PROPOSED RULES
Continuance of WSR 01-12-092.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 01-09-083.
Title of Rule: WAC 182-12-117 Eligible retirees.
Purpose: Amend WAC 182-12-117 to include Washington school employees retirement system plan 2, plan 3 and Washington public employees retirement system plan 3. Include greater detail that adds clarification to existing eligibility; modify participation by employees retiring under a state of Washington higher education retirement plan.
Other Identifying Information: Change of public hearing and adoption date.
Statutory Authority for Adoption: Chapter 41.05 RCW.
Statute Being Implemented: RCW 41.05.160.
Summary: Clarify eligibility criteria for participation in PEBB sponsored retiree medical, dental and life coverage; include eligibility for the new Washington school employees retirement system plan 2, plan 3 and the new public employees retirement system plan 3; and fine-tune eligibility criteria for members of higher education retirement plans. Additional edits/rearrangement of text to better clarify language.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting and Implementation: Barbara Scott, Health Care Authority, 923-2642; and Enforcement: MaryAnne Lindeblad, Health Care Authority, 923-2640.
Name of Proponent: Health Care Authority, governmental.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Explanation of Rule, its Purpose, and Anticipated Effects: Outlines eligibility criteria for participation in PEBB sponsored retiree medical, dental and life coverage.
Proposal Changes the Following Existing Rules: Includes eligibility for the new Washington school employees retirement system plan 2, plan 3 and the new public employees retirement system plan 3 and modifies eligibility criteria for members of higher education retirement plans.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. Not required. The Joint Administrative Rules Review Committee has not requested the filing of a small business economic impact statement, and there will be no costs to small businesses.
RCW 34.05.328 does not apply to this rule adoption.
Hearing Location: Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Avenue S.E., Lacey, WA, on July 31, 2001, at 1:00 p.m.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact Nikki Johnson by July 27, 2001, TDD (888) 923-5622, or (360) 923-2805.
Submit Written Comments to: Barbara Scott, PEBB Program, 676 Woodland Square Loop S.E., Building B, Olympia, WA 98504, fax (360) 923-2602, by July 31, 2001.
Date of Intended Adoption: August 3, 2001.
July 24, 2001
Melodie H. Bankers
Rules Coordinator