Checklist and Resource Guide

Attend a layoff briefing orientation. You may also attend two additional classes: Effective Resumé Writing and Interview-ing Techniques to assist you with the job search process and to better prepare for job interviews. Registration is not required and classes are available as space and time permit.

Write down your password for TotalAccess. You will be required to use it every time you call TotalAccess or log onto their website.

Print out and keep a copy of your Boeing work history and training records from TotalAccess. This is important if you ever return to Boeing or you want to prove what kind of experience/training you have to another potential employer.

Print out and retain a copy of your layoff notice. NOTE: If you want your work history to include any layoff information,

you must call TotalAccess after you are laid-off.

Redeem Pride@Boeing points or service awards prior to layoff. While these awards do not expire, you have less options after layoff (i.e. after layoff, gift cards cannot be selected).

Know Your Total Access Password

Get any needed medical or dental work completed immediately after receiving a WARN notice.

Members should get prescriptions filled immediately after receiving a WARN no-tice and consider switching to a mail-order program (which can provide up to a 90-day supply) in case there may be a lag in activating COBRA coverage. Keep in mind there are limitations on when your previous prescription was purchased.

Write down your password for TotalAccess and know it before you are laid-off. You will be required to use it every time you call TotalAccess or log onto their website.

TotalAccess via web: Log on to www.boeing.com/express with your BEMS ID number and your Boeing TotalAccess password.

TotalAccess by Telephone: Call Boeing TotalAccess at 1-866-473-2016. TTY/TDD service is available at 1-800-755-6363. You must have your BEMS ID number and Boeing TotalAccess password when you call. Representa-tives are available 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Central time, Monday - Friday.

Forgot your TotalAccess Password? Call 1-866-473-2016. (TTY/TDD 1-800-755-6363). When prompted, say “Password Administration” or if using the touchtone option, press the appropriate number on your telephone keypad, and follow the instructions. It can take 5-7 business days to receive your password in the mail.

‘To Do’ Checklist Before You Get Laid-Off

Useful AdviceFile for unemployment benefits. You can apply online www.go2ui.com

or by phone at 800-318-6022 (TTY 800-365-8969). Good advice: workers should call to set up their initial claim. If the first claim is completed with a specialist on the line, it avoids issues and ensures you are paid more timely. For tips on applying for Unemployment Insurance visit: http://www.esd.wa.gov/, click on “Apply for unemployment benefits” and then you can watch a video or download the Handbook for Unemployed Workers.

Consider retirement options, if eligible.

Investigate VIP alternatives available. VIP will mail you a termination package with all the information.

Consult a financial advisor on credit consolidation (BECU provides them free). BECU also has useful seminars such as surviving a layoff, preparing for retirement, credit consolidation, etc. Visit www.becu.org.

TotalAccess 866-473-2016 (TTY 800-755-6363) www.boeing.com/express

WorkSource: https://fortress.wa.gov/esd/worksource/

Explore Income Resources

Important Contact Info

Get needed dental work or cleanings completed. Dental cover-age ends the last day of the month in which you are laid-off unless you elect to pay COBRA for dental coverage.

Make doctor appointments and get any medi-cal conditions treated ASAP.

COBRA for medical and dental coverage must be elected within 60 days of layoff date and paid within 45 days of electing coverage.

Federal law provides that laid-off employees and their dependents be offered a COBRA extension of group coverage at their own expense for up to 18 months.

Understand Options to Maximize Benefits

COBRA INFO - Keep in mind that COBRA rates will change every January 1. TotalAccess will also have the rates. Once you have elected COBRA, you will receive a monthly billing state-ment. After the six months contractual coverage you will begin to get monthly bills for COBRA. If you decide not to continue, simply do not pay the bill.

Members should get prescriptions filled immediately after receiving a WARN notice and consider switching to a mail-order program (which can provide up to a 90-day supply) since there may be a lag in activat-ing COBRA coverage. Please note: there are limitations on refills based on when your previous prescription was purchased.

Traditional Medical Plan (TMP) - Instructions for those in TMP:1. Contact your doctor to get a 90-day supply prescription (with refills) to be used through mail-order pharmacy. 2. Visit www.medco.com/boeing, print a mail-order form & attach your prescription or call 1-800-841-2797.

3. Send in completed mail-order form with your prescription to the address listed at the bottom of the form. 4. Once your prescription is in the Medco mail system, you can order future refills online or via automated phone line.

Selections - For those in Selections who want to use the mail order pre-scription program, visit www.medco.com/boeing or call 1-800-841-2797.1. Call your doctor and ask for a prescription to be used for mail order. 2. Visit the website to get a mail order form. 3. Mail in the necessary paperwork, including payment. 4. Receive up to 90-day supply by mail.

Advice for Filling Prescription Drugs

Call and schedule any needed dental work or cleanings immedi-ately after receiving a WARN notice. Dental coverage ends the last day of the month in which you are laid-off.

Complete Dental Work Before Layoff

You may want to consider more economical health care options than COBRA. While the alternatives may not provide the same level of coverage, the cost is more manageable. You can check out Washing-ton Health by visiting: www.washingtonhealth.hca.wa.gov.

There is also a discounted prescription drug program available to all Washington residents. To learn more about that program, visit: www.rx.wa.gov/discountcard.html

Alternatives to Explore on MedicalCoverage & Prescription Drug

Need help but don’t know where to turn? Dial 2-1-1 to find social services such as:• Health Care & Support • Emergency Shelter• Utility Assistance • Food & Clothing• Legal Help • Housing/Rent Assistance• Support Groups • Caregiver & Disability Resources• Transportation • And much more!

Job Seeker WebsitesBelow is a list of a few other web sites to help those who are unemployed in seeking employment and other assistance.Washington Employment: http://www.washjob.comFederal Jobs https://www.usajobs.opm.govState of WA - Weekly Job Listings http://www.dop.wa.gov/Washington Workforce Explorer: http://www.workforceexplorer.comCareer/Training Info: http://www.CareerBridge.wa.govUnemployment Lifeline - www.unemploymentlifeline.comWA – Listing of County Websites http://www.mrsc.org/byndmrsc/counties.aspxSeattle Times http://classifieds.nwsource.com/jobs/Everett Herald Classifieds - http://class.heraldnet.com/Indeed Job Search http://www.indeed.com/l-Washington-jobs.htmlSimply Hired Job Search http://www.simplyhired.com/JuJu Job Search Engine http://www.job-search-engine.com/Monster Job Search http://www.monster.com/Craigslist Jobs http://seattle.craigslist.org/jjj/Job Search by State http://www.jobsearchusa.org/jobs/washington/Washington State Careers http://careers.wa.gov/Northwest Jobs http://careers.nwjobs.com Vet Central (Veterans) http://www.jobcentral.com/vetcentral/