Benefits with Clackamas County

For employees, retirees, their spouses, domestic partners and dependents who qualify for benefits through Clackamas County.
New General County Employees

Welcome to Clackamas County! New employee benefits are effective the 1st of the month following date of hire, so it is important to submit your enrollment elections through Employee Self Service along with any paper forms as soon as possible. However, all online and paper enrollments must be submitted no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin. New employees who fail to meet this deadline will automatically be enrolled in Kaiser medical single coverage and Delta Dental preventive plan single coverage.

Please watch the introductory video to learn about your options.

Follow the steps below to review your options and enroll in your new employee benefits through Clackamas County.

Complete and Submit Beneficiary Forms

All new employees must complete a PERS IAP Beneficiary form. This also includes new employees who are already in the PERS program through another employer. Electronic signatures are not accepted.

All new full-time regular and limited term employees must complete a MetLife Group Term Life Beneficiary form. Full-time regular and limited term employees are automatically enrolled in county paid life insurance.

Your completed PERS IAP and MetLife beneficiary forms can be emailed to benefits@clackamas.us. Alternatively, they can be delivered to Human Resources, room 310 of the Public Services Building on the Red Soils Campus.

Review medical/vision options

Explaining medical/vision options video

Choose from three medical plans.

  Kaiser Providence
Personal Option
Providence
Open Option
medical services in-network coverage only in-network coverage only in-network out of network
annual deductible - single/family $250/$500 $850/$1,700 $600/$1,200
annual out of pocket max - single/family $1,000/$2,000 $2,500/$5,000 $2,000/$4,000

office visit - primary and specialty

urgent care

$10 co-pay

$15 co-pay –covered in full after 30 visits

$15 co-pay

$15 co-pay –covered in full after 24 visits

$15 co-pay

30% co-insurance*
preventive care $0 co-pay $0 co-pay $0 co-pay 30% co-insurance*
inpatient hospital - including maternity 10% co-insurance 20% co-insurance 10% co-insurance 30% co-insurance
emergency room visit $75 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay
X-ray & lab services $0 co-pay $0 co-pay $0 co-pay 30% co-insurance
outpatient surgery $10 co-pay 20% co-insurance 10% co-insurance 30% co-insurance
alternative care
chiropractic $10 co-pay
20 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
massage $25 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
acupuncture $10 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
prescription drugs
generic $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $15 co-pay not covered
name brand $20 co-pay 50% ($150 max) $30 co-pay not covered
vision benefits
exam - every 12-months $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $10 co-pay see summary
contact lenses & frames - every 12-months $250 benefit $175 benefit $175 benefit see summary

*deductible waived

Print the side-by-side plan comparison

Review the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC), plan summary and summary plan description (SPD) of each plan for more detailed information.

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Review dental options

Explaining dental options video

Choose from four dental plans.

  Kaiser Delta Dental
Preventive
Delta Dental
Incentive
Delta Dental
Constant
dental services in-network coverage in-network coverage in-network coverage in-network coverage
annual max benefit no max $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
annual deductible $0 $50/$100 $0 0%
preventive $5 office co-pay $0 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
50%
basic services $5 office co-pay 20% 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
50%
major services $5 office co-pay 30% 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
50%
ortho - adult 50% up to $2,000 lifetime 50% up to $3,000 lifetime not covered not covered
ortho - child 50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
50% up to
$3,000 lifetime
50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
not covered

*Requires minimum of one dentist per visit per year to increase and maintain coinsurance level.

Print the side-by-side dental plan comparison

Review rates/benefits summary

Find your employee group below to review plan rates and benefits overview.

FT=Full Time     PT=Part Time     JS=Job Share

AFSCME: C-COM Full Time Part Time  
AFSCME: Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) Full Time Part Time  
AFSCME: Water Environment Services (WES) Full Time Part Time  
Elected Officials Full Time Part Time  
Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Part Time Job Share
Employees' Association Temporary (EA) Full Time    
Federation of Oregon Parole and Probation Officers (FOPPO) Full Time Part Time Job Share
Housing Authority Non-Represented Full Time Part Time  
Housing Authority Represented Full Time Part Time  
Non-Represented Group 1 Full Time    
Non-Represented Group 2 Full Time Part Time  
Non-Represented     Job Share

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Review additional benefits

Life Insurance:

Retirement Plans:

  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation
    • Employees of the Employees’ Association, AFSCME DTD and AFSCME WES unions are auto enrolled at 5% of their base pay
    • Non-Represented 1 and employees of the FOPPO union receive employer contributions
    • Employees of the AFSCME CCOM union receive a 1-3.5% employer contribution match
  • PERS/OPSRP Retirement Contributions 

Disability Insurance:

  • County Paid Disability – 60% benefit of up to $3,333 of employee’s monthly salary
  • Supplemental Disability – Optional coverage for salary above $3,333 up to $8,333 of employee’s monthly salary

Health Care and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - video
Employee Assistance Program (County Paid) 
Additional Voluntary Benefits:

Enroll

Log into Employee Self Service to enroll in:

  • Medical/vision
  • Dental
  • Health Care and/or Dependent Care FSA
  • Dependent Life
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Buy-up

You can log into ESS via a county computer using the County’s intranet and My Toolbox or by using our Secure Access Service (SSL) with your county network credentials.

Fill out paper enrollment forms:

Required forms:

Voluntary benefits enrollment forms:

All online and paper enrollments should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin.

Review your first paycheck after your benefits begin

Related Information
New Peace Officers Association Employees

Welcome to Clackamas County! New employee benefits are effective the 1st of the month following date of hire, so it is important to submit your enrollment elections through Employee Self Service along with any paper forms as soon as possible. However, all online and paper enrollments must be submitted no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin. New employees who fail to meet this deadline will automatically be enrolled in Kaiser medical single coverage and Delta Dental Incentive plan single coverage.

Please watch the introductory video to learn about your options.

Follow the steps below to review your options and enroll in your new employee benefits through Clackamas County.

Complete and Submit Beneficiary Forms

All new employees must complete a PERS IAP Beneficiary form. This also includes new employees who are already in the PERS program through another employer. Electronic signatures are not accepted.

All new full-time regular and limited term employees must complete a MetLife Group Term Life Beneficiary form. Full-time regular and limited term employees are automatically enrolled in county paid life insurance.

Your completed PERS IAP and MetLife beneficiary forms can be emailed to benefits@clackamas.us. Alternatively, they can be delivered to Human Resources, room 310 of the Public Services Building on the Red Soils Campus.

Review medical/vision options

Explaining medical/vision options video

Choose from three medical plans.

  Kaiser Providence
Personal Option
Providence
Open Option
medical services in-network coverage only in-network coverage only in-network out of network
annual deductible - single/family $0 $0 $50/$150
annual out of pocket max - single/family $600/$1,200 $1,000/$3,000 $2,000/$6,000
office visit - primary, specialty, urgent care $10 co-pay $15 co-pay $10 co-pay 20% co-insurance*
preventive care $0 co-pay $0 co-pay $0 co-pay 20% co-insurance*
inpatient hospital - including maternity covered in full covered in full covered in full 20% co-insurance
emergency room visit $75 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay
X-ray & lab services covered in full covered in full covered in full 20% co-insurance
outpatient surgery $10 co-pay covered in full $10 co-pay 20% co-insurance
alternative care
chiropractic $10 co-pay
20 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
massage $25 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
acupuncture $10 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
prescription drugs
generic $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $10 co-pay not covered
name brand $20 co-pay $15 co-pay $15 co-pay not covered
vision benefits
exam - every 12-months $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $10 co-pay see summary
contact lenses & frames $200 benefit
every 24 months
$175 benefit
every 12 months
$175 benefit
every 12 months
see summary

*deductible waived

Print the side-by-side plan comparison

Review the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC), plan summary and summary plan description (SPD) of each plan for more detailed information.

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Review dental benefits

Explaining dental options video

Choose from two dental plans.

  Kaiser Delta Dental
Incentive
dental services in-network coverage in-network coverage
annual max benefit no max $2,000
annual deductible $0 $0
preventive $5 co-pay 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
basic services $5 co-pay 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
major services see plan summary 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
ortho - adult 50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
not covered
ortho - child 50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
50% up to
$3,000 lifetime

*Requires minimum of one dentist per visit per year to increase and maintain coinsurance level.

Print the side-by-side dental plan comparison

Review rates/benefits summary

Find your employee group below to review plan rates and benefits overview.

FT=Full Time     PT=Part Time

Peace Officers Association (POA) Full Time Part Time

Review additional benefits

Life Insurance:

Retirement Plans:

Disability Insurance:

  • County Paid Disability – 60% benefit of up to $3,333 of employee’s monthly salary
  • Disability Buy-Up – Optional coverage for salary above $3,333 up to $10,000 of employee’s monthly salary

Health Care and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - video
Employee Assistance Program (County Paid)
Additional Voluntary Benefits: 

Enroll

Log into Employee Self Service to enroll in:

  • Medical/vision
  • Dental
  • Health Care and/or Dependent Care FSA
  • ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability Buy-up
  • Dependent Life
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Buy-up

You can log into ESS via a county computer using the County’s intranet and My Toolbox or through our Secure Access Service (SSL) with your county network credentials.

