My Benefits
Important Information about the Wellness Assessment
By now, most of you should have received your wellness assessment letter in a salmon-colored envelope. If you and your spouse/domestic partner haven’t received your letters, contact Benefits and Retirement Operations (BROS) at 206-684-1556 or kc.benefits@metrokc.gov.
(NOTE: If you are a retiree, deputy sheriff or a member of the Technical Employees Association, you will not receive a wellness assessment letter because you are not participating in the Healthy Incentives℠ program at this time.)
Your letter contains instructions and your personal access code for taking the assessment online. Each person’s access code is different, including your spouse/domestic partner’s access code. If you let someone else use your personal access code, you won’t be able to use your code to take the assessment online and you may not get credit for taking the assessment.
If you are not able to take the assessment online, you will need to contact BROS by January 18 to get a paper copy of the assessment sent to you.
Remember, you must take the wellness assessment online or send a completed paper version of the assessment to HealthMedia® by January 31, 2006, as your first step toward reaching the gold out-of-pocket expense level for 2007 medical benefits.
If you have questions about the wellness assessment or need assistance, contact BROS at 206-684-1556 or kc.benefits@metrokc.gov.
Understanding your health and insurance benefits
As a King County employee, you receive a comprehensive package of health and insurance benefits. You may also set aside pre-tax dollars into flexible spending accounts to save money on your medical and dependent-care expenses.
Take the time to read about your benefits, and then make wise choices for your health and the health of your family. If you have questions about your benefits, either contact your plan administrator directly or contact the county’s Benefits and Retirement Operations.
Other featured benefits
You can take advantage of free financial, legal and counseling services through the Making Life Easier program and the Employee Assistance Program.
You can contact the Home Ownership Program – you might be able to save thousands of dollars buying, selling or refinancing your home
Employee Transportation Program
- King County encourages you to take the bus, carpool, or use other alternatives to driving to work by yourself. But what if you don’t have your car and need to get home because of an emergency? The county developed the Employee Transportation Program to take care of these unexpected situations and to help you plan your commute.
- With your employee ID/bus card, you travel free on transit buses in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties.
Tips on using your benefits
Wondering whether your health plan covers a specific condition or procedure? Look it up in your plan booklet (regular employee booklet or deputy sheriff booklet) and then contact your plan administrator with follow-up questions. If you need additional help, contact Benefits and Retirement Operations.
Your retirement options
There are two retirement options available to you as a King County employee: the state retirement system and a deferred compensation program. Remember that your financial future is important, too. Be sure to review these retirement options periodically as part of your overall financial planning
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