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Board approves $5,089.70 in claims

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Board approves $5,089.70 in claims

The Firefighters’ Pension Board unanimously approved $5,089.70 in June medical, dental, vision, Medicare and other claims. It also re-elected John Boardman to a two-year term and appointed Damon Bryan as the board’s alternate representative.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Board Approves $12,121.50 in Pension Claims

The Police Pension Board unanimously approved $12,121.50 for May medical, dental, vision, Medicare and other claims submitted by three pensioners across 10 claims. The board also unanimously accepted the preliminary May financial statements, which were reported to be tracking as anticipated.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Police Pension Claims Approved for $12,573.51

The board unanimously approved $12,573.51 in April medical, dental, vision, Medicare and other claims covering five claims from two pensioners. It also reported that the pension fund was tracking slightly ahead of budget after prior reimbursement timing issues stabilized.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Fire pension claims approved

The board unanimously approved $5,768.85 in April medical, dental, vision, Medicare, and other claims.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Police retirees receive 2.25% COLA adjustment

The board reviewed the 2026 2.25% cost-of-living adjustment for police pensions and approved $12,481.54 in March medical, dental, vision, Medicare and other claims by a 6-0 vote.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Board approves $6,265.60 in claims

The Firefighters’ Pension Board unanimously approved $6,265.60 in March medical, dental, vision, Medicare and other claims. It also accepted the preliminary February 2026 financial statements and scheduled cost-of-living adjustments for presentation at its April meeting.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Medicare Reimbursements Held at Current Rates

The board voted 7-0 to continue reimbursing two pensioners at their existing Medicare Part B rates until required documentation is received. It also approved $20,535.56 in medical, dental, vision, Medicare and other claims.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Board approves $4,282.40 in claims

The Firefighters’ Pension Board approved $4,282.40 in January medical, dental, vision, Medicare and other claims by a 5-0 vote.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Pension Board Approves Medical Reimbursements

The board unanimously approved two durable medical equipment reimbursements totaling $501.21 and approved six other medical-related claims submitted by three pensioners. January expenditures were approximately 6.1% of the annual budget, with no unusual financial trends reported.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Board Approves Pension Claims and Salary Escalations

The board unanimously approved $4,937.28 in January medical, dental, vision, Medicare and other claims, along with IAFF salary escalations.

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Briefing

Jan 20, 2026

Board approves nine pensioner claims

The Police Pension Board approved nine medical, dental, vision, Medicare and other claims submitted by three pensioners in a unanimous 5-0 vote.

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Briefing

Dec 16, 2025

Pension board approves $4,135.62 in claims

The board unanimously approved $4,135.62 in December medical, dental, vision, Medicare and other claims. It also determined that the 2026 Medicare premium increase to $202.90 will be reimbursed to eligible members with the standard deduction while benefit verification is pending.

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Briefing

Dec 16, 2025

Board Sets Assisted Living Cost Estimate

The board voted 6-0 to use a statewide Genworth assisted-living estimate of $7,400 per month instead of the inconsistent Kennewick regional estimate of $9,001, effective January 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Board Approves $5,738 in Claims

The board unanimously approved $5,738 in October medical, dental, vision, Medicare and other claims. It also received and filed preliminary October financial statements and reviewed the 2026 Fire Pension Board budget.

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Briefing

Nov 18, 2025

Board Approves $5,000 Hearing Aid Reimbursement

The Police Pension Board approved $5,000 of a $6,250 hearing aid reimbursement request. It also approved nine medical, dental, vision and other claims submitted by six pensioners, including an assisted-living reimbursement request exceeding the previously approved $6,138 monthly maximum.

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Briefing

Oct 21, 2025

Board approves $6,820.07 in pension claims

The Firefighters’ Pension Board unanimously approved October medical, dental, vision, Medicare and other claims totaling $6,820.07. It also accepted and filed the preliminary September 2025 financial statements.

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Briefing

Oct 21, 2025

Police pension payments updated after COLA changes

The board reviewed retroactive pension adjustments tied to a 3.61% LEOFF cost-of-living increase and a recently approved collective bargaining agreement. Four beneficiaries were affected, with two payments fully covered by the State and the City responsible for differences totaling $3,696.04 for two others.

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Briefing

Sep 16, 2025

Board Approves $8,040.96 in Claims

The Firefighters’ Pension Board unanimously approved $8,040.96 in September medical, dental, vision, Medicare and other claims. Members also accepted and filed the preliminary August 2025 financial statements and approved the prior meeting minutes, with each vote passing 5-0.

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Briefing

Sep 16, 2025

Hearing Aid Reimbursement Decision Delayed

The Police Pension Board tabled a $6,250 hearing aid reimbursement request and asked the pensioner to provide more information at its October meeting. No decision was made on the claim.

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Briefing

Aug 19, 2025

Board Approves $5,999 in Pension Claims

The Firefighters’ Pension Board unanimously approved $5,999 in August medical, dental, vision, Medicare and other claims. The board also accepted and filed preliminary financial statements by a 5-0 vote.

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Briefing

Aug 19, 2025

Police pension claims and finances reviewed

The board unanimously approved seven routine medical, dental, vision and other claims submitted by two pensioners, while noting year-to-date spending was just under 50% of budget.

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