Crossposted from the DES Express When an employee’s timecard isn’t approved during the regular payroll cycle, they’ve traditionally had to wait for a paper check – either mailed through the U.S. Postal Service or picked up in the Chinook Building downtown. To improve this experience, the Department of Human Resources (DHR), Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Operations team (BPROS) partnered with several agencies, including the Business Resource Center (BRC), Treasury, and Finance, to launch a project to reduce paper checks and enhance customer service for the nearly 18,000 employees that work for King… Read More

Please note the following pharmacy updates and reminders for employees and family members enrolled in the KingCare and KingCare Select (Regence) medical plans. Consent now required for mail-order prescriptions. You can get a 90-day supply of many medications delivered to your home for the price of two monthly copays from Costco Mail Order Pharmacy. Washington state law (RCW 48.200.310), designed to increase transparency and protect consumers, became effective Jan. 1, 2026. In response, Costco now requires active verbal consent from a member before filling a mail-order prescription. You will receive either a text message or… Read More

Making Life Easier (MLE) is rolling out a refreshed digital experience on April 1, 2026—including an updated website and a brand‑new mobile app. These updates bring a modern look and new features designed to make support even more intuitive, connected, and easy to access for King County employees and anyone living in their household.  Whether you’re seeking emotional support, work‑life resources, or guidance for everyday challenges, the new experience helps visitors take the next step with confidence. Read more.

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… Read More

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… Read More

The King County Mentorship Program has officially relaunched with a refreshed six-month experience designed to empower employees to build relationships that ensure our collective progress.  We are looking for committed mentors who are ready to guide and support mentees as they take ownership of their growth and development.  What to do next: Visit the Mentorship Program intranet page to:  Learn about the six-month program Complete your role-specific e-learning Attend the role-specific kickoff sessions in March Explore the new Mentorship Guide and other resources Your new journey starts here. Join the relaunched Mentorship Program and help shape the future… Read More

If you want to change the amount of federal income tax withheld from your pay, use Form W-4 in PeopleSoft to update your payroll. The IRS recommends completing a new Form W-4 when your personal or financial situation changes, but this can be done any time. Go to the IRS website for information about Tax Withholding, including a Tax Withholding Estimator. To adjust the amount of federal income tax withheld from your King County paycheck, update your W-4 in PeopleSoft: Sign in to PeopleSoft Select the Payroll tile Select W-4 Tax Information Enter your choices… Read More