In pension cases when a worker or beneficiary closes his or her claim by full conversion to a lump sum or in any other manner as provided in RCW 51.32.130 and 51.32.150, such action shall be conclusive and effective to bar any subsequent application or claim relative thereto by the worker or any beneficiary which would otherwise exist had such person not elected to close the claim: PROVIDED, The director may require the spouse of such worker to consent in writing as a prerequisite to conversion and/or the closing of such claim.
RCW 51.32.135
Closing of claim in pension cases—Consent of spouse.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Weyerhaeuser Co. v. Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (2001)
Most recently applied in Weyerhaeuser Co. v. Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals (July 2001)
1977 ex.s. c 350 s 52; 1973 1st ex.s. c 154 s 98; 1961 c 23 s 51.32.135
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