How are newborns added to the plan?
An enrollment form for the addition of a newborn child of an eligible employee or a family member must be furnished to OEBB within 60 days from the date of birth. The member has the option to add the newborn onto the plan permanently or just for the first 31 days of his or her life. ODS will not load newborn eligibility from a claim or a customer service inquiry, and members will be directed back to their school district to complete the necessary paperwork. When ODS receives the eligibility information from OEBB, any pending claims can be processed. Addition of the newborn may result in an increase in premium, depending on the current family structure.
