Press Releases

08/21/2009State’s Benefits Office Negotiates Lower than Expected Rates

Oklahoma’s state agencies will pay much less than expected for state employee benefits in 2010. The benefits office for more than 37,000 state employees and their families, the Oklahoma Employees Benefits Council (EBC), today adopted health, dental, and vision insurances rates and awarded contracts for Plan Year 2010 (January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010).
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05/04/2009EBC Honored with National Award

The premier national organization for public sector benefits professionals has singled out Oklahoma’s Employees Benefits Council (EBC) for excellence.
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12/15/2008OK Health Impresses Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

”Exciting and innovative” is the way leaders of a major national wellness event this week described the OK Health Mentoring Program. Highlights of the program were presented during an invitation-only closed session to a commission of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
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11/26/2008Online Enrollment Jumps to Record

Efficiency got a big boost from Oklahoma’s state employees this fall. Nearly three out of every four active state employees made their benefits choices online during the most recent Option Period.
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10/24/20082008 Communicator Award

There is a new gold statue at the Employees Benefits Council. The agency’s Benefits Enrollment Guide for Plan Year 2008 received the Communicator Award of Excellence in this year’s judging.
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The Winning Team Scores Big!
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Online enrollment increased to more than 75 percent in the most recent Option Period, which ended October 30, 2009. In addition, thousands of state employees signed up for Invisible Bracelet Early Medical Alerts for themselves and their families, and more employees will be taking advantage of the savings provided by Flexible Spending Accounts.

2010 EBC Enrollment Calculator

NEW for 2010! Learn how a medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) can save you money.
Try the new EBC Flexible Spending Account Calculator.

For those already enrolled in an FSA use the cost and savings calculator provided at MyBenny.com

New Hire Enrollment Video - “You’re On the Winning Team!”

View the video here!  

 

More Free Health Screenings for New Enrollments in the OKHealth Wellness Program
Blood Pressure Check

FREE health screenings for the State Legislature will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 18. The event was originally planned for Feb. 2, but was rescheduled due to the effects of winter weather. Make your appointment now by selecting the link below!

The Employees Benefits Council's OKHealth Wellness Program is partnering with LifeCheck Laboratory, LLC, of Oklahoma City to provide free health screenings to active state employees who want to enroll in the OKHealth program. The screenings include measurements of blood pressure, heart rate, body fat, height and weight, as well as blood draws.

Select here to schedule your FREE Health Screening.

If you have already been screened and need to complete your health risk assessment, please select the link below.

Complete your Health Risk Assessment here.

OKHealth - Let's Get Started!  FOR YOUR HEALTH
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FOR YOUR HEALTH 
Would you like...
  • Extra cash in your pocket?
  • A free visit to your PCP with free lab work?
  • A discount on a fitness center membership?
  • To feel better, reduce stress, and have more energy?
  • Free access to a personal professional health mentor? (more...)
Health, Dependent Care, & Mass Transit Account Balances
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The 2008 and 2009 Flexible Spending Account Claim History and Detail are available in BAS. Use the BAS Login area above. Once logged in select Flexible Spending Account Balance from the Left menu.

Check the following section of Flexible Spending for the "Health, Dependent Care & Mass Transit Claim Forms.

As of January 1, 2009, the IRS requires that merchants who accept the debit card have in place an electronic inventory system known in the industry as IIAS.  If your merchant does not have this system in place when you use the card, the transaction may be declined.  For more information see SIGIS detail. (more...)

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15 February 2010 State Holiday - Office closed

17 February 2010 1st Quarter State Wellness Council Meeting

23 February 2010 Council Mtg.

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Oklahoma Government Logo Oklahoma's Official Web Site! Governor Brad Henry Oklahoma's Web Site offers you a chance to explore the many exciting things happening right here in our proud state.

— Governor Brad Henry
Governor Brad Henry's Web Site

                  

Oklahoma's State Parks Web Site! State Parks Logo

The Employees Benefits Council is proud to have the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department as a partner. Please follow this link to see how to book a cabin or lodge room reservation for a fun-filled getaway to an Oklahoma State Park! It’s another great benefit for state employees, their families and all Oklahomans.

“Click. Click. Stay.”