School Employees Benefits Board rulemaking

The authority is reviewing multiple sections within Chapters 182-30 and 182-31 WAC that may require SEB Board policy resolutions to support the SEBB Program.

The authority is reviewing multiple sections within Chapters 182-30, 182-31, and 182-32 WAC to support the SEBB Program.

The purpose of this proposal is to implement a policy resolution to support the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program.

The following sections in Chapter 182-30 WAC are revised:
182-30-020 Definitions.
182-30-030 Employer contribution for school employees benefits board (SEBB) benefits.
182-30-090 When may a subscriber change health plans?
182-30-100 When may a school employee enroll, or revoke an election and make a new election under the premium payment plan, medical flexible spending arrangement (FSA), or dependent care assistance program (DCAP)?
182-30-130 What are the requirements for a school employees benefits board (SEBB) organization engaging in local negotiations regarding SEBB benefits eligibility criteria?
182-30-140 What is the process for school districts to offer optional benefits?
The following sections in Chapter 182-31 WAC are revised:
182-31-020 Definitions.
182-31-090 When is an enrollee eligible to continue school employees benefits board (SEBB) benefits under Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)?
182-31-150 When may subscribers enroll or remove eligible dependents?
The following sections in Chapter 182-32 WAC are revised:
182-32-020 Definitions.
182-32-2010 Appealing a decision regarding school employees benefits board (SEBB) eligibility, enrollment, premium payments, premium surcharges, a wellness incentive, or the administration of benefits.

Implement School Employees Benefits (SEB) Board Policy Resolutions related to long-term disability insurance (LTD) enrollment and eligibility requirements:
Amended WAC 182-30-040, 182-30-060, 182-30-080, 182-31-040, and 182-31-120 to implement the following LTD insurance related SEB Board policy resolutions

The authority is reviewing multiple sections within Chapters 182-30, 182-31, and 182-32 WAC to support the SEBB Program.