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Chapter 415-104 WAC

Last Update: 12/8/21

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' AND FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT SYSTEM

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WAC Sections
415-104-005	Purpose.
415-104-011	Definitions.
415-104-015	Scope.
415-104-025	Public records.
415-104-035	Jurisdiction of director.
415-104-045	Appeal of a local disability board decision.
415-104-050	Review of disability board action—Appeal of director's decision.
415-104-060	Records reviewed on appeals filed under RCW 41.26.200.
415-104-070	Parties to a de novo hearing.
415-104-080	The department can require an examination.
415-104-090	Notice of appeal to the superior court.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
415-104-100	Certification of record.
415-104-108	Actuarial factors and schedules.
415-104-111	How is my LEOFF Plan 2 retirement allowance affected if I return to work after retirement?
415-104-112	Interim retirement allowance—Employer final compensation report—Final computation of retirement allowance—Adjustment of retirement allowance for errors.
CESSATION OF DISABILITY
415-104-115	Purpose and scope.
415-104-125	DRS review of disability board order.
415-104-135	Notice for hearing.
415-104-145	Department examination.
415-104-155	Burden of proof.
415-104-165	Payment of benefits pending final determination.
415-104-175	Comparison of disability retirement allowance and service retirement allowance.
BENEFIT OPTIONS
415-104-202	What are my LEOFF Plan 1 retirement benefit options?
415-104-215	What are my LEOFF Plan 2 retirement benefit options?
MEMBERSHIP
415-104-224	Purpose and scope of eligibility rules.
415-104-225	Am I a LEOFF member?
415-104-235	Can I terminate my status as a LEOFF member?
415-104-245	Am I required to meet minimum medical and health standards in order to establish or reestablish Plan 1 membership?
BASIC SALARY
415-104-298	Purpose and scope of basic salary rules.
415-104-299	Basic salary table.
415-104-301	What is basic salary?
LEOFF PLAN 1
415-104-305	Definitions.
415-104-311	How is basic salary for LEOFF Plan I determined?
415-104-3200	Basic monthly rate is LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3201	Deferred payments.
415-104-3202	Retroactive basic salary increases attached to a position are LEOFF Plan 1 basic salary.
415-104-3203	Paid leave is LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3204	Shift differential is LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3205	Additional duty pay is LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-330	What are special salary or wages?
415-104-3301	Educational premium payments are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3302	Performance bonuses are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3303	Cafeteria plans are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3304	Leave cash outs or other severance pay are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3305	Overtime is not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3306	Deferred wages that are not attached to a position are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-340	Disability payments are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3401	Employer taxes and contributions are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3402	Fringe benefits are not LEOFF Plan 1 basic salary.
415-104-3403	Illegal payments are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3404	Reimbursements or allowances in lieu of a reimbursement are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3405	Standby pay is not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-3406	Retirement or termination bonuses are not LEOFF Plan I basic salary.
415-104-350	Payments in lieu.
LEOFF PLAN 2
415-104-360	How is basic salary for LEOFF Plan 2 determined?
415-104-363	Deferred wages.
415-104-365	Retroactive basic salary increases are LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-367	Cafeteria plans.
415-104-370	Overtime is included in LEOFF Plan 2 basic salary.
415-104-373	Paid leave is LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-374	LEOFF Plan 2 part-time leave of absence.