Fill out paper enrollment forms:

Required forms:

Voluntary benefits enrollment forms:

All online and paper enrollments should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin.

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Review your first paycheck after your benefits begin

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Related Information
Qualifying Event

Contact Benefits

A qualifying life event is a change in your situation – like getting married, having a baby or losing health coverage. These changes allow you to enroll in health insurance outside of the annual open enrollment period.

You must make enrollment changes within 60 days from the event date in order to make changes outside of open enrollment.

Contact Benefits at benefits@clackamas.us or 503-655-8550 to initiate the process.

Send documentation

Send a copy of the required documents one of the following ways:

  • Email: benefits@clackamas.us
  • Secure Fax: 503-742-5468

Complete your enrollment changes in Employee Self Service (ESS)

Make your enrollment changes in ESS after we notify you that we have approved your supporting documentation.

Employee Self Service.

You can log into ESS via a county computer using the County’s intranet and My Toolbox or by using our Secure Access Service (SSL) with your county network credentials.

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Retirees

Review Your Options

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler.

If you are obtaining coverage outside of the county’s retiree program, and wish to cancel your coverage with the county, you must provide written notice. Your new insurer will not notify us.

Retirees receiving medical benefits through the Sheriff’s Office independent retiree medical trust (IRMT) should direct any questions and change requests for medical coverage to William C. Earhart Company at 503-460-5271.

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler.

As an eligible retiree, you have the opportunity to continue your group medical, dental and EAP insurance that was in effect at the time of retirement up to age 65 (or Medicare eligibility, whichever comes first). Retiring employees and retirees participating in the medical portion of the Clackamas County retiree benefit program who are Medicare eligible have the option of enrolling in one of the county’s group Medicare advantage plans.

Plan Options:

Review Your Rates

Rates:

Rates for Independent Retiree Medical Trust (POA and CCSO Command Staff only):

Provide Written Notice to Your Supervisor

When you have decided on a retirement date with Clackamas County, which would be the final day you are at work, you will need to provide written notice to your supervisor. Clackamas County does not currently have requirements regarding the timing of your written notice. However, ample advanced notice will likely ensure a smoother transition to retirement. Clackamas CountyHR recommends 60 days or more advance notice.

Your written notice should indicate your final day of work for the county and specify that you are “retiring.” Your supervisor will work with your department to produce a Personnel Action form, which is distributed to all of the appropriate departments.

Receive your Retiree Packet and Make Your Choices

When your Personnel Action form reaches HR-Benefits and Wellness, you will be mailed a retiree benefit packet to your home address. In the packet, you will find information about your benefit election options through the county’s retiree benefit program, plan comparisons, a rate sheet, your retiree benefit election form, auto pay enrollment form and materials regarding the continuation of your other optional benefits. 

Please be sure to review the information in this packet carefully and contact the HR Benefits and Wellness Division if you have any questions.

Return your Completed Paperwork to HR

Your completed enrollment form, auto pay enrollment form (if applicable) and Medicare advantage enrollment form (if applicable) should be delivered or sent to:

Clackamas County Benefits
2051 Kaen Rd, Ste 310 Oregon City,
OR 97045

All of the necessary enrollment forms are due to Clackamas County HR within 60 days from:

  • The date of the County’s letter notifying you of your right to continue coverage
  • The date the County-provided health coverage ends

However, if you are enrolling in one of the Medicare advantage plans, then all of the necessary enrollment forms are due to Clackamas County HR no later than the calendar month of your retirement. The Clackamas County Benefits and Wellness division does not provide a confirmation that paperwork has been received.

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COBRA Participants

Review your Options

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler .

If you are obtaining coverage outside of the county’s COBRA program, and wish to cancel your coverage with the county, you must provide written notice. Your new insurer will not notify us.

COBRA Participants receiving medical benefits through the Sheriff’s Office independent retiree medical trust (IRMT) should direct any questions and change requests for medical coverage to William C. Earhart Company at 503-460-5271.  

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler.

Health care coverage defined under COBRA includes medical, dental, employee assistance program (EAP), and the health care flexible spending account (FSA). If you do not select medical, dental, EAP or FSA coverage at your initial COBRA enrollment, you cannot add them later.

Qualified beneficiaries are eligible for the same coverage they had at the time they lost eligibility for coverage. COBRA coverage may be continued for up to 18, 24, 29 or 36 months, depending on the type of qualifying event. Please reference the COBRA handbook for more details.

Health Plans:

Review the Rates

Receive your COBRA Packet and Make Your Choices

Clackamas County will mail a COBRA benefit packet to your home address after your employment ends. In the packet, you will find information about your benefit election options through the county’s COBRA benefit program, plan comparisons, a rate sheet, your COBRA benefit election form, auto pay enrollment form and materials regarding the continuation of your other optional benefits. 

Please be sure to review the information in this packet carefully and contact the HR Benefits and Wellness Division if you have any questions.

Return your Paperwork

Your completed enrollment form and auto pay enrollment form (if applicable) should be delivered or sent to:

Clackamas County Benefits
2051 Kaen Rd, Ste 310
Oregon City, OR 97045

All of the necessary enrollment forms are due to Clackamas County HR within 60 days from:

  • The date of the County’s letter notifying you of your right to continue coverage, or
  • The date the County-provided health coverage ends.

The Clackamas County Benefits and Wellness division does not provide a confirmation that paperwork has been received.

Related Information
New General County Employees

Welcome to Clackamas County! New employee benefits are effective the 1st of the month following date of hire, so it is important to submit your enrollment elections through Employee Self Service along with any paper forms as soon as possible. However, all online and paper enrollments must be submitted no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin. New employees who fail to meet this deadline will automatically be enrolled in Kaiser medical single coverage and Delta Dental preventive plan single coverage.

Please watch the introductory video to learn about your options.

Follow the steps below to review your options and enroll in your new employee benefits through Clackamas County.

Complete and Submit Beneficiary Forms

All new employees must complete a PERS IAP Beneficiary form. This also includes new employees who are already in the PERS program through another employer. Electronic signatures are not accepted.

All new full-time regular and limited term employees must complete a MetLife Group Term Life Beneficiary form. Full-time regular and limited term employees are automatically enrolled in county paid life insurance.

Your completed PERS IAP and MetLife beneficiary forms can be emailed to benefits@clackamas.us. Alternatively, they can be delivered to Human Resources, room 310 of the Public Services Building on the Red Soils Campus.

Review medical/vision options

Explaining medical/vision options video

Choose from three medical plans.

  Kaiser Providence
Personal Option
Providence
Open Option
medical services in-network coverage only in-network coverage only in-network out of network
annual deductible - single/family $250/$500 $850/$1,700 $600/$1,200
annual out of pocket max - single/family $1,000/$2,000 $2,500/$5,000 $2,000/$4,000

office visit - primary and specialty

urgent care

$10 co-pay

$15 co-pay –covered in full after 30 visits

$15 co-pay

$15 co-pay –covered in full after 24 visits

$15 co-pay

30% co-insurance*
preventive care $0 co-pay $0 co-pay $0 co-pay 30% co-insurance*
inpatient hospital - including maternity 10% co-insurance 20% co-insurance 10% co-insurance 30% co-insurance
emergency room visit $75 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay
X-ray & lab services $0 co-pay $0 co-pay $0 co-pay 30% co-insurance
outpatient surgery $10 co-pay 20% co-insurance 10% co-insurance 30% co-insurance
alternative care
chiropractic $10 co-pay
20 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
massage $25 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
acupuncture $10 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
prescription drugs
generic $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $15 co-pay not covered
name brand $20 co-pay 50% ($150 max) $30 co-pay not covered
vision benefits
exam - every 12-months $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $10 co-pay see summary
contact lenses & frames - every 12-months $250 benefit $175 benefit $175 benefit see summary

*deductible waived

Print the side-by-side plan comparison

Review the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC), plan summary and summary plan description (SPD) of each plan for more detailed information.

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Review dental options

Explaining dental options video

Choose from four dental plans.

  Kaiser Delta Dental
Preventive
Delta Dental
Incentive
Delta Dental
Constant
dental services in-network coverage in-network coverage in-network coverage in-network coverage
annual max benefit no max $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
annual deductible $0 $50/$100 $0 0%
preventive $5 office co-pay $0 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
50%
basic services $5 office co-pay 20% 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
50%
major services $5 office co-pay 30% 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
50%
ortho - adult 50% up to $2,000 lifetime 50% up to $3,000 lifetime not covered not covered
ortho - child 50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
50% up to
$3,000 lifetime
50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
not covered

*Requires minimum of one dentist per visit per year to increase and maintain coinsurance level.

Print the side-by-side dental plan comparison

Review rates/benefits summary

Find your employee group below to review plan rates and benefits overview.

