Retirement Board for LEOFF-1 retirees

King County Disability Retirement Board for LEOFF-1

Purpose

The King County Disability Retirement Board for LEOFF-1 rules on claims for reimbursement of medical expenses and applications for disability leave and retirement benefits mandated by the Washington state LEOFF-1 retirement plan.

A claim for reimbursement should be submitted to the board office no later than the second Wednesday of the month in which the claim needs to be reviewed.

Policies and procedures

The board's Rules, Policies and Procedures is written as a guide for implementing the mandates of Chapter 41.26 RCW. This guide is updated periodically to reflect current medical practice and legislative changes. It applies to all firefighters and law enforcement officers, active and/or retired, who are employed in unincorporated King County (unless specifically noted) and who are covered by: 

• Chapter 41.26 RCW (external link)
• Chapter 415-104 WAC (external link)
• Chapter 415-105 WAC (external link).

To the extent that information on this website is inconsistent with the King County LEOFF-1 Board rules or with any statute or other legal authority, the inconsistency will be resolved in favor of the board rules and/or legal authority.

Download the Rules, Policies and Procedures.

For more information on the board, visit the Board Members page.