415-104-375	Salary or wages not attached to a position are LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-377	Performance bonuses are LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-379	Shift differential is LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-380	Disability payments.
415-104-383	Employer taxes and contributions are not LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-385	Fringe benefits are not LEOFF Plan 2 basic salary.
415-104-387	Illegal payments are not LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-390	Reimbursements or allowances in lieu of a reimbursement are not LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-393	Standby pay is not LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-395	Termination or retirement bonuses are not LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-397	Statutorily excluded payments are not LEOFF Plan II basic salary.
415-104-401	Cash outs of accrued leave or other forms of severance pay are not LEOFF Plan 2 basic salary.
415-104-405	Payments in lieu.
415-104-450	How do I designate a beneficiary, and who will receive a distribution if I die before retirement?
415-104-455	Are my spouse and dependent children eligible to have their health care insurance premiums paid for?
415-104-475	How does a firefighter who provides emergency medical services transfer PERS service credit to LEOFF Plan 2?
415-104-478	Am I eligible for a LEOFF Plan 2 disability benefit?
415-104-479	Does my LEOFF Plan 2 disability qualify as a line of duty disability?
415-104-480	Does my disability qualify me for a LEOFF Plan 2 catastrophic duty disability benefit?
415-104-481	Does my disability qualify as a nonduty LEOFF Plan 2 disability?
415-104-482	How are the different LEOFF Plan 2 disability benefits calculated?
415-104-483	Is my disability benefit affected by choosing a survivor option?
415-104-484	Is my disability benefit reduced for early retirement?
415-104-485	How do I apply for a disability benefit?
415-104-486	When does my disability benefit end?
415-104-487	Can my disability retirement type change?
415-104-490	Death or disability while performing nonduty emergency management service.
MINIMUM MEDICAL AND HEALTH STANDARDS
415-104-500	Purpose.
415-104-510	Minimum standards for membership—Physical examination.
415-104-520	Abdomen and gastrointestinal system.
415-104-530	Blood and blood-forming tissue diseases.
415-104-540	Dental.
415-104-550	Ears.
415-104-555	Hearing.
415-104-560	Table 1—Table of acceptable audiometric hearing level.
415-104-570	Endocrine and metabolic disorders.
415-104-580	Upper extremities.
415-104-584	Lower extremities.
415-104-588	Miscellaneous extremities.
415-104-590	Eyes.
415-104-595	Vision.
415-104-600	Genitalia.
415-104-605	Urinary system.
415-104-610	Head.
415-104-615	Neck.
415-104-620	Heart.
415-104-624	Vascular system.
415-104-628	Heart and vascular system—Miscellaneous.
415-104-630	Height.
415-104-634	Weight.
415-104-638	Body build.
415-104-640	Lungs and chest wall—General.
415-104-644	Lungs and chest—Tuberculous lesions.
415-104-648	Lungs and chest—Nontuberculous lesions.
415-104-650	Table 2—Table of weight.
415-104-660	Mouth.
415-104-663	Nose and sinuses.
415-104-666	Pharynx, trachea, esophagus, and larynx.
415-104-668	Miscellaneous mouth, throat, and nose diseases.
415-104-670	Neurological disorders.
415-104-680	Psychoses.
415-104-684	Psychoneuroses.
415-104-688	Personality disorders.
415-104-690	Skin and cellular tissues.
415-104-700	Spine and sacroiliac joints.
415-104-705	Scapulae, clavicles, and ribs.
415-104-710	Systemic diseases.
415-104-715	Miscellaneous conditions and defects.
415-104-720	Tumors.
415-104-725	Malignant diseases and tumors.
415-104-730	Venereal diseases.
415-104-740	Mental examination.
415-104-745	Mental examination—Requirement.
415-104-750	Mental examination—Procedure.
415-104-755	Mental examination—Retention by employing department.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
415-104-782	Option to preserve LEOFF I retirement rights.
415-104-783	Verification of eligibility for preservation of LEOFF Plan I membership.
415-104-784	Member contributions for LEOFF Plan I elected officials.
415-104-785	Employer contributions for LEOFF Plan I elected officials.

DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE


415-104-010	Definitions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-010, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-15-010.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-0111	Commissioned—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0111, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0112	Director of public safety—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0112, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0113	Elective employer—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0113, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0114	Full time—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0114, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0115	Fully compensated—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0115, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0117	LEOFF employer—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0117, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0118	LEOFF Plan I elected official—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0118, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0120	Public safety officer—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0120, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0121	Plan I and Plan II—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0121, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0122	LEOFF—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-104-0122, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-0125	Uniformed firefighter position—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 96-04-003, § 415-104-0125, filed 1/24/96, effective 2/24/96.] Repealed by WSR 02-18-046, filed 8/28/02, effective 9/30/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and chapter 41.26 RCW.
415-104-020	Public records. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-020, filed 2/15/78.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-030	Deductions from pension payments for insurance purposes. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-030, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-60-010.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-105	Election of LEOFF member to LEOFF retirement board. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-105, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-10-010.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-110	Administration. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-110, filed 2/15/78.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-120	Function. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-120, filed 2/15/78.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-140	Location. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-140, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-25-100.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-150	Meetings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-150, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-25-020.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-160	Office of the chairman. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-160, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-25-030.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-170	Business hours. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-170, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-25-030.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-180	Correspondence. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-180, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-25-040.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-190	Identification. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-190, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-25-050.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-200	Decision and order of the local disability board. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-200, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-30-010.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-201	Background and purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.050 and 1990 c 249. WSR 91-03-014, § 415-104-201, filed 1/7/91, effective 2/7/91.] Repealed by WSR 96-01-047, filed 12/14/95, effective 1/14/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 2.10.146, 41.26.460, 41.32.530, 41.50.050, 41.32.785, 41.40.188 and 41.40.660.
415-104-205	Definitions for purposes of WAC 415-104-200 through 415-104-215. [Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.050 and 1990 c 249. WSR 91-03-014, § 415-104-205, filed 1/7/91, effective 2/7/91.] Repealed by WSR 96-01-047, filed 12/14/95, effective 1/14/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 2.10.146, 41.26.460, 41.32.530, 41.50.050, 41.32.785, 41.40.188 and 41.40.660.
415-104-210	Processing applications. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-210, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-30-020.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-211	Married LEOFF Plan 2 member's benefit selection—Spousal consent required. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.26.460. WSR 03-12-014, § 415-104-211, filed 5/27/03, effective 7/1/03. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 99-16-075, § 415-104-211, filed 8/3/99, effective 9/3/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 2.10.146, 41.26.460, 41.32.530, 41.50.050, 41.32.785, 41.40.188 and 41.40.660. WSR 96-01-047, § 415-104-211, filed 12/14/95, effective 1/14/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.050 and 1990 c 249. WSR 91-03-014, § 415-104-211, filed 1/7/91, effective 2/7/91.] Repealed by WSR 20-06-040, filed 2/27/20, effective 3/29/20. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-104-220	Recording. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-220, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-30-030.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-230	Legal examination of application. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-230, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-30-040.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-240	Recommendation and conclusion. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-240, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-30-050.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-250	LEOFF retirement board decision on application. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-250, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-30-060.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-260	Notification of member. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-260, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-30-070.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-270	Miscellaneous applications. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-270, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-30-080.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-300	Disability retirement applications—Appeals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-300, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-35-010.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-310	Grievances. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-310, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-35-020.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-320	Rules on appeals. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-320, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-35-030.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-400	Notice of appeal to the superior court. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-400, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-45-010.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-410	Certification of record. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-104-410, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 297-45-020.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-800	Continued LEOFF membership for members in state elective positions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6). WSR 81-07-017 (Order 81-2), § 415-104-800, filed 3/10/81.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-810	Contributions and service credit for members in state elective positions. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6). WSR 81-07-017 (Order 81-2), § 415-104-810, filed 3/10/81.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-820	Members in state elective positions—Entitlement to benefits. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6). WSR 81-07-017 (Order 81-2), § 415-104-820, filed 3/10/81.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.
415-104-830	Operation if in conflict with state law. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6). WSR 81-07-017 (Order 81-2), § 415-104-830, filed 3/10/81.] Repealed by WSR 87-07-016 (Order 87-4), filed 3/11/87. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.50.090.