(1) Applications for exemption from the long-term services and supports trust program will be accepted by the department only from October 1, 2021, through December 31, 2022, per RCW 50B.04.085.

(2) If approved by the department, an employee's exemption will be effective the quarter immediately following approval.

(3) Applications for exemption will be available on the department's website or in another format approved by the department.