Day at a Glance

CTR Updates

Do you have an ORCA card? They are easy to get and reload, just tap the card and you’re good to go! https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/fares-orca/orca-cards.aspx

Where to buy an ORCA Card: Safeway, QFC, Fred Meyer, Northgate Station (also available for purchase via mail, e-mail, or online): https://www.myorca.com/buy-online/

Did you know about these options?

-Youth Orca Card: Youth 18 and under can ride for free

-ORCA LIFT for lower incomes (reduced fares, if eligible):

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/fares-orca/orca-cards/lift.aspx

-Subsidized Annual Pass (qualified riders can travel on select transit in our region at no cost to the customer, if eligible):

https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/fares-orca/subsidized-annual-pass.aspx#eligibility-and-how-to-apply

Do I need a new Orca Card?

From MyOrca.com: “New ORCA cards are available to riders starting this fall. You may be asking yourself, “will the pass or E-purse value on my current card transfer over to the new one”- or – “do I even need a new card”? This article will cover the answers to those questions and more. What you need to do depends on which ORCA card you have!” https://info.myorca.com/news/orca-card-transition/

Alternatives to getting to campus:

-King County Metro: https://www.shoreline.edu/map/bus-routes-to-campus.aspx

-Carpool/Vanpool: https://kingcounty.gov/depts/transportation/metro/travel-options/rideshare.aspx

-Bicycle, eBike, motorcycle, scooter, etc.

Benefits of biking to work:

https://www.verywellfit.com/health-benefits-of-biking-to-work-5191939

Did you know about our student carpool parking permit?

“Each quarter, Safety & Security offers free student carpool permits to students to park in the Greenwood Lot. To receive a carpool permit, a minimum of two students must apply together, show valid identification and course schedules, and be in classes three days a week (between 7am – 12pm). Carpool permit users must arrive together to use the permit. Violations can result in the permit being revoked. Student carpool parking is not available during summer quarter.” This permit is free to eligible student carpool riders.

https://www.shoreline.edu/safetyandsecurity/parking.aspx

Did you know we have an employee carpool parking permit? Eligibility: PT or FT employee, working 3 days per week (Monday-Friday), and have 2 or more carpoolers. This permit is free to eligible employee carpool riders.

Plan ahead for snow & ice season: https://wsdot.wa.gov/about/news/2022/plan-now-snow-and-ice-season

Winter driving tips: https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/mountainpasses/winterdrivingtips

Sincerely,

Mary Lou Ames, M.S.
Program Specialist 2, Safety & Security                          

Open Enrollment Reminders

The 2023 PEBB annual open enrollment ends Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

If you do not want to make any changes to your health/dental coverage, no action is required of you. Your current elections will continue for the 2023 plan year.

To change health plans, waive coverage or return from waived, remove a dependent, or attest to the spouse or state-registered domestic partner (SRDP) coverage premium surcharge, log in to PEBB My Account and update your account before 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Some changes like adding a dependent require you to use the 2023 Employee Enrollment/Change form. You may also use this form instead of PEBB My Account.

You may complete a 2023 Premium Surcharge Attestation form if you are required to attest to the spouse or SRDP coverage premium surcharge and prefer not to attest online.

Forms and any required dependent verification documents must be received by your payroll or benefits office no later than Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

LINK TO PEBB OPEN ENROLLMENT WEBSITE – https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/open-enrollment-pebb

Check your beneficiaries

The PEBB Program’s annual open enrollment (November 1 through 30) is a good time to check your beneficiary information for your PEBB life insurance and health savings account (HSA) if you have one. Not only is it important to make sure you have the right person (or people) listed, but that all contact information is up to date.

It’s also a good idea to check your beneficiaries for any other insurance or financial accounts (such as retirement savings) if you have them.

To check your current beneficiaries and make changes:

Life insurance – Log into the MetLife Portal, My Benefits, and click on Beneficiaries. You can also call MetLife at 1-833-854-9624, Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., Pacific time.

Health savings account (HSA) – If you have an HSA, log into your HealthEquity account and visit the Profile Details webpage. You can also complete the Beneficiary Designation form and mail or fax the form to HealthEquity. The form is available under Documents and Forms on the HealthEquity website.

Dual enrollment reminder

Remember, you cannot enroll in health plans under both the PEBB Program and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program as an employee or as a dependent. You may waive your enrollment in PEBB medical to enroll in SEBB medical only if you are also enrolling in SEBB dental and vision. In doing so, you waive your enrollment in PEBB dental. You can only waive PEBB dental coverage if you enroll in SEBB medical, dental, and vision coverage, and in specific situations.

FSA and DCAP reminder

You must (re)enroll EACH YEAR. FSA/DCAP elections do NOT roll over year to year.

To enroll in the Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Limited Purpose FSA, or the Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP):

• Visit the Navia Benefits Solutions You will be asked to log in or create an account through Secure Access Washington to enroll online, or
• Download and complete Navia’s Open Enrollment form.

Navia Benefits Solutions must receive your enrollment no later than November 30, 2022.

If you have questions, contact benefits@shoreline.edu