SEIU Members Eligible for
Home Ownership Assistance
The AFL-CIO-sponsored Homeownership Opportunity Initiative (HOI), a program with HomeStreet Bank, is helping hundreds of union families who otherwise might not qualify for home mortgage loans. HOI features low down payments, savings on mortgage insurance, reduced loan fees and closing costs, and a rate "buy down" that reduces mortgage payments during the first several years of the loan.
 For more info call (206) 628-0207, or send e-mail to hthl@homestreetbank.com


Washington State Health Care Coverage
The state of Washington provides health benefits state and higher education employees.  K-12 school districts and local governments may also choose to join Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) plans.
 Go to the Public Employee Benefit Board page to see open enrollment dates and options, check COBRA (self-pay) rates, or look for doctors

State and School District Pension Plans
 Information on the Department of Retirement Systems' web pages.

SEIU Benefits
SEIU Scholarships -- deadline is March 1, 2007. New applications usually available in January.
 SEIU-Benefits for You and Your Family: More scholarships, discounts on insurance, travel, computers and more!

Paid Leave Options to Care for Family
Many Washington state workers have the right to use sick leave and other paid time off to care for an ill child or seriously ill family member, thanks to the Family Care Act.  More info.
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Info for Retirees
 Understanding the new Medicare drug benefit.