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Rachael Waas Shull
Marketing Sales Representative

Rachael came to us from BenefitHelp Solutions where she worked as a Sales Representative since 2005.

Rachael is a graduate of Manchester College and is currently working on her Masters of Public Health at Portland State University. She has worked for the French-based Micro-Loan Program that provides monetary support for sustainable living for West African women and her focus was health promotion and education. Rachael also spent a year as an AmeriCorps Volunteer working with InAct, the outpatient drug treatment service provider for the Multnomah County Drug Court. Rachael's diverse background is a great addition to our Marketing team.

In the News

Individual Plan Renewal News

ODS has filed our renewal with the state requesting an 8.9 percent increase in medical rates and a 5 percent increase in dental rates.

Fall 2008 Agent Tour

Learn about 10/1 rates, Network updates, the ODS Disease Management Program, and see an Online tools demo at the Fall 2008 Agent Tour.

Water Safety 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.

New ODS Individual Plan Renewal Date

ODS has made the decision to defer the individual product renewal this year from July to October 2008.

Billing Tips

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

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.

News Archive

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.