• Telehealth cost-sharing: waived during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Regence Doctor on Demand: 800-997-6196

• Kaiser Permanente CareChat: 888-287-2680

• Employee Assistance Program: 206-263-8733

• Making Life Easier: 888-874-7290

• myStrength Mental Health App: kcbalancedyou.com/mystrength

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESAs we continue to navigate the challenges of COVID-19, it’s important to pay special attention to your mental health. Mental health services and substance use disorder services are covered under all King County medical plans. The following resources are also available to you and your family members. As always, if you have benefits questions, please contact the Benefits team at 206-684-1556 or kc.benefits@kingcounty.gov.

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OPEN ENROLLMENTkingcounty.gov/open-enrollmentBENEFITS kingcounty.gov/benefitsCONTACT / HELPBenefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations206-684-1556 or kc.benefits@kingcounty.gov9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – FridayClosed on Veterans Day: November 11

Due to COVID-19, the Benefits office is currently closed for walk-in service.

ONLINE LEARNING SESSIONSRegister at kingcounty.gov/open-enrollment

LEARN MORE

2022 AnnualContribution MaxCarryover AllowedFrom 2021 to 2022Carryover AllowedFrom 2022 to 2023

$2,750

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REQUIRED ACTIONSBenefit Access Fee• If you cover a spouse or domestic partner and you select

the KingCare or KingCare Select medical plan, a monthly Benefit Access Fee will be automatically deducted from your pay.

• If you select Kaiser’s SmartCare plan, there is no Benefit Access Fee.

• If you qualify for an exemption, you must confirm it each year during Open Enrollment.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)• Save money by reducing your taxable income with FSAs.

You must enroll in Health Care and Day Care FSAs each year during Open Enrollment. See amounts below:

Welcome to Open Enrollment! It’s time to consider your 2022 King County employee benefit options and make sure you have the right coverage for you and your family. During Open Enrollment, you can add or discontinue coverage for family members. You can also change medical plans— consider Kaiser’s SmartCare or KingCare Select. These plans have higher quality scores and lower deductibles, copays, and Benefit Access Fees.If you don’t participate in Open Enrollment, your current elections automatically continue for next year—except FSAs and Benefit Access Fee exemptions, which must be selected each year.

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• Fertility Prescription Drugs: The dollar limit will increase to $10,000 on all medical plans.

Benefits, Payroll and Retirement

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Sign in to PeopleSoft: kingcounty.gov/mybenefits For PeopleSoft help, call 206-263-4357.

Go to the Open Enrollment tile.

Review your benefits & make selections.

Use the Submit Enrollment button.

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KEY BENEFIT CHANGES FOR NEXT YEAR• Kaiser Incentive: If you switch from a Regence

plan to the Kaiser SmartCare plan during Open Enrollment, and you agree to remain in the Kaiser plan for two years, you’ll receive $1,000 in an HRA (Health Reimbursement Account) that you can use to pay for eligible medical expenses. This incentive was bargained by the ATU.

• KingCare Select:  If you are enrolled in this medical plan, you’ll be assigned a Primary Care Provider (PCP) by Regence if you haven’t confirmed one with Regence by Nov. 30, 2021. In 2022, each member will have their own ID card with their PCP listed.

• Omada Diabetes Management program: Offered by Regence plans.

ENROLL ONLINEFrom any computer, tablet, or smartphone

• Composite Fillings: Delta Dental will cover white fillings on back teeth.

Your new benefits become effective on Jan. 1.