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Chapter 415-108 WAC
Last Update: 12/8/23

PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
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WAC Sections
DEFINITIONS
415-108-010Definitions in the public employees' retirement system.
ADMINISTRATION
415-108-020Public records.
415-108-030Statewide cities retirement system.
415-108-070Excess contributions to employees' savings fund.
BENEFIT OPTIONS
415-108-315How do I designate a beneficiary, and who will receive a distribution if I die before retirement?
415-108-326What are my retirement benefit options?
415-108-340Actuarial factors and schedules.
415-108-350What is the judicial benefit multiplier program?
415-108-400Purpose and scope.
415-108-410Definitions.
415-108-420Scope of authority.
415-108-425How do I determine if I have plan choice rights or transfer rights to PERS Plan 3?
415-108-430Procedure.
415-108-432PERS Plan 1 duty disability benefits.
415-108-434PERS Plan 1 nonduty disability benefits.
415-108-436PERS Plans 2 and 3 disability benefits.
415-108-440Revocability.
REPORTABLE COMPENSATION
415-108-441Purpose and scope of compensation earnable rules.
415-108-443PERS reportable compensation table.
415-108-445What compensation can be reported?
415-108-451Salary or wages.
415-108-453Performance bonuses.
415-108-455Cafeteria plans.
415-108-456Leave payments earned over time.
415-108-457Retroactive salary increases.
415-108-458Severance pay earned over time.
415-108-459Payroll deductions.
415-108-463Payments not for services rendered.
415-108-464Legislative leave.
415-108-465Is paid leave not earned over time reportable compensation for PERS?
415-108-466Do I receive reportable compensation for union leave?
415-108-467Reinstatement or payment instead of reinstatement.
415-108-468Compensation authorized by statute for periods of absence due to sickness or injury.
415-108-469Standby pay.
415-108-470Nonmoney maintenance.
415-108-475Fringe benefits.
415-108-477Disability insurance.
415-108-479Workers' compensation.
415-108-480Vehicles—Does the value of my use of an employer vehicle qualify as compensation earnable?
415-108-482Illegal payments.
415-108-483Optional payments.
415-108-484Reimbursements for expenses.
415-108-485Vehicle allowances—Are vehicle allowances earnable compensation?
415-108-487Retirement bonus or incentive.
415-108-488Severance pay not earned over time—Contract buy outs.
415-108-491Salary imputed to periods of unpaid leave.
415-108-510Treatment of cash payments made in lieu of unused leave—First-in-first-out accounting method for determining when leave earned—Forms of leave deemed excess compensation—Conversions.
MEMBERSHIP
415-108-520Membership exceptions—Student and spouse of student.
415-108-550Elected officials—Eligibility and application for retirement service membership.
415-108-560Appointed officials—Eligibility and application for retirement service membership.
415-108-570As an elected or appointed official, what are my requirements for service credit?
415-108-575May I retire from PERS while holding an elective position?
415-108-620Requirements for a union to be a PERS I union employer.
415-108-630Calculation and verification of PERS membership requirement.
415-108-640Effect of meeting union verification requirements.
415-108-650Effect on unions seeking to maintain union employer status if verification requirement is not met.
415-108-660Plan I union employer verification form.
415-108-679Purpose and scope of eligibility rules.
415-108-680Am I eligible for membership?
415-108-690How is my membership eligibility evaluated?
415-108-700Can I qualify for membership if I work in more than one ineligible position with the same employer?
415-108-710What are the return to work rules for PERS Plan 1, Plan 2, and Plan 3?
415-108-720Participation—Can I be excluded from participating in membership even if I am employed in an eligible position?
415-108-725If I have retired from another retirement system or am eligible to retire, am I excluded from participating in PERS?
415-108-726Can I earn service credit in PERS and another retirement plan at the same time?
415-108-727Can I transfer service credit earned as a cadet in the public employees' retirement system to the Washington state patrol retirement system Plans 1 or 2?
415-108-728If I work concurrently in a PERS position and TRS position, which system will I be in?
