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>> Wow, that was a lot of information. This is only meant to be an introduction to your
benefits. For more detailed information visit the PEBB website at www.hca.wa.gov/pebb,
review the Employee Enrollment Guide, or contact your personnel, payroll, or benefits
office. In addition to the information about your benefits, the PEBB web-site offers an
Info Center. Select the Frequently Asked Questions link, enter a question or key words
and a list of responses will be returned. If you can’t find the answer you may also submit
your question to the PEBB Program through the Info Center. Click on the Ask a Question tab,
register your email address and ask your question. We will be happy to respond.
Carefully consider your benefit options and give yourself enough time to enroll before your
initial enrollment period ends. Investing the time now may prove invaluable later. Then,
complete the enrollment form included in your Employee Enrollment Guide and return it to
your personnel, payroll, or benefits office with the required dependent verification documents
for all eligible dependents included on your enrollment form. Your initial enrollment period
ends 31-days after the date you become eligible for benefits. This is the period in which you
must enroll you and your eligible family members in medical coverage. Failure to do so will
result in your enrollment as a single subscriber in the Uniform Medical Plan Classic.
If you enroll in optional Long-Term Care insurance with John Hancock within 31 days of your
initial eligibility period proof of good health may not be required.
Making changes to your plan. Every year, during annual open enrollment you have the opportunity
to change your medical plan. You may also waive your medical coverage, and enroll or remove
dependents during this time. You may apply for or change your long-term care policy or
your auto/home insurance at any time during the year. In addition to the annual open 0:02:30:10,0:02:35.27 enrollment, an event in your life may trigger a special open enrollment. Marriage,
divorce, and the adoption of a child are examples of some of the events that can trigger
a special open enrollment. This is not by any means a complete list; talk to your
personnel, payroll, or benefits office if you believe your circumstances qualify you for a
special open enrollment. A special open enrollment allows you to make changes to your medical
coverage that are directly related to the event that triggered the special open enrollment.
You must complete and return the necessary forms no later than 60 days after the
date of the event.
You may make change to or enroll in long-term care and auto/home insurance at any time 0:03:16.26,0:03:0:03:19.08 during the year.
One final note, as an employee you are responsible for confirming that your monthly premiums
are correct. Once enrolled, take the time to verify your payroll deductions. If you believe
there is an error, contact your personnel, payroll, or benefits office. If you have any
questions about completing the forms ask your personnel, payroll or benefits office
for help. Submitting properly completed forms prior to the deadlines will assure your coverage
is entered into the system in a timely manner. Thank you for your time and attention. On behalf
of my colleagues, I wish you and your family good health.