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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Benefits Administrators, Business Managers, and Premium Contacts:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We listened to your feedback and made a number of improvements for this year’s BIE (Benefits Information Exchange) Meetings, such as:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b>Earlier in the month</b> - to better accommodate payroll processing schedules<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b>Improved audio and visuals</b> - Webinar-only format (no in-room attendance) using headsets, sharing webcams, and supporting visuals/slides<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b>Shorter length</b> - 1 hour maximum<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b>Starting promptly at 10:00</b> - no more buffer time for technical issues (we think we have it dialed in now --
<i>fingers crossed</i>)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b><u>Brief</u> recaps/highlights</b> - to draw your attention to important points without repeating details available elsewhere<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraph" style="text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><b>Separate training webinars</b> – We’ll host topic-specific webinars throughout the year to provide trainings on various processes and reports, so you can tune in to those you need and skip those you don’t. Recordings will be
made available for later reference.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We hope these changes improve the overall experience and accessibility of these meetings and provide added value while requiring less of your time. Please see the invitation below for the registration link and full schedule. This month’s
agenda is attached.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have additional questions or feedback, please contact me directly at 503-378-5353 or by email at
<a href="mailto:jackie.cowsill@state.or.us">jackie.cowsill@state.or.us</a>. Thank you!
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<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#010101">OEBB's BIE (Benefits Information Exchange) Meeting</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#010101">
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#010101">Join us for this year’s webinar meeting series -- one registration covers all ten meetings for the plan year (Oct 2016 – July 2017). Tune in to as many or as few as you are able.
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#010101">The purpose of OEBB's BIE Meeting is to facilitate communication between OEBB and participating employers. All interested employer representatives (business managers, benefit representatives, payroll staff, IT staff,
etc.) are welcome to attend. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#010101">After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#010101">Register now!</span></strong><span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#010101">
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#010101"><a href="https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6360830175426101508"><span style="color:#309DDC;text-decoration:none">https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6360830175426101508</span></a>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#010101">The full schedule is as follows:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#010101">Wed, Oct 12, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#010101">Wed, Nov 9, 2016 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#010101">Wed, Feb 15, 2017 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#010101">Wed, Jul 12, 2017 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PDT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:9.0pt;color:#010101"><a href="http://support.citrixonline.com/s/G2W/Help/SystemRequirements"><span style="color:#309DDC;text-decoration:none">View System Requirements</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We hope you can join us!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jackie Cowsill<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Communications Coordinator, Oregon Educators Benefit Board<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Health Policy and Analytics<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:blue"><a href="mailto:jackie.cowsill@oregon.gov"><span style="color:blue">jackie.cowsill@</span></a>state.or.us</span></u><u><span style="color:blue"><o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Phone: 503.378.5353</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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that you have received this email in error, please advise me immediately by reply email, keep the contents confidential, and immediately delete the message and any attachments from your system.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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