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.
Health care in retirement is important and personal. We all have different needs. It can also be overwhelming to find an option that is best for you. We are here to help. On this page you'll find an overview of coverage options offered by the PEBB Program, how much retiree insurance coverage costs, and where to start. You can also attend a PEBB retirement webinar.
The PEBB Program negotiates health care, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and other benefits for public employees in Washington State, acting as a bridge between insurance plan providers and retirees. We advocate on behalf of our members to ensure our retirement plan benefits outpace those on the open market. We provide tools and educational resources to our members to help them choose plans that work best for their lifestyles and needs.
PEBB retiree insurance coverage benefits includes:
All plans (except Medicare Supplement Plans) cover the same basic benefits and provide prescription drug coverage that is Medicare Part D or comparable to Medicare Part D coverage. Learn about medical plan options.
PEBB offers the following Medicare plan options. These are available if you or a dependent are enrolled in Medicare Part A and Part B.
PEBB offers the following dental plan options:
PEBB offers three vision plans available to members not enrolled in Medicare. (Medicare plans except for Medicare Supplement Plans include vision coverage.)
You may be eligible to purchase retiree term life insurance through MetLife on a self-pay basis. Retiree term life insurance is available to subscribers who meet the PEBB Program's retiree eligibility requirements, had life insurance through PEBB or SEBB Program as an employee and are not on a waiver of premium due to disability.
You have three options for paying for PEBB retiree insurance coverage:
The easiest way to enroll is with the online enrollment system, Benefits 24/7. View New retiree enrollment to learn how to enroll.
The PEBB Program
Phone: 1-800-200-1004
TRS: 711
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
HCA Support (secure, login with your personal account)
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