OAR 101-020-0018: Declining Benefits

(1) An active eligible employee who declines PEBB core benefits waives the employee’s right to the benefit amount and enrollment in any PEBB sponsored plans. (2) An eligible employee may decline benefits at the time of hire or meeting eligibility, consistent with a qualifying midyear plan change event, or during the open enrollment period. (3) An eligible employee who previously declined benefits may enroll in benefit plans consistent with a qualifying midyear plan change event or during the open enrollment period.