SEBB Open Enrollment & Benefits Update (Recording)-Recording - SEBB Open Enrollment & Benefits Update

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Kim Everett and Rob from the Washington State Healthcare Authority presented a webinar for school benefit administrators covering SEBB annual open enrollment for 2027. They reviewed key dates, including the OE website update on October 2, the Intercom newsletter on October 13, open enrollment from October 26 to November 23, and the January 1 effective date for changes. They also explained how employees can use Benefits 24/7 or paper forms, and highlighted resources such as help guides, BA email notifications, virtual benefit fairs, and in-person benefit fairs around the state.<br /><br />The webinar summarized major 2027 plan changes and premium updates for medical coverage, including Kaiser, Regence/Premera, and UMP plans. Notable changes included Kaiser core plans moving under the SoundChoice network, a broader Primera HMO service area, and the end of the UMP Centers of Excellence program. They also covered HSA and FSA rules, carryover limits, DCAP, and the CBA FSA. Premium surcharges, dental and vision plan options, life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability updates were also reviewed.<br /><br />The presenters emphasized BA tools in Benefits 24/7, such as reports for benefit changes, terminations, spousal reattestation, and enrollment history, plus the BA website, comparison tools, and Data Depot files. The session ended with live Q&A on topics like dependent aging-out reports, remote employee address handling, plan eligibility, and employer funding responsibility.

Keywords

SEBB open enrollment

Washington State Healthcare Authority

school benefit administrators

Benefits 24/7

2027 plan changes

medical premium updates

Kaiser SoundChoice

Regence Premera

UMP plans

health savings account

flexible spending account

benefit administrator tools