Oregon State University

HEM Surcharge Appeal Process

If you or your spouse did not complete the HEM requirements, the HEM monthly surcharge will be deducted from your October, November and December paychecks.  The monthly surcharge amount will be:

  • $17.50 if either you or your enrolled spouse/partner did not complete the two online e-lessons
  • $35.00 if both you and your enrolled spouse/partner did not complete the two online e-lessons

IF YOU ARE CHARGED THE SURCHARGE IN ERROR you will need to complete the appeal process to have PEBB remove the surcharge.  If you need assistance in identifying if PEBB identified you or your enrolled spouse/partner as not completing the e-lessons you can contact PEBB at 503.373.1654 or email Employee Benefits at employee.benefits@oregonstate.edu.

APPEAL PROCESS

Complete the Appeal form and attach a copy of the e-lesson certificate/confirmation from your plan’s website showing you and/or your enrolled spouse/partner completed the requirement as scheduled.

E-lesson Certificates/Confirmation:

Return form and confirmation to PEBB at:

Additional information can be found on the PEBB website

If you have any questions, please contact Employee Benefits by email at employee.benefits@oregonstate.edu or by phone at 541.737.2805.

Employee Benefits Staff List

Employee Benefits - 204 Kerr | 541-737-2805 | general email
Donna Chastain Donna Chastain Employee Benefits Manager 541-737-2806
Heidi Melton Human Resources Officer
Workers’ Compensation, Standard Insurance Claims (STD&LTD)
541-737-2916
Christina Bacchi Benefits Consultant
Benefit Issues for Business Centers: HSBC, BEBC & AABC
541-737-2835
Jessica Dalziel Benefits Consultant
Benefit Issues for Business Centers: UABC, FOBC & Chancellor’s Office
541-737-3521
Roshni Sabedra Benefits Consultant
FMLA/OFLA/Military Leave
541-737-5946
Whitney Barstad Benefits Consultant
Benefit Issues for Business Centers: ASBC & AMBC
541-737-2269
Patricia Young Benefits Consultant
Retirement, Savings & Pension Programs
541-737-8254

Contact Info

Office of Human Resources,
Oregon State University,
122 Kerr Administration Building,
Corvallis, OR 97331-2132
Phone: 541-737-3103
Fax: 541-737-7771 or 541-737-0553.
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