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Monday, November 2nd - Friday, November 13th
Monday, November 2nd - Friday, November 13th
đź‘‹ WelcomeÂ
Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to review your benefits and make updates for Plan Year 2027, effective January 1, 2027.
Enrollment Dates: November 2–13, 2026
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 19–30, 2026 – Department Road Shows to present benefit changes
October 26, 2026 –  noon to 1pm. All County Open Enrollment Webinar - Zoom meeting: click here. Meeting ID: 970 319 46 03 Passcode: 1234Â
November 2, 2026 – noon to 1pm.  All County Open Enrollment Webinar - Zoom meeting: click here. Meeting ID: 970 319 4603 Passcode: 1234Â
November 2–13, 2026 – Open Enrollment window (submit elections in Munis ESS)
January 1, 2027 – New plan year begins
What is Changing for 2027?
What is Changing for 2027?
🧮 2027 IRS Contribution Limits
🧮 2027 IRS Contribution Limits
Action Needed: If you plan to max out your 2027 FSAs
If you intend to max out your FSA election for 2027 (Transportation FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, or Dependent Care FSA), please send an email to hrbenefits@pitkincounty.com. Due to a system limitation, we can’t update the 2027 FSA limits in the enrollment system yet.
Action to take now:
Please enter the current maximum allowed by the system for your election and send an email to hrbenefits@pitkincounty.com so we can record that you want the true maximum allowed for 2027 once it’s available.
When you email, please include:
Your full name
FSA type(s): Transportation FSA / Limited Purpose FSA / Dependent Care FSA
The amount you want to elect for 2027 (or simply write “maximum allowed”)
Best phone number (in case we need a quick clarification)
We’ll hold your request and apply the correct maximum amount once the system is updated. Thank you for your patience!
Medical, Dental and Vision
Medical, Dental and Vision
During 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 2026 plan year.
Your current benefit elections will not carry over from the 2026 plan year.
You must complete your Open Enrollment in Munis ESS no later than November 13, 2026.
You must complete your Open Enrollment in Munis ESS no later than November 13, 2026.
Refer to the 2027 Open Enrollment Checklist to see whether you need to make any updates.
Refer to the 2027 Open Enrollment Checklist 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 2027 benefits selections by November 13th, 2026.
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 2027, 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 2027 benefits choices.
You should receive an email with your selections.
Need help? Contact the Benefits Team at hrbenefits@pitkincounty.comÂ
Resources
Resources
What to Consider When Enrolling in Your 2027 Benefits
What to Consider When Enrolling in Your 2027 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
Once You're Enrolled - Wellness Program
Once You're Enrolled - Wellness Program
Earn discounted premiums in 2028 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 2027 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 2026 and October 2027.
👉 More details and instructions can be found HERE.Â
Actions Required to be Eligible for the 2026 Health Insurance Premium Discount / Wellness Rate:
Actions Required to be Eligible for the 2026 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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