415-108-730Membership for city managers.
415-108-800When do I enter retirement status?
415-108-805What is the PERS Plan 1 minimum allowance?
SERVICE RETIREMENT
415-108-810Calculation of retirement allowance pursuant to Bowles v. Retirement Systems—Eligibility—Procedure.
415-108-815What is the minimum dollar limit used to determine a Plan 3 lump sum benefit payment?
415-108-820Interim retirement allowance—Employer final compensation report—Final computation of retirement allowance—Adjustment of retirement allowance for errors.
415-108-830How does the department calculate the retirement allowance of a PERS Plan 2 or Plan 3 member who retires, reenters PERS membership, and then retires again?
415-108-980Will I receive a transfer payment when I transfer to Plan 3?
415-108-990May I waive my Plan 3 one percent retirement benefit?
DISPOSITION OF SECTIONS FORMERLY CODIFIED IN THIS TITLE
415-108-0101Level of union organization—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-108-0101, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 01-21-090, filed 10/22/01, effective 11/22/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 35.21.730, 41.40.010(4), chapter 41.40 RCW.
415-108-0102Normally—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-108-0102, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 01-21-090, filed 10/22/01, effective 11/22/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 35.21.730, 41.40.010(4), chapter 41.40 RCW.
415-108-0103Project position—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-108-0103, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 01-21-090, filed 10/22/01, effective 11/22/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 35.21.730, 41.40.010(4), chapter 41.40 RCW.
415-108-0104Report—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-108-0104, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 01-21-090, filed 10/22/01, effective 11/22/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 35.21.730, 41.40.010(4), chapter 41.40 RCW.
415-108-0105Retirement plan—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-108-0105, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 01-21-090, filed 10/22/01, effective 11/22/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 35.21.730, 41.40.010(4), chapter 41.40 RCW.
415-108-0106Union—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-108-0106, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 01-21-090, filed 10/22/01, effective 11/22/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 35.21.730, 41.40.010(4), chapter 41.40 RCW.
415-108-0107Union employer—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-108-0107, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 01-21-090, filed 10/22/01, effective 11/22/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 35.21.730, 41.40.010(4), chapter 41.40 RCW.
415-108-0108Year—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-108-0108, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 01-21-090, filed 10/22/01, effective 11/22/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 35.21.730, 41.40.010(4), chapter 41.40 RCW.
415-108-0109System acronyms—Definition. [Statutory Authority: Chapters 41.32, 41.34, 41.35, 41.50 RCW. WSR 01-01-059, § 415-108-0109, filed 12/12/00, effective 1/12/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 95-16-053, § 415-108-0109, filed 7/25/95, effective 8/25/95.] Repealed by WSR 01-21-090, filed 10/22/01, effective 11/22/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 35.21.730, 41.40.010(4), chapter 41.40 RCW.
415-108-0110Reportable compensation—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 98-09-059, § 415-108-0110, filed 4/17/98, effective 5/18/98.] Repealed by WSR 01-21-090, filed 10/22/01, effective 11/22/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 35.21.730, 41.40.010(4), chapter 41.40 RCW.
415-108-0111Annual leave—Definition. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 98-09-059, § 415-108-0111, filed 4/17/98, effective 5/18/98.] Repealed by WSR 01-21-090, filed 10/22/01, effective 11/22/01. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 35.21.730, 41.40.010(4), chapter 41.40 RCW.
415-108-040Appeals—Disability cases. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-040, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-05-010.] Repealed by WSR 02-12-084, filed 6/4/02, effective 7/5/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.50.060, 41.50.770, 41.50.780, 2001 c 42. Later promulgation, see chapter 415-08 WAC.
415-108-050Appeal to superior court—Notice. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-050, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-09-010.] Repealed by WSR 99-21-031, filed 10/14/99, effective 11/14/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-060Appeal to superior court—Certification of record. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-060, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-09-020.] Repealed by WSR 99-21-031, filed 10/14/99, effective 11/14/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-100Members. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-100, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-01-010.] Repealed by WSR 93-11-077, filed 5/18/93, effective 6/18/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.40.010 (4)(a).