FT=Full Time     PT=Part Time     JS=Job Share

AFSCME: C-COM Full Time Part Time  
AFSCME: Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) Full Time Part Time  
AFSCME: Water Environment Services (WES) Full Time Part Time  
Elected Officials Full Time Part Time  
Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Part Time Job Share
Employees' Association Temporary (EA) Full Time    
Federation of Oregon Parole and Probation Officers (FOPPO) Full Time Part Time Job Share
Housing Authority Non-Represented Full Time Part Time  
Housing Authority Represented Full Time Part Time  
Non-Represented Group 1 Full Time    
Non-Represented Group 2 Full Time Part Time  
Non-Represented     Job Share

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Review additional benefits

Life Insurance:

Retirement Plans:

  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation
    • Employees of the Employees’ Association, AFSCME DTD and AFSCME WES unions are auto enrolled at 5% of their base pay
    • Non-Represented 1 and employees of the FOPPO union receive employer contributions
    • Employees of the AFSCME CCOM union receive a 1-3.5% employer contribution match
  • PERS/OPSRP Retirement Contributions 

Disability Insurance:

  • County Paid Disability – 60% benefit of up to $3,333 of employee’s monthly salary
  • Supplemental Disability – Optional coverage for salary above $3,333 up to $8,333 of employee’s monthly salary

Health Care and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - video
Employee Assistance Program (County Paid) 
Additional Voluntary Benefits:

Enroll

Log into Employee Self Service to enroll in:

  • Medical/vision
  • Dental
  • Health Care and/or Dependent Care FSA
  • Dependent Life
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Buy-up

You can log into ESS via a county computer using the County’s intranet and My Toolbox or by using our Secure Access Service (SSL) with your county network credentials.

Fill out paper enrollment forms:

Required forms:

Voluntary benefits enrollment forms:

All online and paper enrollments should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin.

Review your first paycheck after your benefits begin

Related Information
New Peace Officers Association Employees

Welcome to Clackamas County! New employee benefits are effective the 1st of the month following date of hire, so it is important to submit your enrollment elections through Employee Self Service along with any paper forms as soon as possible. However, all online and paper enrollments must be submitted no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin. New employees who fail to meet this deadline will automatically be enrolled in Kaiser medical single coverage and Delta Dental Incentive plan single coverage.

Please watch the introductory video to learn about your options.

Follow the steps below to review your options and enroll in your new employee benefits through Clackamas County.

Complete and Submit Beneficiary Forms

All new employees must complete a PERS IAP Beneficiary form. This also includes new employees who are already in the PERS program through another employer. Electronic signatures are not accepted.

All new full-time regular and limited term employees must complete a MetLife Group Term Life Beneficiary form. Full-time regular and limited term employees are automatically enrolled in county paid life insurance.

Your completed PERS IAP and MetLife beneficiary forms can be emailed to benefits@clackamas.us. Alternatively, they can be delivered to Human Resources, room 310 of the Public Services Building on the Red Soils Campus.

Review medical/vision options

Explaining medical/vision options video

Choose from three medical plans.

  Kaiser Providence
Personal Option
Providence
Open Option
medical services in-network coverage only in-network coverage only in-network out of network
annual deductible - single/family $0 $0 $50/$150
annual out of pocket max - single/family $600/$1,200 $1,000/$3,000 $2,000/$6,000
office visit - primary, specialty, urgent care $10 co-pay $15 co-pay $10 co-pay 20% co-insurance*
preventive care $0 co-pay $0 co-pay $0 co-pay 20% co-insurance*
inpatient hospital - including maternity covered in full covered in full covered in full 20% co-insurance
emergency room visit $75 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay
X-ray & lab services covered in full covered in full covered in full 20% co-insurance
outpatient surgery $10 co-pay covered in full $10 co-pay 20% co-insurance
alternative care
chiropractic $10 co-pay
20 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
massage $25 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
acupuncture $10 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
prescription drugs
generic $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $10 co-pay not covered
name brand $20 co-pay $15 co-pay $15 co-pay not covered
vision benefits
exam - every 12-months $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $10 co-pay see summary
contact lenses & frames $200 benefit
every 24 months
$175 benefit
every 12 months
$175 benefit
every 12 months
see summary

*deductible waived

Print the side-by-side plan comparison

Review the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC), plan summary and summary plan description (SPD) of each plan for more detailed information.

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Review dental benefits

Explaining dental options video

Choose from two dental plans.

  Kaiser Delta Dental
Incentive
dental services in-network coverage in-network coverage
annual max benefit no max $2,000
annual deductible $0 $0
preventive $5 co-pay 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
basic services $5 co-pay 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
major services see plan summary 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
ortho - adult 50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
not covered
ortho - child 50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
50% up to
$3,000 lifetime

*Requires minimum of one dentist per visit per year to increase and maintain coinsurance level.

Print the side-by-side dental plan comparison

Review rates/benefits summary

Find your employee group below to review plan rates and benefits overview.

FT=Full Time     PT=Part Time

Peace Officers Association (POA) Full Time Part Time

Review additional benefits

Life Insurance:

Retirement Plans:

Disability Insurance:

  • County Paid Disability – 60% benefit of up to $3,333 of employee’s monthly salary
  • Disability Buy-Up – Optional coverage for salary above $3,333 up to $10,000 of employee’s monthly salary

Health Care and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - video
Employee Assistance Program (County Paid)
Additional Voluntary Benefits: 

Enroll

Log into Employee Self Service to enroll in:

  • Medical/vision
  • Dental
  • Health Care and/or Dependent Care FSA
  • ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability Buy-up
  • Dependent Life
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Buy-up

You can log into ESS via a county computer using the County’s intranet and My Toolbox or through our Secure Access Service (SSL) with your county network credentials.

Fill out paper enrollment forms:

Required forms:

Voluntary benefits enrollment forms:

All online and paper enrollments should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin.

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Review your first paycheck after your benefits begin

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Related Information
Qualifying Event

Contact Benefits

A qualifying life event is a change in your situation – like getting married, having a baby or losing health coverage. These changes allow you to enroll in health insurance outside of the annual open enrollment period.

You must make enrollment changes within 60 days from the event date in order to make changes outside of open enrollment.

Contact Benefits at benefits@clackamas.us or 503-655-8550 to initiate the process.

Send documentation

Send a copy of the required documents one of the following ways:

  • Email: benefits@clackamas.us
  • Secure Fax: 503-742-5468

Complete your enrollment changes in Employee Self Service (ESS)

Make your enrollment changes in ESS after we notify you that we have approved your supporting documentation.

Employee Self Service.

You can log into ESS via a county computer using the County’s intranet and My Toolbox or by using our Secure Access Service (SSL) with your county network credentials.

Related Information
Retirees

Review Your Options

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler.

If you are obtaining coverage outside of the county’s retiree program, and wish to cancel your coverage with the county, you must provide written notice. Your new insurer will not notify us.

Retirees receiving medical benefits through the Sheriff’s Office independent retiree medical trust (IRMT) should direct any questions and change requests for medical coverage to William C. Earhart Company at 503-460-5271.

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler.

As an eligible retiree, you have the opportunity to continue your group medical, dental and EAP insurance that was in effect at the time of retirement up to age 65 (or Medicare eligibility, whichever comes first). Retiring employees and retirees participating in the medical portion of the Clackamas County retiree benefit program who are Medicare eligible have the option of enrolling in one of the county’s group Medicare advantage plans.

Plan Options:

Review Your Rates

Rates:

Rates for Independent Retiree Medical Trust (POA and CCSO Command Staff only):

Provide Written Notice to Your Supervisor

When you have decided on a retirement date with Clackamas County, which would be the final day you are at work, you will need to provide written notice to your supervisor. Clackamas County does not currently have requirements regarding the timing of your written notice. However, ample advanced notice will likely ensure a smoother transition to retirement. Clackamas CountyHR recommends 60 days or more advance notice.

Your written notice should indicate your final day of work for the county and specify that you are “retiring.” Your supervisor will work with your department to produce a Personnel Action form, which is distributed to all of the appropriate departments.

Receive your Retiree Packet and Make Your Choices

When your Personnel Action form reaches HR-Benefits and Wellness, you will be mailed a retiree benefit packet to your home address. In the packet, you will find information about your benefit election options through the county’s retiree benefit program, plan comparisons, a rate sheet, your retiree benefit election form, auto pay enrollment form and materials regarding the continuation of your other optional benefits. 

Please be sure to review the information in this packet carefully and contact the HR Benefits and Wellness Division if you have any questions.

Return your Completed Paperwork to HR

Your completed enrollment form, auto pay enrollment form (if applicable) and Medicare advantage enrollment form (if applicable) should be delivered or sent to:

Clackamas County Benefits
2051 Kaen Rd, Ste 310 Oregon City,
OR 97045

All of the necessary enrollment forms are due to Clackamas County HR within 60 days from:

  • The date of the County’s letter notifying you of your right to continue coverage
  • The date the County-provided health coverage ends

However, if you are enrolling in one of the Medicare advantage plans, then all of the necessary enrollment forms are due to Clackamas County HR no later than the calendar month of your retirement. The Clackamas County Benefits and Wellness division does not provide a confirmation that paperwork has been received.

Related Information
COBRA Participants

Review your Options

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler .

If you are obtaining coverage outside of the county’s COBRA program, and wish to cancel your coverage with the county, you must provide written notice. Your new insurer will not notify us.

COBRA Participants receiving medical benefits through the Sheriff’s Office independent retiree medical trust (IRMT) should direct any questions and change requests for medical coverage to William C. Earhart Company at 503-460-5271.  

