
this section shall include but not be limited to members of the
legislature whether voluntarily or involuntarily leaving state
office.
[2009 c 522 § 9; 2007 c 114 § 6; 2001 c 165 § 3; 1996 c 39 § 22; 1994 c 153 § 7; 1993 c 386 § 11; 1977 ex.s. c 136 § 6; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 106 § 6; 1973 1st ex.s. c 147 § 7; 1970 ex.s. c 39 § 8.]
RCW 41.05.080(1) Under the qualifications, terms,
conditions, and benefits set by the board:
(a) Retired or disabled state employees, retired or disabled
school employees, retired or disabled employees of county,
municipal, or other political subdivisions, or retired or
disabled employees of tribal governments covered by this chapter
may continue their participation in insurance plans and contracts
after retirement or disablement;
(b) Separated employees may continue their participation in
insurance plans and contracts if participation is selected
immediately upon separation from employment;
(c) Surviving spouses, domestic partners, and dependent
children of emergency service personnel killed in the line of
duty may participate in insurance plans and contracts.
(2) Rates charged surviving spouses and domestic partners of
emergency service personnel killed in the line of duty, retired
or disabled employees, separated employees, spouses, or dependent
children who are not eligible for parts A and B of medicare shall
be based on the experience of the community rated risk pool
established under RCW 41.05.022.
(3) Rates charged to surviving spouses and domestic partners
of emergency service personnel killed in the line of duty,
retired or disabled employees, separated employees, spouses, or
children who are eligible for parts A and B of medicare shall be
calculated from a separate experience risk pool comprised only of
individuals eligible for parts A and B of medicare; however, the
premiums charged to medicare-eligible retirees and disabled
employees shall be reduced by the amount of the subsidy provided
under RCW 41.05.085.
(4) Surviving spouses, domestic partners, and dependent
children of emergency service personnel killed in the line of
duty and retired or disabled and separated employees shall be
responsible for payment of premium rates developed by the
authority which shall include the cost to the authority of
providing insurance coverage including any amounts necessary for
reserves and administration in accordance with this chapter.
These self pay rates will be established based on a separate rate
for the employee, the spouse, and the children.
(5) The term "retired state employees" for the purpose of
this section shall include but not be limited to members of the
legislature whether voluntarily or involuntarily leaving state
office.
[2009 c 523 § 1; 2007 c 114 § 6; 2001 c 165 § 3; 1996 c 39 § 22; 1994 c 153 § 7; 1993 c 386 § 11; 1977 ex.s. c 136 § 6; 1975-'76 2nd ex.s. c 106 § 6; 1973 1st ex.s. c 147 § 7; 1970 ex.s. c 39 § 8.]
NOTES:
Reviser's note: RCW 41.05.080 was amended twice during the 2009 legislative session, each without reference to the other. For rule of construction concerning sections amended more than once during the same legislative session, see RCW 1.12.025.
Intent -- Effective date -- 2007 c 114: See notes following RCW 41.05.011.
Effective date--Application -- 2001 c 165: See note following RCW 41.05.011.
Effective dates -- 1996 c 39: See note following RCW 41.32.010.
Intent -- Effective dates -- 1994 c 153: See notes following RCW 41.05.011.
Effective date -- 1993 c 386 §§ 3, 7, and 11: See note following RCW 41.04.205.
Intent -- 1993 c 386: See note following RCW 28A.400.391.
Effective date -- Conditions prerequisite to implementing sections -- 1977 ex.s. c 136: See note following RCW 41.05.050.
Effective date -- Effect of veto -- Savings -- Severability -- 1973 1st ex.s. c 147: See notes following RCW 41.05.050.
Severability -- 1970 ex.s. c 39: See note following RCW 41.05.050.