Posted on October 30, 2026 by Lilia Cabello Drain

Get ready for Open Enrollment!

Open Enrollment for next year’s benefits begins on Sunday, Nov. 1 and ends Nov. 15. Get a head start on understanding your 2027 benefit choices.

There are a few changes for next year, including the following. Go to the Open Enrollment intranet site for the full list of changes.

KingCare Select medical plan changes:

A new KingCare Select network choice: Providence Swedish.
A new plan administrator for the MultiCare Connected Care network and the new Providence Swedish network: First Choice Health. The UW Medicine network will continue to be administered by Regence BlueShield.
For more information, see the KingCare Select Changes FAQ.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) changes:

Day Care FSA: The maximum annual contribution increases to $7,500 per household.
Health Care FSA: The maximum annual contribution increases to $3,400 per employee.
For more information go to the Flexible Spending Accounts.

The following resources are available to help you learn about your 2027 benefit choices:

Go to the Open Enrollment webpage. Find everything you need in one place, including links to resources and detailed information about the changes for next year.
Look for the information mailed to your home address or download a printable copy: Open Enrollment Mailer.
Sign up for an Open Enrollment Education Session hosted by your King County Benefits Team. Dates include Oct. 28, 29, 30, and Nov. 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, and 13.
Plan to stop by one of the Benefit Fairs held in multiple locations in November. Dates include Nov. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, and 13.
Watch the Open Enrollment Overview.

If you have questions, contact or stop by the Benefits office. Language assistance and disability support services are available.