FTE Calculator for 2024
Employers can use this calculator to determine if they must either provide benefits or pay a penalty to the government based on their number of full-time equivalent employees.
WA Cares Program Overview
Explains Washington States’ Long Term Care program, including benefits, eligibility, rates and more.
Small Group Medical Rate History
Table of Washington state small group rate filings with the OIC, showing approved average rate changes by carrier.
Small Group Medical Rate Changes – 2026
Reviews small group premium change filings for 2026 in Washington, showing carrier averages requested, counties where offering, gains/losses, and historical requests/final rate changes.
Small Group & Trust Renewal Cycles
Summarizes the different small group health insurance programs available in WA, through direct carriers and trusts/associations, with a listing of renewal cycles.
Small Group & Trust Table
Table with WA community-rated group carriers and trust/association options, including renewal cycles, industries covered, rating tiers, and links to plan summary websites.
QSEHRA Program Rules
Explains Qualified Small Employer HRAs, eligibility (<50 FTE), contribution limits, reimbursement rules, MEC proof, nondiscrimination, notices, and more.
PFML: Article 4 — Voluntary Plans
Describes voluntary PFML plan option vs. state plan, including coverage, approval process, penalties, reporting, and audits.
PFML: Article 3 — Premiums
Explains WA PFML premium funding rules, including the rate, employer/employee share, grants, waivers,nd penalties.
