New Guidance Requires Insurers to Cover Follow-Up Colonoscopies. Here’s What That Means for You

By Tammy Wild  Washington State Department of Health   The ICSEW Legislative and Policy subcommittee tracked a number of bills for the 2022 session, which included HB 1939 requiring health plans to cover, with no cost sharing, follow-up colonoscopies performed after a positive non-invasive stool test.    Due to a clarification of the Affordable Care Act (ACA),…

ICSEW Co-Sponsors Amy Leneker Training Series

The Interagency Committee of State Employed Women, ICSEW, is co-sponsoring a series of free trainings with Amy Leneker of The Leneker Team. The following is the list of the trainings. All trainings are virtual and take place from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. pacific time on the following dates: May 19: Tough Conversations Aug 3:…

Bill Alert SB 5579

As part of its work, the ICSEW Legislative and Policy subcommittee provides Bill Alerts during the current legislative cycle. Its purpose is to inform state employees of pending legislation that may impact them. As state employees, we cannot use state time or resources to lobby for or against legislative proposals in accordance with RCW 42.52.160…

Bill Alert HB 1499

As part of its work, the ICSEW Legislative and Policy subcommittee provides Bill Alerts during the current legislative cycle. Its purpose is to inform state employees of pending legislation that may impact them. As state employees, we cannot use state time or resources to lobby for or against legislative proposals in accordance with RCW 42.52.160…

Share Your Story of Service With Serve Washington’s Volunteer Story Project

icons of people helping other people with tasks

OLYMPIA – Serve Washington is now accepting story submissions to recognize and celebrate volunteers and helpers in communities across Washington. This project honors formal and informal volunteerism and strives to highlight the many ways Washingtonians supported our communities and state by contributing their time and talent in 2021. Anyone, of any age can submit a volunteer…

Celebrate Her-Story During Women’s History Month

ICSEW members with Gov. Dan Evans for signing of HB 143 executive request relating to community property equalizing management powers between spouses. Circa 1972. Courtesy of Washington State Archives By Rachel Friederich, ICSEW Communications Chair March is Women’s History Month. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. In Washington state,…

Bill Alert SB 5237

As part of its work, the ICSEW Legislative and Policy subcommittee provides Bill Alerts during the current legislative cycle. Its purpose is to inform state employees of pending legislation that may impact them. As state employees, we cannot use state time or resources to lobby for or against legislative proposals in accordance with RCW 42.52.160…

Navigate Race and Identity at March 2022 Membership Meeting

Dr Anu Taranath Registration is now open for our March 2022 membership meeting. Dr. Anu Taranath will teach us how to become better at engaging in critical conversation about race, identity, difference and power. The meeting will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 15 via Zoom.  Meetings are free and open to…

Bill Alert SB 5649

As part of its work, the ICSEW Legislative and Policy subcommittee provides Bill Alerts during the current legislative cycle. Its purpose is to inform state employees of pending legislation that may impact them. As state employees, we cannot use state time or resources to lobby for or against legislative proposals in accordance with RCW 42.52.160…