Benefits Annual Enrollment

Health Benefits Annual Enrollment Dates

Employees, Extra Help and Retirees - March 24 - April 11th - Annual Enrollment is now closed!

Elections made during the 2025-2026 Benefits Annual Enrollment period are effective June 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026.

To view your current benefit elections and enrolled dependents, login to https://ess.sonoma-county.org/.

FSA Annual Enrollment

FSA Annual Enrollment is held in October for a January 1st effective date.

Employee Assistance Program

EAP provides up to six sessions with a licensed counselor to provide guidance and support to help you and your family manage daily stresses, grievance, traumatic events and develop fulfilling relationships both personally and professionally. EAP is available to all County of Sonoma employees and their family members.

CareCounsel Health Advocacy

CareCounsel's Health Advocacy program is a special benefit sponsored by the County that can help you understand and effectively navigate your health benefits.

Mid-Year Enrollment Changes

Have a qualifying Mid-Year Event? Life and employment changes may affect your health benefit options. Find out if you have a qualifying event, per the IRC Section 125, that will allow you to make changes to your benefits.

Benefit Forms, Plan Documents and Important Information

Find all the forms you need to enroll, change or cancel your benefits. Looking for plan information? You can find Summary of Benefits and Coverages (SBC's) and Evidence of Coverage (EOC's, detailed plan information) in plan documents.