EBT Updates

Health Benefits

AWC’s Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) provides comprehensive, quality health benefits and competitive rates to Washington’s city employees. As a plan sponsor, the EBT negotiates contracts with insurance carriers and offers statewide health benefit options for cities and towns.

AWC’s EBT is a service organization. We don’t charge broker fees or receive commissions from insurance carriers. Our large pool has negotiating strength – EBT members are able to receive better rates and plans, and can absorb the impact of large claims. Our customer service, advocacy and wellness programs can’t be beat. When members have a question or need help with benefits, they know they’ll get the help they need. We’re here to serve you.

Our website includes:

• Benefit carrier websites

• Benefit eligibility for dependents, domestic partners, elected officials

• Creditable coverage notification letters

• EBT’s underwriting rules

• Employee Benefits Advisory Committee (EBAC) your voice in the EBT

• HIPAA policies for the AWC EBT and carriers

• Life events (including birth, adoption, marriage, death and divorce)

• Online Billing (easy-to-use web based system)

• Open enrollment (Occurs annually, effective January 1)

• Order ID cards

• Order supplies

• Sample benefit statements (show employees their total compensation)

• USERRA

One of our strengths is the quality of our customer service and advocacy. Our staff is available to answer questions you or your employees have regarding health benefits.