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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:blue'>The message below from PEBB was sent out
this morning. This is just to let you know that OSPS has been working
with PEBB related to the changes necessary in payroll transactions for any
state employee who is able to declare his/her domestic partner as a dependent
under IRS rules. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=blue face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:blue'>As PEBB works with DOJ on this issue and
all of the rules become final, OSPS will update our Reference Manual, training
and forms to include these changes as well as a step-by-step procedure to clarify
the differences in system transactions for a partner who is a dependent. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:11.0pt;color:blue'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2
face=Tahoma><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>
hrmgr-net-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us
[mailto:hrmgr-net-bounces@listsmart.osl.state.or.us] <b><span style='font-weight:
bold'>On Behalf Of </span></b>HRLIST Admin * DAS HRSD<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> Thursday, August 28, 2008
8:14 AM<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> hrmgr-net@listsmart.osl.state.or.us;
hrexec@listsmart.osl.state.or.us; hrtech-net@listsmart.osl.state.or.us<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [hrmgr-net] PEBB Message
to Members on Tax Dependents for HealthPlan Purposes</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Good morning!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>PEBB sent the attached e-mail to all members who have a Domestic
Partner enrolled in a PEBB medical and/or dental plan. You may get some
questions from your employees regarding this e-mail. Here is information that
will be helpful to you while answering their questions:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Topic: </span></font></b><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt'>Some domestic partners who meet
specific IRS tax requirements may be a tax dependent for health plan
purposes.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:.3in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3 face=Wingdings><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>A PEBB member brought this issue
to the Board’s attention.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:.3in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3 face=Wingdings><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>PEBB staff reviewed the issue with
the Attorney General’s Office and reported to the Board (see attached
Board document)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:.3in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3 face=Wingdings><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>The Board asked PEBB staff to
communicate this issue with members who may be affected.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:.3in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3 face=Wingdings><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>PEBB will continue to work with
the Attorney General’s Office to determine any other actions on this
issue the Board should consider going forward. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:.3in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3 face=Wingdings><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>PEBB will work closely with<font
color=blue><span style='color:blue'> </span></font>OSPS and agency payroll
centers to implement any new processes.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:.3in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
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style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>If employees have any questions,
please refer them to their tax adviser.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:.3in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3 face=Wingdings><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Wingdings'><span
style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Through Cascade Centers, the
state’s employee assistance program, employees <font color=black><span
style='color:black'>can have an initial, free 30-minute office or phone
consultation with an attorney or CPA on a legal or financial issue (up to three
per year). If the issue needs further attention, employees can hire the
professional at 25 percent off his or her normal hourly rate.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:6.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:
6.0pt;margin-left:0in'><font size=3 color=black face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>If you have any questions, please let me
know. Bye!</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Isabel Joslen, Member Services Manager</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Public Employees' Benefit Board</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>503-373-7155 Voice</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>503-378-4869 Fax</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a href="mailto:isabel.m.joslen@state.or.us"
title="mailto:isabel.m.joslen@state.or.us">isabel.m.joslen@state.or.us</a></span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p align=center style='text-align:center'><b><font size=3 face="Trebuchet MS"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Trebuchet MS";font-weight:bold'>*********CONFIDENTIAL*********<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p><b><i><font size=1 face="Trebuchet MS"><span style='font-size:7.5pt;
font-family:"Trebuchet MS";font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>This e-mail may
contain information that is privileged, confidential, or otherwise exempt from disclosure
under applicable law. If you are not the addressee or it appears from the
context or otherwise that you have received this e-mail in error, please advise
me immediately by reply e-mail, keep the contents confidential, and immediately
delete the message and any attachments from your system. <o:p></o:p></span></font></i></b></p>
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