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Washington state’s pension system, though well-funded, risks future shortfalls due to a high assumed return rate and failed consolidation efforts.
Washington state’s public pension system faces long-term risks despite being among the best funded in the U.S., as lawmakers raised the assumed investment return rate to 7.25%, potentially masking underfunding if returns fall short.
Critics warn this could lead to billions in future shortfalls, threatening retirement security and requiring higher taxes or reduced services.
While some pension plans remain underfunded, others are overfunded, raising concerns about inefficiency.
A proposed consolidation of plans and redirecting surplus funds failed to pass, leaving the system’s sustainability uncertain amid ongoing debate over balancing fiscal responsibility and retiree benefits.
El sistema de pensiones del estado de Washington, aunque bien financiado, corre el riesgo de futuros déficits debido a una alta tasa de retorno asumida y a los esfuerzos fallidos de consolidación.