Human Resources
Moda Member Portal (select the Connexus network)
Questions? Emial benefits@sou.edu
Or reach out to PEBB or plan providers
Note to self... Review 2027 plan materials. Ensure my providers are in the plan network. Have fun learning with the PEBB Explore Your Benefits tool. Estimate 2027 premiums with the PEBB Estmator Tool. Check out the Garner program to find quality providers and get reimbursed for expenses! Learn more about our new perscription provider, JudiRX, by attending one of their webinars.

Email benefits@sou.edu
Visit the PEBB and Provider contact webpage
Re-enroll in benefits by going to PEBBenroll.com
PEBB will be hosting Open Enrollment and Flexible Spending Account ( FSA) webinars (recordings will be available for viewing after the meeting)
One document with information and links to helpful places
Use PEBB’s Premium Estimator Tool
Use PEBB’s Plan Comparison Tool
Use PEBB’s Explore Your Benefits Tools for a fun way to learn more about your plans
Use the provider search tools to determine if your providers are in the network
Go to top providers and get reimbursed for expenses by using Garner
2027 Open Enrollment Information
THURSDAY: Health & Wellness Fair + Flu Shot Clinic - October 22, 10 am - 2 PM
Health & Wellness Fair
Join us this Thursday, October 22, for the annual SOU Health & Wellness Fair! It will be held in the Stevenson Union’s Rogue River Room from 10 am – 2 pm. Plan providers, wellness providers, retirement providers, and some SOU friends will be available for you to ask questions and learn about the programs.
Flu Shot Clinic
The Flu Shot Consent form linked below must be completed ahead of time and brought to the clinic, along with a copy of the front and back of your medical ID card, to receive the vaccine.
Flu shots will be available in the back of the Rogue River Room during the Health & Wellness Fair. Flu shots are administered on a first-come, first-served basis, and employees will need to review the flu shot documents linked below and bring the completed consent form and a copy of their medical ID card (front and back) to the clinic in order to receive the vaccine. Family members whom you cover under your PEBB medical plans are also eligible to receive the vaccine.
We will have extra Flu Shot Consent forms at the clinic, but you will need to bring a copy of your medical ID. (FYI – You can log into your plan’s member portal and print a copy of your medical ID!)
- 2026-27 Flu Consent Form – Complete and bring to the Flu Shot Clinic (complete yellow highlighted fields)
- 2026-27 Flu Consent Form
- Everyday-Preventive-Actions
- Take 3 Information
One-Step Process to Complete Open Enrollment
- Go to PEBBEnroll.com to select 2027 benefits online (open for re-enrollment October 1st through 31st).
- Paper PEBB enrollment forms are also available and must be completed in October and submitted to the HR Secure Inbox:
- Those who complete Open Enrollment will have through December 11, 2026, to correct Flexible Spending enrollments, and through February 28, 2027, to correct all other benefit enrollments.
Do I need to Complete Open Enrollment?
YES! Open Enrollment is MANDATORY for all members with existing coverage.
- With new medical plans being added, if you do not select a new medical plan in October, you will NOT have a medical plan enrollment for the 2027 plan year. You must re-enroll in October for Open Enrollment in order to be enrolled in medical for the 2027 plan year.
- Flexible Spending enrollments and Opt Out status must be recertified annually in order to be eligible to participate in the following year.
- For those who complete Open Enrollment, PEBB will allow corrections to be made after Open Enrollment.
- Flexible Spending Accounts can be corrected through December 11, 2026.
- All other benefit options can be corrected through February 28, 2027 (changes are prospective).
- For those who do not complete Open Enrollment, changes can only be made if there is a qualifying permitting midyear event.
What is New
Open Enrollment is Mandatory! |
Open Enrollment is again mandatory this year.
If you do not re-enroll in October:
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Providence Medical Plans – No Longer Available |
Beginning with the 2027 plan year, Providence will no longer provide medical plans.
