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HB 1025 - Good Bill
Bill Title: Reopening the exemption from the long-term services and supports trust program for employees who have purchased long-term care insurance.
Committee: House Early Learning and Human Services
Companion Bill:
Bill Summary:
- AN ACT Relating to reopening the exemption from the long-term services and supports trust program for employees who have purchased long-term care insurance; and amending RCW 50B.04.085.
What the Bill says:
- The bill states that An employee who attests that the employee has long-term care insurance purchased before November 1, ((2021)) 2027, may apply for an exemption from the premium assessment under RCW 50B.04.080. An exempt employee may not become a qualified individual or eligible beneficiary and is permanently ineligible for coverage under this title.
Our Summary Opinion:
- It is reaffirming the rights of workers to opt out of a payroll tax they might never benefit from.
Status: The house bill has not been scheduled for a hearing since it was sent to the Early Learning and Human Services Committee on January 13th.