The Ohio State University

The Your Plan for Health newsletter is published quarterly by the Office of Human Resources and connects Ohio State faculty and staff with information about Your Plan for Health and other health care news.

Ohio State offers a comprehensive health benefit package with a variety of options to meet your unique needs. All medical plans include prescription drug coverage and GlobalCare Referral Services. Many employees are also eligible for dental and vision coverage. All university employees have access to the University Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (UFSAP) and the Faculty and Staff Wellness Program.

Medical Plan
Comprehensive coverage with your choice of care providers.

Dental Plan
Coverage for many of the dental services you and your dependents will need.

Vision Plan
Share the cost for exams, eyeglasses or contacts.

Prescription Drugs
Provides services at both network pharmacies and by mail.

Survivor Benefits
Extension of benefits for the surviving spouse or dependent children of deceased faculty and staff.

COBRA
Continuation of benefit coverage.

GlobalCare
24-hour emergency referral to medical care when you travel outside of Ohio.

University Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (UFSAP)
Professional, confidential counseling services.

University Health Connection
On campus medical services.

Wellness Program
Variety of resources and programs on health and wellness.

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
Details on the privacy of your personal information