Official Text and Analysis.

• Establishes exemptions from the payment of premiums under the Long- Term Services and Supports Trust Program for certain veterans, spouses and registered domestic partners of military service members, nonimmigrant temporary workers, and employees who work in Washington and maintain a primary residence outside of Washington.

Establishes that the exemption criteria are four separate exemptions and not parts of a single exemption..

Establishes exemptions from the payment of premiums under the Long- Term Services and Supports Trust Program for certain veterans, spouses and registered domestic partners of military service members, nonimmigrant temporary workers, and employees who work in Washington and maintain a primary residence outside of Washington.

Adds a voluntary exemption for retired veterans and retirement eligible veterans.

Establishes a long-term care insurance opt-out period for those who have attested to purchasing long-term care insurance by February 1, 2023. The Employment Security Department is required to accept applications for the long-term care insurance exemption from the program from October 1, 2021, through December 1, 2023.

Requires the Employment Security Department to accept and approve applications for voluntary exemptions for any employee.