Submit 2025 FSA claims by March 31, 2026
If you have any remaining funds in last year’s Health Care or Day Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA), take the following steps to get reimbursed for expenses incurred in 2025.
- Check your FSA balances: Go to Navia Benefits and log in as a participant.
- Learn about eligible expenses incurred Jan. 1—Dec. 31, 2025: Health Care FSAs cover a variety of medically necessary expenses for you and your eligible family members, including deductibles, coinsurance, and copays, and other Eligible Health Care Expenses. Day Care FSAs cover a range of services for your child, disabled spouse, or dependent parent that allow you to work, such as day care, preschool, day camps, before and after school care, elder care, and other Eligible Day Care Expenses.
- Gather supporting documents: Proper documentation to substantiate a claim includes the date of service, type of service, and cost of service. Day Care claims also need the provider tax ID, name of dependent, and age of dependent.
- Submit 2025 FSA claims by March 31, 2026: Watch the 6 Ways to Submit Claims video:
- Pay health care providers directly using your FSA debit card. (Use this method only for 2026 FSA claims.)
- Submit a claim form and documentation by email.
- Use Navia’s online claim submission tool.
- Use the MyNavia mobile app on your mobile device.
- Fax your claims to 866-535-9277.
- Send claims to Navia by mail.
Up to $660 of unused Health Care FSA funds carry over for use in 2026; any other remaining funds are forfeited. The Day Care FSA does NOT have a carryover feature; any unused funds are forfeited. If you have questions about your FSA, contact Navia at 800-669-3539 or Navia Customer Service.
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Brighter, safer stop signs are coming to King County roads
Crossposted from the Department of Local Services Newsletter
King County Road Services is making roads in unincorporated King County safer by replacing old stop signs at 17 intersections with new LED signs. These signs are easier to see, especially at night or in bad weather. Construction for this project began in November 2025, and today most of the new signs are already in place.
Many of these LED signs use solar power, which saves energy and lowers costs. Some signs are still being switched to solar this spring. This upgrade is part of King County’s plan to improve safety and protect the environment.
Learn more about this project on the King County website.
Pictured: This stop sign at Vashon Highway SW and SW Burton Road on Vashon Island was upgraded to a solar powered LED Sign in December 2025.
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Turn your clocks ahead one hour this Sunday
Crossposted from Metro Matters
Daylight Saving Time officially starts at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
If you ride the bus Saturday night, including very late-night trips that operate from downtown Seattle or designated terminals up until 4:15 am, wait to set your clocks ahead one hour until after you are done riding buses for the night.
All trips leaving bases on Sunday morning operate on Daylight Saving Time.
Access Transportation users should contact the call center at 206-205-5000 with any questions about how the time change may affect their rides. TTY users only should call 206-749-4286. If you have to dial “1” first to reach those numbers, call 1-866-205-5001 or, for TTY users only, 1-877-749-4286.
For information about bus service, call Metro Customer Information at 206-553-3000, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m. TTY users, please dial the Washington State Relay Service at 711 or use our online Trip Planner.
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NEWS: King County International Airport becomes first in the United States to earn new certification for environmental sustainability
King County International Airport-Boeing Field (KCIA) is again receiving recognition for its environmental efforts. KCIA is the first airport in the United States to earn the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Certification, a significant milestone.
“At King County, we’re committed to reducing our environmental impact, especially for the people who live and work near the airport,” said King County Executive Girmay Zahilay. “Earning this recognition reflects the dedication of King County employees who are doing the day-to-day work to protect nearby communities and build a cleaner future for the next generation. We’ve made real progress, and we’re going to stay focused on doing the work to reduce our carbon footprint.” Read more.
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Thank you to King County employees who helped make the Annual Giving Drive a success
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the King County Employee Giving Program Annual Giving Drive (AGD) Celebration on Thursday, Feb. 26. The gathering brought together enthusiastic colleagues from across the county as we recognized the outstanding Ambassador teams who championed the 2025 AGD. Nearly 150 employees attended the celebration on the 13th floor of the Chinook Building, creating a warm and energetic atmosphere.
Employees across King County participated in the campaign, helping make the 2025 AGD a record-breaking success with $2.53 million raised to support nonprofits doing vital work in our communities.
“Intentionally gathering to celebrate our employees’ hard work is so important, especially in a program that has become such a cherished community tradition. Year after year, our people show what it looks like to come together with purpose, joy, and care; and the celebration is a beautiful reminder of that,” says Junelle Kroontje, Employee Social Impact & Well-being Manager. Read more.
