From oebbsuperinfo at listsmart.osl.state.or.us  Tue Sep  6 10:14:25 2016
From: oebbsuperinfo at listsmart.osl.state.or.us (OEBB - Superintendents)
Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2016 17:14:25 +0000
Subject: [OEBBSUPERINFO] OEBB Fitness Rewards program status
Message-ID: <mailman.45.1473182068.37102.oebbsuperinfo@listsmart.osl.state.or.us>

NO ACTION REQUIRED - INFORMATION ONLY

Dear Benefits Administrators, Business Managers, and Superintendents:

Recently OEBB has received guidance regarding cash incentives or rewards for wellness program participation. The IRS concluded that all cash incentives or rewards paid to employees for participation in an employer-sponsored wellness program are considered a payment of wages subject to employment taxes. Subsequent advice from the Department of Justice indicated that Oregon PERS taxes must also be applied to cash incentives or rewards.

As you may know, OEBB began offering a gym reimbursement program called Fitness Rewards beginning October 1, 2015. Because this program is one that uses cash rewards, the gym reimbursement dollars are now subject to payroll taxes. At this time, no action is required of OEBB-participating employers/entities. This is just information the OEBB Board must consider going forward.

Over the last several weeks, OEBB has been exploring various options for the Fitness Rewards program, including the pros and cons associated with each. The OEBB Board will be discussing the Fitness Rewards program and possible solutions to ensure compliance with the new IRS regulations at their next Board meeting, scheduled for October 4, 2016.

At this point, we are not processing any new registration forms for the program. Additionally, we are sending out the attached communication to our current Fitness Rewards members by both email and USPS mail. These members should receive the email later today and the paper letter within the next week. Once the Board reviews and discusses options at their next Board meeting, we will communicate further information at that time.

If you have any questions, please contact Member Services at (888) 469-6322 or email oebb.benefits at oregon.gov<mailto:oebb.benefits at oregon.gov>.

Thank you,
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Linda Freeze
OEBB Benefits Manager

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From oebbsuperinfo at listsmart.osl.state.or.us  Fri Sep  9 17:42:08 2016
From: oebbsuperinfo at listsmart.osl.state.or.us (OEBB - Superintendents)
Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2016 00:42:08 +0000
Subject: [OEBBSUPERINFO] OEBB PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE FOR SEPTEMBER
Message-ID: <mailman.147.1473468131.36020.oebbsuperinfo@listsmart.osl.state.or.us>

Message to Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) Interested Parties:
MONDAY, September 12, 2016 8:30 p.m. --  9:00 a.m. - General Services Building, OEBB Boardroom; 1225 Ferry Street SE, Salem, OR. The OEBB Board will meet in executive session* to discuss records that are exempt by law from public inspection. No final decisions will be made during this meeting. Public session will follow where resolutions may be adopted. The principle subjects anticipated to be considered at the meeting concern administrative steps related to an investigation, including consideration of placement of staff on administrative leave, appointing interim personnel, and initiating the review.

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Parking at the DAS General Services Building, 1225 Ferry Street, SE, Salem, Oregon:
Limited metered parking is available on Ferry Street, nearby streets and in the surface lot at the corner of Ferry and 13th streets. Half- and full-day permits ($3 or $6) are available for the rooftop only of the Ferry St. parking structure.  The parking structure is located directly across the street from the meeting location. Parking permits are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Fleet & Parking Services, 1100 Airport Rd, SE, Salem, OR 97301-6082.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to Rose Mann at 503-378-4606.
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From oebbsuperinfo at listsmart.osl.state.or.us  Wed Sep 14 09:42:03 2016
From: oebbsuperinfo at listsmart.osl.state.or.us (OEBB - Superintendents)
Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 16:42:03 +0000
Subject: [OEBBSUPERINFO] Final email reminder to members - last two webinars
 today
Message-ID: <mailman.37.1473871331.38800.oebbsuperinfo@listsmart.osl.state.or.us>

NO ACTION NEEDED - INFORMATION ONLY

Dear Benefits Administrators, Superintendents and Business Managers:

OEBB will be sending one final email reminder this morning, encouraging members who have not yet saved their enrollments to register for one of our two remaining webinars happening today at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A sample of the message is attached for your reference.

Thank you for your assistance spreading the word, helping to ensure all members are aware that Open Enrollment is REQUIRED and they need to make medical, dental and vision plan elections before their Open Enrollment period ends.

