News
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…
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…
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…
Issues Impacting LEOFF Plan 2:
Contribution Rates (Sections 939 & 940)
…- LEOFF members are no longer included in all statewide retirement…
Re-posted from the Department of Retirement Systems LEOFF and WSPRS retirees who retired before having an opportunity to buy a state-offered annuity are being provided a special window to do so. The purchase option, which will be…
The LEOFF Plan 2 Retirement Board has received the Public Pensions Standards 2016 Recognition Award for Funding from the Public Pension Coordinating Council (PPCC). This is the second year in a row the Board was awarded this honor. The (PPCC) is…
In accordance to RCW 41.26.440, a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) will be applied to LEOFF 2 member benefits. The COLA will go into effect July 1, 2016 as follows:
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The Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) has just released a new online tool to help you ensure your remaining benefit will quickly go to the right person(s) down the road. Now you can update your beneficiary choices, including mailing…