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Lynnwood Earns AWC WellCity Award
LYNNWOOD, WA (March 14, 2024) - The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) recently released a list of the cities, towns, and other local governments that have earned the distinguished WellCity designation. City of Lynnwood is among this year’s recipients. This recognition is bestowed to entities that meet the AWC Employee Benefit Trust’s stringent WellCity standards and demonstrate a commitment to employee health.
WellCity recipients are all part of the AWC Employee Benefit Trust (Trust), Washington State’s largest local government employee health benefit pool for cities, towns, and other local governments. The Trust provides health benefits to more than 270 public entities and more than 36,000 employees and family members across the state.
Employers that meet the WellCity standards earn a 2% discount on their medical premiums.
“The WellCity program provides a 2% discount on premiums. And because WellCity members have lower medical and prescription drug costs, the program benefits all Trust members by moderating premium rates for the pool. Over 85% of employees in the Trust are covered by a WellCity – that is a 10% increase over last year!” Deanna Dawson, AWC CEO
"Our employees' emotional and physical well-being is at the heart of our City. We are honored to receive this award and will continue to advocate for the health of our employees and our community," remarked Mayor Christine Frizzell.
A complete list of the cities and public entities that earned this year’s award can be found at wacities.org/wellcity.
About Association of Washington Cities
AWC serves its members through advocacy, education, and services. Founded in 1933, AWC is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan corporation that advocates on behalf of cities and towns and provides training and pooling programs such as the AWC Employee Benefit Trust. AWC created the AWC Employee Benefit Trust in 1969 to assist cities in meeting state-imposed medical coverage mandates for local law enforcement officers and firefighters.
About City of Lynnwood
Incorporated in 1959, Lynnwood is the economic hub of South Snohomish County. Situated at the convergence of interstates I- 5 and I-405, Lynnwood’s accessibility, variety of housing and employment options, colleges and outstanding park system attract a wide variety of businesses and residents. For its diverse population of more than 40,000, Lynnwood is a great place to live, work and play. Lynnwood Moving Forward: Our Community Vision – the City will be a regional model for a sustainable, vibrant community with engaged citizens and accountable government. Lynnwood is…a great deal more!
Contact
Marielle Harrington, Healthy Communities Manager
mharrington@lynnwoodwa.gov
425-670-5532
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