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

As a King County employee, your employee ID/ORCA card grants you access to King County facilities and opens up a world of public transit options in our region through the Employee Transportation Program (ETP). Buses, light rail, Sounder trains, the Seattle Streetcar and passenger ferries/water taxis provide reliable, consistent, and relaxing ways to get to work. See how to use your ID/ORCA card in the video below. Whether it’s bus, rail, or boat, find out more about your transit options at kingcounty.gov/ETP. For more information on employee safety programs and resources, check out the Safety, Security, and Emergency… Read More

On Jan. 1, 2026, Ventegra began managing the pharmacy benefits for employees and family members enrolled in the KingCare and KingCare Select (Regence) medical plans. Please note the following updates and reminders about this change. New ID cards are coming. The Ventegra member ID cards sent with the Welcome Kit in January had a printing quality issue. Although the information is correct, it is somewhat difficult to read. The ID cards have been reprinted and will mail soon to all members. Most local pharmacies are in network. Nearly all retail pharmacies in Washington are… Read More

King County offers employees a variety of safe commute options to help you arrive at your destination with confidence through the Employee Transportation Program (ETP). Your King County employee ID badge doubles as an ORCA card. One tap of your card pays your fare on the following regular services: Metro Transit, Sound Transit Express, Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit, and Everett Transit bus service. Link light rail Sounder train Seattle Streetcar Take free, unlimited trips on regional transit, any day, any time, for any reason! Learn more about your King County Employee Transportation Program commuter benefits in this video… Read More

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