Public Employees' Benefits Board

Designs and provides insurance benefit plans and medical/dental coverage for state employees and retirees, the higher education system, political subdivisions, and all employees of school districts.
Board Websitehttps://www.hca.wa.gov/about-hca/programs-and-initiatives/public-employees-benefits-board-pebb-program
Policy AreaHealth
Governor Appointments8
Total Board Positions9
Statutory AuthorityRCW 41.05.055
Public Disclosure Required?Yes
Senate Confirmation Required?No
Compensation$100 per day plus per diem
Term Length (years)2
Statutory Term Limits
Member Requirements: Two state employee representatives; one retired; two school district representatives, one retired; four members with experience in health benefit management and cost containment.

Member List

Public Employees' Benefits Board
Position Number Member Name Term Begin Term End Position Requirements
2 Doelman, Michaela 01/18/2023 10/01/2024 Experience in health benefit management and cost containment
3 Kunze, Leanne 10/08/2020 10/01/2022 State Employee's Union
3 Spiegel, Kurt 10/03/2022 10/01/2024 State Employee's Union
4 Weinstein, Elyette 12/14/2023 10/01/2025 Retired State Employee
5 Laing, Sharon 01/11/2024 10/01/2025 Experience in health benefit management and cost containment

Voting
6 Bossi, Harry 12/14/2023 10/01/2025 Health Benefits Manager
Voting
7 Comerford, John 11/19/2019 10/01/2021 Health Benefits Manager
non-voting
8 MacRobert, Thomas 12/14/2023 10/01/2025 Retired Teacher
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