HB 1022 - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 3/4/99)

     Provides that, beginning July 1, 1999, and annually thereafter, the surviving spouse allowance provided in RCW 43.43.270 shall be adjusted by the annual increase amount.  To be eligible, a surviving spouse must have attained at least age sixty-six by July 1st in the calendar year in which the annual increase is provided.