SEBB Program's annual Open Enrollment Begins 10/25/21
The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program’s annual open enrollment begins Monday, October 25, 2021 and ends Tuesday, November 22, 2021.
Open enrollment is your opportunity to make changes to your health plan benefits. Changes are effective January 1, 2022.
- What changes can you make? The SEBB Program’s annual open enrollment is your opportunity to:
- Change medical and dental plans.
- Add or remove dependents.
- Reattest to the spouse or state-registered domestic partner premium surcharge (SRDP) (if you received a letter asking you to reattest.)
- Enroll in the Medical FSA, Limited Purpose FSA (new for 2022), or DCAP through Navia Benefit Solutions.
- Consider your long-term disability insurance coverage (changes are coming for 2022).
- Waive your medical coverage if you are enrolled in other employer-based group medical, a TRICARE plan, or Medicare.
- Enroll in medical coverage if you previously waived.
- Learn more about the changes you can make on our open enrollment webpage and in the October Intercom
- How do I make changes? Log in to SEBB My Account starting October 25, 2021.
If you have questions about your benefits or account, please contact:
Cyndi Barbur, cyndi.barbur@washougalsd.org or 360-954-3007
Barbara Houser, barbara.houser@washougalsd.org or 360-954-3052
Rhonda Sherman, rhonda.sherman@washougalsd.org or 360-954-3051
Cindie Persons, cindie.persons@washougalsd.org or 360-954-3004
Resources for open enrollment
We are offering multiple ways to learn about benefits from the comfort of your home.
- Virtual benefits fairs – During open enrollment, you can learn more about your health plans and other insurance options by visiting the virtual benefits fair.
- ALEX – Help you understand your SEBB benefits and guide you through choosing your medical, dental, and vision plans. ALEX will suggest plans for you to consider, based on your responses to questions. Access ALEX at wa.gov/alex and within SEBB My Account.
- Webinars – Attend a webinar provided by our carriers and vendors. See the schedule.
- Facebook Live – Join us on HCA’s Facebook on Monday, November 2 at 4 p.m.
- Web content – Visit the SEBB Open enrollment
- Intercom newsletter – The newsletter includes information about the changes to benefits, what changes you can make during annual open enrollment and how to make them, monthly premiums, and more. Read the October Intercom. Note: Since the newsletter was released, there have been clarifications about Kaiser Permanente of Washington’s (KPWA) and KPWA Option’s networks that could affect your coverage. Read the announcement on HCA’s website to learn more.
- Need help? – Contact your benefits office.
