VEBA Health Reimbursement Benefit Information
In late February 2026, AFSCME 189 members voted on whether or not to set up VEBA health reimbursement accounts for health-related expenses and tax savings for our bargaining unit employees. The AFSCME 189 Election Committee released preliminary referendum results on 2/28/2026.
The majority voted “yes.”
The Election Committee will give a full report at the next General Membership meeting on March 10, 2026.
Related to the referendum noted above, AFSCME 189 is sharing details about these accounts. Currently, AFSCME 189 is proposing a contribution of 1% of pay and the accounts would be administered by HRA VEBA. City of Portland Police, Bureau of Emergency Communications, and Fire Bureau employees currently participate at a higher percentage and Fire uses the same company. IRS rules dictate that if we vote to set up these accounts, all represented employees must participate. Please read through the information below. If you still have questions, feel free to email communications@afscme189.com.
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