Self-Pay Early Retiree Toolkit
What is a SPER? Download this PDF to learn all about SPERs and their benefits.
Use the documents below when you want OEBB to take over benefit administration for some or all of your self-pay early retirees.
100% Self-Pay Early Retiree Agreement
Complete the 100% Self-Pay Early Retiree Agreement and submit it to OEBB to request this optional service. Once OEBB has confirmed the effective date, use the documents below to communicate this change to your affected retirees. Detailed instructions are in the agreement.
Retiree Notification Packet
Once OEBB has confirmed the effective date, send a notification packet to your affected retirees. Include a cover letter from your entity (samples provided below) as well as the appropriate OEBB documents. Refer to the "100% Self-Pay Early Retiree Agreement" for detailed instructions.
Sample Letters from Entity to Retiree
Sample Cover Letter #1 (HSD)
Sample Cover Letter #2 (CSD)
OEBB Welcome Letter for "Self-Pay to Self-Pay" (do not include Enrollment Form)
OEBB Welcome Letter for "Active to Self-Pay" and "Stipend/Contribution to Self-Pay" (include the appropriate Enrollment Form for the employee's situation)
Self-Pay Early Retiree ACH Debit Form
Self-Pay Early Retiree Q&A