It's been a very busy and very successful Open Enrollment so far. Thank you for all you do!

Jackie Cowsill
Communications Coordinator, Oregon Educators Benefit Board
Health Policy and Analytics
jackie.cowsill@<mailto:jackie.cowsill at oregon.gov>state.or.us
Phone: 503.378.5353

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From oebbsuperinfo at listsmart.osl.state.or.us  Thu Sep 15 13:24:15 2016
From: oebbsuperinfo at listsmart.osl.state.or.us (OEBB - Superintendents)
Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2016 20:24:15 +0000
Subject: [OEBBSUPERINFO] OEBB PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE FOR SEPTEMBER,
 2016 - REVISED
Message-ID: <mailman.140.1473971057.54350.oebbsuperinfo@listsmart.osl.state.or.us>

Message to Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) Interested Parties:
The OEBB Board will hold the following revised meeting for September, 2016 in the DAS General Services Building; 1225 Ferry Street SE, Salem, OR 97301. The meeting date, times, agenda items and locations are subject to change.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Business & Operations Workgroup (BOW) will conduct a public meeting to review and discuss OEBB Administrative Rules;


*       Division 5 - Procurement and Contracting for Benefit Plans and Services

*       Division 10 - Definitions

*       Division 20 - Procurement Participation

*       Division 30 - Plan Design Development and Selection

*       Division 40 - Enrollment

*       Division 70 - HB2557

The agenda will be posted on the OEBB website on or before Tuesday, September 20, 2016.

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Parking at the DAS General Services Building, 1225 Ferry Street, SE, Salem, Oregon:
Limited metered parking is available on Ferry Street, nearby streets and in the surface lot at the corner of Ferry and 13th streets. Half- and full-day permits ($3 or $6) are available for the rooftop only of the Ferry St. parking structure.  The parking structure is located directly across the street from the meeting location. Parking permits are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Fleet & Parking Services, 1100 Airport Rd, SE, Salem, OR 97301-6082.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to Rose Mann at 503-378-4606.
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Do not reply to this email.  To manage subscriptions (unsubscribe or subscribe) to the OEBB Interested Parties listserv, visit the Contact Us<http://www.oregon.gov/oha/OEBB/pages/Contact.aspx> page of the OEBB website, and scroll down to the "OEBB Email Listserv" section.





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From oebbsuperinfo at listsmart.osl.state.or.us  Mon Sep 26 10:45:03 2016
From: oebbsuperinfo at listsmart.osl.state.or.us (OEBB - Superintendents)
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2016 17:45:03 +0000
Subject: [OEBBSUPERINFO] OEBB PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE FOR OCTOBER, 2016
Message-ID: <mailman.28.1474911906.39425.oebbsuperinfo@listsmart.osl.state.or.us>

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Message to Oregon Educators Benefit Board (OEBB) Interested Parties:
The OEBB Board will hold the following meetings for OCTOBER, 2016, in the DAS General Services Building; 1225 Ferry Street SE, Salem, OR 97301. The meeting date, times, agenda items and location are subject to change.
Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. The Strategies on Evidence and Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) will conduct a public meeting to review and discuss the OEBB Fitness Rewards Program, LTD/STD Analysis and mental health access.

Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 1:00 p.m. to 2:35 p.m. The Oregon Educators Benefit Board will conduct a public meeting to review and discuss OEBB Administrative Rules, the Bronze Plan, etc.

The agenda will be posted on the OEBB website on or before Friday, September 30, 2016.
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Parking at the DAS General Services Building, 1225 Ferry Street, SE, Salem, Oregon:
Limited metered parking is available on Ferry Street, nearby streets and in the surface lot at the corner of Ferry and 13th streets. Half- and full-day permits ($3 or $6) are available for the rooftop only of the Ferry St. parking structure.  The parking structure is located directly across the street from the meeting location. Parking permits are available Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Fleet & Parking Services, 1100 Airport Rd, SE, Salem, OR 97301-6082.
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to Rose Mann at 503-378-4606.
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Do not reply to this email.  To manage subscriptions (unsubscribe or subscribe) to the OEBB Interested Parties listserv, visit the Contact Us<http://www.oregon.gov/oha/OEBB/pages/Contact.aspx> page of the OEBB website, and scroll down to the "OEBB Email Listserv" section.



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