Starting January 1, 2020, the School Employee Benefits Board (SEBB) program administers health insurance and other benefits to all employees in school districts, charter schools, and certain education service districts in the State of Washington.

The School Employees Benefits Board (SEB Board) studies, designs, and approves comprehensive and cost-effective insurance benefit plans for school employees, and establishes eligibility criteria for participation in these plans.

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SmartHealth is Washington State’s voluntary wellness program that supports you on your journey toward living well. It uses a secure and easy-to-use website that offers fun activities to help you reach your wellness goals, such as sleeping better, eating healthier, and reducing stress. Whether you are trying something new or adding to what you already do, SmartHealth has something for everyone. As you progress on your wellness journey, you can qualify for a SmartHealth wellness incentive.

Learn more about SmartHealth.

Life can bring unexpected challenges and sometimes it's hard to know where to turn. Whether those challengs are big or small, your Employee Assistance Program is available to help you and your family find a solution and restore your peace of mind.

This program is part of your benefits package, but the services are completely independent of the school district and are free to all employees. You and your household dependents can access it 24-7 in complete confidence. The district does not access any information about who uses it or their reason for access.

Should you, a fellow employee, or a family member have personal life challenges such as grieving, parenting, special needs, or mental/physical health issues, contact First Choice Health.

Call First Choice Health at 800.777.4114 or visit First Choice EAP Online Tools and Resources (Username: oakharborsd).

PFML is a new benefit for employees in Washington to access when a serious health condition prevents them from working or when they need time to care for a family member or a new child. The program is administered by the state’s Employment Security Department and eligible employees may apply for benefits starting January 1, 2020.

Eligible employees may take up to 12 weeks of paid leave a year, but may qualify for additional time. Eligibility is determined based on an employee meeting each of these conditions:

1. You’ve worked 820 hours (about 16 hours a week) in Washington during the qualifying period, which is about the last year.
2. You’ve experienced a qualifying event. Qualifying events include a serious health condition that prevents you from working, a new baby or child joining your family, and a family member’s serious illness or medical event.
3. You are not a federal employee, employed by an employer who has an approved exemption (we do not), or covered by a collective bargaining agreement that hasn’t been opened or renegotiated since before October 19, 2017. 

Employees apply for benefits through the Employment Security Department's website. Applications are processed and approved directly through the Employment Security Department. You will need to provide them with paperwork that proves you experienced an event that qualifies you to take paid leave. You must notify your employer of the need for time off 30 days prior to a qualifying event, or as soon as is practical. The Employment Security Department is responsible for determining whether or not your benefit is approved and the monetary amount. Employees will file weekly claims with the Employment Security Department to get paid.

For more information:

Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave's website

Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave Help Center

You may call the Employment Security Department at 833.717.2273 or email them at paidleave@esd.wa.gov.