Effective Tuesday, March 17, the Department of Retirement Systems will be on a reduced schedule for in-person customer services at the agency’s building in Tumwater. Visitor service hours will be limited to 9 am to 1 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. In-person visitor services will not be available Mondays and Fridays. For additional information, see DRS’ response to COVID-19. For all …
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From the Department of Retirement Systems The list of pension-related bills introduced for the 2020 legislative session has been updated with the following: SB 6125 – Concerning post retirement work in an elected city or county council position. SB 6165 – Providing a benefit increase to certain retirees of the Public Employees’ Retirement System Plan 1 and the Teachers’ Retirement System Plan 1. …
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From the Department of Retirement Systems Looking for your 1099-R form for tax purposes? Beginning Jan. 23 you can access it by signing in to your retirement account and then selecting the 1099R link from the main menu. From there you can view it or print a copy. Hard copies of the form will be mailed by the end of January. For …
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Retired Public Employees Council of WA Working to protect and enhance the pension and health care benefits of Washington retired state, county and local government employees