Staci and Daisy navigate diabetes with the help of PEBB benefits.
"My daughter, who will be 8 years old this fall, was diagnosed as a Type 1 diabetic just after her second birthday. This lifelong chronic condition began with our toddler in the hospital for five days and discharged with two large grocery sacks of supplies, instructions, and prescriptions. Our health benefits combined with the flexible spending account have allowed us the means and flexibility to choose her care and opportunity to have access to the latest diabetes management technologies that are truly lifesaving. We have access to all kinds of resources, and I even joined the Omada health program for preventing my predisposition and risk for Type 2 diabetes. Throughout our chronic health condition journey, we have had access to high-quality and timely benefits, and it has also improved over time, such as being able to access my daughter's diabetes technology through pharmacy benefits rather than durable medical equipment benefits. If I had to highlight just a few benefits that have helped us the most, I would choose the FSA, especially because the full amount is available at the beginning of the year, and the out-of-pocket maximums with our Uniform Medical Plan. Health benefits are such an important consideration in any employee compensation package and Washington State truly offers amazing benefits and choices."