MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE
2024 PEBB Employee Enrollment Guide (Download PDF reader)
 
Eligibility
Permanent, seasonal and part-time employees as determined by WAC 182-12-114. Benefits also cover spouse or State-Registered Domestic Partner (SRDP), and qualifying dependents.
 
Effective date of coverage
First day of the month following date of employment. If the date of employment is the first working day of the month, coverage begins on that date.
 
Medical Plan Monthly Costs
Employees pay their portion of medical care costs through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and elected coverage for spouse or SRDP, and dependent children. *Medical plans are available by county of residence. The listed plans are available for employees who reside in Benton and Franklin counties.
 
2024 Employee Monthly Contribution by Family Tier
Kaiser WA Classic:
Employee Only: $226
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $452
Employee and Child/Children: $396
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $622

Kaiser WA Value :
Employee Only: $211
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $422
Employee and Child/Children: $369
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $580
 
Kaiser WA CDHP*(Consumer-Directed Health Plan):
Employee Only: $26
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $52
Employee and Child/Children: $46
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $72

Uniform Medical Plan (UMP) Classic, administered by Regence BlueShield:
Employee Only: $124
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $248
Employee and Child/Children: $217
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $341

UMP Select, administered by Regence BlueShield:
Employee Only: $59
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $118
Employee and Child/Children: $103
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $162

UMP Plus–UW Medicine Accountable Care Network, administered by Regence BlueShield:
Employee Only: $109
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $218
Employee and Child/Children: $191
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $300

UMP CDHP* (Consumer-Directed Health Plan), administered by Regence BlueShield:
Employee Only: $35
Employee and Spouse/SRDP: $70
Employee and Child/Children: $61
Employee, Spouse/SRDP and Child/Children: $96
*Consumer-Directed Health Plans (CDHP's) are paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA).

All premium rates listed are as of January 1, 2024.

CDHP's are a type of insurance plan that has lower premiums, a higher annual deductible, and higher out-of-pocket maximum than traditional health plans. An HSA is a tax-exempt account that you and your employer, can deposit funds into on your behalf. For more information about CDHP, HSA, and traditional health plans, please visit https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/public-employees/health-plans-health-savings-accounts-hsas.

Dental Coverage & Costs*
2024 PEBB Employee Enrollment Guide (Download PDF reader)
Columbia Basin College provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee.
Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans, including:
 
Uniform Dental Plan (Group 3000)
Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
Administered by Delta Dental of Washington
 
DeltaCare (Group 3100)
Managed Care Plan
Administered by Delta Dental of Washington
 
Willamette Dental
Managed Care Plan
Administered by Willamette Dental
*Costs for dental services provided and coverage options vary based on plan selection.
 
Vision Coverage & Costs
Employees do not pay a separate premium for vision coverage; it is covered under the medical plan. Optical service frequency and hardware (glasses, contact lenses, etc.) vary depending on type of plan selected.

MEDICAL FLEX SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA) & DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (DCAP)
https://www.hca.wa.gov/employee-retiree-benefits/public-employees/medical-flexible-spending-arrangement-fsa

The FSA and DCAP plans are optional plans offered by the College and the State of Washington. They are calendar year, pre-tax, spending programs you can use to set aside money for eligible expenses. Both plans are offered as payroll deductions and are administered by Navia Benefit Solutions.

The FSA allows you to use pre-tax money to pay for certain out-of-pocket medical expenses. An FSA can be used to cover qualifying expenses such as: chiropractic care, over-the-counter medicine, first-aid supplies etc. For a full list of qualifying expenses visit: Medical FSA eligible expenses (naviabenefits.com).

For 2024, FSA annual contributions can be between $120 minimum and $3,050 maximum. As a "use it or lose it" IRC governed plan, medical expense reimbursements can be requested for employee, spouse, or IRS eligible dependents.
The Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) allows you to save on child or elder care expenses (e.g. babysitting, daycare, in-home care for an older dependent incapable of self-care).
 
LIFE INSURANCE
2024 PEBB Employee Enrollment Guide

Eligibility
Benefits eligible employees and spouse or SRDP, as well as dependents up to age 26.
 
Basic Coverage*
$35,000 Basic Term Life & $5,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D).
*Basic Coverage is employer provided at no cost to the employee. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance are administered by MetLife.

Supplemental Life and AD&D Coverage
Supplemental term life insurance coverage and/or supplemental AD&D insurance is available for employee and family at an additional cost to the employee.
 
LONG-TERM DISABILITY
2024 PEBB Employee Enrollment Guide (Download PDF reader)
Employer-Paid Plan*
Provides 60% of the first $400 pre-disability monthly earnings, reduced by any deductible income.
The minimum benefit is $100 per month, maximum benefit is $240 per month. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability or the period of accumulated paid leave, whichever is longer.
*Employer-Paid Coverage is employer provided at no cost to the employee.

RETIREMENT OPTIONS
Eligible employees participate in a Washington state-sponsored retirement plan through one of two administrators: the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) or the Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association (TIAA). DRS administers the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) and the Teachers Retirement System (TRS) plans. TIAA administers the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP).
*Retirement plan options are determined by employee type and prior history in DRS-administered plans (PERS or TRS).
Faculty  SBRP or TRS 3


OPTIONAL BENEFITS (VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION)
Program brochures and additional information available upon request.
• American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (AFLAC)
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• GET (Guaranteed Education Tuition) Program
• Homestreet Bank
• Liberty Mutual Auto/Home Insurance
• School Employees Credit Union (Benton & Franklin Counties)
• School Employees Credit Union of Washington
• Voluntary/Supplemental Retirement Annuities – TIAA-CREF (403b) & Deferred Comp Program (457)
• Washington State Employees Credit Union
 
MOVING EXPENSE REIMBURSMENT
Employees having to move to accept a position with the College may qualify for moving expense reimbursement when certain conditions are met. 
 
REDUCED TUITION WAIVER PROGRAM
Employees can take most credit and non-credit classes at a reduced cost when space is available and certain conditions are met.
 
Credit classes
Permanent classified, faculty, adjunct faculty and administrative employees of CBC may take almost any credit class on a space-available basis if requirements and prerequisites have been met. The basic cost is $5.00, plus any fees associated with that class. Hourly and probationary employees are not eligible for this reduced tuition.

SICK LEAVE, & HOLIDAYS
Sick Leave
Fulltime Faculty accrue sick leave at rates determined by their employer group. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for accrual rates.
Holidays
CBC observes the following holidays*:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day
*Holiday Observance and dates subject to change based on employment status, negotiated agreements, or College policy changes.
 
Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes. *If an employee is transferring from another Washington State public agency or institution of higher education, benefits and leave may be transferable.
 
ABOUT THE TRI-CITIES AREA
http://www.columbiabasin.edu/index.aspx?page=297
Tri-City Development Council:  http://www.tridec.org/about_tri_cities/
 
Tri-City Chamber of Commerce:  http://www.tricityregionalchamber.com/
 
Tri-Cities Guide:  http://tri-citiesguide.org/attractions-things-to-do.htm
 
Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau: http://www.visittri-cities.com/
All premium rates listed are as of January 1, 2022.