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler.

Health care coverage defined under COBRA includes medical, dental, employee assistance program (EAP), and the health care flexible spending account (FSA). If you do not select medical, dental, EAP or FSA coverage at your initial COBRA enrollment, you cannot add them later.

Qualified beneficiaries are eligible for the same coverage they had at the time they lost eligibility for coverage. COBRA coverage may be continued for up to 18, 24, 29 or 36 months, depending on the type of qualifying event. Please reference the COBRA handbook for more details.

Health Plans:

Review the Rates

Receive your COBRA Packet and Make Your Choices

Clackamas County will mail a COBRA benefit packet to your home address after your employment ends. In the packet, you will find information about your benefit election options through the county’s COBRA benefit program, plan comparisons, a rate sheet, your COBRA benefit election form, auto pay enrollment form and materials regarding the continuation of your other optional benefits. 

Please be sure to review the information in this packet carefully and contact the HR Benefits and Wellness Division if you have any questions.

Return your Paperwork

Your completed enrollment form and auto pay enrollment form (if applicable) should be delivered or sent to:

Clackamas County Benefits
2051 Kaen Rd, Ste 310
Oregon City, OR 97045

All of the necessary enrollment forms are due to Clackamas County HR within 60 days from:

  • The date of the County’s letter notifying you of your right to continue coverage, or
  • The date the County-provided health coverage ends.

The Clackamas County Benefits and Wellness division does not provide a confirmation that paperwork has been received.

Related Information
New General County Employees

Welcome to Clackamas County! New employee benefits are effective the 1st of the month following date of hire, so it is important to submit your enrollment elections through Employee Self Service along with any paper forms as soon as possible. However, all online and paper enrollments must be submitted no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin. New employees who fail to meet this deadline will automatically be enrolled in Kaiser medical single coverage and Delta Dental preventive plan single coverage.

Please watch the introductory video to learn about your options.

Follow the steps below to review your options and enroll in your new employee benefits through Clackamas County.

Complete and Submit Beneficiary Forms

All new employees must complete a PERS IAP Beneficiary form. This also includes new employees who are already in the PERS program through another employer. Electronic signatures are not accepted.

All new full-time regular and limited term employees must complete a MetLife Group Term Life Beneficiary form. Full-time regular and limited term employees are automatically enrolled in county paid life insurance.

Your completed PERS IAP and MetLife beneficiary forms can be emailed to benefits@clackamas.us. Alternatively, they can be delivered to Human Resources, room 310 of the Public Services Building on the Red Soils Campus.

Review medical/vision options

Explaining medical/vision options video

Choose from three medical plans.

  Kaiser Providence
Personal Option
Providence
Open Option
medical services in-network coverage only in-network coverage only in-network out of network
annual deductible - single/family $250/$500 $850/$1,700 $600/$1,200
annual out of pocket max - single/family $1,000/$2,000 $2,500/$5,000 $2,000/$4,000

office visit - primary and specialty

urgent care

$10 co-pay

$15 co-pay –covered in full after 30 visits

$15 co-pay

$15 co-pay –covered in full after 24 visits

$15 co-pay

30% co-insurance*
preventive care $0 co-pay $0 co-pay $0 co-pay 30% co-insurance*
inpatient hospital - including maternity 10% co-insurance 20% co-insurance 10% co-insurance 30% co-insurance
emergency room visit $75 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay
X-ray & lab services $0 co-pay $0 co-pay $0 co-pay 30% co-insurance
outpatient surgery $10 co-pay 20% co-insurance 10% co-insurance 30% co-insurance
alternative care
chiropractic $10 co-pay
20 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
massage $25 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
acupuncture $10 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
prescription drugs
generic $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $15 co-pay not covered
name brand $20 co-pay 50% ($150 max) $30 co-pay not covered
vision benefits
exam - every 12-months $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $10 co-pay see summary
contact lenses & frames - every 12-months $250 benefit $175 benefit $175 benefit see summary

*deductible waived

Print the side-by-side plan comparison

Review the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC), plan summary and summary plan description (SPD) of each plan for more detailed information.

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Review dental options

Explaining dental options video

Choose from four dental plans.

  Kaiser Delta Dental
Preventive
Delta Dental
Incentive
Delta Dental
Constant
dental services in-network coverage in-network coverage in-network coverage in-network coverage
annual max benefit no max $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
annual deductible $0 $50/$100 $0 0%
preventive $5 office co-pay $0 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
50%
basic services $5 office co-pay 20% 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
50%
major services $5 office co-pay 30% 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
50%
ortho - adult 50% up to $2,000 lifetime 50% up to $3,000 lifetime not covered not covered
ortho - child 50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
50% up to
$3,000 lifetime
50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
not covered

*Requires minimum of one dentist per visit per year to increase and maintain coinsurance level.

Print the side-by-side dental plan comparison

Review rates/benefits summary

Find your employee group below to review plan rates and benefits overview.

FT=Full Time     PT=Part Time     JS=Job Share

AFSCME: C-COM Full Time Part Time  
AFSCME: Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) Full Time Part Time  
AFSCME: Water Environment Services (WES) Full Time Part Time  
Elected Officials Full Time Part Time  
Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Part Time Job Share
Employees' Association Temporary (EA) Full Time    
Federation of Oregon Parole and Probation Officers (FOPPO) Full Time Part Time Job Share
Housing Authority Non-Represented Full Time Part Time  
Housing Authority Represented Full Time Part Time  
Non-Represented Group 1 Full Time    
Non-Represented Group 2 Full Time Part Time  
Non-Represented     Job Share

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Review additional benefits

Life Insurance:

Retirement Plans:

  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation
    • Employees of the Employees’ Association, AFSCME DTD and AFSCME WES unions are auto enrolled at 5% of their base pay
    • Non-Represented 1 and employees of the FOPPO union receive employer contributions
    • Employees of the AFSCME CCOM union receive a 1-3.5% employer contribution match
  • PERS/OPSRP Retirement Contributions 

Disability Insurance:

  • County Paid Disability – 60% benefit of up to $3,333 of employee’s monthly salary
  • Supplemental Disability – Optional coverage for salary above $3,333 up to $8,333 of employee’s monthly salary

Health Care and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - video
Employee Assistance Program (County Paid) 
Additional Voluntary Benefits:

Enroll

Log into Employee Self Service to enroll in:

  • Medical/vision
  • Dental
  • Health Care and/or Dependent Care FSA
  • Dependent Life
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Buy-up

You can log into ESS via a county computer using the County’s intranet and My Toolbox or by using our Secure Access Service (SSL) with your county network credentials.

Fill out paper enrollment forms:

Required forms:

Voluntary benefits enrollment forms:

All online and paper enrollments should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin.

Review your first paycheck after your benefits begin

Related Information
New Peace Officers Association Employees

Welcome to Clackamas County! New employee benefits are effective the 1st of the month following date of hire, so it is important to submit your enrollment elections through Employee Self Service along with any paper forms as soon as possible. However, all online and paper enrollments must be submitted no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin. New employees who fail to meet this deadline will automatically be enrolled in Kaiser medical single coverage and Delta Dental Incentive plan single coverage.

Please watch the introductory video to learn about your options.

Follow the steps below to review your options and enroll in your new employee benefits through Clackamas County.

Complete and Submit Beneficiary Forms

All new employees must complete a PERS IAP Beneficiary form. This also includes new employees who are already in the PERS program through another employer. Electronic signatures are not accepted.

All new full-time regular and limited term employees must complete a MetLife Group Term Life Beneficiary form. Full-time regular and limited term employees are automatically enrolled in county paid life insurance.

Your completed PERS IAP and MetLife beneficiary forms can be emailed to benefits@clackamas.us. Alternatively, they can be delivered to Human Resources, room 310 of the Public Services Building on the Red Soils Campus.

Review medical/vision options

Explaining medical/vision options video

Choose from three medical plans.

  Kaiser Providence
Personal Option
Providence
Open Option
medical services in-network coverage only in-network coverage only in-network out of network
annual deductible - single/family $0 $0 $50/$150
annual out of pocket max - single/family $600/$1,200 $1,000/$3,000 $2,000/$6,000
office visit - primary, specialty, urgent care $10 co-pay $15 co-pay $10 co-pay 20% co-insurance*
preventive care $0 co-pay $0 co-pay $0 co-pay 20% co-insurance*
inpatient hospital - including maternity covered in full covered in full covered in full 20% co-insurance
emergency room visit $75 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay
X-ray & lab services covered in full covered in full covered in full 20% co-insurance
outpatient surgery $10 co-pay covered in full $10 co-pay 20% co-insurance
alternative care
chiropractic $10 co-pay
20 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
massage $25 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
acupuncture $10 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
prescription drugs
generic $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $10 co-pay not covered
name brand $20 co-pay $15 co-pay $15 co-pay not covered
vision benefits
exam - every 12-months $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $10 co-pay see summary
contact lenses & frames $200 benefit
every 24 months
$175 benefit
every 12 months
$175 benefit
every 12 months
see summary

*deductible waived

Print the side-by-side plan comparison

Review the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC), plan summary and summary plan description (SPD) of each plan for more detailed information.

