April VEBA Lunch and Learn

VEBA can be a valuable benefit in retirement. A VEBA plan is a great way to help King County employees save money for various out-of-pocket expenses during retirement! Do you know the advantages of contributing to a VEBA account?

• Pay zero tax on contributions, investment earnings (if any), and reimbursements (claims)
• Can be used to cover retiree medical premiums before and after age 65, including Medicare supplement and Medicare Part D premiums.
• No annual “use-it-or-lose-it” requirement; unused account balance carries over from year to year.
• VEBA is tax-free and lasts longer than tax-deferred investments.
• Spouses and qualified dependents are also covered.
• Easy to use.
• Get your money fast.

The time to ramp up unified strength is NOW!

I’ve spoken to or met many of you over the past year. We have so much to talk about! As promised, we are pulling together as a strong local unit. Ask questions, talk with your officers and Nurse Representative in this virtual setting.

Join one or all Union Meeting sessions, called Sip n’ Chat, to learn useful information about, dates coming VERY soon:

• The Longevity Committee
• FAQ’s and review of what a RIF process is in your contract
• Campaign to Save Public Health in King County
• Contract bargaining survey to launch soon. Ask questions, talk with your officers and Nurse Representative in this virtual setting.
• In the meantime, sign onto the petition.

Please share with peers, family, friends, community members.

Questions?  Contact WSNA Nurse Representative Tara Barnes tbarnes@wsna.org