2021 Open Enrollment
November 1-30, 2020
Open enrollment is the one time each year when you can change your medical or dental plan, add or remove dependents, enroll or re-enroll in FSA/DCAP for the next year, and re-attest to the spousal surcharge questionnaire. The annual open enrollment period runs November 1-30 with an effective date of January 1, 2021 for all changes.

Quick links:
- Open Enrollment Checklist– Keep track of your OE to-do list
- 2020-2021 Premium Rates– See your monthly plan costs
- Plan Comparison Tool– See side-by-side plan comparisons
- Changes to PEBB Benefits– See what’s changing in 2021
- Virtual Benefits Fair– Visit virtual booths for benefit vendors
- For Your Benefit Newsletter– Read about plan changes for 2021
- Presentations– View schedule and add to your calendar
- Communications– See info provided by WSU, HCA, and the plans
What would you like to do?
Make Changes to Medical & Dental
Update Spousal Surcharge Attestation
Enroll or Re-Enroll in FSA or DCAP
Update HSA Contributions
Enroll or Increase Supplemental Life Insurance
Premium Rates
Plan Name | Employee Only 2020 / 2021 | Employee & Spouse / Partner 2020 / 2021 | Employee & Child(ren) 2020 / 2021 | Employee, Spouse, & Child(ren) 2020/2021 |
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Kaiser WA Classic | $176 / $189 | $362 / $388 | $308 / $331 | $494 / $530 |
Kaiser WA Value | $100 / $112 | $210 / $234 | $175 / $196 | $285 / $318 |
Kaiser WA SoundChoice | $42 / $55 | $94 / $120 | $74 / $96 | $126 / $161 |
Kaiser WA CDHP | $27 / $26 | $64 / $62 | $47 / $46 | $84 / $82 |
UMP Classic | $104 / $105 | $218 / $220 | $182 / $184 | $296 / $299 |
UMP Plus | $69 / $72 | $148 / $154 | $121 / $126 | $200 / $208 |
UMP Select | – / $37 | – / $84 | – / $65 | – / $112 |
UMP CDHP | $25 / $25 | $60 / $60 | $44 / $44 | $79 / $79 |
Kaiser NW Classic | $140 / $159 | $290 / $328 | $245 / $278 | $395 / $447 |
Kaiser NW CDHP | $25 / $25 | $60 / $60 | $44 / $44 | $79 / $79 |
Presentations
WSU HRS is offering Benefit Overview and Open Enrollment presentations in late October and November via Zoom. Additional dates may be added, and can be requested for specific work groups by emailing hrs.benefits@wsu.edu.
View a previously recorded presentation here.
Zoom ID: 958 3665 6758
Password: 548631
- Wednesday October 28, 10-11 AM
- Tuesday November 3, 3-4 PM
- Tuesday November 10, 10:30-11:30 AM
- Thursday November 19, 1-2 PM
Washington State Health Care Authority recorded a PEBB 2020 Facebook Live presentation on October 14 for you to view at your convenience.
Our benefit providers (medical, dental, FSA/DCAP, LTD) are each offering their own webinars throughout November to highlight the advantages of their plans and any upcoming changes for 2021. See the full schedule of PEBB Open Enrollment webinars to view times and register or watch recordings.
Communications
- Sept. 16 HCA For Your Benefit Newsletter- Open Enrollment Preview
- Oct. 7 Announcement- 2021 Open Enrollment Coming Soon
- Oct. 14 Direct Email- 2021 Open Enrollment
- Oct. 15 Announcement- How to Make Changes
- Oct. 19 UMP Email- 2021 Open Enrollment news
- Oct. 21 Announcement- Is your address up to date?
- Oct. 26 Announcement- Open Enrollment Benefits Presentations
- Oct. 26 HCA Email- Coming soon- supplemental life insurance one-time enrollment opportunity
- Oct. 27 Direct Email- You were defaulted into Uniform Medical and Dental- Do you want to make changes?
- Oct. 28 Insider Article- Open Enrollment set for November
- Oct. 30 Announcement- Reminder: 2021 Open Enrollment begins November 1
- Nov. 2 Announcement- 2021 Open Enrollment now open
- Nov. 3 Navia Email- 2021 Plan Year Reenrollment Reminder for FSA/DCAP
- Nov. 5 Announcement- Want to learn more about the Medical FSA/DCAP?
- Nov. 13 Announcement- What are the differences between an FSA and an HSA?
- Nov. 17 Announcement- Premium Payment Plan Election/Change Form
- Nov. 20 Announcement- Understanding Consumer Directed Health Plans with Health Savings Accounts
- Nov. 23 Announcement- Reminder: Re-enroll in FSA/DCAP for 2021
- Nov. 23 Announcement- Reminder: Make your elections for Open Enrollment 2021
- Nov. 25 Announcement- Open Enrollment ends next week
- Nov. 30 Announcement- Final Reminder: Open Enrollment ends today