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1 month ago | 
news.wsu.edu | HRS Benefits |C. Brandon Chapman |Addy Hatch |Devin Rokyta
HRS Benefits is aware that communications have been sent from Uniform Medical Plans about the status of the contacting efforts with some current UMP providers. These sort of notices can be concerning and cause plan participants stress. Where Health Care Authority (HCA) cannot guarantee this issue will be resolved, historically contract issues normally are resolved with no disruption to coverage.
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Dec 2, 2024 | 
news.wsu.edu | HRS Benefits |Steve Nakata |RJ Wolcott |Devin Rokyta
Some state employees may qualify for health care coverage through Washington Apple Health programs at no cost, or the Washington Apple Health for Kids with premiums program. If you would like to see if you or your dependents qualify for coverage you may apply online at wahealthplanfinder.org or by contacting the Health Benefit Exchange Customer Support Center at 1-855-923-4633. If you want to take advantage of this opportunity, you are urged to seek additional information as quickly as possible.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
news.wsu.edu | HRS Benefits |RJ Wolcott |Sue McMurray |Carson College
The 2025 Open Enrollment period ends today. Changes can continue to be made in Workday through midnight tonight, Nov. 25.
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Nov 22, 2024 | 
news.wsu.edu | HRS Benefits |Adriana Janovich |Brenda Alling |Eric Hollenbeck
The Open Enrollment (OE) period for 2025 is ending next Monday, Nov. 25. If you are planning to make changes to your benefits elections and have not yet done so, please complete and submit your elections as soon as possible in Workday. Written instructions and video guides are available on the HRS Open Enrollment web page. Be sure to print or save the confirmation page for your records.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
news.wsu.edu | HRS Benefits |Devin Rokyta |Will Ferguson |Sara Zaske
The 2025 Open Enrollment period ends Monday, Nov. 25! Changes can be made through that day at midnight via Workday. Remember, this is the one time each year you:Must make a vision plan electionCan make changes to your medical and dental coverageCan enroll/re-enroll in the FSA and DCAP benefits for 2025Can add or waive eligible family members from your coverageCan/must re-attest to the spousal surcharge questionnaire, if requiredVisit the HRS Open Enrollment website for additional information.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
news.wsu.edu | HRS Benefits |Tom Holm |RJ Wolcott
Did you know a WA529 plan can cover more expenses than just tuition and support a variety of academic pathways across the U.S. and even abroad? Learn how the Washington 529 College Savings Plans help families save for a variety of college and career training expenses. This 30-minute webinar will guide you through the details of the Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET) Program and DreamAhead College Investment Plan. Q&A is provided to help you get your savings started today.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
news.wsu.edu | HRS Benefits |Tom Holm |RJ Wolcott |Will Ferguson
WSU benefit-eligible employees — the SmartHealth $125 wellness incentive deadline is Nov. 30!Complete the SmartHealth well-being assessment (worth 800 points) and then work on activities to reach 2,000 SmartHealth points by the deadline. If you do so, you can qualify for a $125 wellness incentive that will either reduce your 2025 deductible or be added to your Health Savings Account, depending on what plan you are enrolled in in 2025.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
news.wsu.edu | HRS Benefits |Connie Young |Tina Hilding |Voiland College
Faculty and staff who carry a spouse or state-registered domestic partner on their WSU medical insurance coverage may be subject to a spousal premium surcharge. Certain program participants are required to re-attest each year to determine if they are subject to this surcharge. If you need to re-attest you will need to do so during the Open Enrollment period, Oct. 28–Nov. 25. You can complete your attestation through the Open Enrollment Change item in your Workday inbox.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
news.wsu.edu | HRS Benefits |Steve Nakata |Sara Zaske |Addy Hatch
When making your Open Enrollment Workday elections, be sure to go to the final page of the process where you are asked to save/print a confirmation page. If you do not get to this page, you have not fully submitted your election and it will not be processed. It is strongly recommended that you save/print this confirmation page for your records. If you reopen the Open Enrollment event to make a change or to confirm what you elected, you must fully submit the election again.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
news.wsu.edu | HRS Benefits |Lacey Desserault |WSU Tri-Cities |Isaac Donovan
CDHPs have lower monthly premiums, offset by a higher deductible and out-of-pocket max. These plans are paired with a HSA, which WSU contributes $58.34/for EE only or $116.67/family monthly. You may make additional HSA contributions pre-tax through payroll deduction. The HSA max contribution limit for 2025 is $4,300/EE only or $8,550/families. This includes both ER and EE contributions, as well as the $125 SmartHealth Incentive if earned. EEs ages 55 or older may contribute an additional $1000/year.
