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Biometric Screening Update: 2026–2027 Wellness Plan Eligibility
The biometric screening window for the 2025–2026 plan year officially closed on March 31, 2026. Biometric screening forms are no longer being accepted for purposes of eligibility to opt into the Regence Wellness Medical Plan for the 2026–2027 benefit plan year.
Employees and retirees under age 65 who completed the biometric screening requirement by the deadline will remain eligible to elect the Wellness Plan during Spring Open Enrollment.
Employees hired after January 1, 2026 are grandfathered into the Wellness Plan for the upcoming 2026–2027 benefit plan year, and no further action is needed on their part.
The biometric screening remains the only requirement tied to eligibility for the Regence Wellness Medical Plan, which offers lower premiums, copays, and deductibles. Screening results are not shared with Boise School District.
Eligibility & How to Opt In to the Wellness Medical Plan
(2027–2028 Plan Year)
Who is Eligible?
Active Boise School District employees enrolled in the District’s medical plan
Retirees under age 65 enrolled in the District’s medical plan
Dependents are not eligible to participate in the biometric screening
How to Opt In to the Wellness Medical Plan (Looking Ahead to 2027–2028):
To be eligible to elect the Wellness Medical Plan for the 2027–2028 benefit plan year, employees must:
Complete a biometric screening between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027
Submit the completed biometric screening form directly to Saint Alphonsus Wellness by March 31, 2027
Screening Option:
Schedule an appointment with your personal healthcare provider and bring the required biometric screening form to your visit
Unable to Participate?
Employees who are unable to complete a biometric screening may submit a Biometric Screening Exemption Form by March 31, 2027 to remain eligible for the Wellness Medical Plan. A medical provider is required to complete a portion of the exemption form.
Additional Information:
Only the primary medical plan member is eligible to complete the screening
All screenings and exemption forms must be completed and submitted by March 31, 2027 to qualify for the 2027–2028 Wellness Medical Plan
🧪 Reminder: Screening results are confidential, are not shared with the District, and do not impact eligibility based on health outcomes—only completion is required.
📅 Next Step: Employees who complete and submit the biometric screening by the March 31, 2027 deadline will be eligible to select (opt into) the Wellness Medical Plan during Open Enrollment in Spring 2027.
Biometric Screening Form
Screening Today, Wellness Tomorrow
Click here to access the Biometric Screening Verification Form for the 2026–2027 screening period (applicable to the 2027–2028 Wellness Medical Plan).
Why It Matters
Biometric screenings help identify potential health risks early and are required to be eligible for the Wellness Medical Plan.
Results are confidential and are not shared with Boise School District
Results do not impact eligibility—only completion of the screening is required
Only the primary medical plan member needs to complete the screening to opt in
Key Dates (For 2027–2028 Plan Year Eligibility)
Screening window: April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027
Final submission deadline: March 31, 2027
If a biometric screening is medically inadvisable, a Biometric Screening Exemption Form may be submitted by March 31, 2027 to maintain eligibility. A medical provider must complete a portion of this form.
How to Submit – Important Requirements
Completed biometric screening forms must be submitted directly by the employee to Saint Alphonsus Wellness:
Email:
sawellness@saintalphonsus.org
Mail:
Saint Alphonsus Corporate Health & Well-Being
1055 N. Curtis Road
Boise, ID 83706
Important Reminders (Read Carefully)
Boise School District Human Resources cannot accept biometric screening forms due to federal privacy regulations (PHI). Forms sent to HR will not be processed or forwarded.
Employees are responsible for submitting their own forms.
Do not rely on your healthcare provider or clinic to submit your form. Provider offices often do not send forms, which can result in missed deadlines and loss of eligibility.
To ensure timely processing, submit your completed form directly to Saint Alphonsus as soon as your screening is complete.
Boise School District Sponsored Biometric Screenings
Boise School District will offer onsite biometric screening events for the upcoming screening cycle.
Screening events will be available September 2026 through February 2027
Locations will include sites across Boise School District and the Saint Alphonsus Wellness Office
Specific dates, locations, and registration details will be communicated in Fall 2026
These onsite screenings are designed to be convenient, quick, and accessible for employees planning ahead for the 2027–2028 Wellness Medical Plan.
What to Expect
Appointments are approximately 15 minutes and run back-to-back
Please arrive on time for your scheduled appointment
Screenings are fast, free, and confidential
These events are a Boise School District–sponsored benefit and are not billed to insurance
If you choose to complete your screening with your personal healthcare provider, that visit will be billed through your insurance.
Additional Details
If your preferred location is full or not hosting an event, you may register at any available Boise School District location or the Saint Alphonsus Wellness Office
If a school or location is closed due to unforeseen circumstances, the screening event will be canceled—employees should watch for email notifications regarding any changes
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