SEBB members and their dependents have four medical insurance carriers to choose from: Kaiser Permanente NW, Kaiser Permanente WA, Kaiser Permanente WA Options, Premera, and Uniform Medical Plan (UMP). Each carrier has multiple plans. Find out what plans are available to you, what’s covered with each plan, and how much each plan costs. If you cover dependents, everyone must enroll in the same medical plan.
Get a side-by-side comparison of common medical benefits and costs for service.
Plan options
Not all medical plans are available in all counties. Before you review and compare plans, find out which are offered where you live.
Compare medical plans and benefits
Explore the differences between the medical plans.
Visit the following SEBB Virtual Benefits Fair webpages to find information on benefits coverage (full, summary, and high-level) and monthly premiums for each of the carrier’s plans. To see in-depth benefits coverage options, review each plan's benefits booklet (Evidence of Coverage or Certificate of Coverage).
- Kaiser Permanente NW: NW 1, NW 2, and NW 3 plans
- Kaiser Permanente WA: Core 1, Core 2, Core 3, and SoundChoice plans
- Kaiser Permanente WA Options: Options Summit PPO 1, Summit PPO 2, and Summit PPO 3 plans
- Premera: High PPO, PBC HMO, and Standard PPO plans
- Uniform Medical Plan (UMP): Achieve 1, Achieve 2, and High Deductible plans, administered by Regence BlueShield and ArrayRx
Premiums
Monthly premiums depend on your plan. See premiums and learn more about surcharges and how to pay.
Find providers
Check each medical plan's provider directory to learn about their providers and see if your current provider is in network.
Insurance ID cards
Generally, you’ll receive your medical insurance ID cards after your coverage becomes active. Learn more about insurance ID cards.
Plan resources
The following resource are available to help you make an informed decision.
Wellness programs
The following wellness programs are available as part of your benefits package. Learn more about what they have to offer.