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Review dental benefits

Explaining dental options video

Choose from two dental plans.

  Kaiser Delta Dental
Incentive
dental services in-network coverage in-network coverage
annual max benefit no max $2,000
annual deductible $0 $0
preventive $5 co-pay 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
basic services $5 co-pay 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
major services see plan summary 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
ortho - adult 50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
not covered
ortho - child 50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
50% up to
$3,000 lifetime

*Requires minimum of one dentist per visit per year to increase and maintain coinsurance level.

Print the side-by-side dental plan comparison

Review rates/benefits summary

Find your employee group below to review plan rates and benefits overview.

FT=Full Time     PT=Part Time

Peace Officers Association (POA) Full Time Part Time

Review additional benefits

Life Insurance:

Retirement Plans:

Disability Insurance:

  • County Paid Disability – 60% benefit of up to $3,333 of employee’s monthly salary
  • Disability Buy-Up – Optional coverage for salary above $3,333 up to $10,000 of employee’s monthly salary

Health Care and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - video
Employee Assistance Program (County Paid)
Additional Voluntary Benefits: 

Enroll

Log into Employee Self Service to enroll in:

  • Medical/vision
  • Dental
  • Health Care and/or Dependent Care FSA
  • ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability Buy-up
  • Dependent Life
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Buy-up

You can log into ESS via a county computer using the County’s intranet and My Toolbox or through our Secure Access Service (SSL) with your county network credentials.

Fill out paper enrollment forms:

Required forms:

Voluntary benefits enrollment forms:

All online and paper enrollments should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin.

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Review your first paycheck after your benefits begin

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Related Information
Qualifying Event

Contact Benefits

A qualifying life event is a change in your situation – like getting married, having a baby or losing health coverage. These changes allow you to enroll in health insurance outside of the annual open enrollment period.

You must make enrollment changes within 60 days from the event date in order to make changes outside of open enrollment.

Contact Benefits at benefits@clackamas.us or 503-655-8550 to initiate the process.

Send documentation

Send a copy of the required documents one of the following ways:

  • Email: benefits@clackamas.us
  • Secure Fax: 503-742-5468

Complete your enrollment changes in Employee Self Service (ESS)

Make your enrollment changes in ESS after we notify you that we have approved your supporting documentation.

Employee Self Service.

You can log into ESS via a county computer using the County’s intranet and My Toolbox or by using our Secure Access Service (SSL) with your county network credentials.

Related Information
Retirees

Review Your Options

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler.

If you are obtaining coverage outside of the county’s retiree program, and wish to cancel your coverage with the county, you must provide written notice. Your new insurer will not notify us.

Retirees receiving medical benefits through the Sheriff’s Office independent retiree medical trust (IRMT) should direct any questions and change requests for medical coverage to William C. Earhart Company at 503-460-5271.

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler.

As an eligible retiree, you have the opportunity to continue your group medical, dental and EAP insurance that was in effect at the time of retirement up to age 65 (or Medicare eligibility, whichever comes first). Retiring employees and retirees participating in the medical portion of the Clackamas County retiree benefit program who are Medicare eligible have the option of enrolling in one of the county’s group Medicare advantage plans.

Plan Options:

Review Your Rates

Rates:

Rates for Independent Retiree Medical Trust (POA and CCSO Command Staff only):

Provide Written Notice to Your Supervisor

When you have decided on a retirement date with Clackamas County, which would be the final day you are at work, you will need to provide written notice to your supervisor. Clackamas County does not currently have requirements regarding the timing of your written notice. However, ample advanced notice will likely ensure a smoother transition to retirement. Clackamas CountyHR recommends 60 days or more advance notice.

Your written notice should indicate your final day of work for the county and specify that you are “retiring.” Your supervisor will work with your department to produce a Personnel Action form, which is distributed to all of the appropriate departments.

Receive your Retiree Packet and Make Your Choices

When your Personnel Action form reaches HR-Benefits and Wellness, you will be mailed a retiree benefit packet to your home address. In the packet, you will find information about your benefit election options through the county’s retiree benefit program, plan comparisons, a rate sheet, your retiree benefit election form, auto pay enrollment form and materials regarding the continuation of your other optional benefits. 

Please be sure to review the information in this packet carefully and contact the HR Benefits and Wellness Division if you have any questions.

Return your Completed Paperwork to HR

Your completed enrollment form, auto pay enrollment form (if applicable) and Medicare advantage enrollment form (if applicable) should be delivered or sent to:

Clackamas County Benefits
2051 Kaen Rd, Ste 310 Oregon City,
OR 97045

All of the necessary enrollment forms are due to Clackamas County HR within 60 days from:

  • The date of the County’s letter notifying you of your right to continue coverage
  • The date the County-provided health coverage ends

However, if you are enrolling in one of the Medicare advantage plans, then all of the necessary enrollment forms are due to Clackamas County HR no later than the calendar month of your retirement. The Clackamas County Benefits and Wellness division does not provide a confirmation that paperwork has been received.

Related Information
COBRA Participants

Review your Options

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler .

If you are obtaining coverage outside of the county’s COBRA program, and wish to cancel your coverage with the county, you must provide written notice. Your new insurer will not notify us.

COBRA Participants receiving medical benefits through the Sheriff’s Office independent retiree medical trust (IRMT) should direct any questions and change requests for medical coverage to William C. Earhart Company at 503-460-5271.  

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler.

Health care coverage defined under COBRA includes medical, dental, employee assistance program (EAP), and the health care flexible spending account (FSA). If you do not select medical, dental, EAP or FSA coverage at your initial COBRA enrollment, you cannot add them later.

Qualified beneficiaries are eligible for the same coverage they had at the time they lost eligibility for coverage. COBRA coverage may be continued for up to 18, 24, 29 or 36 months, depending on the type of qualifying event. Please reference the COBRA handbook for more details.

Health Plans:

Review the Rates

Receive your COBRA Packet and Make Your Choices

Clackamas County will mail a COBRA benefit packet to your home address after your employment ends. In the packet, you will find information about your benefit election options through the county’s COBRA benefit program, plan comparisons, a rate sheet, your COBRA benefit election form, auto pay enrollment form and materials regarding the continuation of your other optional benefits. 

Please be sure to review the information in this packet carefully and contact the HR Benefits and Wellness Division if you have any questions.

Return your Paperwork

Your completed enrollment form and auto pay enrollment form (if applicable) should be delivered or sent to:

Clackamas County Benefits
2051 Kaen Rd, Ste 310
Oregon City, OR 97045

All of the necessary enrollment forms are due to Clackamas County HR within 60 days from:

  • The date of the County’s letter notifying you of your right to continue coverage, or
  • The date the County-provided health coverage ends.

The Clackamas County Benefits and Wellness division does not provide a confirmation that paperwork has been received.

Related Information
New General County Employees

Welcome to Clackamas County! New employee benefits are effective the 1st of the month following date of hire, so it is important to submit your enrollment elections through Employee Self Service along with any paper forms as soon as possible. However, all online and paper enrollments must be submitted no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin. New employees who fail to meet this deadline will automatically be enrolled in Kaiser medical single coverage and Delta Dental preventive plan single coverage.

Please watch the introductory video to learn about your options.

Follow the steps below to review your options and enroll in your new employee benefits through Clackamas County.

Complete and Submit Beneficiary Forms

All new employees must complete a PERS IAP Beneficiary form. This also includes new employees who are already in the PERS program through another employer. Electronic signatures are not accepted.

All new full-time regular and limited term employees must complete a MetLife Group Term Life Beneficiary form. Full-time regular and limited term employees are automatically enrolled in county paid life insurance.

Your completed PERS IAP and MetLife beneficiary forms can be emailed to benefits@clackamas.us. Alternatively, they can be delivered to Human Resources, room 310 of the Public Services Building on the Red Soils Campus.

Review medical/vision options

Explaining medical/vision options video

Choose from three medical plans.

  Kaiser Providence
Personal Option
Providence
Open Option
medical services in-network coverage only in-network coverage only in-network out of network
annual deductible - single/family $250/$500 $850/$1,700 $600/$1,200
annual out of pocket max - single/family $1,000/$2,000 $2,500/$5,000 $2,000/$4,000

office visit - primary and specialty

urgent care

$10 co-pay

$15 co-pay –covered in full after 30 visits

$15 co-pay

$15 co-pay –covered in full after 24 visits

$15 co-pay

30% co-insurance*
preventive care $0 co-pay $0 co-pay $0 co-pay 30% co-insurance*
inpatient hospital - including maternity 10% co-insurance 20% co-insurance 10% co-insurance 30% co-insurance
emergency room visit $75 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay
X-ray & lab services $0 co-pay $0 co-pay $0 co-pay 30% co-insurance
outpatient surgery $10 co-pay 20% co-insurance 10% co-insurance 30% co-insurance
alternative care
chiropractic $10 co-pay
20 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
massage $25 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
acupuncture $10 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
prescription drugs
generic $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $15 co-pay not covered
name brand $20 co-pay 50% ($150 max) $30 co-pay not covered
vision benefits
exam - every 12-months $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $10 co-pay see summary
contact lenses & frames - every 12-months $250 benefit $175 benefit $175 benefit see summary

*deductible waived

Print the side-by-side plan comparison

Review the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC), plan summary and summary plan description (SPD) of each plan for more detailed information.

