Lynnwood Earns AWC WellCity Award
Published on March 04, 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lynnwood Earns AWC WellCity Award
LYNNWOOD, WA (March 4, 2020) - The Association of Washington Cities (AWC) recently released a list of the cities, towns, and other local governments that have earned the distinguished WellCity designation. The City of Lynnwood is among this year’s recipients. This recognition is bestowed to entities that meet the AWC Employee Benefit Trust’s stringent WellCity standards and demonstrate a commitment to employee health.
WellCity recipients are all part of the AWC Employee Benefit Trust (Trust), Washington State’s largest local government employee health benefit pool for cities, towns, and other local governments. Celebrating its 50 year anniversary, the Trust provides health benefits to more than 260 public entities and more than 36,000 employees and family members across the state.
When an employer meets the WellCity standards, they earn a 2% discount on their medical premiums.
“Employers that place employee health among their core values, and demonstrate that belief through healthy workplace policies, environments, and wellness programs, empower their employees to value and maintain good health. Both the employer and the community benefit from more productive employees, it’s a win for everyone,” said Peter B. King, AWC Chief Executive Officer.
A complete list of the cities and public entities that earned this year’s award can be found at wacities.org/wellcity.
About Association of Washington Cities
Founded in 1933, the Association of Washington Cities is a private, non-profit, non-partisan corporation that provides legislative representation, educational training, technical assistance, municipal liability insurance, health insurance and other services to Washington's cities and towns.
About City of Lynnwood
Incorporated in 1959, Lynnwood is the economic hub of South Snohomish County. Situated at the convergence of interstates I- 5 and I-405, Lynnwood’s accessibility, variety of housing and employment options, colleges and outstanding park system attract a wide variety of businesses and residents. For its diverse population of more than 36,000, Lynnwood is a great place to live, work and play. Lynnwood Moving Forward: Our Community Vision – the City will be a regional model for a sustainable, vibrant community with engaged citizens and accountable government. Lynnwood is…a great deal more!
Contact
Marielle Harrington, Healthy Communities Coordinator
mharrington@lynnwoodwa.gov
425-670-5532
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