SEBB newsletter mails May 14 and behavioral health survey request

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 05/13/2026 02:45 PM PDT

May 13, 2026

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SEBB newsletter mails May 14

The May issue of the Intercom newsletter mails and emails on May 14.

This issue contains information about how to handle a surprise medical bill, tools for managing stress, tips on storing and disposing of prescription drugs, and much more.

Behavioral health survey is live

Please encourage employees to complete the behavioral health benefits survey and share their feedback by June 4.

This survey will help the Health Care Authority (HCA) understand what’s working well with behavioral health benefits, where there are challenges, and how we can improve communication, resources, and access to care.

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.