Washington Administrative Code
2022 Archive

Chapter 415-501 WAC
Last Update: 8/11/22

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
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DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN ESTABLISHED
415-501-010What is the purpose of this chapter, and does it apply to me?
DEFINITIONS
415-501-110Definitions.
ADMINISTRATION
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?
415-501-340 Where is my deferred compensation deposited?
DEPARTMENT POWERS
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?
AUTOMATIC ENROLLMENT
415-501-400What is automatic enrollment?
PARTICIPATION IN THE PLAN
415-501-410 How 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?
415-501-420What 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?
UNFORESEEABLE EMERGENCY
415-501-510May I withdraw some or all of my accumulated deferrals in the event of an unforeseeable emergency?
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
415-501-520May I stay in the plan if I am on a leave of absence?
AMENDMENT OR TERMINATION OF PLAN
415-501-530What happens if the plan is terminated?
415-501-540Does the department have the right to amend the plan?
RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER PLANS
415-501-550Will my retirement benefit be affected by the amount of compensation I defer?
TRANSFER IN LIEU OF CASH
415-501-560May I receive assets in lieu of cash?
NONASSIGNABILITY CLAUSE
415-501-570May I transfer or assign my accumulated deferrals?
ASSETS
415-501-580How are the plan's assets protected for the exclusive benefit of participants and beneficiaries?
PARTICIPATION BY DEPARTMENT OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF THE
EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT BENEFITS BOARD
415-501-590Are department officers and employees eligible to participate in the plan?
EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS
415-501-600Is my employer allowed to contribute to my deferred compensation account?
INVESTMENT RESPONSIBILITY
415-501-610What is the state investment board's responsibility regarding investments?
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
415-501-020Separate plan. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, § 415-501-020, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-501-020, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 04-22-053, filed 10/29/04, effective 11/29/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.780(10), and 41.50.770.
415-501-120Beneficiary. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, recodified as § 415-501-120, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-504-020, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 02-01-121, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.030(2), 41.50.088(2), 41.50.770, and 41.50.780, 26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code) and related tax regulations.
415-501-130Compensation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, recodified as § 415-501-130, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-504-030, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 02-01-121, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.030(2), 41.50.088(2), 41.50.770, and 41.50.780, 26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code) and related tax regulations.
415-501-140Deferred compensation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, recodified as § 415-501-140, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-504-040, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 02-01-121, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.030(2), 41.50.088(2), 41.50.770, and 41.50.780, 26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code) and related tax regulations.
415-501-150Department. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, recodified as § 415-501-150, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-504-050, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 02-01-121, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.030(2), 41.50.088(2), 41.50.770, and 41.50.780, 26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code) and related tax regulations.
415-501-160Eligible employee. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, recodified as § 415-501-160, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-504-060, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 02-01-121, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.030(2), 41.50.088(2), 41.50.770, and 41.50.780, 26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code) and related tax regulations.
415-501-170Employee retirement benefits board. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, recodified as § 415-501-170, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-504-070, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 02-01-121, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.030(2), 41.50.088(2), 41.50.770, and 41.50.780, 26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code) and related tax regulations.
415-501-180Employer. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, recodified as § 415-501-180, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-504-080, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 02-01-121, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.030(2), 41.50.088(2), 41.50.770, and 41.50.780, 26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code) and related tax regulations.
415-501-190Participant. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, amended and recodified as § 415-501-190, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-504-090, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 02-01-121, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.030(2), 41.50.088(2), 41.50.770, and 41.50.780, 26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code) and related tax regulations.
415-501-200Participation agreement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, amended and recodified as § 415-501-200, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-504-100, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 02-01-121, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.030(2), 41.50.088(2), 41.50.770, and 41.50.780, 26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code) and related tax regulations.
415-501-210Separation from service. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, amended and recodified as § 415-501-210, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-504-110, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 02-01-121, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.030(2), 41.50.088(2), 41.50.770, and 41.50.780, 26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code) and related tax regulations.
415-501-300Department to adopt rules and regulations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, recodified as § 415-501-300, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-508-020, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 02-01-121, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.030(2), 41.50.088(2), 41.50.770, and 41.50.780, 26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code) and related tax regulations.
415-501-305Department to interpret. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, recodified as § 415-501-305, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-564-030, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 04-22-053, filed 10/29/04, effective 11/29/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.780(10), and 41.50.770.
415-501-310Administered by department. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, amended and recodified as § 415-501-310, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-508-010, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 04-22-053, filed 10/29/04, effective 11/29/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.780(10), and 41.50.770.
415-501-350Department and employee retirement benefits board actions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, recodified as § 415-501-350, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-508-030, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 04-22-053, filed 10/29/04, effective 11/29/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.780(10), and 41.50.770.
415-501-360Plan prevails. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, amended and recodified as § 415-501-360, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-564-010, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 04-22-053, filed 10/29/04, effective 11/29/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.780(10), and 41.50.770.
415-501-470Suspension and reinstatement of deferrals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.030(2), 41.50.088(2), 41.50.770, and 41.50.780, 26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code) and related tax regulations. WSR 02-01-121, § 415-501-470, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, amended and recodified as § 415-501-470, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 98-20-047, § 415-512-070, filed 9/30/98, effective 10/31/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-512-070, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 04-22-053, filed 10/29/04, effective 11/29/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.780(10), and 41.50.770.
415-501-490Elections regarding distribution. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, amended and recodified as § 415-501-490, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 98-20-047, § 415-512-090, filed 9/30/98, effective 10/31/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.780(1) and 41.50.050. WSR 97-05-009, § 415-512-090, filed 2/7/97, effective 3/10/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-512-090, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 02-01-121, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.030(2), 41.50.088(2), 41.50.770, and 41.50.780, 26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code) and related tax regulations.
415-501-492Distribution to a beneficiary, if distribution to the participant has not begun. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.030(2), 41.50.088(2), 41.50.770, and 41.50.780, 26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code) and related tax regulations. WSR 02-01-121, § 415-501-492, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/1/02.] Repealed by WSR 04-22-053, filed 10/29/04, effective 11/29/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.780(10), and 41.50.770.
415-501-500Distribution of deferrals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, amended and recodified as § 415-501-500, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 98-20-047, § 415-512-110, filed 9/30/98, effective 10/31/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-512-110, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 02-01-121, filed 12/19/01, effective 1/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.030(2), 41.50.088(2), 41.50.770, and 41.50.780, 26 U.S.C. (Internal Revenue Code) and related tax regulations.
415-501-710Plan to conform to state law. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, recodified as § 415-501-710, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-568-010, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 04-22-053, filed 10/29/04, effective 11/29/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.780(10), and 41.50.770.
415-501-720Plan to conform to federal law. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.770, [41.50.]780 and 41.50.050. WSR 00-11-104, recodified as § 415-501-720, filed 5/18/00, effective 6/18/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.50.780(11). WSR 96-16-020, § 415-568-020, filed 7/29/96, effective 7/29/96.] Repealed by WSR 04-22-053, filed 10/29/04, effective 11/29/04. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.780(10), and 41.50.770.