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NEW Moda PPO & Moda Coordinated Care Medical Plans |
NEW – Moda Coordinated Care Medical Plan
NEW – Moda PPO Medical Plan
When you enroll in a Moda Health medical plan, keep in mind:
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Garner – Use Top Providers and Get Reimbursed for Out-of-Pocket Expenses |
Moda Health is again partnering with Garner.
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Delta Dental Plans (Administered Moda) |
Delta Dental will have a few minor changes and improvements to plans this year:
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Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts |
The annual limit for the Health Care Flexible Spending Account will increase to $3,400 for the 2027 plan year.
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Revive EAP (Formerly Canopy EAP) |
Canopy EAP is changing its name to Revive.
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UNUM Long-Term Care (LTC)(POLICY TERMINATES 1/1/2027) |
LTC coverage won’t be available in 2027. Those currently enrolled who want to continue their LTC coverage on a private direct-billed policy with UNUM must take action. Review details under the ‘Optional Benefits’ slider below. |
Tools & Resources
PREMIUM ESTIMATOR TOOL
Use PEBB’s 2027 Premium Estimator Tool to determine your monthly deductions for all your PEBB benefits.
ONLINE PLAN COMPARISON TOOL
Compare core benefit plan options with the PEBB Online Comparison Tool.
EXPLORE YOUR BENEFITS
Learn more about your benefits with PEBB’s Explore Your Benefits Tool, a fun and interactive learning tool that allows you to test your benefits knowledge and earn wellness badges for smart well-being actions.
PEBB OPEN ENROLLMENT WEBINARS
- September 22 – PEBB held an Open Enrollment webinar on September 22, which included PEBB and plan providers discussing 2027 benefits, with a live Q&A.
- The recorded PEBB Open Enrollment Webinar is available to view:
- Wednesday, October 7 – PEBB will host another Open Enrollment webinar on October 7 from 1 pm – 3 pm.
- Tuesday, October 13 – PEBB will be hosting a UNUM webinar, which is our current Long-Term Care provider, on October 13 from 10 am – 11 am to discuss options for those currently enrolled in Long-Term Care.
- Thursday, October 22 – PEBB will be hosting a Flexible Spending Account webinar on October 22 from 11 am – 12 noon about understanding Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Tuesday, November 10 – PEBB will be hosting another Flexible Spending Account webinar on November 10 from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm, but this webinar will be specifically about how to use your Flexible Spending Account funds.
PROVIDER WEBINARS
Moda, which now administers all PEBB medical plans in Southern Oregon for 2027, as well as the Delta Dental plans, and JudiRX, our new prescription provider, will be hosting webinars throughout the month of October for members to learn about their 2027 plans.
- Moda webinars will be held on:
- Wednesday, October 7, from 8 am – 9 am
- Thursday, October 15, from 12 noon – 1 pm
- Friday, October 23, from 9 am – 10 am
- Tuesday, October 27, from 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- Registration links for these webinars can be found on the Moda webinar flyer.
- JudiRx webinars will be held on (additional JudiRx pharmacy resources listed below):
- Session 1, Tuesday, October 6, from 9 am – 10 am
- Session 2, Friday, October 9, from 11 am – 12 noon
- Session 3, Wednesday, October 14, from 9 am – 10 am
- Session 4, Wednesday, October 28, from 12 noon – 1 pm
- Registration links for these webinar sessions can be found on the JudiRX webinar flyer.
ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT RESOURCES
- Visit the PEBB website at PEBBinfo.com, where you can find the 2027 plan year information
- 2027 Enrollment Guide (PDF)
- 2027 Summary of Core Benefits
- Sign up for text or email reminders from PEBB about Open Enrollment by logging into the PEBB member portal at PEBBenroll.com
- Review a glossary of Health Care Terms to better understand plans
- Visit PEBB’s Contact Us webpage for provider contact info, links to member sites and member portals, and provider search tools.
- Review Provider Plan Documents for additional information.
