Benefits Presentations
The Office of Human Resources offers video presentations, webinars and in-person events to help you understand your health coverage and retirement benefit options. The health and retirement benefits Ohio State offers to eligible faculty and staff have a longstanding reputation for being exceptional. We hope these educational resources help you make the most of these benefits.
Webinars
The Office of Human Resources offers webinars on health and wellness benefits and retirement options for new and newly eligible employees. Benefits consultants will compare key features of the plans and address issues you need to consider when making your decisions.
This 150-minute webinar will provide faculty and staff with the information needed to make an informed choice regarding Retirement and Health and Welfare options as a new hire. This session will provide a combination of Retirement and Health and Welfare Benefits information with the first 75-minutes focused on Retirement Plan choices and the second 75-minutes focused on Health and Welfare Plan choices.
Part 1: Retirement
You have 120 days from the effective date of your eligible appointment to choose a retirement program. During the 120 day enrollment period, you may elect to participate in the Ohio Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) or the State System. Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) for staff and State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) for faculty.
The Office of Human Resources offers retirement choices forums to provide a high-level summary of the plans available to new faculty and staff. During these sessions, Benefit Analysts will compare key features of the ARP, and OPERS/STRS, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Part 2: Health and Welfare
You have 30 days from the effective date of your eligible appointment to enroll in health benefits. During the 30 day enrollment period, you may elect coverage in one of the several medical plans available, dental and vision coverage, dependent and health care flexible spending accounts, short-term disability, and voluntary group term life insurance coverage.
During these sessions, Benefits Analysts will compare key features of the medical plans and other health benefits and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Upcoming Sessions and Registration Information
Upcoming dates and a zoom link to the presentation can be found on BuckeyeLearn. You will not need to register for this session. Simply sign in during the designated times listed on BuckeyeLearn.
This 90-minute webinar will provide you with the information you need to make an informed choice regarding your retirement plan options as a new hire. You have 120 days from the effective date of your eligible appointment to choose a retirement program.
During the 120 day enrollment period, you may elect to participate in the Ohio Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) for staff, or State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) for faculty.
This online webinar will be presented live by HR benefits consultants and provides you with the opportunity to view it from any computer. You will NOT need to come to the Gateway Building to view the webinar.
During these sessions Benefits Consultants will compare key features of the ARP, and OPERS/STRS, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
Upcoming dates and registration information can be found on BuckeyeLearn.
Prospective parents can gain valuable insights and practical tips during an employee webinar about leaves of absence and benefits related to birth and adoption. This comprehensive webinar offered by the Human Resources benefits team is at various times throughout the year. Discover how to navigate benefits, leaves of absence, paid time off, and the Buckeye Baby program. Get your questions answered by our knowledgeable benefits consultants and Buckeye Baby team during the Q&A session that follows the presentation.
Upcoming dates and registration information can be found on BuckeyeLearn.
This 1-hour webinar is brought to you by Ohio State’s Human Resources Benefits department. The intended audience is faculty and staff within 12 months of retiring or up to 5 years from their anticipated retirement date. This session will provide faculty and staff an overview of considerations for planning a retirement from Ohio State. Followed by additional time (up to 30 minutes) for a question-and-answer session will follow the presentation but please be aware we are unable to provide individualized retirement or investment advice.
During this session, Benefits Consultants and individuals from the retirement team will address issues you need to consider when retiring from Ohio State.
To get the best experience, consider reviewing your annual retirement statements from OPERS, STRS, and/or social security.
Upcoming dates and registration information can be found on BuckeyeLearn.
This 1-hour webinar provides you with information that you need to understand Ohio State tuition assistance benefits for both the Faculty and Staff Tuition benefit and the Dependent Tuition Assistance benefit. During this session, Benefits Consultants will review the tuition benefits and possible taxation implications, and the tuition benefits election deadlines. Also the Benefits Consultants will review the enrollment steps in Workday for both the Faculty and Staff Tuition and Dependent Tuition Assistance benefits. Time is allotted for Questions & Answers.
Upcoming dates and registration information can be found on BuckeyeLearn.
Videos and Slide Presentations
The videos below explain your benefits as an employee at The Ohio State University. The videos include important information, next steps and enrollment deadlines. All video links will direct you to YouTube.
Benefits Enrollment and Dependent Eligibility
- YouTube Video (10:54)
- Presentation Slides
New Hire/Newly Eligible Benefits Enrollment Process in Workday
- YouTube Video (13:06)
- Presentation Slides
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- YouTube Video (6:56)
- Presentation Slides
Life Insurance Benefits
- YouTube Video (5:35)
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA)
- YouTube Video (7:05)
- Presentation Slides
Dental and Vision Benefits
- YouTube Video (8:30)
- Presentation Slides
Medical Benefits
- YouTube Video (15:31)
- Presentation Slides
Prescription Drug Benefits
- YouTube Video (4:48)
Your Plan for Health (YP4H) Wellness Program Overview
- YouTube Video (9:50)
- Presentation Slides
Retirement Plan Choices for Faculty
- YouTube Video (19:13)
- Presentation Slides
Retirement Plan Choices for Staff
- YouTube Video (17:32)
- Presentation Slides
Supplemental Retirement Accounts (SRA)
- YouTube Video (7:30)
- Presentation Slides
Dependent Tuition Assistance Benefits
- YouTube Video (4:46)
- Presentation Slides
Dependent Tuition Assistance Enrollment Process
- YouTube Video (4:40)
- Presentation Slides
Faculty and Staff Tuition Assistance Benefits
- YouTube Video (5:15)
- Presentation Slides
Faculty and Staff Tuition Assistance Enrollment Process
- YouTube Video (3:50)
- Presentation Slides
