1323-S AMH CALD BLAC 017

  

SHB 1323 - H AMD 65

By Representative Caldier

NOT ADOPTED 02/23/2021

On page 7, line 19, after "chapter" insert "for an initial period of not less than three years and subsequent periods of not less than one year immediately following a period of coverage"

On page 7, beginning on line 29, after "(2)" strike all material through "department))." on line 34 and insert "(a) A self-employed person who has elected coverage may withdraw from coverage((,)) within 30 days of the end of each period of coverage, or at such other times as the employment security department may adopt by rule, by filing a notice of withdrawal in writing with the employment security department, with the withdrawal to take effect not sooner than ((thirty)) 30 days after filing the notice with the employment security department.

(b) A self-employed person who withdraws from elective coverage under (a) of this subsection is not eligible for benefits under this chapter for a period of 12 months following the effective date of the withdrawal or until the employment security department deems the person to be a qualified individual as provided in RCW 50B.04.050."

On page 7, beginning on line 35, after "(3)" strike all material through "(4)" on page 8, line 3

Renumber the remaining subsections consecutively and correct any internal references accordingly.

EFFECT:   Specifies that when a self-employed person elects coverage under the Long-Term Services and Supports Trust Program (Trust Program), the initial period of coverage is for at least three years and each period immediately following a coverage period is for at least one year.

Restores the ability for a self-employed person to withdraw from elected coverage during times allowed by the Employment Security Department (ESD) and also allows a self-employed person to withdraw from coverage within 30 days of the end of a coverage period.

Removes provisions requiring self-employed persons to pay premiums until retirement or the person is no longer self-employed.

Precludes eligibility for Trust Program benefits for 12 months following withdrawal by a self-employed person from the Trust Program or until ESD deems the person to be a qualified individual.

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