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WA HB2534

Bill

Status

Passed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clyde Shavers

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RCW 41.26.510 to expand medical insurance premium reimbursements for surviving spouses, domestic partners, and dependent children of LEOFF Plan 2 members killed in the line of duty

  • Adds reimbursement for Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Medicare Part B (medical insurance) premiums, requiring enrollment in both programs to maintain eligibility

  • Provides retroactive reimbursement from the date of the member's death to the determination of line-of-duty death for premiums paid on employer-provided insurance, COBRA coverage, and Medicare

  • Allows reimbursement for other medical insurance premiums for those not eligible for the primary reimbursement, capped at the COBRA premium amount

  • Applies retroactively to premium payments made after June 10, 2010

Legislative Description

Promoting educational stability for children of military families.

Last Action

Effective date 6/11/2026.

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/19/2026
Early Learning & K-12 Education2/16/2026
Rules2/4/2026
Education1/19/2026

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