During open enrollment, you must log in to Benefits 24/7 between Monday, Oct. 28 to midnight on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Paper forms are available on the HCA website or from your payroll or benefits office. Your payroll or benefits office must receive your forms by Monday, Nov. 25.

Logging in to Benefits 24/7

Benefits 24/7 requires a SecureAccess Washington (SAW) account. If you already have a personal SAW account, use it to claim your account. If you do not have a SAW account, you will be prompted to create one. Note: Use a personal email address to create the account.

• Visit Benefits 24/7 and click on the ‘Log in to Benefits 24/7’ button, and
  the SecureAccess Washington webpage will open.

Don’t have a SAW account:

• Click on the ‘Sign Up!’ button.
• Enter your first name, last name, and a personal email address.
• Create a Username and Password.
• An email will be sent to your email address, click the link to activate your account.
• Close the browser window with the SAW login screen that opened when you activated your account.
• In the original browser window or in a new browser window click on the ‘Log into Benefits 24/7’ button and enter your SAW Username and Password.

Already have a SAW account:

• Enter your SAW Username and Password.
• SAW uses multi-factor authentication (MFA). Choose the method to receive a code. If only one email address was entered, there will only be one option. Enter the code, click Submit.
• Enter your last name, date of birth, and the last 4 of your SSN. Click Verify.
• Choose your security questions and add responses.
• Read and accept the Terms and Conditions.

Making changes during annual open enrollment:

• Click on the ‘Open Enrollment’ chevron and follow the prompts.
• When adding a vision plan for your existing enrolled dependents, choose the ‘Edit dependent’ link to the right of the dependent’s name.
• Under the ‘Enrollment’ section, select the ‘Vision’ checkbox. Review dependent enrollments to ensure the dependent shows as enrolled.
• If making changes to medical or dental plans (dental does not apply to medical only plans), choose the new plan.
• Choose a vision plan.
• Go to the end of the wizard. Print a copy of your elections. Verify your plan elections and that all dependents are enrolled as expected.

All employees must log in to Benefits 24/7 to choose a vision plan. If you do not choose a vision plan during open enrollment (Oct. 28 through Nov. 25), you and your covered dependents not enrolled in a PEBB Medicare plan will be defaulted into the MetLife Vision plan effective Jan. 1, 2025.

For questions, contact: 

• Your enrollment or PEBB account: Contact dcyf.payroll@dcyf.wa.gov. 
• Benefits: Contact the plans. 
• Benefits 24/7: Go to the Help with Benefits 24/7 webpage or call the login assistance phone line at 1-866-335-0043. This line is for employee login issues only.  
• Contact dcyf.payroll@dcyf.wa.gov for non-login related issues.

Do you ever need to schedule interpreters to work with clients who speak a language other than English? Join the Language Access team to walk you through the FourCorners platform and how to schedule appointments.

Whether you are new or simply need a refresher,
join the Language Access team and the FourCorners team for a tutorial. Please fill out the interest form to sign up for the training and/or to request access to FourCorners if you don’t already have an account, sign up. The Language Access team will send you a meeting invite once you complete the web form.

Two dates are scheduled for the FourCorners training. These trainings are the same; select the option that fits best with your schedule.

• Wednesday, Nov. 13 | 9 a.m. 
• Thursday, Nov. 14 | 1 p.m.

We hope to see you at one of the trainings! If you have any questions, please contact the Language Access team at dcyf.languageaccess@dcyf.wa.gov.

With the recent change of time, we ‘fall back’ and gain an hour of sleep at the cost of losing daylight in the late afternoon and evenings. It is important to think about our safety as we come and go to work in the dark.

When walking through a dark parking area, catching a bus, or crossing a street, consider carrying a flashlight and wearing a reflective vest, belt, or clothing so others can see you better.

This is also a good time to check in with your office or supervisor and set a safety plan if you are going to be out after dark on a client engagement. Be sure to have situational awareness, proper shoes, flashlight, fully charged cell phone, etc.

This is also the time to check safety equipment in your home and vehicle, and remind families to do the same.

• Test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Replace batteries.
• Check your fire extinguisher.
• Check the contents of your emergency kit or create one if you haven’t already,
  learn more.
• Stock your vehicle with a safety kit, flashlight & batteries, jumper cables, and extra rain jacket and blanket. 

For questions, reach out to dcyf.staffsafety@dcyf.wa.gov.

This  month, the CCWIS Project team would like to share a roadmap with you. One of the most common questions members receive is, “When will we go live with the new program?”  Although a variety of factors and conditions might change the landscape of the CCWIS project over its lifetime, the project team has developed the linked roadmap (scroll to the bottom of the page to view) to help you understand the timeline. 

This roadmap is broken into phases, with approximate timeframes for each phase.  Additionally, there are some tasks identified that would be occurring during that phase. Some milestone activities are noted for each phase, as well.

Please note, these are projections, subject to change.  We encourage you to review this schedule and, as always, contact the project team if you have any questions. 

If you would like more information about the project, visit the CCWIS SharePoint site.

Questions about the project or want to provide feedback? Email ccwis.info@dcyf.wa.gov.

Licensing – Outdoor Nature-Based Child Care

The DCYF Licensing Division filed WSR 24-21-009 to finalize rules updating the name of the curriculum referenced in WAC 110-302-0160. The curriculum will now be called the John McCoy (lulilaš) Since Time Immemorial Early Learning Curriculum to honor the work of John McCoy (lulilaš) in creating this curriculum requirement. The permanent rules take effect Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024.

Questions?

If you have questions about DCYF rules, email dcyf.rulescoordinator@dcyf.wa.gov. 

FourCorners Training: How to Schedule an Interpreter

• Wednesday, Nov. 13 | FourCorners Training: How to Schedule an Interpreter | 9 a.m.  | Sign-up
• Thursday, Nov. 14 | FourCorners Training: How to Schedule an Interpreter | 1 p.m. | Sign-up

If you have any questions, contact the Language Access team at dcyf.languageaccess@dcyf.wa.gov.

TASP Training: Engaging with Parents with a Cognitive Disability

The Association for Successful Parenting (TASP) offers training curriculum that has been customized to meet the needs of child welfare caseworkers in working with parents who may have cognitive disabilities. It will be presented by TASP in conjunction with DCYF staff.  This live training runs approximately 2.5 hours and will cover ADA fundamentals, disability inclusive language, case management considerations and much more.

Engaging with Parents with Cognitive Disability Trainings:

Register for 2024 Dates & Times:

• Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 9 – 11:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 11 | 9 – 11:30 a.m.

Register for 2025 Dates & Times:

• Monday, Jan. 13 | 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Feb. 11 | 1 – 3:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Mar. 12 | 9 – 11:30 a.m.

If you have questions about this training or other questions, visit the Adults with Disabilities Program SharePoint Site or email Melissa Wood, Adults with Disabilities Program Manager at melissa.wood@dcyf.wa.gov.