Do I need to Participate in Open Enrollment?

YES, you definitely do! Your current elections will not carry over to next year and you must participate in Open Enrollment to elect your benefits for 2026. Participation is required regardless of your hire date, meaning even recent hires or newly benefit eligible employees must participate. The only exception to carryover benefits is your Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance. If you do not participate, you will be defaulted to the PPO Medical plan, Core Vision plan and Core Dental plan with employee only coverage. Additionally, part of Open Enrollment includes completing an annual Tobacco Attestation for those employees enrolling in medical coverage. If you do not complete this, you are defaulted to decline disclosure and will be assessed a $75 per month Tobacco Surcharge.

How do I enroll?

Enroll online, November 3rd - 14th, through the self-service option by logging into your My Evergreen Info and clicking the Open Enrollment tile.

Important Note: If you wish to enroll through the self-service option from home, you may need to set up remote access if you do not already have this. Please follow these remote access instructions and reach out to the IT Helpdesk at 425-899-1740 if you need assistance.

Where can I get additional information?

Follow this link for a complete list of your EvergreenHealth benefits vendor contact information.

Can I access my benefit & claim information online with First Choice Health?

Yes! The myFirstChoice member portal allows you to:

• View enrollment and benefits information View, print and order new ID cards
• View claims and Explanation of Benefit statements (EOBs)
• Search for providers in your area Submit a medical claim for reimbursement

Access the portal here (you will need your Member ID to register your account)