Attorney Joe Fischnaller's analysis of HB2350.  This is a long document, so be sure to look at all the pages. 

Or, you can download a PDF copy here.

Joe developed this analysis at the request of the LEOFF I Coalition.  Many thanks to the Coalition and Joe for providing it for circulation.

The biggest obstacle to any merger is the dissimilarity of the two plans.In fact, there are few, if any, similarities between the two plans.As you know, LEOFF Plan 1 members enjoy a whole array of benefits which are not presently available to Plan 2 members; not the least of which are the comprehensive healthcare benefits available to Plan 1 members. (download letter as PDF)

This article was written for the October issue of the RFFOW newsletter.

BY J.E. FISCHNALLER
I think that we would all agree that Plan 1 of the Washington Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters Benefit Act (LEOFF I) is a great benefit system. It provides LEOFF I members with a whole host of specific benefits which are unequaled, either in the private sector, or in other public employment.

LEOFF I EMPLOYERS PUT ON NOTICE THAT FAILURE TO PAY BOARD APPROVED HEALTHCARE EXPENSES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.