HB 1679.E - DIGEST
(SUBSTITUTED FOR - SEE 1ST SUB)

Provides access to catastrophic disability medical insurance under plan 2 of the law enforcement officers' and firefighters' retirement system (LEOFF).

Provides that the participation of totally disabled members of LEOFF plan 2 in the health insurance plans administered by the health care authority is a benefit of LEOFF plan 2. The increased health benefit costs charged by the health care authority pursuant to RCW 41.05.080(4) to offset the impact on the community-rated risk pool resulting from participation of members of LEOFF plan 2 who are totally disabled in the line of duty, spouses, and dependents shall be charged first to the LEOFF plan 2 fund.

Expires July 1, 2011.