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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=5 color=red face=Arial><span style='font-size:
16.0pt;color:red;font-weight:bold'>REMINDER-DON’T MISS OUT!<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>OEBB
is preparing for the upcoming 2010-11 plan year. In addition to offering
health, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D coverages, we will be
introducing Long Term Care (LTC) insurance plans and an Employee Assistance
Program (EAP) beginning October 1, 2010.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Many
of you hold open enrollment meetings and/or benefit fairs so employees can
learn about benefit and plan changes in addition to new plan offerings
available at your educational entity. Carrier representatives will be available
to present any new plans and plan changes as well as answer specific benefit
questions. OEBB staff will also be available to provide the 2010-11 rates,
summarize pertinent rules or rule changes and answer program and eligibility
questions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>This year
OEBB will continue to offer both venue types -- open enrollment meetings and
benefit fairs. However, it is very important that your employees have the
opportunity to hear about the plan design changes that will go into effect on
October 1, 2010. The interaction during a benefit fair doesn’t
really allow for this. This year we will require that all benefit fairs
be scheduled to follow an OEBB open enrollment presentation. We anticipate open
enrollment information sessions will need to be a minimum of two hours in order
for your employees to fully understand the plan offerings and changes for the
upcoming plan year. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>We
will once again schedule open enrollment meetings by region throughout the
state and encourage coordination between districts whenever possible.
This is not required, but would be appreciated by OEBB staff as we want to be
able to make the best use of our staffing resources during this time
period. The time periods we will be in the various areas are listed
below. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=circle>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><st1:place w:st="on"><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Northeast Oregon</span></font></st1:place><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> – Week of August 9</span></font>
<font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>(Umatilla-Morrow;
Union-Baker; Region 18; Malheur; Treasure Valley CC; Blue Mountain CC)</span></font>
<font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Southeast Oregon – Week of August 9</span></font>
<font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>(Harney; <st1:place w:st="on">Lake</st1:place>;
Klamath CC)</span></font> <font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Central Oregon – Week of August 16</span></font>
<font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>(Grant; <st1:PlaceName w:st="on">High</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Desert</st1:PlaceType>; Jefferson; Region 9;
North Central; Central Oregon CC; <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Columbia</st1:City></st1:place>
Gorge CC)</span></font> <font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Southwest Oregon – Week of August 23</span></font>
<font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>(<st1:PlaceName w:st="on">South</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Coast</st1:PlaceType>; Douglas; Southern Oregon;
Rogue CC; Southwestern Oregon CC; <st1:place w:st="on">Umpqua</st1:place>
CC)</span></font> <font size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Portland/Metro Area – Week of August 23</span></font>
<font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>(Clackamas ESD;
Multnomah; <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Portland</st1:City></st1:place>
CC: Clackamas CC; Mt. Hood CC)</span></font> <font size=2><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Willamette</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Valley</st1:PlaceType>
– Weeks of August 30</span></font> <font size=2><span
style='font-size:10.0pt'>(<st1:place w:st="on">Willamette</st1:place>; LBL
ESD; Lane ESD; Lane CC; Linn-Benton CC)</span></font> <font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt'>Northwest Oregon -- Weeks of September 6 or
September 13 </span></font><font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>(Northwest
Regional; Clatsop CC; <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on">Oregon</st1:State></st1:place>
Coast CC; Tillamook CC)</span></font> <font size=2><span style='font-size:
10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Our
goal is to provide this important information to every employee for the 2010-11
plan year. If you are an ESD or entity representative coordinating
meetings in your area, please complete the attached form and return it to Rose
Mann at <a href="mailto:rose.mann@state.or.us"
title="mailto:rose.mann@state.or.us
blocked::mailto:rose.mann@state.or.us
mailto:rose.mann@state.or.us
blocked::mailto:rose.mann@state.or.us"><font
color=black title="mailto:rose.mann@state.or.us"><span
title="mailto:rose.mann@state.or.us"><span style='color:windowtext;text-decoration:
none'>rose.mann@state.or.us</span></span></font></a> no later than close of
business on <b><u><span style='font-weight:bold'>June 30, 2010</span></u></b>.
We will confirm receipt and the meeting date(s) and time(s) within 3 working
days of receiving the form. We hope to meet the specific dates and times
of each request, but may need to contact you to negotiate a different date or
time. You can also find the attached form on our website at:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><a
href="http://oregon.gov/DAS/OEBB/docs/Forms/2010/MtgReqForm-OE2010.pdf"
title="http://oregon.gov/DAS/OEBB/docs/Forms/2010/MtgReqForm-OE2010.pdf">http://oregon.gov/DAS/OEBB/docs/Forms/2010/MtgReqForm-OE2010.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>If
you have any questions, please contact Linda Tullis at <a
href="mailto:Linda.tullis@state.or.us"
title="mailto:Linda.tullis@state.or.us
blocked::mailto:Linda.tullis@state.or.us
mailto:Linda.tullis@state.or.us
blocked::mailto:Linda.tullis@state.or.us"><font
color=black title="mailto:Linda.tullis@state.or.us"><span
title="mailto:Linda.tullis@state.or.us"><span style='color:windowtext;
text-decoration:none'>Linda.tullis@state.or.us</span></span></font></a>, or by
calling 1-888-4MyOEBB (1-888-469-6322). Thank you for your continued
support and cooperation as we prepare for a successful 2010 Open
Enrollment. Please note: due to state budget cuts, OEBB will be closed on
Friday, June 18, and Friday, August 20, 2010, and staff will be on unpaid
furlough days.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Thanks
and have a great day!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><em><i><font size=4 color=maroon face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:maroon'>Linda Tullis</span></font></i></em><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Benefits Manager</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:State w:st="on"><font size=2
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Oregon</span></font></st1:State></st1:place><font
size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>
Educators Benefit Board</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><font size=2
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>1255
Ferry Street SE</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><font size=2
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Salem</span></font></st1:City><font
size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>,
<st1:State w:st="on">OR</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">97301</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Office: (503) 378-3329</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Fax: (503) 378-5832</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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