“The Benefits Hub is partnering with Seattle Credit Union* to provide financial education opportunities to up to 200 community college students. Over the course of 6 months, students will participate in financial capability opportunities, including coaching and workshops, and save between $16-42 per month with their new financial skills. Students who complete the program requirements receive a 2:1 match of up to $250 saved , for a total savings of $750 (max $500 match + $250 saved by student).  

In order to receive a match at the end of the program, students must meet the following eligibility criteria:  

• Students must be enrolled at a Benefits Hub Partner college in 6 credits or more or be enrolled in a college degree seeking or certificate program for the duration of the matched savings program. 
• Students must have an income of any amount. 
• Students must agree to BH terms of service and SCU member authorization agreement. 
• Students must complete pre-program and post-program surveys. 
• Students must complete the program requirements of saving at least $16 a month, attending four individual financial coaching sessions, and attending one financial coaching workshop.  

Interested students can learn more about the program and begin enrollment at an appointment with a Benefits Hub coach. Students can schedule an appointment here: https://www.uwkc.org/benefitshub/.”

To Employees receiving PEBB Benefits: PEBB Open Enrollment – Final Reminders

Open enrollment ends Mon., Nov. 30, 2015.

Making Changes? – If you are making medical and/or dental changes to your account, you may do so:

Online through My Account up until midnight November 30. The My Account link is available on the PEBB website. Or,

By completing a paper Employee Enrollment/Change form. Ellen Pincus, room 1015, must receive your completed form no later than November 30, 2015.

Spousal or registered domestic partner attestation – Not sure if you have to attest to the spousal or registered domestic partner premium surcharge for 2016?

Log into My Account, is there a red box on the page with a message indicating you must attest? You can attest while you’re in My Account. Or

Submit a 2016 Premium Surcharge Change Form. Ellen Pincus, room 1015, must receive your completed form no later than November 30, 2015.

Use the Premium Surcharge Help Sheet to determine if the surcharge applies to you. You may be directed to use the Spousal Plan Calculator, available on the PEBB website.

New Plan Options – Do you live in Snohomish, King, Pierce, Thurston or Kitsap County? Have you checked out the new plan options for 2016?

Group Health SoundChoice – is available to employees who live or work in Snohomish, King, Pierce or Thurston County. Information about the plan is available on the Group Health website or by calling Group Health customer service at 1-888-901-4636.

UMP Plus – offers two select networks to employees who live in Snohomish, King, Pierce, Thurston and Kitsap Counties. Information about the new plan is available on the UMP website and on the…

UMP Plus Puget Sound High-Value Network – website or by calling customer service at 1-855-776-9503.

UMP Plus – UW Accountable Care Network – website or by calling 1-855-520-9500.

PEBB website – including plan comparisons and a recorded webinar about the new plans.

Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)

If you wish to enroll in or continue your medical FSA or DCAP for 2016, you must enroll or reenroll no later than November 30, 2015. Note: You must reenroll each year to continue your medical FSA or DCAP, even if you don’t wish to change your contribution amount.

To enroll or re-enroll:

Enroll online at Navia Benefit Solutions, or

Submit a medical FSA and DCAP Open Enrollment form to: Ellen Pincus, room 1015. Your completed form must be received no later than November 30, 2015.

Or:

Navia Benefit Solutions:

Fax (425-233-6366), email (election@naviabenefits.com) or mail to Navia Benefit Solutions, PO Box 53250, Bellevue, WA 98015.

Navia Benefit solutions must receive your completed enrollment form by November 30, 2015.  Enrollment form received after December 1 will not be accepted for enrollment in the medical FSA or DCAP for 2016.

Requested changes are effective January 1, 2016.