Benefits Partners

In alignment with the OMES mission, benefits partners across the State of Oklahoma strive to serve those who serve Oklahomans.

Benefits partner role:

1. To fulfill legislative intent by introducing to the State of Oklahoma employees a benefits program that recognizes differing needs of state employees: age, salary, family status and urban vs. rural.
2. To be professional benefits partners for State of Oklahoma employees, responsible for:
   1. Enrollment and administration of the flexible benefits plan.
   2. All questions of eligibility in accordance with IRC Sections 125 and 129 and expenses outlined in Section 213.
   3. All related financial activities for the group benefit plans included for current state employees.
   4. All daily benefit processes, including Workday@OK tasks and notifications, to ensure employees receive benefit coverage as soon as possible.

Employee Benefits Department role:

The OMES HCM Employee Benefits Department is responsible for the general administration and operation of the benefits offered under the flexible benefits program and to assist benefits partners and all state employers and employees.

The OMES HCM Employee Benefits Department has compiled a list of helpful benefits partner checklists and resources on this page for reference.