{"id":608,"date":"2016-05-02T21:18:08","date_gmt":"2016-05-03T04:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/?page_id=608"},"modified":"2026-03-30T11:31:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T18:31:01","slug":"self-pay-continue-your-insurance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/benefits\/life-events\/self-pay-continue-your-insurance\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-pay: Continue your insurance"},"content":{"rendered":"

When on unpaid leave or laid off from your job at UW, you can continue your medical, dental, and life insurance by paying the full monthly premium.<\/p>\n

Eligibility<\/h4>\n

You may continue your medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage on a self-paid basis provided that you are on an approved leave of absence from a PEBB insurance-eligible position and that the leave is no longer than 24 months, the maximum period allowed by the UW and most labor agreements.<\/p>\n

If you do not continue your life insurance on a self-paid basis, you may not be automatically reinstated when you return to work. Evidence of Insurability may be required before reinstatement.<\/p>\n

Enroll<\/h4>\n

To continue your coverage through self-pay:<\/p>\n

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  1. Fill out the Leave Without Pay Election\/Change 2026<\/a> form<\/li>\n
  2. Write a check in the amount of your first month’s premiums (PEBB Continuation Coverage Monthly Premiums 2026<\/a>)<\/li>\n
  3. Complete the Electronic Debit Service Agreement<\/a> (optional)<\/li>\n
  4. Mail the completed forms and check to the Health Care Authority (address listed on the form)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Cost<\/h4>\n

    You choose what coverage you want to continue through self-pay. Coverage is offered by the state Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB):<\/p>\n