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| Smooth Out the Knots with your EAP |
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Personal problems can tie you in knots. Cascade Centers, your employee assistance program (EAP) offers a full spectrum of no-cost solutions to help you smooth out emotional, legal or family tangles that can keep you from operating at your peak.
| Your Emotional Wellbeing
You can call the EAP for a confidential talk with a professional counselor about any life issue. Even the most sensitive topics are just between the two of you. Call your EAP for help with
- Marital problems
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Parent-child relationships
- Stress and anxiety
- Workplace conflicts
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You and the Law
Don’t know where to start to deal with a legal issue? Contact your EAP. You can have a half-hour consultation with an EAP-network attorney at no cost. Typical topics include
- Consumer, personal and family law
- Taxes, wills and estate planning
If a half-hour isn’t enough, you can get more time with the lawyer at 25 percent off normal hourly rates.
Your Family
You always want the best for your family. The question is, what’s best for their specific circumstances? Your EAP can search out the facts to help you make educated choices on
- School and childcare choices for your kids
- Alternative housing, home care and medical care options for aging parents
What to Expect
When you call your EAP, a specially trained counselor will ask a few questions to determine your best course of action. From there, you’ll work out a plan of "next steps" based on your individual needs.
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Call Cascade Centers for free, professional, confidential help.
(800) 433-2320
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| Rasberry Iced Tea |
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Ingredients:
2 cups raspberries
Zest & juice of 1 orange
3 Tbsp honey
2 tea bags
Lemon slices
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Directions:
Mash or puree raspberries. Rub through sieve to remove seeds. Bring zest, juice, honey and six cups of water to boil. Remove from heat, add tea and steep three minutes. Add to puree, mix and chill. Serve with lemon slice.
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| Take A Walk |
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The simple act of walking has vast health benefits. Routine walking helps
Manage your blood pressure.
Lose weight and gain strength.
Get rid of stress and boost your spirits.
Taking that first step can be difficult. Here are a few tips to remember when you start.
Dress for it. Wear comfortable shoes and protective clothing you can adjust for weather.
Warm up. Stretch and get warm.
Pace yourself. Use the talking test; if you can’t hold a conversation because you’re out of breath, slow down.
Keep straight. Bad posture can increase your likelihood of injury
Keep track. How far did you go? A pedometer can help you track your progress.
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| More "firsts" for you in 2009 |
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Your 2009 medical plan includes first-time benefits for detecting cancer, treating chronic disease and improving your health.
- No-cost generic drugs for heart disease, diabetes and depression
- Comprehensive quit-tobacco program in all medical plans with prescription aids co-pays from $10 to $1
- No-cost access to nutritional counseling
- Weight-loss program
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| PEBB leads the way |
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A snapshot of your Benefit Board's history of innovations
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1999
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- Coverage for domestic partners
- Medical cost subsidies in rural counties
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2000
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- Lower-cost plans for part-time employees
- Long-term care insurance
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2001
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- Parity for mental health coverage
- Three-tier prescription drug plan design
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2002
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- Online health tools
- Chronic disease management in plans
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2003
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- PEBB Vision of a new State of Health
- Medical plans chosen on quality measures
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2004
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- Online enrollment and benefits management
- Pedometer pilot program
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2005
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- Lower costs for generic drugs
- No-cost tobacco cessation program
- Healthcare flexible spending accounts
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2006
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- Free worksite health screenings
- Coverage for bariatric surgery
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2007
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- Almost "paperless" Open Enrollment
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2008
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- Improved coverage for hearing aids, glasses, dental implants, autism
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| Upcoming Board Meeting Topics |
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June 17
Review final 2009 rate
proposals. Make final decisions on 2009 plan renewals.
Public Comment
Board and committee meetings include a time slot for public comment. To see agendas and to sign up to provide comment refer to
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| Connect with your Benefit Board |
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Voting members
Chair, Diane Lovell; Vice Chair, Sue Nelson; Peter Callero;
Rocky King; Paul McKenna;
Rich Peppers; Jeanene Smith; Bret West
Advisory Members: Rep. Tina Kotek;
Sen.William Morrisette
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| Resources |
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oregon.gov/das/pebb
Question about your benefits? inquiries.pebb@state.or.us
(503) 373-1102,(800) 788-0520
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Medical Plans
- Kaiser Permanente my.kp.org/nw/pebb
- Providence Choice providence.org/pebb
- Regence BCBSO or.regence.com/pebb
- Samaritan Select samaritanselect.com
- VSP (Vision Service Plan) vsp.com
Mail-order Prescriptions
- PPS ppsrx.com
- Walgreens walgreenshealth.com
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Dental Plans
- Kaiser Permanente my.kp.org/nw/pebb
- ODS odscompanies.com/pebb
- Willamette Dental willamettedental.com
Optional Plans
- Standard Insurance standard.com
- UnumProvident unumprovident.com/enroll/pebb
Other Benefits
- FSAs orpebb.asiflex.com
- EAP cascadecenters.com (800) 433-2320
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