Diabetes prevention program transformed test results
Donna achieved sustainable results using Omada and her PEBB benefits.
Affordable diabetic supplies changed life
Raechel Sims manages diabetes affordably with PEBB benefits.
Big accomplishment achieved with assistance from wellness programs
Wanda achieved a significant fitness goal with the help of wellness apps.
FSA allows flexibility for managing a chronic condition
Staci and Daisy navigate diabetes with the help of PEBB benefits.
Patience and going with the flow helps overcome severe medical challenges
Dennis Godwin relates how Kaiser Permanente has partnered with him to overcome severe medical challenges.
Massage therapy benefits focus on body, mind, and spirit
V. Wiss uses massage and wellness benefits to counteract stress and live a healthy life.
Employee benefits cover children in Washington and beyond
Korie shares how her PEBB benefits give her peace of mind that her children are covered even outside of Washington.
Providing communities with safe medication storage options
The Health Care Authority’s (HCA) Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is piloting a program to put medication locking ...
A fall while camping leads to cause of digestive issues
Michele D Brown overcomes cancer to continue living life to the fullest.
Taking steps forward with PEBB health benefits
Marie G. used her PEBB health benefits to improve her mobility and manage her pain.
The REL project: Expanding our PEBB and SEBB demographic data
When someone begins working for the state of Washington, a school district, or participating employer group, they fill out th...
Let’s celebrate Native American Heritage Month in the best way possible: Food
Food plays a central and symbolic role in Native American culture, representing much more than just sustenance. It is deeply ...
Red Shawl Day: Honoring missing and murdered indigenous women and people
Red Shawl Day is an annual observance held to raise awareness about the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and P...
Looking to broaden your perspective on Native American culture, history, and stories?
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, the Health Care Authority's Office of Tribal Affairs team members share som...
Evergreen Bright Start transforms lives for young adults in Bremerton
Evergreen Bright Start in Bremerton is opening a new door for young adults transitioning out of foster care or grappling with...
Shining a spotlight on HCA’s sign language interpreter services
When Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) providers offer care to patients who use sign language to communicate, they partner w...
Equity in hiring and recruiting
Robin Vazquez was our Employee Resources Division (ERD) director from October 2021 to March 2025. In this article, she shares...
NurseTrust joined by HCA section manager, Colette Jones, to advance leadership in nursing
Colette Jones, who leads the Quality Oversight and Program Alignment (QOPA) section within the Health Care Authority’s Medica...
The Washington State Tribal Prevention System
One way Tribes are combating the opioid crisis
Enjoying retirement in good health, through Apple Health.
When Cassandra arrived in Washington for her retirement, she was glad to be away from the cold weather of Alaska and be close...
Starts with One equips providers with safe opioid use educational materials
Arbor Health Hospital uses Starts with One campaign materials to prevent opioid misuse.
The importance of mindfulness
"I started my mindfulness journey at the beginning of the year." - Rebecca Wenrich, SEBB employee