The For Your Benefit newsletter provides the latest information about your Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) benefits. It’s also your source for news about health-related topics and ideas for getting the most out of your PEBB benefits.
Vision coverage is changing
Learn about the change to standalone vision plans for your 2025 PEBB benefits.
An FSA or DCAP could save you money
Learn more about these benefits and how to enroll or reenroll.
There are some big Medicare plan changes ahead
Learn more about what's changing for 2025.
Use Benefits 24/7 to make changes
Make changes in Benefits 24/7 October 28 through November 25, 2024. Paper forms will still be available.
Outsmart your smartphone
Maybe it's time you and your smartphone had a break.
Preparing for retirement
Preparing for retirement can be overwhelming. Before deciding when you want to retire, you should understand how several fact...
Who is HCA?
Learn how the Health Care Authority, PEBB Program, SEBB Program, and insurance carriers work together.
Know your options if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury
Do you know if you have long-term disability insurance?
When a provider leaves a plan’s network
Get the inside scoop on how provider network negotiations work.
Prioritizing mental health and combatting loneliness
Valuable insights and practical tips to help you in retirement
You can make a difference. Here's how.
You might save a life by carrying naloxone.
Changes to UMP Classic Medicare prescription drug benefits
Beginning January 1, 2025, the UMP Classic Medicare plan's prescription drug benefit will change to a Medicare Part D plan.
Prevent RSV with vaccines
RSV can be serious and even life-threatening, but vaccines are available to help keep you healthy.
What is the PEB Board?
Learn about the governing board for the PEBB Program.
Retirees: In case you're wondering
We’ve gathered questions we often hear from retirees about their benefits. We hope this might answer a question you’ve been w...
Medical benefits can change the outlook of a pregnancy
“I was not one to think about insurance very often, or to worry too much about the coverage provided, until a trying time a c...
Tiny teeth, giant impact
A child’s first teeth play a big role in their development, and it’s important to take care of them from the start.
Get ready! A new SmartHealth is here
Have you heard? WebMD is the new SmartHealth program vendor. This updated experience will have new features, smarter tools, a...
Take time to take care
Focus on your health and make time for preventive care for 2024.
Take care of yourself and save with discounts
Your PEBB retiree benefits allow you to take advantage of healthy extras to help you live better.