415-108-110Administration—Officers. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-110, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-01-020.] Repealed by WSR 93-11-077, filed 5/18/93, effective 6/18/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.40.010 (4)(a).
415-108-120Function. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-120, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-01-030.] Repealed by WSR 93-11-077, filed 5/18/93, effective 6/18/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.40.010 (4)(a).
415-108-130Location. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-130, filed 2/15/78.] Repealed by WSR 93-11-077, filed 5/18/93, effective 6/18/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.40.010 (4)(a).
415-108-150Meetings. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-150, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-01-050.] Repealed by WSR 93-11-077, filed 5/18/93, effective 6/18/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.40.010 (4)(a).
415-108-160Office of chairman. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-160, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-01-060.] Repealed by WSR 93-11-077, filed 5/18/93, effective 6/18/93. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5) and 41.40.010 (4)(a).
415-108-170Business hours. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-170, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-01-060.] Repealed by WSR 22-22-087, filed 11/1/22, effective 12/2/22. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-180Correspondence. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-180, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-01-070.] Repealed by WSR 99-21-031, filed 10/14/99, effective 11/14/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-181How does the department comply with Internal Revenue Code distribution rules? [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), chapter 41.40 RCW and IRS regulations. WSR 02-14-009, § 415-108-181, filed 6/20/02, effective 7/21/02.] Repealed by WSR 10-24-099, filed 12/1/10, effective 1/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5).
415-108-182What are the IRS limitations on maximum benefits and maximum contributions? [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), chapter 41.40 RCW and IRS regulations. WSR 02-14-009, § 415-108-182, filed 6/20/02, effective 7/21/02.] Repealed by WSR 10-24-099, filed 12/1/10, effective 1/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5).
415-108-183Assets for exclusive benefit of members and beneficiaries. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), chapter 41.40 RCW and IRS regulations. WSR 02-14-009, § 415-108-183, filed 6/20/02, effective 7/21/02.] Repealed by WSR 10-24-099, filed 12/1/10, effective 1/1/11. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5).
415-108-190Nominations. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-190, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-01-07001.] Repealed by WSR 99-21-031, filed 10/14/99, effective 11/14/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-195Identification. [WSR 97-19-035, Recodified as § 415-108-195, filed 9/9/97, effective 9/9/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-300, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-03-120.] Repealed by WSR 99-21-031, filed 10/14/99, effective 11/14/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-200Disability and benefit claims. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-200, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-03-010.] Repealed by WSR 99-21-031, filed 10/14/99, effective 11/14/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-210Disability and benefit claims—Acknowledgment and forms. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-210, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-03-020.] Repealed by WSR 99-21-031, filed 10/14/99, effective 11/14/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-220Disability and benefit claims—Processing applications. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-220, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-03-030.] Repealed by WSR 99-21-031, filed 10/14/99, effective 11/14/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-230Disability and benefit claims—Recording. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-230, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-03-040.] Repealed by WSR 99-21-031, filed 10/14/99, effective 11/14/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-240Disability and benefit claims—Legal examination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-240, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-03-050.] Repealed by WSR 99-21-031, filed 10/14/99, effective 11/14/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-250Disability and benefit claims—Medical examination. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-250, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-03-060.] Repealed by WSR 99-21-031, filed 10/14/99, effective 11/14/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-260Disability and benefit claims—Medical recommendation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-260, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-03-070.] Repealed by WSR 99-21-031, filed 10/14/99, effective 11/14/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-270Disability and benefit claims—Recommendation and conclusion. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-270, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-03-080.] Repealed by WSR 99-21-031, filed 10/14/99, effective 11/14/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-280Disability and benefit claims—Board decision on application. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-280, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-03-090.] Repealed by WSR 99-21-031, filed 10/14/99, effective 11/14/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-290Disability and benefit claims—Notification of member. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-290, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-03-100.] Repealed by WSR 99-21-031, filed 10/14/99, effective 11/14/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-300Identification. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(6) and 41.50.090. WSR 78-03-023 (Order IV), § 415-108-300, filed 2/15/78. Formerly WAC 184-03-120.] Decodified by WSR 97-19-035, filed 9/9/97, effective 9/9/97. Recodified as § 415-108-195.
