ADvantage Administration Unit Update: CD-PASS and Optional Expenses

Feb. 10, 2010

Two letters have been sent to CD-PASS service recipients. This information is being provided to you so you can assist the member with understanding this situation, if needed. Additionally, members may contact the PPL Customer Service Line at 1-866-537-8379.

The letter dated Dec. 10, 2009 discusses the employer’s responsibility to complete three forms from the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC). By completing these forms and electing to pay State Unemployment taxes, the employers combined federal and state unemployment taxes are reduced. These forms must be completed and returned to Public Partnerships (PPL) by Feb. 26, 2010.  Failure to return the forms could result in the member being ineligible for the CD-PASS service option. PPL will be sending an automated scripted message this evening to members, who have not returned the forms as an attempt to reach out to members and get the forms prior to the deadline.

The letter dated Feb. 8, 2010 discusses the status of the Optional Expense accounts and explains why the optional expense accounts were reduced.

If you have any questions regarding the information provided above, please feel free to contact Provider Questions.