PEB Board looks at 2025 legislation and budget reduction efforts

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March 24, 2025

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PEB Board looks at 2025 legislation and budget reduction efforts

On March 13, the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEB Board) met.

The board heard presentations on a number of topics, including legislation in the 2025 legislative session, Washington's budget reduction exercises and how that could affect the PEBB Program, and an overview of the appeals process and open enrollment appeals trends.

See the briefing book for all presentation materials.

Read the full announcement

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