Entering newly eligible employee with a September effective date

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7.26.2024

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Update on Entering Newly Eligible Employees Effective the First Day of School

The process for entering newly eligible employees in Benefits 24/7, effective the first day of school, has changed from the previous method used in SEBB My Account. Here’s what you need to know:

New Process in Benefits 24/7:

When entering an employee’s social security number and effective date to create their demographic record, a checkbox labeled "Subscriber’s first day of work is on or before the first day of school" will appear if a September date of eligibility is entered. Checking this box will set the effective date of benefits to the employee's date of eligibility. Note: The checkbox should only be used if the employee is starting work on or before the first day of school.

Key Change:

SEBB organizations can no longer update the first day of school directly in Benefits 24/7 as they did in SEBB My Account. Instead, Benefits Administrators (BAs) will see a checkbox with the statement: "Subscriber’s first day of work is on or before the first day of school."

If checked: The effective date of coverage will match the date of eligibility.
If unchecked: Coverage will start on October 1, 2024.

The system is now ready to accept newly eligible employees with a September date. Employees will be able to create a login and make their elections on their date of eligibility.

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents.

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Entering newly eligible employee with a September effective date

Update on Entering Newly Eligible Employees Effective the First Day of School

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