Washington State School Retirees' Association

Washington State School Retirees' Association WSSRA provides leadership and promotes action relevant to all retired and active school personnel.

Health insurance is complicated. Transitioning from employer insurance to retiree insurance is more complicated. It shou...
08/21/2026

Health insurance is complicated. Transitioning from employer insurance to retiree insurance is more complicated. It shouldn't be that way!

The Washington State School Retirees' Association is hosting two webinars to help retirees and soon-to-be-retirees understand their insurance options.

On October 14 at 1:00 pm the Public Employees Benefits Board will present about changes to state retiree plans for 2027.

On October 27 at 5:00 pm the Washington Health Benefit Exchange and the Public Employee Benefits Board will present health insurance options for school employees looking to retire before Medicare eligibility at age 65.

Register for one or both webinars here: https://wssra.org/index.php/webinars/wssra-webinars

National Senior Citizens Day is a time to recognize the wisdom, experience, and lifelong contributions of the senior cit...
08/21/2026

National Senior Citizens Day is a time to recognize the wisdom, experience, and lifelong contributions of the senior citizens in our communities. 💙

To the retired educators and public employees we're honored to serve, thank you for the years you dedicated to your communities.

World Humanitarian Day honors the aid workers who dedicate their lives to helping others, often in the most difficult ci...
08/19/2026

World Humanitarian Day honors the aid workers who dedicate their lives to helping others, often in the most difficult circumstances. 🌍

Today is a reminder of the compassion and courage it takes to serve communities in need around the world.

We're halfway through National Wellness Month, how are your goals coming along? 🌻If dental cleanings or vision exams wer...
08/14/2026

We're halfway through National Wellness Month, how are your goals coming along? 🌻

If dental cleanings or vision exams were part of your plan for the year, mid-August is a great time to check in and make sure they're on the calendar. Staying on top of routine care is one of the simplest ways to protect your health.

👉 Learn more: https://www.ambadentalvision.com/

Today we observe Purple Heart Day, honoring the service members who were wounded or gave their lives in service to our c...
08/07/2026

Today we observe Purple Heart Day, honoring the service members who were wounded or gave their lives in service to our country. 🎖️

To the veterans in our community, thank you for your sacrifice and dedication.

08/07/2026

Best wishes, thoughts, prayers, and vibes to our retirees in the evacuation zones. Stay safe out there.

August is National Wellness Month, a good time to pause and think about the habits that support your health all year lon...
08/04/2026

August is National Wellness Month, a good time to pause and think about the habits that support your health all year long. 🌿

Wellness looks different for everyone, but for many retirees it starts with the basics: staying active, eating well, and keeping up with routine care like dental cleanings and eye exams. Small, consistent habits can add up to a healthier year ahead.

July Select Committee on Pension Policy update.The Assistant Attorney General gave an update on the TRS 3 case regarding...
07/24/2026

July Select Committee on Pension Policy update.

The Assistant Attorney General gave an update on the TRS 3 case regarding interest on payments going to employees who converted from Plan 2 to Plan 3.

It appears the Department of Retirement Systems is going to appeal the interest rate calculation, but not the ruling. We’ll update this as more information becomes available. Right now there’s no actionable data on how much payment each member might receive.

The Committee is moving forward with recommendations and draft legislation for a Plan 1 COLA in 2027. That’s great news.

Peter D

The Select Committee on Pension Policy met this week. There were a few takeaways. The Committee intends to recommend ano...
06/18/2026

The Select Committee on Pension Policy met this week. There were a few takeaways.

The Committee intends to recommend another one time COLA for Plan 1 retirees in 2027.

COLA’s for retirees in all plans take effect July 1, 2026.

The Committee is going to review the mechanisms of Plan 3 — maybe doing a deeper dive into the investment options that Plan 3 members have available to them.

Pension contribution rates shouldn’t need to increase next year.

Emmett will have a full write up at a later date.

Peter

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