Health Benefits

There are two “W’s” that come into play now that the first major deadline has passed. “Whew!” is the first one. Bills that have failed...

Bills are clearly on the move through both chambers as they race to meet the March 11 deadline where bills need to clear their chamber...

February 27 is the deadline for all bills from fiscal committees to have passed out of committee. Attention then focuses on floor action. All bills...

The beauty of the democratic system is that citizens have access to their political leaders. And often, those leaders listen and respond. This has certainly...

The availability of substitute teachers is a real problem for school districts across the state. The good news is that legislators have clearly heard from...

In 2012, ESSB 5940 regarding school employee benefits passed. It directed the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) to collect data on the health plans...

The following is a partial list of bills that could affect current and future retirees. The sponsors are listed so in the event you are...

Although it is still early in the session, some bills have been introduced that could impact present and future employees and retirees. Other bills are...

The Retirement and Benefits Update for the September 2nd edition of Legislative Update.