OPEN ENROLLMENT
Know your Benefits, Find Your Path to Wellness
October 13 - November 6
Log into Workday and Make Your Selections by November 6.
OPEN ENROLLMENT
Know your Benefits, Find Your Path to Wellness
October 13 - November 6
Log into Workday and Make Your Selections by November 6.
- Review or update your coverage
- Add or drop dependents
- Make annual FSA and HSA elections
- Enroll in voluntary benefits
Employee Benefits Guides & Rates
- 2027 Active Employee Benefits Guide
- 2027 Limited Term Employee Benefits Guide
- 2027 Extra Help Employees Benefits Guide
- 2027 Active Rate Sheets AFSCME, SEIU, Attorneys, Confidential, Management,CNA, OSL, PDA, UAPD, SMCCE, DSA
- 2027 Active Rates for Court Employees
- 2027 Active Rates for All Other County Employees
Employee Benefits Guides & Rates
- 2027 Active Employee Benefits Guide
- 2027 Limited Term Employee Benefits Guide
- 2027 Extra Help Employees Benefits Guide
- 2027 Active Rate Sheets AFSCME, SEIU, Attorneys, Confidential, Management,CNA, OSL, PDA, UAPD, SMCCE, DSA
- 2027 Active Rates for Court Employees
- 2027 Active Rates for All Other County Employees
Virtual Benefits and Wellness Fair
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
In-Person Benefits and Wellness Fair
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
County Center Courtyard, Redwood City
Virtual Benefits and Wellness Fair
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
In-Person Benefits and Wellness Fair
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
County Center Courtyard, Redwood City
What's New
Benefits and Wellness are teaming up to support your health and well-being at the Benefits and Wellness Fairs and throughout Open Enrollment!
County and Court employees and retirees can explore their benefits, find helpful resources, and enjoy wellness activities that encourage healthy habits and preventive care.
Additional Life Insurance Special Open Enrollment
What's New in 2026
Aetna OAMC PPO Plan Updates - Effective 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Aetna $200 PPO Plan will transition to the Aetna $300 PPO Plan. The in-network deductible will increase from $200/$600 to $300/$900 and must be met before coinsurance applies (except preventive care). At the same time, out-of-pocket costs will decrease: hospitalization and inpatient mental health will move from 20% coinsurance to $0, and emergency room visits will drop from a $100 copay to $0. Prescription coverage will also improve, with mail-order generics reduced from $30 to $20 and formulary brand medications lowered from $60 to $40.
Visit the attachments below for a full comparison of the 2025 and the 2026 plan summaries
Enhancement/Changes
Vision Service Plan Enhancement – Increased Frame Allowance
County employees will see an increased allowance to their Frame Allowance for all VSP plans.
- VSP Core Plan: Increase in frame allowance from $150 to $170
- VSP Buy Up Plan: Increase in frame allowance from $200 to $250
Kaiser and Aetna Enhancement - Increased Fertility Benefit
County medical plans will offer expanded infertility coverage in line with California Senate Bill 729, including:
- Diagnosis and treatment of infertility
- Up to three completed oocyte retrievals
- Unlimited embryo transfers
NOTE: Official benefit details and the Evidence of Coverage documents are still being finalized by the providers. We’ll share updates as soon as they become available.
What's New in 2026
Aetna OAMC PPO Plan Updates - Effective 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Aetna $200 PPO Plan will transition to the Aetna $300 PPO Plan. The in-network deductible will increase from $200/$600 to $300/$900 and must be met before coinsurance applies (except preventive care). At the same time, out-of-pocket costs will decrease: hospitalization and inpatient mental health will move from 20% coinsurance to $0, and emergency room visits will drop from a $100 copay to $0. Prescription coverage will also improve, with mail-order generics reduced from $30 to $20 and formulary brand medications lowered from $60 to $40.
Visit the attachments below for a full comparison of the 2025 and the 2026 plan summaries
Enhancement/Changes
Vision Service Plan Enhancement – Increased Frame Allowance
County employees will see an increased allowance to their Frame Allowance for all VSP plans.
- VSP Core Plan: Increase in frame allowance from $150 to $170
- VSP Buy Up Plan: Increase in frame allowance from $200 to $250
Kaiser and Aetna Enhancement - Increased Fertility Benefit
County medical plans will offer expanded infertility coverage in line with California Senate Bill 729, including:
- Diagnosis and treatment of infertility
- Up to three completed oocyte retrievals
- Unlimited embryo transfers
NOTE: Official benefit details and the Evidence of Coverage documents are still being finalized by the providers. We’ll share updates as soon as they become available.
What's New in 2026
Aetna OAMC PPO Plan Updates - Effective 2026
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Aetna $200 PPO Plan will transition to the Aetna $300 PPO Plan. The in-network deductible will increase from $200/$600 to $300/$900 and must be met before coinsurance applies (except preventive care). At the same time, out-of-pocket costs will decrease: hospitalization and inpatient mental health will move from 20% coinsurance to $0, and emergency room visits will drop from a $100 copay to $0. Prescription coverage will also improve, with mail-order generics reduced from $30 to $20 and formulary brand medications lowered from $60 to $40.
Visit the attachments below for a full comparison of the 2025 and the 2026 plan summaries
Enhancement/Changes
Kaiser and Aetna Enhancement - Increased Fertility Benefit
County medical plans will offer expanded infertility coverage in line with California Senate Bill 729, including:
- Diagnosis and treatment of infertility
- Up to three completed oocyte retrievals
- Unlimited embryo transfers
Vision Service Plan Enhancement – Increased Frame Allowance
County employees will see an increased allowance to their Frame Allowance for all VSP plans.
- VSP Core Plan: Increase in frame allowance from $150 to $170
- VSP Buy Up Plan: Increase in frame allowance from $200 to $250
NOTE: Official benefit details and the Evidence of Coverage documents are still being finalized by the providers. We’ll share updates as soon as they become available.
Deadline
Complete Open Enrollment on Workday by 5:00 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026
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Deadline
Complete Open Enrollment on Workday by
5:00 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026
Deadline
Complete Open Enrollment on Workday by
5:00 PM on Friday, November 6, 2026