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This is the first of ten messages Outreach and Training will send related to the PEBB Program’s annual open enrollment. In addition, here is the breakdown of what you can expect to receive over the next month. The emails are numbered for easy tracking.
Message schedule:
Message #2 – Open enrollment resources – share 10.25.2024
Message #3 – Changes for 2025 – 10.30.2024
Message #4 – Making elections in Benefits 24/7 – share 11.1.2024
Message #5 – FSA/DCAP – share 11.6.2024
Message #6 – Spouse re-attestation reminder – share 11.8.2024
Message #7 – Have you chosen a Vision plan? – share 11.12.2024
Message #8 – Tips for choosing a health plan – share 11.15.2024
Message #9 – Open enrollment reminders – share 11.18.2024
Message #10 – Open enrollment ends – share 11.22.2024
We ask that you share these messages with employees according to the recommended schedule. Please do not forward this email directly to employees. Instead, copy and paste the message included below into your regular means of communication to distribute to employees.
Medical only groups - remove any references to dental and vision.
Thank you in advance for your time and effort to share these messages.
If you have comments or suggestions, contact us through HCA Support.
Recommendation: Share this message on 10.22.2024.
PEBB Program’s annual open enrollment begins October 28
The Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program’s annual open enrollment begins October 28, 2024 and ends November 25, 2024. This is a change from past open enrollments held in November. Please note the dates to ensure you do not miss your opportunity to make changes.
Open enrollment is a time when you can make changes to your health plans and enrollment. This year, all employees are being asked to select a vision plan. Routine vision benefits will be available through new vision plans and separated from medical coverage beginning January 1, 2025. Even if you are not making changes to your medical and dental plans, be sure to elect one of the three vision plans for you and your enrolled dependents. Like dental coverage, the vision plans’ monthly premiums are covered by your employer.
Annual open enrollment changes are effective January 1, 2025. This means that when you make changes during annual open enrollment, your current enrollment will stay the same through December 31, 2024.
Changes you can make
During annual open enrollment you can:
- Change your medical plan
- Change your dental plan (as applicable)
- Add or remove dependents
- Attest to the spouse or state-registered domestic partner coverage premium surcharge for 2025, if required
- Enroll in medical coverage, if waived
- Waive your medical coverage if enrolled in another employer-based group medical plan, TRICARE, or Medicare
Election you must make (does not apply to medical-only groups)
- Choose one of the three vision plans for you and your dependents
Learn more about the changes you can make on the PEBB open enrollment webpage and in the October For Your Benefit newsletter.
How to make changes or enroll in a vision plan (if available)
Beginning October 28, 2024, you can make changes by:
- Logging in to Benefits 24/7. Benefits 24/7 requires a SecureAccess Washington (SAW) login, you can use an existing SAW login or create a SAW login by clicking on the Benefits 24/7 link. (Note: Pierce County employees must use Workday.)
- Submitting a paper enrollment/change form and any other required documents to your payroll or benefits office. 2025 forms are available on the Health Care Authority website under Forms and Publications.
Questions
For questions about:
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Your enrollment or PEBB account: Contact your payroll or benefits office.
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Benefits: Contact the plans.
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Benefits 24/7: Go to the Help with Benefits 24/7 webpage or call the login assistance phone line 1-866-335-0043. This line is designated for employee login issues only. Contact your payroll or benefits office for non-login related issues.
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