RCW 74.04.635
State supplement to national program of supplemental security income—World War II Philippine veterans.
(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person receiving benefits under RCW 74.04.620 on December 14, 1999, and who meets the requirements of subsection (2) of this section is eligible to receive benefits under this section although he or she does not retain a residence in the state and returns to the Republic of the Philippines, if he or she maintains a permanent residence in the Republic of the Philippines without any lapse of his or her presence in the Republic of the Philippines.
(2) A person subject to subsection (1) of this section is eligible to receive benefits pursuant to this section if he or she was receiving benefits pursuant to RCW 74.04.620 on December 14, 1999, and meets both the following requirements:
(a) He or she is a veteran of World War II; and
(b)(i) He or she was a member of the government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines military forces who was in the service of the United States on July 26, 1941, or thereafter; or
(ii) He or she was a Regular Philippine Scout who enlisted in Filipino-manned units of the United States army prior to October 6, 1945; or
(iii) He or she was a member of the Special Philippine Scouts who enlisted in the United States Armed Forces between October 6, 1945, and June 30, 1947.
(3) Within funds appropriated for this purpose, the department is authorized to make a one-time lump sum payment of one thousand five hundred dollars to each person eligible for benefits under this section.
(a) Benefits paid under this section are in lieu of benefits paid under RCW 74.04.620 for the period for which the benefits are paid.
(b) Benefits are to be paid under this section for any period during which the recipient is receiving benefits under Title 8 of the federal social security act as a result of the application of federal Public Law 106-169, subject to any limitations imposed by this section.
(4) This section applies only to an individual who returns to the Republic of the Philippines for the period during which the individual establishes and maintains a residence in the Republic of the Philippines.
[ 2001 c 111 § 2.]
NOTES:
Findings—2001 c 111: "The legislature finds and declares:
(1) That soldiers who were members of the government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines military forces who were in the service of the United States of America on July 31, 1941, including the organized guerrilla forces under commanders appointed, designated, or subsequently recognized by the Commander in Chief of the Southwest Pacific Area or other competent authority in the Army of the United States, performed an invaluable function during World War II.
(2) It is in the public interest for the state of Washington to recognize those courageous soldiers who fought and defended American interests during World War II and who are currently receiving supplemental state benefits under RCW 74.04.620 as of December 14, 1999, by permitting them to return to their homeland to spend their last days without a complete forfeiture of benefits." [ 2001 c 111 § 1.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 74.04 - General Provisions—Administration.
74.04.004 - Definitions—Fraud and abuse.
74.04.005 - Definitions—Eligibility.
74.04.00511 - Limitations on "resource" and "income."
74.04.006 - Contract of sale of property—Availability as a resource or income—Establishment.
74.04.011 - Secretary's authority—Personnel.
74.04.012 - Office of fraud and accountability.
74.04.014 - Office of fraud and accountability—Authority—Confidentiality.
74.04.033 - Notification of availability of basic health plan.
74.04.040 - Public assistance a joint federal, state, and county function—Notice required.
74.04.055 - Cooperation with federal government—Construction—Conflict with federal requirements.
74.04.057 - Promulgation of rules and regulations to qualify for federal funds.
74.04.060 - Records, confidential—Exceptions—Penalty.
74.04.062 - Disclosure of recipient location to police officer or immigration official.
74.04.070 - County office—Administrator.
74.04.080 - County administrator—Personnel—Bond.
74.04.180 - Joint county administration.
74.04.200 - Standards—Established, enforced.
74.04.205 - Simplified reporting for the food stamp program.
74.04.210 - Basis of allocation of moneys to counties.
74.04.230 - Medical care services benefits—Mental health services.
74.04.265 - Earnings—Deductions from grants.
74.04.280 - Assistance nontransferable and exempt from process.
74.04.290 - Subpoena of witnesses, books, records, etc.
74.04.300 - Recovery of payments improperly received—Lien—Recipient reporting requirements.
74.04.310 - Authority to accept contributions.
74.04.330 - Annual reports by assistance organizations—Penalty.
74.04.340 - Federal surplus commodities—Certification of persons eligible to receive commodities.
74.04.360 - Federal surplus commodities—Certification deemed administrative expense of department.
74.04.370 - Federal surplus commodities—County program, expenses, handling of commodities.
74.04.385 - Unlawful practices relating to surplus commodities—Penalty.
74.04.480 - Educational leaves of absence for personnel.
74.04.500 - Food stamp program—Authorized.
74.04.510 - Food stamp program—Rules.
74.04.515 - Food stamp program—Discrimination prohibited.
74.04.520 - Food stamp program—Confidentiality.
74.04.535 - Food stamp employment and training program.
74.04.541 - Supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits—Distribution dates.
74.04.600 - Supplemental security income program—Purpose.
74.04.640 - Acceptance of referrals for vocational rehabilitation—Reimbursement.
74.04.650 - Individuals failing to comply with federal requirements.
74.04.655 - Vocational rehabilitation—Assessment, referral.
74.04.657 - Veterans' benefits—Assessment for eligibility.
74.04.658 - Military service benefits—Referral to Washington department of veterans affairs.
74.04.660 - Family emergency assistance program—Extension of benefits during state of emergency.
74.04.670 - Long-term care services—Eligibility.
74.04.680 - Cash benefits in final month of eligibility.
74.04.760 - Minimum amount of monthly assistance payments.
74.04.770 - Consolidated standards of need—Rateable reductions—Grant maximums.
74.04.790 - Supplementary program—Reimbursement for employees being victims of assault.
74.04.800 - Incarcerated parents—Policies to encourage family contact and engagement.
74.04.805 - Essential needs and housing support eligibility.
74.04.815 - Military dependents—Home and community-based services programs.
74.04.820 - Victims of human trafficking eligibility.
74.04.900 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.