Due to state budget reductions, the Department of Administrative Services will be closed on Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. The offices will re-open on Monday, Nov. 30. Thank you for your patience.

Do you have benefit questions after Open Enrollment? The November newsletter answers common questions.

Employees who failed to enroll during Open Enrollment can remedy the resulting loss of dependent coverage. You must submit a remedy form to your agency no later than Dec. 31, 2009.

The Summary Plan Description is your complete resource information on eligibility, health plans and optional benefits through PEBB.

The vendor for PEBB-sponsored flu-shot clinics has received a limited supply of vaccine against seasonal flu. Worksite clinics are being scheduled in areas that did not have clinics earlier this fall. The schedule will be updated as information becomes available.

Stop dieting and start living with Weight Watchers. Thousands of PEBB-enrolled employees have already joined at no cost through their 2009 medical plan.

The Great American Smokeout Nov. 19 is your opportunity to join up with others and take the first step toward quitting tobacco, even if it's just for a day. PEBB plans cover The Quit For Life Program, which makes chances of quitting eight times greater than trying to quit on your own. Call 1.866.QUIT.4.LIFE (1-866-784-8454).