During this period, employees and retirees will be able to make updates to their medical, dental and vision plans as well as make dependent changes. The new plans will be effective January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024.

While it is always recommended to take this opportunity to review your benefit elections, no action is required unless:

• You waive County medical insurance. You are required to take action during Open Enrollment to provide proof of other coverage to continue to waive.

• If you participate in a Health or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA). Your FSA or HSA election amounts need to be selected each plan year. 

The Benefits Fair is returning in-person this year! The fair is your opportunity to learn about the extensive benefits available to you, meet with representatives from our vendors, receive a flu shot, and attend live presentations.

When: Thursday, September 28 from 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

Where: Veteran's Hall -- 801 Grand Ave. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Vendors will be on-site at this year's fair including, but not limited to:

• Accolade, Blue Shield of California, MetLife Pet Insurance, Hinge Health, Nationwide, Express Scripts, Rx 'n Go, Delta Dental, GSFA Assist to Own, GotZoom, VSP, Anthem EAP, HICAP, and the County Employee Health Clinic

Attend the fair to be entered for raffle prizes from vendors, including an electric toothbrush, coffee tumbler, and various gift cards. Stop by for a smoothie, flu shot, and massage!

Transportation

• Transportation to the Benefits Fair will be available from select locations in San Luis Obispo.
  • Additional details will be provided soon.
• Employees can join the Walking Wellness Initiative by walking from the New Government Center to the fair as a group. Anyone who walks to the fair will be entered in a special raffle to win a prize!
  • Additional details on when/where to meet up will be provided soon.
• For those not taking the shuttle bus or walking, there is ample parking available at the Veteran's Hall for individual cars. If you can, consider carpooling!

Vaccinations

The County will be offering flu vaccinations at the fair. More details on the vaccination offerings will be provided soon.

The Benefits Team will be presenting to various departments throughout the County both in person and virtually. Please contact your Payroll Coordinator for more information regarding your department's presentation date.

Employee 1:1 Benefits Counseling Appointments

It's important to review your current benefits elections to determine if you want to make changes to your plans during Open Enrollment. This year, we have 1:1 appointments to assist you in identifying what plans are best for you. 

Sign up for a 1:1 Virtual* Personal Benefits Counseling appointment prior to Open Enrollment. Sign up here!

*Appointments will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. Upon sign up, you will automatically be sent a Teams invitation.

Employee BenXcel Workshops

Whether you need assistance with enrolling in plans through BenXcel, printing a confirmation statement, or reviewing your enrollments, the Benefits Team is available through a limited number of 1:1 in-person BenXcel Workshops at the New Government Center (SLO). Appointments will be held in Suite D-150, the HR Annex.

Schedule an appointment for October 10 or October 17. Sign up here!

The Benefits Team will be hosting a virtual Microsoft Teams benefits presentation for retirees. After the presentation, retirees can call the Human Resources Department at (805) 781-4199 to setup a 15-minute 1:1 appointment with the Benefits Team to review any questions.