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Monday, November 3rd - Friday, November 14th
đź‘‹ WelcomeÂ
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to review your benefits and make updates for Plan Year 2026, effective January 1, 2026.
Enrollment Dates: November 3–14, 2025
Where to enroll: Munis Employee Self‑Service (ESS)Â
Who must take action?
• All employees must complete the active enrollment process.
• Even if you have no changes, you must go into ESS, select “No Changes,” and click SUBMIT to complete your enrollment.
🗓️ Key Dates
October 20–31, 2025 – Department Road Shows to present benefit changes
October 27, 2025 –  noon to 1pm. Zoom meeting: click here. Meeting ID: 854 4139 0269
November 3, 2025 – noon to 1pm. Zoom meeting: click here. Meeting ID: 861 9601 5774
November 3–14, 2025 – Open Enrollment window (submit elections in Munis ESS)
January 1, 2026 – New plan year begins
🚀 What’s New for 2026Â
Medical: New tier system for coverage levels
Premiums: Remain the same for 2026
IRS updates: New limits for HSA, FSA, and retirement plans
Deductibles: Updated per IRS guidelines
🧮 2026 IRS Contribution Limits
🧮 2026 IRS Contribution Limits
FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
Limited Purpose Health Care FSA: $3,400
Dependent Care FSA: $7,500 per household - $3,750 per parent if filing separatelyÂ
Transportation FSA: $340 per month
Retirement Plans
Retirement Plans
457(b): $24,500
Catch-up (age 50+): $8,000
Super Catch-up (age 60-63): $11,500
HSA (Health Savings Account)
HSA (Health Savings Account)
Important Change - New Tier System
Important Change - New Tier System
Download the PDF version
Pitkin - 2026 Memo Final Draft v2 - corrected.pdfDuring Open Enrollment, you can:
During Open Enrollment, you can:
- Enroll in benefits for the first time
- Add or remove dependents
- Terminate coverage you no longer need
Your current benefit elections will not carry over from the 2025 plan year.
Your current benefit elections will not carry over from the 2025 plan year.
You must complete your Open Enrollment in Munis ESS no later than November 14, 2025.
You must complete your Open Enrollment in Munis ESS no later than November 14, 2025.
Refer to the 2026 Open Enrollment Checklist on the next page to see whether you need to make any updates.
Refer to the 2026 Open Enrollment Checklist on the next page to see whether you need to make any updates.
Open Enrollment is the only time of year when you can make changes to your benefits, unless you experience a qualifying life event (such as marriage, divorce, or the birth/adoption of a child).
Open Enrollment is the only time of year when you can make changes to your benefits, unless you experience a qualifying life event (such as marriage, divorce, or the birth/adoption of a child).
Note: You may adjust contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA), 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, or Transportation FSA at any time during the plan year.
Note: You may adjust contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA), 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, or Transportation FSA at any time during the plan year.
🧠How to EnrollÂ
🧠How to EnrollÂ
All the Employees must log into Munis ESS and complete their 2025 benefits selections by November 16th, 2025.
Log in to Munis ESS → [ESS link]
Under Benefits, Next, click "open enrollment" at the top of the screen under "Existing Benefits" (see the picture below).
Review each section: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life and AD&D, and other Voluntary Benefits. (FSAs must be re‑elected annually)
To adjust your benefits for 2025, click "SELECT" and choose your desired options. For benefits you wish to keep unchanged, choose "NO CHANGES."Â For any benefits you wish to discontinue, select "DECLINE."
Add or verify dependents and upload required documentation (if applicable)
Elect or waive each benefitÂ
After making all your selections, click "CONTINUE" > "CONTINUE" > "SUBMIT" to finalize your 2026 benefits choices.
You should receive an email with your selections.
Need help? Contact the Benefits Team at [benefits@pitkincounty.com]Â
Resources
Resources
Pitkin County Employee Benefit Guide 2026 (Final).pdfBenefits Guide
What to Consider When Enrolling in Your 2026 Benefits
What to Consider When Enrolling in Your 2026 Benefits
Need More Help? Schedule a 1 to 1 Virtual MeetingÂ
Need More Help? Schedule a 1 to 1 Virtual MeetingÂ
Virtual appointments will be available Monday - Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm during Open Enrollment. Calendly,an online scheduling tool, will be used to schedule an appointmentvia a secure on-line platform.
Click here to choose a time with a member of the HR Benefits Team
More Questions on Open Enrollment?
Email hrbenefits@pitkincounty.com
Once You're Enrolled
Once You're Enrolled
Earn discounted premiums in 2027 by participating in the Health & Well-Being Program!
Pitkin County encourages employees to take an active role in their health through the Employee Health and Well-Being Program. Participation is voluntary, but it’s the key to earning the 2026 Health Insurance Premium Discount (Wellness Rate).
To qualify for the discounted rate, employees and their covered legal spouse or partner must complete the required wellness activities between November 2025 and October 2026.
👉 More details and instructions can be found HERE.Â
Actions Required to be Eligible for the 2027 Health Insurance Premium Discount / Wellness Rate:
Actions Required to be Eligible for the 2027 Health Insurance Premium Discount / Wellness Rate:
1)Â Complete a Primary Care Preventive Wellness Visit.Â
2)Â Complete a Preventive Dental Care Visit and Exam.
3)Â Attest to being tobacco-free or complete a Tobacco-Free Success Plan.
4)Â Complete the VHA PCP Assignment Form
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