Retirement Benefits: Washington

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Summary

• The Washington Saves Retirement Savings Program (Washington Saves) is a required state-run retirement savings plan for covered employers that do not offer a retirement plan. See Washington Saves Retirement Savings Program.
• The Washington Small Business Retirement Marketplace (SBRM) is a voluntary virtual retirement marketplace for employers, sole proprietors and self-employed individuals. Employers and employees must be eligible to participate. See Washington Small Business Retirement Marketplace.