Washington State Health Care Authority
School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB)
Qualified Anacortes School District employees are eligible for benefits through the School Employees Benefit Board (SEBB) program, provided they are expected to work at least 630 hours during the school year (September 1 – August 31).
As of January 1, 2020, insurance benefits are managed by the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA). During the annual open enrollment period in the fall, you can make changes to your plans, add or remove dependents, and make other updates. You can also make changes during a special open enrollment if you experience a qualifying life event.
To enroll or make changes to your benefits, please log in to the online enrollment system from your computer, tablet, or smartphone: [Benefits 24/7 Login].
General SEBB Information:
https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees
Special Open Enrollment Information:
https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees/special-open-enrollment
Contact your Human Resources Department for help with:
• Eligibility for coverage and enrollment questions or changes
• Accessing paper forms
• Premium surcharge questions
• Updating your contact information (name, address, phone, etc.)
• Enrolling or removing dependents
• Payroll deduction information
• Appeals
Contact the plans directly for help with:
• Benefit questions
• ID Cards
• Claims
• Checking to see if a health care provider is in the plan’s network
• Choosing a health care provider
• Making sure your prescriptions are covered
• Checking if your wellness incentive was applied to your deductible
Other Benefits
Department of Retirement (DRS)
New hires that meet eligibility criteria are eligible for a state retirement pension plan. There are two plans, School Employees Retirement (SERS) for classified staff and Teachers Retirement (TRS) for certificated staff.
Your eligibility will be determined based upon the position you are hired into. In general terms, if the position you are hired into requires you to work more than 70 hours per month for 5 months during a 12-month period over two consecutive years, it is likely eligible. You will receive more information on eligibility upon employment. If your position does not meet eligibility criteria, you may be able to purchase service credit. Contact DRS for more information about purchasing service credit.
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Employees can participate in optional retirement savings through 457 Deferred Compensation plans or 403b Tax Sheltered Annuity plans. Washington State Department of Retirement manages the 457 plans and the district contracts with OMNI to administer the 403b plans.
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by First Choice Health
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