Open Enrollment
Happening NOW - SEBB 2026 Annual Open Enrollment
The SEBB Program's Annual Open Enrollment (OE) for 2026 is happening now: October 27 - November 24, 2025. Enrollments, changes, and premiums will go into effect on: January 1, 2026. The most current information is available from the WA HCA website/"Open enrollment (SEBB)" section.
SEBB UMP Plus medical plans will close December 31, 2025
Beginning January 1, 2026, Uniform Medical Plan (UMP) Plus-Puget Sound High Value Network (PSHVN) and UMP Plus-UW Medicine Accountable Care Network (ACN) will no longer be available. During annual open enrollment, October 27 through November 24, 2025, UMP Plus subscribers must select a new medical plan, or they and any enrolled dependents will be automatically enrolled in UMP Achieve 2 with coverage starting January 1, 2026.
To make sure subscribers are well informed about this change, the SEBB Program has planned mailings to UMP Plus subscribers leading up to open enrollment. Affected subscribers will get an email or postcard about this change in August. Letters will also be mailed to all UMP Plus subscribers in September. Look for information about this change and your 2026 plan options in your October SEBB Intercom newsletter. All annual open enrollment information will be posted on the SEBB webpages in early October.
Special Open Enrollment
Certain life events let you change your benefits outside of annual open enrollment. These events are called "special open enrollment" events. To learn what events qualify for special enrollment and the steps you need to take to change your benefits, please visit the WA HCA website/"Special open enrollment" section.
Benefits 24/7 has replaced SEBB My Account
Effective Tuesday, January 16, 2024, all benefit eligible SEBB subscribers accounts are now accessible via Benefits 24/7, which has replaced SEBB My Account. If when logging onto your Benefits 24/7 account you get an error message that indicates you "are not authorized to use this application" or something similar, please try to refresh the webpage and try again. It is a known glitch in the WA HCA system.
**********************************************
SEBB 2025 Plan Information CLICK HERE!
Other 2025 Benefit Options
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) - which allows you to set aside pretax money from your paycheck to help pay for qualifying child care or elder care expenses. You must re-enroll in this benefit every year if you want to participate.
Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) - allow you to set aside pretax money from your paycheck to pay for out-of-pocket health care costs. You must re-enroll in this benefit every year if you want to participate.
How do you get plan ID cards?
After you enroll, your health plans will send you an identification (ID) card to show providers when you receive care. If you have questions about your ID card, contact your plan.
The Uniform Dental Plan does not mail ID cards, but you may download one from the the Delta Dental website.
Contact the plans
You should contact the plans directly when you have questions about:
- Benefit details (including Rx coverage)
- Finding a doctor or dentist
- ID cards
- Copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, or claims
- Health plan complaints or appeals
- Using the plan's website
CLICK HERE for plan contact information.
The most accurate, current information about your benefits is available from the Washington Health Care Authority (WA HCA) website, in the "School Employees" section.