Washington Code 41.32.820 – Refund of contributions on termination
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A member who ceases to be an employee of an employer except by service or disability retirement may request a refund of the member’s accumulated contributions. The refund shall be made within ninety days following the receipt of the request and notification of termination through the contribution reporting system by the employer; except that in the case of death, an initial payment shall be made within thirty days of receipt of request for such payment and notification of termination through the contribution reporting system by the employer. A member who files a request for refund and subsequently enters into employment with another employer prior to the refund being made shall not be eligible for a refund. The refund of accumulated contributions shall terminate membership and all benefits under the provisions of RCW 41.32.755 through 41.32.825.
NOTES:
Effective date—1988 c 117: “This act shall take effect July 1, 1988.” [ 1988 c 117 § 3.]
Effective dates—1982 1st ex.s. c 52: See note following RCW 2.10.180.
Effective date—Severability—Legislative direction and placement—Section headings—1977 ex.s. c 293: See notes following RCW 41.32.755.
Terms Used In Washington Code 41.32.820
- employee: means a person who is providing services for compensation to an employer, unless the person is free from the employer's direction and control over the performance of work. See Washington Code 41.32.010
- Employer: means the state of Washington, the school district, or any agency of the state of Washington by which the member is paid. See Washington Code 41.32.010
- Member: means any teacher included in the membership of the retirement system who has not been removed from membership under RCW 41. See Washington Code 41.32.010