(1) Voluntary plans are not required to pay pandemic leave assistance benefits to employees.

(2) Employees eligible for pandemic leave assistance who work for an employer with an approved voluntary plan may apply to the state for benefits.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 50A.05.060, 50A.25.030, 50A.05.010 and 2021 c 109 § 5. WSR 21-16-062, § 192-530-100, filed 7/29/21, effective 8/1/21.]