415-108-320Background and purpose. [Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.050 and 1990 c 249. WSR 91-03-015, § 415-108-320, 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.
415-108-322Definitions for purposes of WAC 415-108-320 through 415-108-326. [Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.050 and 1990 c 249. WSR 91-03-015, § 415-108-322, 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.
415-108-324I am married—Do I need my spouse's consent on the retirement option I choose? [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050(5), 41.40.188(2), 41.40.660(2), 41.40.845(2). WSR 02-03-120, § 415-108-324, filed 1/23/02, effective 3/1/02. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 99-14-008, § 415-108-324, filed 6/24/99, effective 7/25/99. 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, § 415-108-324, filed 12/14/95, effective 1/14/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 34.05.050 and 1990 c 249. WSR 91-03-015, § 415-108-324, 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.
415-108-450Compensation earnable for Plan I PERS members. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.40.010(8). WSR 88-11-030 (Order 88-11), § 415-108-450, filed 5/13/88.] Repealed by WSR 98-09-059, filed 4/17/98, effective 5/18/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-460Compensation earnable for Plan II PERS members. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.40.010(8). WSR 88-11-030 (Order 88-11), § 415-108-460, filed 5/13/88.] Repealed by WSR 98-09-059, filed 4/17/98, effective 5/18/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-461Standby pay—Location restricted compensation. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.40.020. WSR 94-16-086, § 415-108-461, filed 8/1/94, effective 8/1/94.] Repealed by WSR 96-01-046, filed 12/14/95, effective 1/14/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-462Location restricted compensation—Employer policy. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and 41.40.020. WSR 94-16-086, § 415-108-462, filed 8/1/94, effective 8/1/94.] Repealed by WSR 96-01-046, filed 12/14/95, effective 1/14/96. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-490Back pay award or settlement—Definition—Allocated by the department for retirement system purposes. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.40.010(8) and 41.40.020. WSR 87-17-061 (Order DRS 87-08), § 415-108-490, filed 8/19/87.] Repealed by WSR 98-09-059, filed 4/17/98, effective 5/18/98. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.
415-108-500Public employees' retirement board. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.40.120(17). WSR 86-13-023 (Order 86-3), § 415-108-500, filed 6/10/86.] Decodified by WSR 97-19-035, filed 9/9/97, effective 9/9/97. Recodified as § 415-108-730.
415-108-530Calculation of retirement allowance pursuant to Bowles v. Retirement Systems—Eligibility—Procedure. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and Bowles v. Retirement Systems, 121 Wn.2d 52 (1993). WSR 94-11-009, § 415-108-530, filed 5/5/94, effective 6/5/94.] Decodified by WSR 97-19-035, filed 9/9/97, effective 9/9/97. Recodified as § 415-108-810.
415-108-540Interim retirement allowance—Employer final compensation report—Final computation of retirement allowance—Adjustment of retirement allowance for errors. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050 and Bowles v. Retirement Systems, 121 Wn.2d 52 (1993). WSR 94-11-009, § 415-108-540, filed 5/5/94, effective 6/5/94.] Decodified by WSR 97-19-035, filed 9/9/97, effective 9/9/97. Recodified as § 415-108-820.
415-108-580Actuarial recomputation of retirement allowance upon retirement following reemployment. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 94-09-040, § 415-108-580, filed 4/19/94, effective 5/20/94.] Decodified by WSR 97-19-035, filed 9/9/97, effective 9/9/97. Recodified as § 415-108-830.
415-108-671Administration of early retirement. [Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050. WSR 93-20-020, § 415-108-671, filed 9/24/93, effective 10/25/93.] Repealed by WSR 99-12-041, filed 5/26/99, effective 6/26/99. Statutory Authority: RCW 41.50.050.