An evaluation of LEOFF Plan 2 compared to 160 other state plans shows LEOFF 2 is one of the top plans nationwide. LEOFF 2 is a solid, competitive pension system. It is also one of the best funded, safeguarding your retirement for years to come.…
Sep 25, 2017
LEOFF 2 members are eligible for retirement at age 53, much earlier than most Americans. This poses a problem for some individuals - what will they do for health insurance until Medicare kicks in?
Some members choose to return to work and there are…
Jul 21, 2017
Yesterday marked the end of the 2017 Legislative Session. Legislators concluded by passing the 2017-19 fiscal biennium operating budget. The budget included full contribution rates as adopted by the Board, canceled the alternate revenue payment…
May 20, 2017
The LEOFF 2 Board recently released two videos regarding Social Security offsets. These resources help provide explanation on how offsets may impact LEOFF members at the time of retirement.
Two public pension offsets exist for public service…
Apr 18, 2017
The Department of Retirement Systems offers live Benefits Summit events for early- and mid-career members. The summits are held throughout Washington and we are always adding more locations! The summits offer a great way to find out more about…
Mar 27, 2017
The proposed House operating budget for the 2017-2019 biennium was unchanged from Governor Inslee’s proposed budget as it pertains to LEOFF Plan 2.
The language from the proposed Senate budget which shifted the state’s share of the LEOFF Plan 2…
Mar 21, 2017
The Senate released their 2017-2019 Omnibus Operating Budget (PSSB 5048) this morning.
Issues Impacting LEOFF Plan 2:
Contribution Rates (Sections 939 & 940)
…Mar 21, 2017
The Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is now conducting live webinars for Plan 2 members of the Law Enforcement Officers’ and Fire Fighters’ (LEOFF) Retirement System, Washington State Patrol Retirement System (WSPRS) and the Public Safety…
Mar 09, 2017
Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) who provide emergency medical services for a public hospital district (PHD) will be members of LEOFF Plan 2 on a prospective basis. An EMT that is employed by a PHD is only considered a firefighter if they…
Mar 08, 2017
The Department of Retirement Systems, has changed the way they are conduct their retirement seminars.
What this means for LEOFF Members:
- LEOFF members are no longer included in all statewide retirement…
Mar 02, 2017
In accordance to RCW 41.26.440, a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will be applied to LEOFF 2 member benefits as of July 1, 2017. Questions regarding the COLA should be directed to the Department of Retirement…
Jan 20, 2017
Reposted from the Department of Retirement Systems 1/18/2017
Retired and waiting for your 1099-R for tax purposes? Your 1099-R form will be mailed by the end of January. Beginning Jan. 23, you can get a copy of your 1099-R by signing in to…