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Public Employees Benefits Board rulemaking

This page includes all of the current rule making activity for Public Employees Benefits Board.

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PEBB Program rules and laws
PEBB - Wellness incentive program eligibility and procedural reqs
Affected WAC: 182-12-300
Formally proposed
WSR 21-10-105
Effective: 01/01/2022
Description: WAC 182-12-300 Public employees benefits board (PEBB) wellness incentive program eligibility and procedural requirements. Hearing location(s):
Agency contact:
Stella Ng, rule writer
360-725-0883
Preproposal (CR101) - WSR 21-04-108
Filed date: 02/01/2021
Proposal (CR102) - WSR 21-10-075
Hearing date: 06/08/2021
*Comments due 06/08/2021
Permanent Adoption (CR103P) - WSR 21-10-105
Effective: 01/01/2022
PEBB - Deferring enrollment
Affected WAC: 182-12-200, 182-12-205, 182-12-265
Formally proposed
WSR 21-13-104
Effective: 01/01/2022
Description: Amended WAC 182-12-200, 182-12-205, and 182-12-265 to implement PEB Board Policy Resolution 2021-14: authorizing a gap of thirty-one days or less between periods of enrollment in qualified coverages during the deferral period.
Agency contact:
Stella Ng, rule writer
360-725-0883
Preproposal (CR101) - WSR 21-10-108
Filed date: 02/02/2021
Proposal (CR102) - WSR 21-10-074
Hearing date: 06/08/2021
*Comments due 06/08/2021
Permanent Adoption (CR103P) - WSR 21-13-104
Effective: 01/01/2022
PEBB - LTD enrollment and elig reqs
Affected WAC: 182-08-180, 182-08-190, 182-08-197, 182-12-114, 182-12-133, 182-12-138, 182-12-148
Formally proposed
WSR 21-13-103
Effective: 01/01/2022
Description: Implement Public Employees Benefits (PEB) Board Policy Resolutions related to long-term disability insurance enrollment and eligibility requirements.
Agency contact:
Stella Ng, rule writer
360-725-0883
Preproposal (CR101) - WSR 21-04-108
Filed date: 02/02/2021
Proposal (CR102) - WSR 21-10-072
Hearing date: 06/08/2021
*Comments due 06/08/2021
Permanent Adoption (CR103P) - WSR 21-13-103
Effective: 01/01/2022
PEBB - Dual enrollment; waive enrollment; NMSN
Affected WAC: 182-12-123, 182-12-128, 182-12-263
Formally proposed
WSR 21-13-102
Effective date: 01/01/2022
Description: Implement Public Employees Benefits (PEB) Board Policy Resolutions related to dual enrollment prohibitions between PEBB and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Programs
Agency contact:
Stella Ng, rule writer
360-725-0883
Preproposal (CR101) - WSR 21-04-108
Filed date: 02/01/2021
Proposal (CR102) - WSR 12-10-071
Hearing date: 06/08/2021
*Comments due 06/08/2021
Permanent Adoption (CR103P) - WSR 21-13-102
Effective date: 01/01/2022
PEBB - Reqs. for enrollment in dental; Coverage for survivors of emergency service personnel
Affected WAC: 182-12-208, 18-12-250
Formally proposed
WSR 21-13-101
Effective: 01/01/2022
Description: Purpose of the proposal and its anticipated effects, including any changes in existing rules: The purpose of this proposal is to amend and repeal rules to support the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program. Implement Public Employees Benefits (PEB) Board Policy Resolution and make other technical amendments: Repealed WAC 182-12-208 to implement Policy Resolution PEBB 2021-01 removing the retiree 2-year dental enrollment requirement. Amended WAC 182-12-250 to implement Policy Resolution PEBB 2021-01 removing the retiree 2-year dental enrollment requirement and to clarify survivors’ enrollment requirements when returning to a PEBB health plan following deferment.
Agency contact:
Stella Ng, rule writer
360-725-0883
Preproposal (CR101) - WSR 21-04-108
Filed date: 02/01/2021
Proposal (CR102) - WSR 21-10-070
Hearing date: 06/08/2021
*Comments due 06/08/2021
Permanent Adoption (CR103P) - WSR 21-13-101
Effective: 01/01/2022
Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) - 2021
Affected WAC: Chapter 182-08, Chapter 182-12, Chapter 182-16
Formally proposed
WSR 21-13-106
Effective: 01/01/2022
Description: The authority is reviewing multiple sections within Chapters 182-08, 182-12, and 182-16 WAC to support the PEBB Program.
Agency contact:
Stella Ng, rule writer
360-725-0883
Preproposal (CR101) - WSR 21-04-108
Filed date: 2/1/2021
Proposal (CR102) - WSR 21-10-076
Hearing date: 06/08/2021
*Comments due 06/08/2021
Permanent Adoption (CR103P) - WSR 21-13-106
Effective: 01/01/2022
PEBB - Medicare Advantage Plans
Affected WAC: 182-12-171, 182-12-180, 182-12-200, 182-12-205, 182-12-211, 182-12-265
Formally proposed
WSR 20-16-063
Effective: 1/1/2021
Description: HCA is considering amending the enrollment and eligibility rules to support the PEBB Program within WAC 182-12-171, 182-12-180, 182-12-200, 182-12-205, 182-12-211, and 182-12-265.
Agency contact:
Robert Parkman, rule writer
360-725-0883
Preproposal (CR101) - WSR 20-09-118
File date: 4/17/2020
Proposal (CR102) - WSR 20-13-075
Virtual hearing date: 7/21/2020
*Comments due 7/21/2020
Permanent Adoption (CR103P) - WSR 20-16-063
Effective: 1/1/2021
PEBB - Newly eligibles or reenrollees
Affected WAC: 182-08-197
Formally proposed
WSR 20-16-059
Effective: 1/1/2021
Description: HCA is considering amending the enrollment rule and clarifying benefits to support the PEBB Program within WAC 182-08-197.
Agency contact:
Robert Parkman, rule writer
360-725-0883
Preproposal (CR101) - WSR 20-09-117
Filed date: 4/17/2020
Proposal (CR102) - WSR 20-13-074
Virtual hearing date: 7/21/2020
*Comments due 7/21/2020
Permanent Adoption (CR103P) - WSR 20-16-059
Effective: 1/1/2021
Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB) - 2020
Affected WAC: Chapter 182-08, Chapter 182-12, Chapter 182-16
Formally proposed
WSR 20-16-062
Effective: 1/1/2021
Description: The authority is reviewing multiple sections within Chapters 182-08, 182-12, and 182-16 to support the PEBB program.
Agency contact:
Robert Parkman, rule writer
360-725-0883
Preproposal (CR101) - WSR 20-09-116
Filed: 4/17/2020
Proposal (CR102) - WSR 20-13-073
Virtual hearing date: 7/21/2020
*Comments due 7/21/2020
Permanent Adoption (CR103P) - WSR 20-16-062
Effective: 1/1/2021