Individuals enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board, and School Employees Benefits Board coverage - and those accessing behavioral health services - will not experience a disruption in care due to the federal government shutdown. In addition, health care providers will continue to be paid for the services they provide. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and share updates if anything changes.
Find information on the open enrollment page that’s right for you: PEBB retirees, PEBB employees and PEBB continuation coverage subscribers, and SEBB employees and SEBB continuation coverage subscribers.
The Washington Department of Health (DOH) has issued a Statewide Vaccine Standing Order authorizing qualified health care personnel to vaccinate individuals aged 6 months and older. This order does not follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Immunization Schedule issued on August 7, 2025, which recommended changes for those receiving the vaccine.
In early September, Washington state joined California, Oregon, and Hawaii to form the West Coast Health Alliance to develop its own immunization recommendations. The HCA is working closely with the Office of the Governor and DOH to determine how the West Coast Health Alliance’s recommendations may affect members of the state’s health programs (including the Public Employees Benefits Board [PEBB] and School Employees Benefits Board [SEBB] Programs) and vaccine requirements.
We support the Alliance and look forward to working with DOH to understand any impacts on PEBB and SEBB coverage. Currently, there are no changes to PEBB and SEBB vaccine coverage for 2026.
For more information about the Alliance, visit the Office of the Governor’s website.
