OE message #2 to forward to employees

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 10/23/2024 09:00 AM PDT

10.23.2024

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Message to forward to employees

This is the second of ten messages Outreach and Training will send related to the PEBB Program’s annual open enrollment. The emails are numbered for easy tracking.

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.

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 with employees on 10.25.2024.

Resources for open enrollment

Learn about the PEBB health plans, 2025 monthly premiums (state agency and higher-education employees only), and other insurance options during the PEBB Program’s annual open enrollment (October 28 through November 25) in person or online.

In-person benefits fairs

During open enrollment, there will be in-person benefits fairs at different locations throughout the state. This is a chance to speak directly with plan representatives and ask questions about the benefits.

Find the benefits fair nearest you on the PEBB Benefits fair webpage. Before going to an in-person benefits fair, check the webpage for any last-minute changes to event times, locations, or safety requirements. If you have COVID-19 symptoms or a positive COVID test within the past five days, please keep others safe by staying home and visiting the virtual benefits fair instead.

Virtual benefits fair

This online option is a great way to learn about your benefits anytime, anywhere. All you need is a computer, tablet, or smartphone to access the virtual benefits fair. You’ll find links to videos, plan comparisons, and webinars to help choose the right benefits for you and your family.

Webinars

Register and attend live and recorded webinars hosted by our medical plan carriers on the PEBB open enrollment webinars webpage.

Open enrollment webpage

The PEBB open enrollment webpage allows you to compare plan benefits and costs, find out what’s changing for 2025, and access Benefits 24/7 to make plan changes, add or remove dependents, and attest to the spouse or state-registered domestic partner coverage premium surcharge, if required. (Note: University of Washington and Washington State University employees must use Workday.)

For Your Benefit newsletter

The October newsletter includes information about benefit changes for 2025, changes you make during annual open enrollment, how to make changes, and more.

Questions

For questions about:

Your enrollment or PEBB account: Contact your payroll or benefits office.
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 designated for employee login issues only. Contact your payroll or benefits office for non-login related issues.

PEBB OE webpage

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.

Please do not reply directly to this message. For more information, visit the HCA website, where you'll also find contact information.

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Nondiscrimination

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) complies with all applicable federal and Washington state civil rights laws and is committed to providing equal access to our services. Visit HCA’s website to view complete nondiscrimination statements.