- Understand the difference between “opt-out” and “decline” for medical coverage
- Domestic Partner FAQ
- If you or your spouse/domestic partner increased life insurance, be sure to complete The Standard’s Online Medical History Statement or the printed Medical History Statement form by November.
SEE WHAT PLANS ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU
Your home zip code or your work zip code determines what Core benefit plans are available to you (medical, dental, and vision). All members enrolled in PEBB plans will automatically have $10k of guaranteed issue basic life insurance coverage. Below are the Core benefit plans available in Southern Oregon:
Medical
- Moda PPO (replacing Providence Statewide) members pay 5% of Core benefit premiums
- Moda Coordinated Care (replacing Moda Synergy and Providence Choice) members pay 3% of Core benefit premiums
Dental
Vision
Optional Benefit plans are available to all members, regardless of home or work zip code:
MAKE SURE YOUR PROVIDERS ARE IN THE PLAN’S NETWORK
- Use the plan’s provider directory to find providers and facilities that are in-network.
- Both Moda Coordinated Care and Moda PPO use the Connexus network for local providers. This network includes Providence providers. Providence members who choose a Moda medical plan may be able to keep seeing their current providers in 2027. Visit Moda’s 2027 provider networks webpage for details about finding doctors.
- To find local providers, use Moda’s Find Care tool and select the “Connexus” network option.
- If you receive care outside the Connexus service area, you can access in-network providers through the Aetna PPO Network.
- To search for providers in the Aetna PPO Network, visit the Aetna Provider Search tool, enter your location, choose a search radius, then choose a provider category to view participating providers and facilities.
JudiRx PERSCRIPTION INFORMATION
- Moda is working with JudiRx for prescription services starting with the 2027 plan year.
- The JudiRx member portal will be available January 1, 2027.
- JudiRx webinars are linked above
- JudiRx Pharmacy Search Tool
- JudiRx Welcome Flyer
- JudiRx Pharmacy Benefit FAQ
- PEBB 2027 Pharmacy Plan Benefit Overviews
- JudiRx 2027 PEBB Formulary
- 2027 PEBB Value Drug List
- 2027 PEBB Maintenance Medication List
- Benefits of Filling Your Maintenance Medications with a 90-Day Supply
- JudiRx Member Portal Guide – Costco
- Judi Rx Commercial Pharmacy Listing
- Supporting Your Transition to Judi Rx and Costco Mail Order and Costco Specialty Pharmacies
- Accessing Dependent Information with Judi Rx and Costco Pharmacy
- Prior Authorization FAQ
- Track Your Prior Authorization
Core Benefits
Moda PPO/Moda Coordinated Care |
NEW Moda Medical Plans
Moda member services can be reached at 1-844-776-1593, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. Log in to the Moda Member Dashboard for more information.
When you enroll in a Moda Health medical plan, keep in mind:
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Delta Dental |
Delta Dental is administered through Moda, and Moda dental member services can be reached at 844-827-7100, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am – 5:30 pm. Log in to the Moda Member Dashboard for more information. |
Willamette Dental |
Willamette Dental can be reached at 855-433-6825 Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm.
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VSP Vision |
VSP can be reached at 1-800-877-7195. For the hearing impaired, call 800-428-4833 for assistance. Log in to the VSP member portal for more member-specific information. PEBB members have the option of enrolling in VSP Basic Vision coverage, which allows glasses or contacts once per calendar year. Members who want to increase their glasses benefit can enroll in the VSP Plus plan for an additional monthly premium (in addition to the VSP Basic monthly premium). Review Premiums with PEBB’s Premium Estimator tool.
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Optional Benefits
The Standard Life, Disability, & Travel |
Standard Insurance Company provides group Life, Accidental Death, and Dismemberment (AD&D), Short-Term Disability, and Long Term Disability to PEBB members. The Standard can be reached at 1-800-242-1888 from 8 am – 5 pm daily. The Standard’s Travel Assistance can be reached at 866-455-9188 for the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Bermuda, or call collect at 240-330-1380 for worldwide assistance.
