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Erin McGarry
Wellness Marketing Specialist

ODS is pleased to introduce our Wellness Marketing Specialist, Erin McGarry.

Erin brings to ODS her extensive background in the health promotion industry. From 2004-2007, Erin worked for General Electric out of Schenectady, NY implementing on-site and global workplace wellness initiatives. Erin holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from the State University of New York, University at Buffalo, where she served as a two-time captain of UB’s NCAA division one women’s soccer team.

We look forward to having Erin on our team!

In the News

Allergy Wellness Tips Flyer

Download this health promotion flyer from ODS Disease Management and Wellness, and forward it to your employer groups. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about ODS Disease Management and Wellness programs, contact or call toll-free 877-277-7281.

2008 Agent Summer Tour

Learn about New staff changes, Family Fairness Act, Willamette Dental updates, HB 2002 at the 2008 Agent Summer Tour.

Billing Tips

ODS provides you with great information regarding our billing processes for employers.

April 2008 ODS Large Group Reporting Update

At ODS, we know that the reports we provide are key to successfully managing your accounts, and we are committed to improving the accessibility and accuracy of the reports we provide

ODS Announces Marketing Department Changes

As of February 4, 2008, ODS policies recognize qualified same-sex domestic partnerships as having the same rights and benefits granted to opposite-sex spouses under Oregon law.

Zyrtec® changing to over-the-counter (OTC) medication

The ODS prescription benefit will no longer be covering the cost as the drug is now available without a prescription.

HB2002 and New Business Quoting

SpeedeRates has been updated to meet the new regulatory guidelines of House Bill 2002 and to accommodate the quoting of groups with 26-50 enrolling.

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Helpful Hints

Tips for processing a quicker turnaround time on quotes (RFPs):

Tips for Enrollment Forms

Tips for SpeedeRates

On line quoting for SEHI groups

Information regarding a canceled account to be forwarded to your marketing team.