Hoping to move more while working onsite? Energize your workday and unleash productivity and overall well-being with onsite fitness resources and movement breaks. Maintained by Balanced You, King County provides numerous worksite Activity Centers. These conveniently located spaces provide opportunities for employees to get moderate levels of physical activity and movement – before, during, and after work. Every Activity Center is different, and may feature various commercial grade cardio and strength equipment including treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent bikes, dumbbells, stretching areas, stability balls, and more. Check out this fun video to learn more… Read More

Employees and their families may be experiencing a range of emotions as the nation navigates current events. Balanced You wants to remind you that there are resources available to help you manage these challenges. Making Life Easier (MLE) Making Life Easier (MLE) provides free, confidential mental health services to employees and anyone living in their household. Support is available through virtual or in‑person counseling, text-based coaching, online classes, and more. Read more.

The first application period for the 2026 Professional Development Scholarship is now open. This period will remain open from Jan. 20 to Feb. 27. Award recipients for this period will be notified via email by April 3. New in 2026: The Scholarship Program is now open to non-represented employees, in addition to employees represented by one of the unions in the Coalition. To apply: Visit the scholarship intranet page and click the “Apply Here” button. Please familiarize yourself with the eligibility and application requirements before submitting. Previous applicants please be aware that the application has been updated from previous years. The Professional Development Scholarship Program is… Read More

A paper copy of your 2025 W-2 form was mailed to you by ADP on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at the address you have listed in PeopleSoft. Your W-2 will also be available to view and print from PeopleSoft starting tomorrow, Jan. 16, 2026. To view or print your W-2, log in to PeopleSoft, choose the Payroll tile, then go to “View W-2/W-2c Forms.” You can also access W-2 forms from any device by registering at the ADP website using these instructions: Access W-2s through ADP. Your Form 1095-C — Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage — will… Read More

If you enrolled in one of the new voluntary benefits during Open Enrollment—accident, critical illness, or hospital indemnity insurance—your coverage became effective on Jan. 1, 2026. Watch your inbox this week for an email from Securian with specifics about your new voluntary benefit(s), including: Where to get coverage details Information about your annual $50 health and wellness benefit How to file a claim If you have general questions or need assistance, call Securian Financial Customer Service at 855-750-1906. For claims assistance or to file a claim over the phone, call Securian Claims… Read More

On Jan. 1, 2026, Ventegra replaced CVS Caremark™ as the pharmacy benefits manager for employees on a Regence medical plan—both KingCare and KingCare Select. Ventegra offers a large nationwide pharmacy network including all the major chains and independent pharmacies, mail order and specialty drug services, and highly trained clinical and member support services. See the Ventegra Brochure for an overview. Read more.

Due to the New Year’s Day holiday, the next payday will be on Wednesday, Dec. 31. This will also be the third payday of the month. If you view your paystub in PeopleSoft, you may see that the net dollar amount of your Dec. 31 paycheck is larger because not all deductions are taken out. For example, Deferred Compensation, supplemental insurance premiums, Benefit Access Fees, and Employee Giving donations will not be deducted from this check. Note: Next year, Deferred Compensation contributions will be deducted every pay period—even on three-payday months. To make… Read More

Making Life Easier (MLE) provides resources to support the mental and emotional health of you and your household members, including during and after natural disasters, such as the flooding King County is currently experiencing. Employees and anyone residing in the employee’s home can call MLE at 888-874-7290 24/7 and reach a licensed counselor who can provide in-the-moment support over the phone and can connect you to work-life specialists who can help identify community resources for needs like housing, food, and personal care items. Read more.

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, your King County Employees Deferred Compensation Plan deduction frequency will change from 24 pay periods per year to 26 pay periods per year. This means your annual Deferred Compensation contribution will be spread over more paychecks, as follows: If you contribute a flat dollar amount from each paycheck Your total annual contribution to your Deferred Compensation Plan will increase as your deduction schedule increases from 24 to 26 pay periods. Be sure to review your contribution amount to ensure it aligns with your retirement savings goals. Example: Your annual… Read More