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HCA Pilot Listening Session – February 28, 10-11:30 a.m. After working with the Health Care Authority (HCA) staff since last summer, the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Stakeholders’ Medicare Coalition has finalized the details of the pilot listening session. The pilot will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, February 28 from 10-11:30 a.m. Given the short timeline for retiree recruitment …

RPEC Weekly Newsflash, February 24, 2023 Bill to Protect PEBB Benefits Passes Senate Health & Long-term Care Committee with Amendment On Friday, February 17, the Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee passed Substitute Senate Bill 5169, legislation to protect retirees who get health insurance through the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB). The bill, which was introduced by Senator Sam Hunt …

Plan 1 Pension Bills Pass Ways & Means On Monday, February 20, the Washington State Senate Ways & Means Committee passed two important Plan 1 pension bills.  Senate Bill 5350 will provide PERS 1 and TRS 1 retirees with a one-time 3% cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) in July 2023, not to exceed $110 per month.  It also includes language that RPEC helped …

Health Care Authority Listening Sessions and Public Forums begin in March The Health Care Authority (HCA) will be hosting virtual listening sessions and public forums via Zoom to hear from public sector retirees who receive their healthcare benefits from the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB). These stakeholder engagements are being held to glean insights to improve HCA service to retirees …