Chapter 192-916 WAC

(1) An individual who has met requirements under RCW 50B.04.180 may elect to continue participation when establishing a primary residence outside of Washington.

(2) An individual who is retired from the work force must elect out-of-state participation to become an eligible beneficiary under RCW 50B.04.010.

(3) Out-of-state participation must be elected within one year of establishing a primary residence outside of Washington.

(4) An individual must submit an application to elect out-of-state participation. Applications will be available online or in another format approved by the department.

(5) An individual who has an active exemption may not elect out-of-state participation.

(1) The department will determine the individual's eligibility based on requirements outlined in RCW 50B.04.180.

(2) Wages earned and hours worked when the individual had an approved exemption do not count toward meeting the requirements to elect out-of-state participation.

(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) 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) Premiums, if assessed, must be paid to the department.

(4) Hours reported and premiums paid count toward qualifying for the benefit as outlined in chapter 192-940 WAC.

(5) Reports and premium payments must be submitted in a format and manner approved by the department.

(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.

(1) Out-of-state participants may not withdraw from program coverage.

(2) Under RCW 50B.04.180, the department must cancel coverage if an out-of-state participant fails to make required premium payments or submit required reports.

(3) If canceled, participation in the program ends and the individual is not entitled to receive benefits.