Pictured: From left to right, Patricia Mayorga Rodriguez, Project Manager, Employee Giving Program; Megan Pedersen, Chief People Officer; Junelle Kroontje, Employee Social Impact & Well-being Manager.
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Employee Appreciation Day is Friday, March 6
Today is Employee Appreciation Day! Thank you to all King County employees for your hard work and dedication to providing top quality services to our community. King County values the contributions of each and every employee.
We appreciate you and celebrate you on this special day! Employee Appreciate Day is celebrated the first Friday of March each year.
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Executive announces new Chief Operating Officer
King County Executive Zahilay recently named his new Chief Operating Officer, Hyeok Kim, and highlighted her achievements on LinkedIn, saying:
I’m excited to welcome an exceptional addition to our King County Executive Office as we continue to build out the strong collaborative team that is working hard to deliver meaningful results to all King County residents.
Hyeok Kim will serve as our Chief Operating Officer. She will play a vital role on my senior leadership team and is responsible for directing and supporting day-to-day operations across all King County Cabinet agencies.
She has an extensive background in public service at all levels of government. She served as Deputy Mayor for the City of Seattle from 2014 – 2017. In doing so, she became the first Asian American woman to hold such a role in the city’s history. Prior to her work at City Hall, she was the Executive Director of InterimCDA, a nonprofit housing development organization, and she also worked for nine years in the Washington State Legislature. Since 2020, she’s worked as an independent consultant on a wide range of topics from children’s advocacy, childcare and early learning to enterprise cloud solutions and affordable housing.
Hyeok also brings extensive experience as a volunteer and civic leader. She is a former Commissioner on President Barack Obama’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, a former Marshall Memorial Fellow and she was a Casey Fellow with the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
Please join me in welcoming Hyeok to my administration. I look forward to working with her and watching her expertise in action as we continue to deliver on a county government dedicated to serving our residents well.
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On 100th Day, Executive Zahilay announces new Executive Order to strengthen governance and fiscal oversight
On Wednesday, March 4, Executive Zahilay shared the following message:
This morning, I hosted a press conference to announce several actions our administration is taking to strengthen county government, prepare for the challenging budget forecasts that lie ahead, continue improving how we manage public funds, and identify savings opportunities.
Today also marks my first 100 days in office since our inauguration on November 25. I say our inauguration because this is a team sport. Our shared success as King County government is dependent upon one another.
One thing I know for certain is that King County’s workforce is one of the best in the country and is widely recognized for its effectiveness and innovation. I can’t tell you how much I have enjoyed being out in the field across the county with so many different departments and teams as I continue to learn more about our work and all of you. Read more.
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Build your skills and knowledge 24/7 with NEOGOV Learn
As a King County employee, you have access to a catalogue of more than 2,000 online learning courses related to personal and professional development, computer and technical skills, and dozens of other topics designed to help you reach your personal and professional goals.
NEOGOV Learn (employee access only) gives you access to thousands of courses, allows you to customize and track your learning, lets you access assigned courses, and provides credit for attending King County classes, workshops, and webinars.
You can access NEOGOV Learn in three ways:
- Login through single sign-on (SSO).
- Open the NEOGOV icon on your computer’s desktop.
- Go to the NEOGOV sign-in page, select ‘Login with SSO,’ and use the code kingcounty.
Trouble logging in?
If you are experiencing issues logging in (including uncertainty about your email account), please submit a ticket via Cherwell HelpDesk > Software & Web Support > NEOGOV.
Once you have logged in, click on “Training” to show your “Overview,” “My Courses,” “Course Catalog,” and “Training Activity Report.” For more information on using NEOGOV Learn, go to the Learning and Development Intranet Homepage for FAQs and more.
You may need supervisor approval to take courses during work hours. Courses taken outside of work hours may not be eligible for pay or overtime, so it’s always a good idea to check with your manager before enrolling. If you have any other questions or concerns about using NEOGOV Learn, please review the KC eLearning FAQs.
Check out NEOGOV Learn and see how it can help you learn, develop, and achieve your career goals.
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Infrastructure for the future: Fall City’s septic upgrade supports local businesses
Crossposted from King County Local
If you’ve driven through Fall City recently, you may have noticed construction activity behind some local businesses. It’s part of a major infrastructure upgrade: the long-awaited on-site community septic system for the Fall City business district.
Since our November update, crews have installed and connected more than half of the septic tanks (40) to the underground treatment plant. The project remains on schedule for completion in Summer 2026, a milestone that will support existing businesses and allow them to fully use their buildings to serve the community. Read more.
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