In the event of a federal government shutdown, 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. In addition, health care providers will continue to be paid for the services they provide.
If a shutdown occurs, we will share more information at that time.
Find out if the tobacco use premium surcharge and the spouse or state-registered domestic partner coverage premium surcharge apply to you.
The Legislature requires two premium surcharges that may be added to your medical plan premium each month:
Spouse or state-registered domestic partner coverage premium surcharge
A monthly $50 surcharge if you have a spouse or state-registered domestic partner enrolled on your PEBB medical, and they have elected not to enroll in their employer-based group medical insurance that is comparable to Uniform Medical Plan (UMP) Classic.
These surcharges apply to PEBB subscribers who:
and
When you enroll in or add a dependent to your PEBBÂ medical, you must respond on your enrollment form to whether the tobacco use and spousal coverage premium surcharges apply.
Employees: Your payroll or benefits office
All other subscribers: The PEBB Program
