SEBB Insurance Resources

The Legislature has approved and funded a new health care system for K-12 school employees that begins in January 2020. The new School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) program will replace the existing health insurance negotiated locally in each school district. That means all K-12 public school employees will have a new insurance plan beginning January 1.

Open enrollment is October 1 – November 15.  Be prepared with documentation if you plan to cover dependents.  Watch for declaration of non-smoker on the enrollment form.  Tobacco users will be charged an additional $25 surcharge.  ***Failure to enroll by November 15th will result in only YOU being covered (no dependents) on the UMP Plan 1 and incurring the tobacco surcharge.

Plan options are based upon the county you LIVE in.  Clark County offers Kaiser NW and Uniform Medical Plan (UMP) https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees/medical-plans-county

Health Care Authority Website: https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/sebb-open-enrollment

Enrollment Guide:  https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/pebb/school-employee-initial-enrollment-guide-20-0049-2020.pdf

Compare Plans: https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/pebb/sebb-medical-benefits-comparison-20-0046-2020.pdf

Summary of Benefits and Coverage – Coverage, limitations, preauthorizations:    https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees/benefits-and-coverage-plan#what-is-sbc

Compare Premiums, Deductibles, and Out of Pocket Costs:
https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/pebb/20-0043-sebb-premiums-deductibles-county-2020.pdf

Provider Directories: https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/school-employees/find-provider

NEED HELP?!!

WEA Health Care Hotline 1-855-668-5039 (Monday-Friday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm)

SEBB Contact Information and Resources Click Here

Help Sessions:
November 7 – Roosevelt Commons 2:00-5:00
November 13 – Bates Room 100 3:00-6:00
November 14 – Bates Room 100 2:00 – 5:00

NOVEMBER 15 – LAST DAY OF OPEN ENROLLMENT!!!

NEA Member Benefits – California Casualty

NEA Members Can Win a $2,500 Academic Award from California Casualty

California Casualty’s $2,500 Academic Award is back. NEA members can enter at www.teachersacademicaward.com.

What could you do with $2,500? Previous winners have purchased important chemistry lab equipment, acquired new books, funded electronic learning systems, and paid for cultural and historical learning field trips. California Casualty, provider of the NEA Auto and Home Insurance Program since 2000, is ready to add you to the list of Academic Award recipients.

“What a wonderful blessing and opportunity. I cannot thank you enough and cannot wait to better support my students with this amazing gift,” said Lexi C., Kansas kindergarten teacher, who was able to procure interactive learning tablets to supplement reading activities. “This award means that I can get more resources for reading into my students’ hands without the financial restraints due to spending money out of my own pocket,” she added.

California special day class teacher, Elizabeth T., was extremely excited when she won the award, allowing her to buy a learning rug, iPads and a stockpile of snacks for her students. “This helps out so much,” she said. “I teach because I want to make a difference in each child’s life. I can now do things that I couldn’t do before.”

“One of my students asked why California Casualty would do this for us,” said another winner, Jennifer C. “I told him it’s because they believe in education and it is important to them,” said the Oregon first grade teacher. She purchased books for the school’s reading room, guaranteeing appropriate reading material for all grades and reading levels.

The $2,500 Academic Award from California Casualty was created in 2012 to give public K-12 educators, who use an average of $500 to $1,000 of their own funds each year, financial assistance in buying necessities for students, schools and learning projects.

“Working with educators for almost 70 years, we’ve heard over and over how much they spend preparing their classrooms and helping students,” said California Casualty Sr. Vice President Mike McCormick. “This award is one of the many ways we show support and give thanks for what they do.”

The NEA Auto and Home Insurance Program provider, California Casualty, is ready to pick up the cost for your classroom supplies and materials. NEA members hoping to win the next $2,500 Academic Award can learn all the details and enter at www.teachersacademicaward.com. The entry deadline is July 17, 2020, with a winner announced in August.

 

 

National Board Certification Information

VEA National Board Candidate Support Cohort Program

2019-20 VEA provides facilitated support for candidates going through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification process. Candidate support is optional for teachers completing their National Boards; however, teacher candidates who are part of a support program show a significantly higher passing rate.

As part of a cohort, candidates receive support, instruction, and feedback from their trained facilitators who are VEA colleagues. Examples include: “unpacking” the National Board component prompts, finding evidence of National Board standards, and ensuring alignment.  To participate in the cohort, please complete the survey monkey found under “news flash” AND the registration form found under the documents tab above.   Clock hours will be available.

Details on the 2019-20 cohort:  Click Here

 

Don’t be taken in

The Freedom Foundation (previously called the Evergreen Freedom Foundation), a known anti-union group, is trying to put a wedge between members. They have been contacting members to encourage them to drop their union membership. This is not a coincidence. They are funded by groups that are not for public education. And who is the largest advocate for public education? The Union!Read More

The Purpose of the Vancouver Education Association

The preeminent purpose of the Vancouver Education Association shall be to work for the improvement of the schools of the state and nation in general, and particularly for the improvement of the Vancouver public schools to the end that these institutions become progressively better places for the students and teachers to carry out the educational activities that are necessary for the attainment of a quality education of the children they serve.