Eligible PERS 2 members can switch to PERS 3 in January
Each January, certain members of Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) Plan 2 have the opportunity to make a permanent transfer to PERS Plan 3. You are eligible to transfer to Plan 3 if you are an active PERS Plan 2 member who began service before Sept. 1, 2002, and you will earn service credit in January. Use the resources on the DRS website to help you decide if transferring to Plan 3 is right for you. To transfer from Plan 2 to Plan 3, complete a Member Transfer form and return it by mail or email by… Read More
Leave donation programs updated for 2023
Beginning Jan. 1, 2023, King County’s donated leave programs are being replaced by two similar programs that better comply with IRS tax requirements. This includes the employee-to-employee donation program and the Emergency Leave Donation Fund started during COVID-19 pandemic. Donating leave Employee-to-Employee Medical Donated Leave Program: You can donate leave to another employee as follows: Any amount of your accrued vacation time and up to 25 hours of your sick leave per year, as long as you have 100 hours or more of sick leave remaining. Emergency Medical Leave Fund: You can… Read More
Complete Open Enrollment by Tuesday, Nov. 15
If you haven’t already, review your benefit choices and make changes for next year. Go into Open Enrollment by signing in to PeopleSoft and selecting the Open Enrollment tile. You can go into the system as often as you need until 11:59 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 15. For hands-on help completing Open Enrollment in PeopleSoft, stop by Chinook Room 233 (Rhododendron) on Nov. 10, 14, & 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you don’t participate in Open Enrollment, your current elections automatically continue for next year—except your Flexible Spending Accounts… Read More
One week left to complete Open Enrollment
Don’t miss your opportunity to review your benefit choices and make changes for next year. If you haven’t already done so, go into Open Enrollment and make selections for you and your family. You can go into the system as often as you need until 11:59 pm on Tuesday, Nov. 15. If you don’t participate in Open Enrollment, your current elections automatically continue for next year—except your Flexible Spending Accounts and your Benefit Access Fee exemption if you cover a spouse on your KingCare PPO medical plan—these must be selected each year…. Read More
All employees are welcome at the Benefit Fairs this week
Learn about 2023 benefits and get a free toothbrush! King County employees are welcome at any of the Benefit and Retirement Fairs this week. All Benefit and Retirement Fairs are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8: North Transit Base, 2160 N 163rd St, Shoreline Wednesday, Nov. 9: Central Transit Base, 1500 Sixth Ave S, Seattle Thursday, Nov. 10: East Transit Base, 1975 124th Ave NE, Bellevue Ask questions about next year’s benefits, learn more about your retirement options, and get free stuff from benefit representatives, including: Benefits and Retirement… Read More
Open Enrollment is live!
Open Enrollment starts today and ends Nov. 15. To ensure you are selecting the right benefits for you and your family for 2023, learn about your choices and see what’s changing next year, including: Learn more All set? When you’re ready, login to PeopleSoft and select the Open Enrollment tile. Make your changes, review your Preview Statement, then use the Submit Enrollment button. If you don’t participate in Open Enrollment… Need assistance? The Benefits office is open for in-person service! Benefits, Payroll and Retirement Operations Chinook Building, 2nd Floor 401 Fifth Avenue,… Read More
Employee Benefits 2023 Open Enrollment is Nov. 1-15
Find out about new benefit options for 2023 Most employees have three new important benefit options to consider for next year. Use the following information and resources to help you make decisions for you and your family during Open Enrollment, Nov. 1–15. To see all of the changes for your employee benefit group, go to: 2023 Benefit Changes. Supplemental Life changes If you are in the Regular or the Transit ATU 587 Full-time Full-benefits group, you have the following options for supplemental life insurance. Note: Supplemental Life is in addition to the… Read More
Benefits Open Enrollment is Nov. 1-15
Benefit changes for 2023: Learn about new options before Open Enrollment Take the time to review your benefit choices—including some new options—before Open Enrollment, Nov. 1–15. Several benefit changes become effective in 2023, including the following: New dental plan choice If you are in the Regular or Transit ATU 587 employee benefit group, you have a second dental plan choice. With the Cigna Dental HMO plan, you choose a network dentist who manages your overall dental care. This plan has no deductible and no annual maximum benefit, which means there is no… Read More
KingCare Select members: Choose your Primary Care Provider
A Primary Care Provider (PCP) can make a big difference in your health by delivering continuity of care. This means you and your PCP establish a partnership over time to achieve the best possible health outcomes. Next year, if you are enrolled in the KingCare Select medical plan, you must choose a PCP and let Regence know who you selected by calling them at 888-367-2112, visiting regence.com/pick-a-pcp, or emailing cs@regence.com. If you’re not sure which medical plan you are enrolled in, check your medical ID card or login to PeopleSoft and go to the… Read More
Get the most from your King County employee benefits
Open Enrollment for 2022 benefits continues until Friday, Nov. 15. Get the most out of your robust King County employee benefits package by finding out what’s offered in 2022 and by participating in Open Enrollment. Attend a virtual information session: Learn about the 2022 benefit changes and get your questions answered at live information sessions hosted by the Benefits Team. This event is offered on a variety of days and times to accommodate your schedules. Register here: Open Enrollment Education Session or here: Transit Open Enrollment Education session Watch an Open Enrollment… Read More
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