The bill introduces a new section to chapter 50B.04 of the Revised Code of Washington, allowing qualified individuals to transfer their available benefit units under the long-term services and supports trust program to their spouses. This transfer can occur under two conditions: if the receiving spouse does not qualify as a qualified individual but meets the necessary functional criteria to become an eligible beneficiary, or if the receiving spouse is a qualified individual who has exhausted their available benefit units and also meets the functional criteria.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any benefit units transferred to a spouse will be deducted from the original qualified individual's available benefit units. This legislative change aims to enhance the protection of spouses by enabling them to share benefits more effectively within the long-term services and supports program.