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ASIFLEX Flexible Spending Accounts |
The State of Oregon offers pre-tax spending programs you can use to save money. The Health Care Flexible Spending Account is a PEBB-sponsored benefit program that allows you to use pre-tax money to pay for certain out-of-pocket medical, vision, and dental expenses, and now certain over-the-counter items. Enrolling in the Health Care FSA can lead to savings of up to 40% on each dollar that is set aside for medical expenses you are going to incur anyway. The Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account allows you to save on child or elder care expenses (e.g. babysitting, daycare, in-home care for an older dependent incapable of self-care). Flexible spending account participants can file claims via the free mobile app, online by signing into your account, or by fax at 877-879-9038. Please also consider signing up for direct deposit and electronic communications via email or text as this will also reduce paper usage and wait times. ASIFlex can be reached at 800-659-3035 Monday through Friday, 5 am – 5 pm, and Saturdays 7 am -11 am, or at asi@asiflex.com. Participants can log into the ASIFlex member portal for member-specific information. |
UNUM Long-Term Care(POLICY TERMINATES 1/1/2027) |
UNUM has been our Long-Term Care (LTC) provider under PEBB for many years. However, UNUM made the decision to no longer offer LTC coverage through employers. Below is a timeline of events and next steps for those currently enrolled in LTC to continue coverage with UNUM through a private direct-billed policy:
To continue UNUM LTC coverage, members currently enrolled in LTC will have from November 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027, to submit forms to UNUM to convert their LTC policy to a private direct-billed policy. Otherwise, effective January 1, 2027, LTC will terminate. Forms and details for this process are listed below:
Questions about UNUM LTC can be directed to UNUM customer service at 800-227-4165 or to PEBB at 503-373-1102. PEBB can also be reached by email at pebb.benefits@odhsoha.oregon.gov. |
Additional Benefits Resources
Revive EAP (Formerly Canopy EAP) |
Southern Oregon University contracts with Revive (formerly known as Canopy EAP, Inc.) to provide a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for eligible employees and their dependents. The EAP is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL benefit that can assist you and your eligible family members with any personal problems, large or small. Revive can be reached by phone at 800-433-2320, by text at 503-850-7721, or by email at info@canopywell.com, and is also available 27/7/365 with Crisis Care counselors. |
PERS & The Oregon Savings Growth Plan 457 (OSGP) |
PERS will be holding its annual Expo on October 1. Members can sign up for presentations from PERS, PERS Health Insurance Program (PHIP), and the Oregon Savings Growth Plan 457 (OSGP). PERS Member Services can be reached at 1-888-320-7377 or online via their online email submission tool.
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ORP & The Tax Deferred Investment 403(b) (TDI) |
Oregon Public Universities Retirement Plans OPURP, which administers the ORP retirement programs and the TDI voluntary retirement savings program, can be reached at 541-346-5784 or at opurp@uoregon.edu. OPURP works with TIAA and Fidelity for ORP and TDI Plan Fund Sponsors.
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Student Loan Forgiveness/SAVI (Administered through TIAA) |
Take advantage of a new student debt solution from Savi that makes pursuing generous federal programs like reduced payments and loan forgiveness easier. |
SHIBA (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance for Medicare Assistance) |
The Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) is through the State of Oregon and is a free program that uses trained counselors to educate and advocate for Oregonians with Medicare. |
Sept. 22
Oct. 1
Open Enrollment Starts!
Oct. 31
Last day to complete Open Enrollment!
Oct. 7, 15, 23, and 27
Oct. 6, 9, 14, 28
Contact HR
Churchill Hall 159
1250 Siskiyou Boulevard
Ashland, OR 97520
Email: hrs@sou.edu
Phone: (541) 552-8553
Fax: (541) 552-8508
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. [excluding university holidays]
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