FAQs for PEBB benefits administrators

Does the tobacco use premium surcharge attestation default to “Yes” in Benefits 24/7?

Yes. If employees who are enrolling in a PEBB medical plan do not attest to the tobacco use premium surcharge during enrollment or if they attest that they or their enrolled dependents use tobacco, they will be charged a monthly $25-per-account premium surcharge in addition to their monthly medical premium.

If employees waive medical coverage, do they have to pay the premium surcharges?

No. The tobacco use and spouse or state-registered domestic partner coverage premium surcharges do not apply if medical coverage is waived.