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This is message 3 of 10 about the PEBB Program’s open enrollment. Please share the message below with employees through your usual communication methods. Do not forward this email directly to employees or make any significant content changes. You may update your payroll or benefits office contact information and customize other employer-specific content as needed (such as removing changes to LTD if you’re a medical-only group).
Thank you in advance for helping us share these updates. For questions or feedback, contact us through HCA Support.
We recommend sharing this message with employees on Wednesday, October 29.
Changes for 2026
Below are some important changes coming to your Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program benefits. All changes are effective January 1, 2026, unless otherwise noted. View the announcement for the full list of changes.
UMP Plus plans closing
UMP Plus–Puget Sound High Value Network and UMP Plus–UW Medicine Accountable Care Network medical plans will no longer be available after December 31, 2025. UMP Plus subscribers must choose a new medical plan during open enrollment or they will be automatically enrolled in UMP Classic.
Hearing aid coverage
Hearing aids will no longer be capped at a specific dollar amount. Members must see an in-network provider to receive hearing aids or they will not be covered by the plan, and the member will have to pay for them out of pocket. Members can use the hearing aid benefit every 36 months.
For UMP members, the hearing aid benefit is being changed to an allowed amount for one prescribed hearing aid per ear every 36 months. Members may be responsible for hearing aid charges exceeding the allowed amount.
Consumer-directed health plan (CDHP) deductible
The IRS minimum deductible for CDHPs will increase to $1,700 for individual coverage and $3,400 for family coverage.
Employer-paid long-term disability (LTD)
The maximum monthly benefit for basic (employer-paid) LTD insurance will increase from $240 to $450. Employee-paid LTD premiums will decrease by six percent.
Questions
For questions about:
Your enrollment or PEBB account: Check Benefits 24/7. If you still have questions, 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 for login issues only. Contact your payroll or benefits office for other account-related issues.
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