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Updated 5/1/2023 Health Care Authority’s (HCA) Virtual and In-person Listening Sessions and virtual public forums wrap up this month All RPEC leaders and members who receive their healthcare benefits from the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) are asked to register to take part in virtual and in-person listening sessions hosted by HCA. All stakeholder engagements will conclude this month. There …

RPEC Weekly Newsflash, April 28, 2023 RPEC Scores Two Key Legislative Victories Sini Die, the end of the legislative session, occurred on April 23.  RPEC scored two big victories and many of our priority bills successfully passed through the Legislature and have either been signed or will be signed by the Governor.  A detailed end-of-session report will be featured in …

RPEC Scores Two Key Legislative Victories Sini Die, the end of the legislative session, occurred on April 23.  RPEC scored two big victories and many of our priority bills successfully passed through the Legislature and have either been signed or will be signed by the Governor.  A detailed end-of-session report will be featured in the spring issue of the membership …

RPEC Weekly Newsflash, April 21, 2023 PERS 1/TRS 1 COLA Clears Legislature Thanks to the tireless advocacy of retirees across the state, on April 19, 2023, the Washington State Legislature passed Senate Bill 5350, providing PERS 1 and TRS 1 retirees with a one-time 3% cost-of-living-adjustment not to exceed $110 per month. Additionally, the bill directs the Select Committee on …