(1) An employee may apply for a conditional exemption from the premium assessment under RCW 50B.04.080 if:

(a) The employee is a spouse or registered domestic partner of an active duty service member in the United States armed forces whether or not deployed or stationed within or outside of Washington;

(b) The employee holds a nonimmigrant visa for temporary workers, as recognized by federal law; or

(c) The employee maintains a permanent primary residence outside of Washington.

(2) The employee must provide information sufficient for the department to verify their identity.

(3) The employee must provide documentation sufficient to verify or substantiate the exemption under RCW 50B.04.055 at the time of application.

(4) The department may request additional information from the employee at any time.

(5) The employee must notify their employer(s) and the department within 90 days of no longer meeting exemption criteria. Requirements for notification and penalties for failing to provide notification to discontinue the exemption are outlined in WAC 192-905-007.