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District leaders warn state benefit pool is driving large unfunded employee costs
Summary
Mercer Island officials told legislators that the state‑negotiated benefits pool and expanded eligibility have increased district costs, producing a multi‑million‑dollar unfunded gap and complicating coverage for staff who live outside King County.
Board members and legislators spent substantial time on employee benefits and the state insurance pool, saying changes in how benefits are negotiated and administered have increased district costs and reduced local flexibility.
Speakers said Mercer Island now spends substantially more on benefits following the shift to a state‑set pool. One board member…
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