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Brenda Grigg with her husband in the hospital.

Family kept safe and healthy with PEBB benefits

Brenda Grigg shares how her benefits have made a huge difference in her family's well-being.
Woman sitting on a balcony looking out a the view.

PEBB benefits give peace of mind after life-changing diagnosis

Kaitlin C. tackled a difficult diagnosis with support from PEBB benefits.
Woman and daughter hugging and smiling.

Mental health benefits support family

Lisa shares how her benefits helped her daughter and their family during a stressful time.
JoAnna Gaffney sitting on a couch with a pillow under her arm.

Journey of healing found through affordable PEBB benefits

JoAnna Gaffney shares how her PEBB benefits supported her through surgery and recovery.
Janet Shimabukuro and her sister in front of her house.

Sisters help each other with hereditary cancer

Janet Shimabukuro shares her story of beating cancer side by side with her sister.
Tim Hein hiking with a mountain behind him.

Medical emergency reminds PEBB member to listen to his body

Tim Hein survived a medical emergency with the help of dedicated medical professionals and PEBB benefits.
Kelsie sitting in the lobby of a hotel.

FSA and DCAP help family save on medical and childcare expenses

Kelsie sets aside money pretax using the FSA and DCAP to pay for out-of-pocket expenses.
A table full of healthy foods including spinach, legumes, tomatoes.

Diabetes prevention program transformed test results

Donna achieved sustainable results using Omada and her PEBB benefits.
Raechel Sims in warmly lit restaurant.

Affordable diabetic supplies changed life

Raechel Sims manages diabetes affordably with PEBB benefits.
Tsosie at Shiprock with Half Marathon medal.

Big accomplishment achieved with assistance from wellness programs

Wanda achieved a significant fitness goal with the help of wellness apps.
Little girl with a yellow umbrella walking with her mom in front of a wall of hydrangea.

FSA allows flexibility for managing a chronic condition

Staci and Daisy navigate diabetes with the help of PEBB benefits.
Dennis Goodwin stands in his kitchen making pasta.

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.
V. Wiss and her golden retriever surrounded by trees.

Massage therapy benefits focus on body, mind, and spirit

V. Wiss uses massage and wellness benefits to counteract stress and live a healthy life.
Woman with young man and young woman standing on the beach looking out at the water.

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.
Table with bright blue tablecloth. Locking bag and locking box are on top of the table.

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 ...
Couple sitting on a deck under a gazebo, clinking glass. A lake and tent are in the background.

A fall while camping leads to cause of digestive issues

Michele D Brown overcomes cancer to continue living life to the fullest.
Marie G in front of kitchen.

Taking steps forward with PEBB health benefits

Marie G. used her PEBB health benefits to improve her mobility and manage her pain.
A colorful pattern of silhouettes of all different types of people.

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...
An array of fresh, beautiful, colorful blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and currents

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 rolled out. The view is from above.

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...
Two Pacific Northwest Native American women dancing with their hands raised to the mountains.

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...
Housing complex with multiple units

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...
Young female interpreter signs with a person we don't see in the foreground except for their hands.

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...
The front entrance to the Health Care Authority at Cherry Street Plaza.

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...

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