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Review dental options

Explaining dental options video

Choose from four dental plans.

  Kaiser Delta Dental
Preventive
Delta Dental
Incentive
Delta Dental
Constant
dental services in-network coverage in-network coverage in-network coverage in-network coverage
annual max benefit no max $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
annual deductible $0 $50/$100 $0 0%
preventive $5 office co-pay $0 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
50%
basic services $5 office co-pay 20% 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
50%
major services $5 office co-pay 30% 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
50%
ortho - adult 50% up to $2,000 lifetime 50% up to $3,000 lifetime not covered not covered
ortho - child 50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
50% up to
$3,000 lifetime
50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
not covered

*Requires minimum of one dentist per visit per year to increase and maintain coinsurance level.

Print the side-by-side dental plan comparison

Review rates/benefits summary

Find your employee group below to review plan rates and benefits overview.

FT=Full Time     PT=Part Time     JS=Job Share

AFSCME: C-COM Full Time Part Time  
AFSCME: Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) Full Time Part Time  
AFSCME: Water Environment Services (WES) Full Time Part Time  
Elected Officials Full Time Part Time  
Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Part Time Job Share
Employees' Association Temporary (EA) Full Time    
Federation of Oregon Parole and Probation Officers (FOPPO) Full Time Part Time Job Share
Housing Authority Non-Represented Full Time Part Time  
Housing Authority Represented Full Time Part Time  
Non-Represented Group 1 Full Time    
Non-Represented Group 2 Full Time Part Time  
Non-Represented     Job Share

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Review additional benefits

Life Insurance:

Retirement Plans:

  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation
    • Employees of the Employees’ Association, AFSCME DTD and AFSCME WES unions are auto enrolled at 5% of their base pay
    • Non-Represented 1 and employees of the FOPPO union receive employer contributions
    • Employees of the AFSCME CCOM union receive a 1-3.5% employer contribution match
  • PERS/OPSRP Retirement Contributions 

Disability Insurance:

  • County Paid Disability – 60% benefit of up to $3,333 of employee’s monthly salary
  • Supplemental Disability – Optional coverage for salary above $3,333 up to $8,333 of employee’s monthly salary

Health Care and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - video
Employee Assistance Program (County Paid) 
Additional Voluntary Benefits:

Enroll

Log into Employee Self Service to enroll in:

  • Medical/vision
  • Dental
  • Health Care and/or Dependent Care FSA
  • Dependent Life
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Buy-up

You can log into ESS via a county computer using the County’s intranet and My Toolbox or by using our Secure Access Service (SSL) with your county network credentials.

Fill out paper enrollment forms:

Required forms:

Voluntary benefits enrollment forms:

All online and paper enrollments should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin.

Review your first paycheck after your benefits begin

Related Information
New Peace Officers Association Employees

Welcome to Clackamas County! New employee benefits are effective the 1st of the month following date of hire, so it is important to submit your enrollment elections through Employee Self Service along with any paper forms as soon as possible. However, all online and paper enrollments must be submitted no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin. New employees who fail to meet this deadline will automatically be enrolled in Kaiser medical single coverage and Delta Dental Incentive plan single coverage.

Please watch the introductory video to learn about your options.

Follow the steps below to review your options and enroll in your new employee benefits through Clackamas County.

Complete and Submit Beneficiary Forms

All new employees must complete a PERS IAP Beneficiary form. This also includes new employees who are already in the PERS program through another employer. Electronic signatures are not accepted.

All new full-time regular and limited term employees must complete a MetLife Group Term Life Beneficiary form. Full-time regular and limited term employees are automatically enrolled in county paid life insurance.

Your completed PERS IAP and MetLife beneficiary forms can be emailed to benefits@clackamas.us. Alternatively, they can be delivered to Human Resources, room 310 of the Public Services Building on the Red Soils Campus.

Review medical/vision options

Explaining medical/vision options video

Choose from three medical plans.

  Kaiser Providence
Personal Option
Providence
Open Option
medical services in-network coverage only in-network coverage only in-network out of network
annual deductible - single/family $0 $0 $50/$150
annual out of pocket max - single/family $600/$1,200 $1,000/$3,000 $2,000/$6,000
office visit - primary, specialty, urgent care $10 co-pay $15 co-pay $10 co-pay 20% co-insurance*
preventive care $0 co-pay $0 co-pay $0 co-pay 20% co-insurance*
inpatient hospital - including maternity covered in full covered in full covered in full 20% co-insurance
emergency room visit $75 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay
X-ray & lab services covered in full covered in full covered in full 20% co-insurance
outpatient surgery $10 co-pay covered in full $10 co-pay 20% co-insurance
alternative care
chiropractic $10 co-pay
20 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
massage $25 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
acupuncture $10 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
prescription drugs
generic $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $10 co-pay not covered
name brand $20 co-pay $15 co-pay $15 co-pay not covered
vision benefits
exam - every 12-months $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $10 co-pay see summary
contact lenses & frames $200 benefit
every 24 months
$175 benefit
every 12 months
$175 benefit
every 12 months
see summary

*deductible waived

Print the side-by-side plan comparison

Review the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC), plan summary and summary plan description (SPD) of each plan for more detailed information.

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Review dental benefits

Explaining dental options video

Choose from two dental plans.

  Kaiser Delta Dental
Incentive
dental services in-network coverage in-network coverage
annual max benefit no max $2,000
annual deductible $0 $0
preventive $5 co-pay 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
basic services $5 co-pay 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
major services see plan summary 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
ortho - adult 50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
not covered
ortho - child 50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
50% up to
$3,000 lifetime

*Requires minimum of one dentist per visit per year to increase and maintain coinsurance level.

Print the side-by-side dental plan comparison

Review rates/benefits summary

Find your employee group below to review plan rates and benefits overview.

FT=Full Time     PT=Part Time

Peace Officers Association (POA) Full Time Part Time

Review additional benefits

Life Insurance:

Retirement Plans:

Disability Insurance:

  • County Paid Disability – 60% benefit of up to $3,333 of employee’s monthly salary
  • Disability Buy-Up – Optional coverage for salary above $3,333 up to $10,000 of employee’s monthly salary

Health Care and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - video
Employee Assistance Program (County Paid)
Additional Voluntary Benefits: 

Enroll

Log into Employee Self Service to enroll in:

  • Medical/vision
  • Dental
  • Health Care and/or Dependent Care FSA
  • ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability Buy-up
  • Dependent Life
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Buy-up

You can log into ESS via a county computer using the County’s intranet and My Toolbox or through our Secure Access Service (SSL) with your county network credentials.

Fill out paper enrollment forms:

Required forms:

Voluntary benefits enrollment forms:

All online and paper enrollments should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin.

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Review your first paycheck after your benefits begin

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Related Information
Qualifying Event

Contact Benefits

A qualifying life event is a change in your situation – like getting married, having a baby or losing health coverage. These changes allow you to enroll in health insurance outside of the annual open enrollment period.

You must make enrollment changes within 60 days from the event date in order to make changes outside of open enrollment.

Contact Benefits at benefits@clackamas.us or 503-655-8550 to initiate the process.

Send documentation

Send a copy of the required documents one of the following ways:

  • Email: benefits@clackamas.us
  • Secure Fax: 503-742-5468

Complete your enrollment changes in Employee Self Service (ESS)

Make your enrollment changes in ESS after we notify you that we have approved your supporting documentation.

Employee Self Service.

You can log into ESS via a county computer using the County’s intranet and My Toolbox or by using our Secure Access Service (SSL) with your county network credentials.

Related Information
Retirees

Review Your Options

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler.

If you are obtaining coverage outside of the county’s retiree program, and wish to cancel your coverage with the county, you must provide written notice. Your new insurer will not notify us.

Retirees receiving medical benefits through the Sheriff’s Office independent retiree medical trust (IRMT) should direct any questions and change requests for medical coverage to William C. Earhart Company at 503-460-5271.

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler.

As an eligible retiree, you have the opportunity to continue your group medical, dental and EAP insurance that was in effect at the time of retirement up to age 65 (or Medicare eligibility, whichever comes first). Retiring employees and retirees participating in the medical portion of the Clackamas County retiree benefit program who are Medicare eligible have the option of enrolling in one of the county’s group Medicare advantage plans.

Plan Options:

Review Your Rates

Rates:

Rates for Independent Retiree Medical Trust (POA and CCSO Command Staff only):

Provide Written Notice to Your Supervisor

When you have decided on a retirement date with Clackamas County, which would be the final day you are at work, you will need to provide written notice to your supervisor. Clackamas County does not currently have requirements regarding the timing of your written notice. However, ample advanced notice will likely ensure a smoother transition to retirement. Clackamas CountyHR recommends 60 days or more advance notice.

Your written notice should indicate your final day of work for the county and specify that you are “retiring.” Your supervisor will work with your department to produce a Personnel Action form, which is distributed to all of the appropriate departments.

