PEBB life insurance update

Don’t miss out: Increase your life insurance benefit!

*Impacts members at DSHS/DOH, Harborview Medical Center, EvergreenHealth Monroe, Olympic Medical Center, and Island Hospital

Life insurance provides financial security for us and our families in case something happens.

MetLife will be the new life insurance carrier effective January 1, 2017 for SEIU Healthcare 1199NW members at DSHS/DOH, Harborview Medical Center, EvergreenHealth Monroe, Olympic Medical Center and Island Hospital.

Benefits‐eligible employees at these facilities will have a one‐time opportunity to enroll in or increase optional life insurance for themselves and eligible dependents, up to certain amounts with no health questions/medical exam, even if previously denied for health reasons.

MetLife will send employee enrollment packets in late October/early November. Employees can enroll in benefits at the MetLife MyBenefits portal between November 1-30, 2016.

MetLife must receive employees’ elections by November 30, 2016. New coverage is effective January 1, 2017.