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April 7, 2026

State Health Plan premiums remain below regional, national levels

The State Health Plan continues to be one of the most affordable health insurance plans available for public employees, according to the latest survey of peer programs.

December 31, 2025

2026 open enrollment for participants of State ORP

The open enrollment period for participants of the State Optional Retirement Program is January 1 to March 1 of each year.

July 17, 2025

PEBA awards contract to new pharmacy benefits manager

PEBA awarded the contract for pharmacy benefits management services to Caremark. Beginning January 1, 2026, Caremark will replace Express Scripts as the pharmacy benefits manager for the State Health Plan.

February 7, 2025

Addressing social determinants of health (SDOH) with Reema Health

Reema Health is a community-based care organization that provides one-on-one support and social needs navigation to State Health Plan members looking to improve their social, emotional or physical well-being.

January 23, 2025

PEBA awards contract for third party administration of the State Flexible Benefits Plan

PEBA awarded the contract for third party administration of the State Flexible Benefits Plan to ASIFlex.