Receive your Retiree Packet and Make Your Choices

When your Personnel Action form reaches HR-Benefits and Wellness, you will be mailed a retiree benefit packet to your home address. In the packet, you will find information about your benefit election options through the county’s retiree benefit program, plan comparisons, a rate sheet, your retiree benefit election form, auto pay enrollment form and materials regarding the continuation of your other optional benefits. 

Please be sure to review the information in this packet carefully and contact the HR Benefits and Wellness Division if you have any questions.

Return your Completed Paperwork to HR

Your completed enrollment form, auto pay enrollment form (if applicable) and Medicare advantage enrollment form (if applicable) should be delivered or sent to:

Clackamas County Benefits
2051 Kaen Rd, Ste 310 Oregon City,
OR 97045

All of the necessary enrollment forms are due to Clackamas County HR within 60 days from:

  • The date of the County’s letter notifying you of your right to continue coverage
  • The date the County-provided health coverage ends

However, if you are enrolling in one of the Medicare advantage plans, then all of the necessary enrollment forms are due to Clackamas County HR no later than the calendar month of your retirement. The Clackamas County Benefits and Wellness division does not provide a confirmation that paperwork has been received.

Related Information
COBRA Participants

Review your Options

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler .

If you are obtaining coverage outside of the county’s COBRA program, and wish to cancel your coverage with the county, you must provide written notice. Your new insurer will not notify us.

COBRA Participants receiving medical benefits through the Sheriff’s Office independent retiree medical trust (IRMT) should direct any questions and change requests for medical coverage to William C. Earhart Company at 503-460-5271.  

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler.

Health care coverage defined under COBRA includes medical, dental, employee assistance program (EAP), and the health care flexible spending account (FSA). If you do not select medical, dental, EAP or FSA coverage at your initial COBRA enrollment, you cannot add them later.

Qualified beneficiaries are eligible for the same coverage they had at the time they lost eligibility for coverage. COBRA coverage may be continued for up to 18, 24, 29 or 36 months, depending on the type of qualifying event. Please reference the COBRA handbook for more details.

Health Plans:

Review the Rates

Receive your COBRA Packet and Make Your Choices

Clackamas County will mail a COBRA benefit packet to your home address after your employment ends. In the packet, you will find information about your benefit election options through the county’s COBRA benefit program, plan comparisons, a rate sheet, your COBRA benefit election form, auto pay enrollment form and materials regarding the continuation of your other optional benefits. 

Please be sure to review the information in this packet carefully and contact the HR Benefits and Wellness Division if you have any questions.

Return your Paperwork

Your completed enrollment form and auto pay enrollment form (if applicable) should be delivered or sent to:

Clackamas County Benefits
2051 Kaen Rd, Ste 310
Oregon City, OR 97045

All of the necessary enrollment forms are due to Clackamas County HR within 60 days from:

  • The date of the County’s letter notifying you of your right to continue coverage, or
  • The date the County-provided health coverage ends.

The Clackamas County Benefits and Wellness division does not provide a confirmation that paperwork has been received.

Related Information
New General County Employees

Welcome to Clackamas County! New employee benefits are effective the 1st of the month following date of hire, so it is important to submit your enrollment elections through Employee Self Service along with any paper forms as soon as possible. However, all online and paper enrollments must be submitted no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin. New employees who fail to meet this deadline will automatically be enrolled in Kaiser medical single coverage and Delta Dental preventive plan single coverage.

Please watch the introductory video to learn about your options.

Follow the steps below to review your options and enroll in your new employee benefits through Clackamas County.

Complete and Submit Beneficiary Forms

All new employees must complete a PERS IAP Beneficiary form. This also includes new employees who are already in the PERS program through another employer. Electronic signatures are not accepted.

All new full-time regular and limited term employees must complete a MetLife Group Term Life Beneficiary form. Full-time regular and limited term employees are automatically enrolled in county paid life insurance.

Your completed PERS IAP and MetLife beneficiary forms can be emailed to benefits@clackamas.us. Alternatively, they can be delivered to Human Resources, room 310 of the Public Services Building on the Red Soils Campus.

Review medical/vision options

Explaining medical/vision options video

Choose from three medical plans.

  Kaiser Providence
Personal Option
Providence
Open Option
medical services in-network coverage only in-network coverage only in-network out of network
annual deductible - single/family $250/$500 $850/$1,700 $600/$1,200
annual out of pocket max - single/family $1,000/$2,000 $2,500/$5,000 $2,000/$4,000

office visit - primary and specialty

urgent care

$10 co-pay

$15 co-pay –covered in full after 30 visits

$15 co-pay

$15 co-pay –covered in full after 24 visits

$15 co-pay

30% co-insurance*
preventive care $0 co-pay $0 co-pay $0 co-pay 30% co-insurance*
inpatient hospital - including maternity 10% co-insurance 20% co-insurance 10% co-insurance 30% co-insurance
emergency room visit $75 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay
X-ray & lab services $0 co-pay $0 co-pay $0 co-pay 30% co-insurance
outpatient surgery $10 co-pay 20% co-insurance 10% co-insurance 30% co-insurance
alternative care
chiropractic $10 co-pay
20 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
massage $25 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
acupuncture $10 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$15 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
prescription drugs
generic $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $15 co-pay not covered
name brand $20 co-pay 50% ($150 max) $30 co-pay not covered
vision benefits
exam - every 12-months $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $10 co-pay see summary
contact lenses & frames - every 12-months $250 benefit $175 benefit $175 benefit see summary

*deductible waived

Print the side-by-side plan comparison

Review the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC), plan summary and summary plan description (SPD) of each plan for more detailed information.

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Review dental options

Explaining dental options video

Choose from four dental plans.

  Kaiser Delta Dental
Preventive
Delta Dental
Incentive
Delta Dental
Constant
dental services in-network coverage in-network coverage in-network coverage in-network coverage
annual max benefit no max $2,000 $2,000 $2,000
annual deductible $0 $50/$100 $0 0%
preventive $5 office co-pay $0 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
50%
basic services $5 office co-pay 20% 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
50%
major services $5 office co-pay 30% 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
50%
ortho - adult 50% up to $2,000 lifetime 50% up to $3,000 lifetime not covered not covered
ortho - child 50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
50% up to
$3,000 lifetime
50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
not covered

*Requires minimum of one dentist per visit per year to increase and maintain coinsurance level.

Print the side-by-side dental plan comparison

Review rates/benefits summary

Find your employee group below to review plan rates and benefits overview.

FT=Full Time     PT=Part Time     JS=Job Share

AFSCME: C-COM Full Time Part Time  
AFSCME: Department of Transportation and Development (DTD) Full Time Part Time  
AFSCME: Water Environment Services (WES) Full Time Part Time  
Elected Officials Full Time Part Time  
Employees' Association (EA) Full Time Part Time Job Share
Employees' Association Temporary (EA) Full Time    
Federation of Oregon Parole and Probation Officers (FOPPO) Full Time Part Time Job Share
Housing Authority Non-Represented Full Time Part Time  
Housing Authority Represented Full Time Part Time  
Non-Represented Group 1 Full Time    
Non-Represented Group 2 Full Time Part Time  
Non-Represented     Job Share

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Review additional benefits

Life Insurance:

Retirement Plans:

  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation
    • Employees of the Employees’ Association, AFSCME DTD and AFSCME WES unions are auto enrolled at 5% of their base pay
    • Non-Represented 1 and employees of the FOPPO union receive employer contributions
    • Employees of the AFSCME CCOM union receive a 1-3.5% employer contribution match
  • PERS/OPSRP Retirement Contributions 

Disability Insurance:

  • County Paid Disability – 60% benefit of up to $3,333 of employee’s monthly salary
  • Supplemental Disability – Optional coverage for salary above $3,333 up to $8,333 of employee’s monthly salary

Health Care and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - video
Employee Assistance Program (County Paid) 
Additional Voluntary Benefits:

Enroll

Log into Employee Self Service to enroll in:

  • Medical/vision
  • Dental
  • Health Care and/or Dependent Care FSA
  • Dependent Life
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Buy-up

You can log into ESS via a county computer using the County’s intranet and My Toolbox or by using our Secure Access Service (SSL) with your county network credentials.

Fill out paper enrollment forms:

Required forms:

Voluntary benefits enrollment forms:

All online and paper enrollments should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin.

Review your first paycheck after your benefits begin

Related Information
New Peace Officers Association Employees

Welcome to Clackamas County! New employee benefits are effective the 1st of the month following date of hire, so it is important to submit your enrollment elections through Employee Self Service along with any paper forms as soon as possible. However, all online and paper enrollments must be submitted no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin. New employees who fail to meet this deadline will automatically be enrolled in Kaiser medical single coverage and Delta Dental Incentive plan single coverage.

Please watch the introductory video to learn about your options.

Follow the steps below to review your options and enroll in your new employee benefits through Clackamas County.

Complete and Submit Beneficiary Forms

All new employees must complete a PERS IAP Beneficiary form. This also includes new employees who are already in the PERS program through another employer. Electronic signatures are not accepted.

All new full-time regular and limited term employees must complete a MetLife Group Term Life Beneficiary form. Full-time regular and limited term employees are automatically enrolled in county paid life insurance.

