OPEA

DHS APS District 2 Staff Meeting
2022-03-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Ada

Deadline for Third Reading and Final Passage of a Measure in the House of Origin
2022-03-24 | Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, United States

DHS APS District 1 Staff Meeting
2022-03-17 | Chickasha

AMBA Webinar Series: Long Term Care 101
2022-03-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Explore the myths and realities of what is covered when it comes to Long Term Care. Does Medicare cover anything? What about my major medical plan? Are there any options? Do I even need it? Join us to find out all the answers as we break down what Long Term Care is and how it impacts generations of your family

RSVP HERE: https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ceJIrwwSTmyj-R-8CkjtqQ

Oklahoma Historical Society All Staff Meeting
2022-03-10 08:30 - 09:30 | Oklahoma City

OPEA Board Meeting
2022-03-05 09:00 - 13:00 | OPEA Office, 13 NE 28th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, United States

Senate Committee Deadline
2022-03-03

Oklahoma Commission on Children and Youth (OCCY)
2022-03-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Oklahoma City

Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET)
2022-02-25 10:00 - 10:30

AMBA Webinar Series: Spring Break Perks and Emergency Transportation
2022-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Join us at noon to learn how to effectively advocate during the 2022 legislative session.
This training will be led by our Government Relations Director Chancen Flick. Chancen has been an advocate for public employees for nearly a decade. His training is geared to teach public employees how to advocate without much interruption to their day.
Oklahomans pay way too much for ground and air ambulance transportation costs in the state. But isn’t that covered under our health insurance? Oftentimes, individuals find that their out-of-pocket costs are greater than they ever expected. Join us on this webinar to find out what the current issues are in Oklahoma and how the OPEA is stepping up to protect the financial health of its members.
RSVP Here: https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_HnyxCac3TPufhEYak5wO5w

2022 State Employee Legislative Priorities With Rep. Mike Osburn
2022-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Facebook Live
Watch live on Facebook as OPEA Executive Director Sterling Zearley talks with Representative Mike Osburn about state employee market-based pay legislation.

Once concluded OPEA’s Grievance & Legal Specialist Dixie Jackson continues the conversation with Representative Osborn on the new merit rule implementation progress.

This Facebook Live will be saved to our page.

Presidents Day: OPEA Office Closed
2022-02-14

Legislative Advocacy 101 & AMBA Webinar Series: Heart Attack and Stroke
2022-02-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Join us at noon to learn how to effectively advocate during the 2022 legislative session.
This training will be led by our Government Relations Director Chancen Flick. Chancen has been an advocate for public employees for nearly a decade. His training is geared to teach public employees how to advocate without much interruption to their day.

Once Chancen has finished our partner AMBA will be detailing their Heart Attack and Stroke Insurance Plans. These insurance plans are exclusively discounted for OPEA members. You won’t want to miss out.
February is Heart Healthy Month. But, what happens if you have a heart attack or cardiovascular issue like a stroke? Won’t your insurance cover everything? Surprisingly, no. Join us to learn all about how Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Cancer can truly scramble your savings and what you can do about it. We’ll also discuss ways that you can be your best advocate for issues that impact state employees and retirees.
RSVP Here: https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QTAe1k6LSM-v-qvyD5HQeA

First Day of Legislative Session
2022-02-07 | Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, United States

AMBA Webinar Series: Dental and Vision
2022-01-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Join us during your lunch period to catch up with OPEA and our partners AMBA.

OPEA will be going over our full 2022 legislative agenda. AMBA will be discussing their new dental and vision plan designed to fill the gaps Oklahoma state employees have in their state-provided insurance.
RSVP Here: https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XIvdamppR_GbdqPobXZDHA

Board of Directors Meeting
2022-01-22 09:00 - 12:00 | OPEA Office, 13 NE 28th St, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, United States
OPEA’s leadership meets to discuss and vote on the direction and efforts of OPEA. These meetings are open to the public!

AMBA Webinar Series: Health and Financial Wellness
2022-01-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Join us during your lunch period to catch up with OPEA and our partners AMBA.
Cassie Lewis (Director of Operations; EGID) Presents Financial Health and Wellness

HealthChoice Member Enhancements

HC Benefits App
Standalone HealthChoice website
Telemedicine/Telehealth

HealthChoice Wellness

Step Program
Wellness Spotlight
Care Management
TSET Partnership

HealthChoice Reminders

HDHP and HSA benefits
Select Program

RSVP Here: https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Gw3f-qWFSbilKeT5SWpOmQ

OPEA Office Closed
2021-12-30 - 2021-12-31
Closed for New Years

OPEA Office Closed
2021-12-23 - 2021-12-24
OPEA Office Closed for Christmas

Ask An Attorney About The New Emergency Rules
2021-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Facebook Live
Join us on Facebook live during your lunch hour to come to ask OPEA’s attorney Chelsea Smith about the new emergency rules and how they will impact you.
RSVP on Facebook using this link: https://fb.me/e/2jtkRaGM9

Chelsea Celsor Smith has experience in civil litigation in both state and federal court. Her areas of emphasis include governmental ethics, constitutional law, administrative law and employment law. She serves as acting General Counsel to the Oklahoma House of Representatives and was previously in-house General Counsel to the Oklahoma House of Representatives. She also serves Oklahoma Public Employees Association as acting General Counsel. She provides advice, training and frequently is a speaker regarding compliance with employment and ethics laws.

