This page provides highlights of trainings, help sessions, web pages, and other resources designed to help you better understand and make the most of the benefits available to you as a UO employee. If you're looking to learn more about health insurance options, retirement savings plans, or other perks available to you, these offerings are designed to provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your benefits.
Most of the offerings listed here are applicable to Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB)-eligible faculty, classified staff, and officers of administration only.
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General Benefits & New Employee Education
New Hire Benefit Drop-In Help Sessions (for new employees)
Offered once per academic term
Register in MyTrack.
Benefits coordinators will be available to answer questions regarding benefit elections, how to enroll in benefits, retirement, wellness, and other university benefit offerings. Please register; arrive any time during the session for drop-in Q&A.
Employee Benefits Overview
Offered monthly on Zoom
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We’ll discuss benefit eligibility, provide a review of medical plans, and offer retirement information. We'll also discuss the menu of lesser-known benefits such as product and services discounts, care provider networks, pet insurance, and more. If you’re interested in expanding your knowledge of your benefits, please register today.
Work-Life Resources for UO Employees
This self-guided module provides an overview of programs that support work-life balance for University of Oregon employees. You will learn about resources for families and caregivers, wellness programs for employees, services offered by the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and protected leave and flexible work arrangements.
Other Resources
Find more learning opportunities for new employees on the New Employee Orientation Programs page.
How to Read and Understand Your Earnings Statement - self-guided module that explains how to access and understand the details of your UO earnings statement (paystub).
Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage Education
Employee Benefits Overview
Offered monthly on Zoom
Register in MyTrack
We’ll discuss benefit eligibility, provide a review of medical plans, and offer retirement information. We'll also discuss the menu of lesser-known benefits such as product and services discounts, care provider networks, pet insurance, and more. If you’re interested in expanding your knowledge of your benefits, please register today.
Web resources
PEBB Wellness Central: includes a calendar of benefits-related webinars, and other resources including recorded presentations on each of the core insurance providers.
UO Benefits - UO Group Insurance: Overview and details about employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offered through PEBB.
Retirement Options Education
HR Benefits maintains a separate retirement education page where you can find out about learning opportunities offered by the university, the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and other retirement providers.
Wellness, Discounts, and Services Education
Work-Life Resources for UO Employees
This self-guided module provides an overview of programs that support work-life balance for University of Oregon employees. You will learn about resources for families and caregivers, wellness programs for employees, services offered by the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and protected leave and flexible work arrangements. Finally, you will review expectations for supervisors in providing support and flexibility to employees who are navigating responsibilities outside of work. This course is intended for all University of Oregon employees, including new employees and supervisors.
Web resources
Explore your EAP benefits (Canopy): overview of the services you have access to via the UO's employee assistance program, Canopy.
PEBB Wellness Central: includes a calendar of wellness-related webinars, and other resources to help you explore the wellness benefits that PEBB offers employees. June 2024 topics include:
- Deep Relaxation for Better Sleep On demand.
- and more! See the PEBB website for a full listing.