Your completed PERS IAP and MetLife beneficiary forms can be emailed to benefits@clackamas.us. Alternatively, they can be delivered to Human Resources, room 310 of the Public Services Building on the Red Soils Campus.

Review medical/vision options

Explaining medical/vision options video

Choose from three medical plans.

  Kaiser Providence
Personal Option
Providence
Open Option
medical services in-network coverage only in-network coverage only in-network out of network
annual deductible - single/family $0 $0 $50/$150
annual out of pocket max - single/family $600/$1,200 $1,000/$3,000 $2,000/$6,000
office visit - primary, specialty, urgent care $10 co-pay $15 co-pay $10 co-pay 20% co-insurance*
preventive care $0 co-pay $0 co-pay $0 co-pay 20% co-insurance*
inpatient hospital - including maternity covered in full covered in full covered in full 20% co-insurance
emergency room visit $75 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay $100 co-pay
X-ray & lab services covered in full covered in full covered in full 20% co-insurance
outpatient surgery $10 co-pay covered in full $10 co-pay 20% co-insurance
alternative care
chiropractic $10 co-pay
20 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
massage $25 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
acupuncture $10 co-pay
12 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
$10 co-pay
30 visit annual limit
not covered
prescription drugs
generic $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $10 co-pay not covered
name brand $20 co-pay $15 co-pay $15 co-pay not covered
vision benefits
exam - every 12-months $10 co-pay $10 co-pay $10 co-pay see summary
contact lenses & frames $200 benefit
every 24 months
$175 benefit
every 12 months
$175 benefit
every 12 months
see summary

*deductible waived

Print the side-by-side plan comparison

Review the summary of benefits and coverage (SBC), plan summary and summary plan description (SPD) of each plan for more detailed information.

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Review dental benefits

Explaining dental options video

Choose from two dental plans.

  Kaiser Delta Dental
Incentive
dental services in-network coverage in-network coverage
annual max benefit no max $2,000
annual deductible $0 $0
preventive $5 co-pay 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
basic services $5 co-pay 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
major services see plan summary 1st year - 30%*
2nd year - 20%*
3rd year - 10%*
4th year - 0%*
ortho - adult 50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
not covered
ortho - child 50% up to
$2,000 lifetime
50% up to
$3,000 lifetime

*Requires minimum of one dentist per visit per year to increase and maintain coinsurance level.

Print the side-by-side dental plan comparison

Review rates/benefits summary

Find your employee group below to review plan rates and benefits overview.

FT=Full Time     PT=Part Time

Peace Officers Association (POA) Full Time Part Time

Review additional benefits

Life Insurance:

Retirement Plans:

Disability Insurance:

  • County Paid Disability – 60% benefit of up to $3,333 of employee’s monthly salary
  • Disability Buy-Up – Optional coverage for salary above $3,333 up to $10,000 of employee’s monthly salary

Health Care and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - video
Employee Assistance Program (County Paid)
Additional Voluntary Benefits: 

Enroll

Log into Employee Self Service to enroll in:

  • Medical/vision
  • Dental
  • Health Care and/or Dependent Care FSA
  • ShortTerm and LongTerm Disability Buy-up
  • Dependent Life
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability Buy-up

You can log into ESS via a county computer using the County’s intranet and My Toolbox or through our Secure Access Service (SSL) with your county network credentials.

Fill out paper enrollment forms:

Required forms:

Voluntary benefits enrollment forms:

All online and paper enrollments should be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than the end of the month in which your benefits are scheduled to begin.

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Review your first paycheck after your benefits begin

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Related Information
Qualifying Event

Contact Benefits

A qualifying life event is a change in your situation – like getting married, having a baby or losing health coverage. These changes allow you to enroll in health insurance outside of the annual open enrollment period.

You must make enrollment changes within 60 days from the event date in order to make changes outside of open enrollment.

Contact Benefits at benefits@clackamas.us or 503-655-8550 to initiate the process.

Send documentation

Send a copy of the required documents one of the following ways:

  • Email: benefits@clackamas.us
  • Secure Fax: 503-742-5468

Complete your enrollment changes in Employee Self Service (ESS)

Make your enrollment changes in ESS after we notify you that we have approved your supporting documentation.

Employee Self Service.

You can log into ESS via a county computer using the County’s intranet and My Toolbox or by using our Secure Access Service (SSL) with your county network credentials.

Related Information
Retirees

Review Your Options

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler.

If you are obtaining coverage outside of the county’s retiree program, and wish to cancel your coverage with the county, you must provide written notice. Your new insurer will not notify us.

Retirees receiving medical benefits through the Sheriff’s Office independent retiree medical trust (IRMT) should direct any questions and change requests for medical coverage to William C. Earhart Company at 503-460-5271.

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler.

As an eligible retiree, you have the opportunity to continue your group medical, dental and EAP insurance that was in effect at the time of retirement up to age 65 (or Medicare eligibility, whichever comes first). Retiring employees and retirees participating in the medical portion of the Clackamas County retiree benefit program who are Medicare eligible have the option of enrolling in one of the county’s group Medicare advantage plans.

Plan Options:

Review Your Rates

Rates:

Rates for Independent Retiree Medical Trust (POA and CCSO Command Staff only):

Provide Written Notice to Your Supervisor

When you have decided on a retirement date with Clackamas County, which would be the final day you are at work, you will need to provide written notice to your supervisor. Clackamas County does not currently have requirements regarding the timing of your written notice. However, ample advanced notice will likely ensure a smoother transition to retirement. Clackamas CountyHR recommends 60 days or more advance notice.

Your written notice should indicate your final day of work for the county and specify that you are “retiring.” Your supervisor will work with your department to produce a Personnel Action form, which is distributed to all of the appropriate departments.

Receive your Retiree Packet and Make Your Choices

When your Personnel Action form reaches HR-Benefits and Wellness, you will be mailed a retiree benefit packet to your home address. In the packet, you will find information about your benefit election options through the county’s retiree benefit program, plan comparisons, a rate sheet, your retiree benefit election form, auto pay enrollment form and materials regarding the continuation of your other optional benefits. 

Please be sure to review the information in this packet carefully and contact the HR Benefits and Wellness Division if you have any questions.

Return your Completed Paperwork to HR

Your completed enrollment form, auto pay enrollment form (if applicable) and Medicare advantage enrollment form (if applicable) should be delivered or sent to:

Clackamas County Benefits
2051 Kaen Rd, Ste 310 Oregon City,
OR 97045

All of the necessary enrollment forms are due to Clackamas County HR within 60 days from:

  • The date of the County’s letter notifying you of your right to continue coverage
  • The date the County-provided health coverage ends

However, if you are enrolling in one of the Medicare advantage plans, then all of the necessary enrollment forms are due to Clackamas County HR no later than the calendar month of your retirement. The Clackamas County Benefits and Wellness division does not provide a confirmation that paperwork has been received.

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COBRA Participants

Review your Options

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler .

If you are obtaining coverage outside of the county’s COBRA program, and wish to cancel your coverage with the county, you must provide written notice. Your new insurer will not notify us.

COBRA Participants receiving medical benefits through the Sheriff’s Office independent retiree medical trust (IRMT) should direct any questions and change requests for medical coverage to William C. Earhart Company at 503-460-5271.  

If you have any questions, please contact us at benefits@clackamas.us. If you have more complex questions or need guided assistance, please schedule a Zoom appointment with one of our benefit team members through the online appointment scheduler.

Health care coverage defined under COBRA includes medical, dental, employee assistance program (EAP), and the health care flexible spending account (FSA). If you do not select medical, dental, EAP or FSA coverage at your initial COBRA enrollment, you cannot add them later.

Qualified beneficiaries are eligible for the same coverage they had at the time they lost eligibility for coverage. COBRA coverage may be continued for up to 18, 24, 29 or 36 months, depending on the type of qualifying event. Please reference the COBRA handbook for more details.

Health Plans:

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Receive your COBRA Packet and Make Your Choices

Clackamas County will mail a COBRA benefit packet to your home address after your employment ends. In the packet, you will find information about your benefit election options through the county’s COBRA benefit program, plan comparisons, a rate sheet, your COBRA benefit election form, auto pay enrollment form and materials regarding the continuation of your other optional benefits. 

Please be sure to review the information in this packet carefully and contact the HR Benefits and Wellness Division if you have any questions.

Return your Paperwork

Your completed enrollment form and auto pay enrollment form (if applicable) should be delivered or sent to:

Clackamas County Benefits
2051 Kaen Rd, Ste 310
Oregon City, OR 97045

All of the necessary enrollment forms are due to Clackamas County HR within 60 days from:

  • The date of the County’s letter notifying you of your right to continue coverage, or
  • The date the County-provided health coverage ends.

The Clackamas County Benefits and Wellness division does not provide a confirmation that paperwork has been received.

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Questions

If you have benefit questions, please contact benefits at benefits@clackamas.us.

NEW! Schedule a virtual zoom appointment with a Benefits Team member using our online scheduler.

Accessing Employee Self Service (ESS) from home:

To update your beneficiary designations complete the forms below:

PERS Beneficiary Designation Form

MetLife Beneficiary Designation Form