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Benefits

PSU offers a wide range of Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability, Flexible Spending Account Pre-Tax Dependent Care and Medical Accounts, Retirement and more.

   Health Benefits at PSU are governed by the Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB). Detailed information about our Health Benefits is available on this Web site to assist you in making your choices. There is also a Benefits Overview available from Oregon University System.

Log In to PEBB.benefits (online benefits system) - Problems Logging In?

How to enroll for benefits as a new benefits eligible employee.  Note: New benefits eligible employees should attend a New Employee Briefing to acquire all the information and materials needed to enroll in Benefits.

Insurance and Provider Links - Weblinks, Group Numbers, Contact and Plan Information for Benefit Providers.

   Retirement Benefits

Portland State offers a comprehensive retirement plan to all benefits-eligible employees through The Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). In addition, unclassified benefits-eligible employees may choose from PERS or The Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). The Choices: Retirement Decision-Making Guide is a resource available to help unclassified benefits-eligible employees make the decision about their retirement plan.

Employees Approaching Retirement...

We have resources available to those employees approaching or considering retirement. In addition to the materials listed below, you can always schedule an appointment with one of the Benefits Managers to discuss the options available to you.

• PERS individual counseling sessions offered for employees within 90 days of retirement. Check PERS Web site for details.
• Checklist for those Considering Retirement
• PERS Training Session Schedules PERS offers a variety of training sessions at several locations across the state of Oregon. The link above offers more information on what they offer, where, when and how to sign up.

In addition...
Tax Deferred Investment (TDI) programs are offered to all employees through the Oregon University System (OUS). Learn more...

Oregon Savings Growth Plan is a 457 deferred compensation plan that provides you with a convenient way to save for your retirement. It allows you to contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis. Learn more...

IRS Pamphlet on 403(b) and 457 Plans is available for more information on 403(b) and 457 plans. Learn more...

   Benefit Newsletters
       ( Link to benefits newsletters from the Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB) and the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).