WAC 415-100-051. Married member's benefit selection — Spousal consent required

The member, if married, must provide the spouse's consent to the option selected under WAC 415-100-055 , verified by a notarized signature or other means acceptable to the department. If a married member does not provide verified consent, the department will pay the retired member a joint and one-half survivor benefit allowance and record the member's spouse as the survivor, in compliance with RCW 2.10.146 (2).