Revised Code of Washington
Wash. Rev. Code § 41.32.795 (2026)
Application for and effective date of retirement allowances
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Any member or beneficiary eligible to receive a retirement allowance under the provisions of RCW 41.32.765, 41.32.790, or 41.32.805 shall be eligible to commence receiving a retirement allowance after having filed written application with the department.
(1) Retirement allowances paid to members under the provisions of RCW 41.32.765 shall accrue from the first day of the calendar month immediately following such member's separation from employment.
(2) Retirement allowances paid to vested members no longer in service, but qualifying for such an allowance pursuant to RCW 41.32.765, shall accrue from the first day of the calendar month immediately following such qualification.
(3) Disability allowances paid to disabled members under the provisions of RCW 41.32.790 shall accrue from the first day of the calendar month immediately following such member's separation from employment for disability.
(4) Retirement allowances paid as death benefits under the provisions of RCW 41.32.805 shall accrue from the first day of the calendar month immediately following the member's death.
Notes:
Effective date—Severability—Legislative direction and placement—Section headings—1977 ex.s. c 293: See notes following RCW 41.32.755.
Notes of Decisions
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case, 1989–1989 · leading case: Knack v. Dep't of Ret. Sys., 776 P.2d 687 (Wash. Ct. App. 1989).
Knack v. Dep't of Ret. Sys., 776 P.2d 687 (Wash. Ct. App. 1989). “RCW 41.32.795; WAC 415-112-520. "Retirement allowance" means the sum of annuity and pension of any optional benefits payable in lieu thereof.”
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