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Fund Your Future with DRS

Fund Your Future with DRS

Written by: Washington State Department of Retirement Systems
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Join Seth and Jenny, two Washington State DRS employees, as they explore the basics of financial planning and tools for managing and growing your money.

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  • Ep 97 - What you need to know about HCA open enrollment for 2027

    Ep 97 - What you need to know about HCA open enrollment for 2027
    Oct 7 2026

    Did you know you can change your health insurance plan during fall open enrollment? It’s a chance to review your coverage and see if your current plan is still right for you. Laura from the Health Care Authority joins us to explain what you need to know. Open enrollment is Oct. 26 – Nov. 23, 2026.
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    19 mins
  • Ep 96 - Menopause at work: what Washington State employees need to know

    Ep 96 - Menopause at work: what Washington State employees need to know
    Sep 16 2026

    Menopause is a natural stage of life that affects many people thinking about retirement. Washington is one of the first states to formally address it in the workplace through an executive order from the governor. We sit down with educator and advocate Shannon to talk about what this means for state employees, why accurate information matters and how workplaces can better support employees experiencing menopause. Executive Order 26-01 Addressing menopause-related workplace accommodations.

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    26 mins
  • Ep 95 - Marriage after retirement

    Ep 95 - Marriage after retirement
    Sep 3 2026

    Getting married after retirement may give you a one-time opportunity to add your new spouse as your survivor for your pension benefit. But there are specific rules and deadlines you’ll need to know about. We sit down with Kumano to chat about who may be eligible, when you can make the change and how adding a survivor can affect your monthly benefit.
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    12 mins
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