COIC Employee Resources
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
If employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Here is the link for more information – Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
PSLF Supporting Documentation:
CANOPY EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
BENEFITS INFORMATION
HEALTH, VISION, AND DENTAL INSURANCE
COIC and Deschutes County are self-insured and have their own Benefit Plan. PacificSource is the third-party administrator.
Contact PacificSource by phone at 1-888-246-1370 or email at cs@pacificsource.com.
Coverage becomes effective the first of the month if hired on the first working day of the month, otherwise coverage becomes effective the first day of the following month. Once your enrollment has been processed through PacificSource, you should receive you ID card within 7-10 business days. The Standard Plan is available for all benefit-eligible, full-time employees. The High Deductible Health Plan is available for all benefit-eligible, part-time employees. There are options for individual-only or full-family enrollment.
LIFE INSURANCE
Enroll or increase your supplemental life and accident insurance.
- The only voluntary life insurance increase that is not subject to medical underwriting during open enrollment is a $20,000 increase to Employee Voluntary Life, and only if your current coverage amount is less than $100,000. All other increases or new coverage requests for an employee and/or a spouse will require medical underwriting by NYL to determine insurability. Medical underwriting will occur after open enrollment is complete.
- Voluntary life and ADD changes can be made any time throughout the year. These will also require medical underwriting.
AFLAC
You may contact Kate Thomas at (541) 382-4451 or by email at kate_thomas_group_inc@us.aflac.com
FLEXIBLE SPENDING
Starting January 1, 2026, administrative services for FSA accounts previously offered through PacificSource Administrators (PSA) are being transitioned to PNC BeneFit Plus. PNC is the fifth largest commercial bank in the country and a trusted financial services provider. As one of the largest administrators of tax advantaged accounts, PNC delivers an exceptional benefit experience through PNC BeneFit Plus.
PNC FSA FAQ * PNC Consumer Guidebook
Easy Access to Your Funds
Use your PNC BeneFit Plus debit card to pay for eligible health related expenses at clinics, pharmacies, dental offices, and more. Add your card to your mobile wallet for secure, contactless payments—perfect for when you’re on the go!
Simple, Secure Account Management
The PNC BeneFit Plus Consumer Portal is personalized, secure, and easy to use.
You can:
- View account activity
- Check claims and payment status
- File claims and upload receipts—all in just a few clicks
Stay Organized with the Expense Tracker
Easily manage and track your eligible expenses with the built-in Expense Tracker.
Manage Your Account Anytime, Anywhere
Download the PNC BeneFit Plus mobile app to check your balance, submit claims, and more—right from your phone.
OREGON SAVINGS GROWTH PLAN
PERS RETIREMENT
2026 COIC Employee Enrollment Forms
Health Insurance Deduction Authorization – Standard Plan
Health Insurance Deduction Authorization – High Deductible Plan
Health Insurance Enrollment – Change Form
Required Documents to verify eligibility of dependents
FSA Enrollment Form (Flexible Spending) *new form required every year!
AFLAC – schedule to meet with AFLAC representative Kate Thomas – kate_thomas_group_inc@us.aflac.com
Legalshield Enrollment Form & Info Handout
MASA Enrollment Form & Info Handout
Oregon Savings Growth Plan (OSGP) – enroll online
Contact us
Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC)
1250 NE Bear Creek Rd.
Bend, OR 97701
541-548-8163
education
COIC provides an alternative high school setting for students to make up credits and return to their regular classrooms, or to earn the GED. Students may also participate in the Youth Compass Program, a work-experience program that combines classroom credits with community service and natural resource projects.
Program Introduction
The COIC approach is based on individualized instruction for credit recovery or GED. Students, primarily aged 16-21, are referred by their local high schools to make up credits and return to their regular classrooms or leave the program with the GED. COIC is recognized as one of the most successful GED programs in Oregon, with 93 GED certificates awarded during the 2025-2026 school year alone. Students may also participate in work education through our Youth Compass Program.
Programs are held in Bend, La Pine, Redmond, and Prineville in conjunction with the school districts of Bend-La Pine, Redmond, Sisters, Culver, and Crook County. COIC also provides instruction for Deschutes County Juvenile Community Justice and the Oregon National Guard Youth Challenge Program.
In addition, COIC offers summer work experience, giving students the opportunity to earn minimum wages and learn valuable hands-on work skills. During the school year, students earn high school diplomas, GEDs, and high school credits that transfer to their local high schools. Typically, our students spend more than 10,000 hours working on community service and natural resource projects.
Talk to your school counselor about attending COIC or call one of our classrooms today!
Youth Compass Program
Order Your GED Transcript/Diploma
Order a copy of your GED transcript and/or GED diploma (electronic or hard copies) online from GED.com. Select the Grads and Transcripts tab on the top banner and answer the questions to verify your specific testing record.
Statewide Testing Notices
English Annual Notice for Statewide Tests - Download here
Spanish Annual Notice for Statewide Tests - Download here
English ODE State Testing Combined 30-Day Notice and Opt-Out Form - Download here
Spanish ODE State Testing Combined 30-Day Notice and Opt-Out Form - Download here
Youth Education program Contacts
Bend Classroom
For enrollment information, contact:
Katie Estvold, Teacher's Aid/ Registrar
458-231-1436| Email here
For classroom information, contact:
Patrick Jordan, Lead Teacher
541-706-1458 | Email here
La Pine Classroom
For enrollment information, contact:
Katie Estvold, Teacher's Aid/ Registrar
458-231-1436 | Email here
For classroom information, contact:
Andrew Peter, Teacher
541-316-9039 | Email here
Redmond Classroom
For program information, contact:
Dustin Gurley, Lead Teacher
541-280-0031 | Email here
COIC Skills Lab
Deschutes County Juvenile Justice
Ami Stone, Teacher
541-322-7676 | Email here
Youth Education Program General Info:
Kris Schofield, Youth Education Manager
541-213-1998 | Email here
Youth Employment & Training Contacts
Bend Youth Compass Program
For program information, contact:
Jay Byers, Youth Employment Counselor
458-287-5575| Email here
La Pine Youth Compass Program
For program information, contact:
Nick Huggins, Youth Employment & Training Coordinator
541-280-6495 | Email here
Jefferson County Youth Compass Program
For program information, contact:
Matt Mahoney, Program Coordinator
541-403-0099 | Email here
Redmond Youth Compass Program
For program information, contact:
Matt Mahoney, Program Coordinator
541-403-0099 | Email here
Prineville Youth Compass Program
For program information, contact:
Jeff Warren, Youth Employment Counselor
541-420-6787 | Email here
Joseph Beaton, Youth Employment Counselor
541-233-6782 | Email here
Youth Compass Program General Info:
Laurie Harrer, Youth Employment & Training Program Coordinator
561-329-7873 | Email Here
Matt Mahoney, Youth Employment & Training Program Coordinator
541-403-0099 | Email here
Klamath County Youth Compass Program
General Info:
Sean Winters, Youth Employment Counselor
541-419-11812 | Email here
COIC Student Handbook 24-25 - Download






