HEALTH, WELL-BEING & SAFETY

Actions Required to be Eligible for the 2027 Health Insurance Premium Discount / Wellness Rate

Pitkin County provides an opportunity for employees to save on health insurance premiums by completing the Employee Health and Well-Being Program. This program is voluntary. However, to earn the 2027 Health Insurance Premium Discount / Wellness Rate, employees and their covered legal spouse/partners must both complete each of the below outlined actions between November 8, 2025 - October 30, 2026. 

Complete the Health & Well-Being Program Completion Inquiry Form to check on your completion status

1)  Complete a Primary Care Preventive Wellness Visit. 

Report your visit here: PCP Visit Form

This includes medical and well-women exams at your primary care provider (PCP) or women’s health provider, not a specialist (eg. Cardiologist).

Allegiance, Pitkin's medical claims processor, will report quarterly on the completion of exams. We are asking that you also self-report via the link above to allow for more timely reporting.   Pitkin County does not receive any personally identifiable health data from the reporting. Pitkin will only receive a list of names of those who completed their visit for credit for the health insurance premium discount.  

2)  Complete a Preventive Dental Care Visit and Exam.

Report your visit here: Dental Visit Form

This includes an oral exam and cleaning with your dentist.

Our medical claims processor Allegiance will report quarterly on completion of preventive dental exams.  We are asking that you also self-report via the link above to allow for more timely reporting.  Pitkin County does not receive any personal identifiable health data from the reporting. Pitkin will only receive a list of names of those that completed their visit for credit for the health insurance premium discount.

3)  Attest to being tobacco-free or complete a Tobacco-Free Success Plan.

Complete your attestation form here.

Attest to whether you are a tobacco user; indicate yes/no.  We want to support you in your journey to quit tobacco use. If you are a tobacco user, you can earn the same incentive by completing a Tobacco-Free Success Plan. There are several options available on the Tobacco Free Workplace page.

4)  Complete the VHA PCP Assignment Form

Complete the VHA PCP Assignment Form here.

Help the Valley Health Alliance continue their mission of promoting the health and well-being of our communities by collaborating to provide healthcare that is accessible, affordable and high quality.

**your answers WILL NOT be reported to your employer nor does it tie you to a provider permanently.  Information is for data purposes only**

If you think you might be unable to meet a standard for the reward, you may qualify for an opportunity to earn the same reward by different means. Contact Human Resources to inquire about a Reasonable Alternative Standard.