She is admitted to practice in Oklahoma, the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma and the United States Supreme Court.

Chelsea has been recognized as a Best Lawyers: One to Watch in Labor and Employment Law-Employee; Labor and Employment Law; Litigation-Labor; and Employment Law. Further, she also owns and manages an oilfield disposal business with her family in Western Oklahoma.

She also serves on the board for the Care Center, co-chairs Pink Tie Ball, a benefit for Susan G. Komen and is a member of the Oklahoma Bar Association, Oklahoma County Bar Association and the Federalist Society.

OPEA Office Closed
2021-11-25 - 2021-11-26
OPEA Office Closed for Thanksgiving

Perks of OPEA Membership – Holiday Edition
2021-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom Webinar
Come learn about OPEA and our partners AMBA. OPEA grievance specialist Dixie Jackson will be going over the new emergency rules for the merit system modernization. Our partners AMBA will be discussing the exclusive benefits they can offer to OPEA members including discounted insurance, travel, and tickets.
RSVP HERE: https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_aW6pJnBnRI-23ZWnVl60-A

Oklahoma School for the Deaf Chapter Recruitment Meeting
2021-11-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Potrillos Mexican Restaurant, 1611 W Broadway Ave, Sulphur, OK, 73086, United States
OPEA Memb. Meeting (14)

OPEA Office Closed
2021-11-11

The True Cost of a Cancer Diagnosis
2021-11-04 12:00 - 13:00
Join our online Zoom webinar as OPEA’s Government Relations Coordinator Chancen Flick gives a brief on the legislative process in Oklahoma. This discussion will be to teach OPEA members how we can use this process in our favor as long as we maintain engagement. Our partner AMBA will be discussing their Cancer insurance plans and other options OPEA members have for exclusive discounts from AMBA.
RSVP Here: https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9cyCg6g1Q0CixZc5UUcH8w

Defined Benefit Pension Plan Study
2021-11-04 09:00 - 12:00 | Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, United States
Oklahoma House Banking, Financial Services, and Pensions Committee is meeting to discuss the Economic Impact of Oklahomans
Defined Benefit Pension Plans.
Room 206

All About Long Term Care 201 with AMBA
2021-10-21 12:00 - 13:00
Join us as our Executive Director Sterling Zearley discusses the state employee compensation interim study and what are the next steps to improving state employees’ pay. Our partners AMBA will be taking a deeper dive into their long-term care plans and the multiple options they can provide to OPEA members.
RSVP Here: https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_i7rnWw8fTei8tBLiy95FTw

Long Term Care 101 with AMBA
2021-10-11 12:00 - 13:00
Join us as we answer questions about option period enrollment and our partner’s AMBA talk about their long-term care plans.

RSVP Here:
https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/…/WN_17S9E_erQ4CJ9liyCB2SRA

State Employee Pay Reform Study
2021-10-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Oklahoma State Capitol, 2300 N Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK, 73105, United States
Join us either virtually ( https://www.okhouse.gov/Video/Default.aspx ) or In-person (Oklahoma State Capitol; Room 450)

TOPIC OF THE PROPOSAL:
Examine both a market-based pay scale system as well as a merit-based ‘pay-for-performance bonus system for state employees.

EXPLANATORY COMMENTS ON THE SCOPE OF THE STUDY PROPOSAL:
The proposal for this interim study will be to examine the implementation of both a market-based pay scale system for state employees as well as a merit-based ‘pay for performance bonus system. The state of Tennessee began using both a market-based salary system and a merit-based bonus system in 2012 and have fully implemented both by 2019. A review of those policies can address how the state of Oklahoma can improve state employee compensation and ensure that the retention of quality employees increases.

Areas that shall be addressed will include:
1) A review of HB 3293 from the 2014 legislative session.
2) A study of the Tennessee TEAM Act and the associated ‘Pay for Performance’ bonus system or P4P.
3) A review of the Tennessee Individual Performance Plan used for ‘P4P’.
4) A review of the Oklahoma ‘PMP’ system currently in place for state employees
Discussion on how to develop policies related to the establishment of market and merit-based payscale systems
