City of Seattle - Personnel Department - Benefits Plan Information

You will find important information about your health and wellness benefits, and the tools you need to make decisions for you and your covered family members. Be sure to contact your department's benefits representative if you have questions.

Open Enrollment: Open enrollment runs Monday, September 30 through Friday, October 25, 2019. See the Open Enrollment web page for highlights, plan comparisons, benefits fairs, plan rates and letters. Be sure to make your 2020 benefit changes and enroll or re-enroll in a Flexible Spending Account plan by 5:00 pm on October 25 through Employee Self-Service. Please contact your department’s benefits representative if you have questions.

Flu Shot Program: Flu shot clinics are scheduled at multiple locations in October and November. It's free for employees with Preventive, Kaiser Permanente or Local 77 Traditional medical coverage. Others may self-pay $30. To get a shot, select a clinic, present a completed consent form and your medical card. Read more about the influenza vaccine. City employees may also get a flu shot at a King County sponsored flu shot clinic.

New! Health Plan Options for Retiring Employees Seminar: View the recorded presentation for information about City-sponsored retiree health plan options; what to consider before you retire; COBRA considerations; premiums; how Medicare plays a role and your responsibilities (25 minutes).

October Wellness Newsletter: Find City wellness and benefits programs and events as well as articles on quitting time for sitting; indulging in time for you; don't shrug off shoulder pain; vaccinations at every age; growing teens into health adults and smart online habits. Share the newsletter with family members by forwarding it to your personal email address. See the online edition for more tools and tips.

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