IMPORTANT: September 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM is the final deadline for employers to submit a Work History Report and schedule a payment in Employer Self Serve.
Action Required: September 21 at 4:00 PM Reporting and Payment Cutoff
September 21, 2026, at 4:00 PM is the final deadline for employers to submit a Work History Report and schedule a payment in the current reporting system.
Any Work History Report or payment not submitted and scheduled by this deadline cannot be processed through the current system.
If a Work History Report or payment activity is not completed by September 21 at 4:00 PM, employers will need to:
Submit the Work History Report using the new reporting format.
Schedule payment through the new Employer Portal.
Complete these activities beginning October 1, 2026.
New Employer Portal: https://digital.alight.com/controlcenter
We strongly encourage employers to review upcoming reporting requirements and plan accordingly to avoid delays during the transition period.
Employer Portal Readiness Activities
The new Employer Portal system Administrator user credentials have been set up for the Primary Contact for each employer. To access the new Employer Portal, all system Administrators will first need to complete the PingID instructions to successfully authenticate and gain access to the Portal.
Between now and October 1, system Administrators may begin completing the following setup activities in the new Employer Portal:
Add additional users
Enter bank account information
Enter employer contact information
At this time, these are the only activities employers should complete in the new Employer Portal prior to October 1. Guidance for these activities is available on the Employer Knowledge Hub within the Document Library and FAQs, then Administrative Controls.
Important: Once a new user is established, the Administrator is responsible for notifying the user and providing instructions to complete PingID authentication.
Please do not use the system for reporting, payments, corrections, adjustments, or any other employer workflows before go-live.
Payroll Deduction Service Credit Purchase Reporting
Beginning with the September 2026 pay period (due October 31, 2026), payroll deduction service credit purchases will be reported through the new Employer Portal as part of the Work History Report process.
Key changes include:
Payroll deduction service credit purchases will be reported on the Work History Report using a separate Pay Code (P).
Members with payroll deduction service credit purchases should be included on the Work History Report with Pay Code P. Employers should enter the deduction amount in the appropriate deduction column - Taxed or Tax Deferred.
The system will generate a separate invoice based on the information submitted on the Work History Report.
Training Opportunities Still Available
As we approach go-live, we strongly encourage employers to take advantage of the remaining training opportunities. There are still openings available for the following in-person training sessions in Columbus:
September 15
September 16
September 17
September 18
In addition, an online training session is available on September 28 for employers who prefer a virtual option. Registration links for all available training sessions can be found on the Employer Knowledge Hub under Regional On-Site Training.
Training provides employers with an opportunity to become familiar with the new Employer Portal, review Member Data Reporting and Work History Reporting workflows, understand common reporting activities, and learn about the new reporting requirements before go-live.
We strongly encourage employers who have not yet attended training to register as soon as possible to ensure they are prepared for the transition on October 1.
Need Assistance?
Additional resources, job aids, FAQs, and training materials are available through the Employer Knowledge Hub:
🔗 https://opf-employer-npas.org/index.html
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Thank you for your continued partnership and preparation as we approach go-live. The time employers invest now will help ensure a smooth and successful transition to the new Employer Portal.