ESSB 5940 PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES HEALTH BENEFITS ACT

ESSB 5940 PUBLIC SCHOOL EMPLOYEES’ HEALTH BENEFITS ACT COMMUNICATION EXPECTATIONS AND PROCESS May 16, 2012 2 -4 p. m. ESD 113

2 Communication Protocol • OSPI will be the lead agency for communications regarding ESSB 5940. • Goal is to have one place all stakeholders can go to get the most current information (k 12. wa. us/Finance/Insurance. Benefits 5940. aspx) • Any other information received by stakeholders should be considered unofficial.

3 Frequently Asked Questions • A joint FAQ drafted by the lead agencies will be posted on OSPI’s website. • Full text of all questions and answers presented today are posted on the website. • FAQ will be the most current information available, but could change as more complete information is gathered. • FAQ will be updated weekly.

4 Lead Agency Contacts • Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Jo. Lynn Berge (jolynn. berge@k 12. wa. us – 360. 725. 6301) Ken Kanikeberg (ken. kanikeberg@k 12. wa. us – 360. 725. 6115) Lorrell Noahr (lorrell. noahr@k 12. wa. us – 360. 725. 6177) • Health Care Authority Lou Mc. Dermott (lou. mcdermott@hca. wa. gov – 360. 725. 0891) Dennis Martin (dennis. martin@hca. wa. gov – 360. 725. 9808) Mary Fliss (mary. fliss@hca. wa. gov – 360. 725. 0822) • Office of Insurance Commissioner Drew Bouton (drewb@oic. wa. gov – 360. 725. 7101) Pete Culter (petec@oic. wa. gov – 360. 725. 9651)

5 ESSB 5940 Workgroup Members • Lead agency contacts are all members of the workgroup • Governor’s office and OFM staff • Legislative staff Workgroup is scheduled to meet weekly through the end of June, with the frequency of meetings after June to be determined.

6 More Questions? ? Questions from stakeholders should be sent to Lorrell Noahr, OSPI Email: lorrell. noahr@k 12. wa. us Phone: 360. 725. 6177 Check the website weekly for updates to the FAQs.