Benefits Open Enrollment
The Open Enrollment period closed on May 4, 2022. If you have an issue please email benefits@ohio.edu.
Open Enrollment is the one time each year you can enroll or make changes in your healthcare benefits. Otherwise, changes may only be made if a qualifying family status change has occurred. This years' Benefits Open Enrollment period was April 11, 2022 through May 4, 2022. Any enrollment changes made during the enrollment period are effective July 1, 2022.
Individual emails will be sent in groups throughout the afternoon of April 11th to all benefits eligible faculty and staff with more information and further instructions. During Open Enrollment you can make changes to your Medical, Dental and Life coverages and re-enroll/enroll in a Flexible Spending Account for the next plan year.
If you do not want to make any changes to your health, dental, vision, life, or disability insurance plans you do not need to take any action. However, if you want to participate in a Flexible Spending Account you must log in and make that election each year.
| ENROLL NOW | 2022-23 BENEFIT CHANGES | BENEFIT GUIDES |
| PREMIUMS | LOGGING IN | LIFE INSURANCE |
| ONLINE BENEFIT MEETINGS | BENEFIT VENDOR WEBINARS | QUESTIONS? |
2022-23 Benefit Changes
PPO Premium Increases
Due to the impact of rising health care costs, Faculty, Administrators, AFSCME 3200 and FOP medical PPO Plan premiums are scheduled to increase between $20 to $36 per month for single plans and $71 to $127 per month for family plans depending on salary level. AFSCME 1699 medical plan premiums will increase to reflect 15% of the overall premium, as agreed to in the AFSCME 1699 bargaining agreement.
Dental Premiums Decrease
Dental and Dental with Orthodontia premiums have decreased slightly.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account Contribution Amount Increases
The health FSA contribution limit is $2,850 for 2022, up from $2,750 last year.
Benefit Guides
These guides contain a PPO coverage chart, plan details, premiums, information on eligibility and enrolling. Choose the guide for your employment group:
Visit the health insurance page to review the 2021-22 guides.
Premiums
Ohio University's benefit plans charge premiums based on the salary bracket, coverage level and number of pays per year. Benefit Premiums; the rate listed will be deducted from your paycheck each pay. Faculty benefit premiums are deducted over 18 pays each year from August 30 through May 15. Administrators on a 10 month contract have benefit deductions over 20 pays, 11 months over 22 pays and 12 months over 24 pays. AFSCME 3200, FOP and Administrative Hourly are on the bi-weekly payroll and receive 26 pays per year.
Choose your employment group to view 2022-23 Premiums:
- 2022-23 Faculty, Administrators, AFSCME 3200 & FOP Premiums [PDF]
- 2022-23 AFSCME 1699 Bargaining Unit Premiums [PDF]
Logging in
Benefits open enrollment will be available online Monday afternoon via My Personal Information (MPI) - Benefits Self Service:
- Login* to https://myhr.ohio.edu
- Choose My Personal Information
- Choose Benefits Self Service
*You must be enrolled in multi-factor authentication to access My Personal Information. Visit OIT's Getting Started with Azure Multi-Factor Authentication site to learn more. Download the MPI: Benefits Self Service User Guide [PDF] for instructions on updating your benefits.
Accessing the system will allow you to:
- Review current coverages and make necessary changes
- Enroll or waive the following:
- the PPO medical plan which includes prescription drug coverage
- one of two vision plans
- the dental plan or dental with orthodontia plan
- flexible spending accounts
- Healthcare account for eligible healthcare expenses for you and/or eligible dependents
- Dependent Child Care account, for eligible child care expenses for eligible dependents (can also be used for adult-day care expenses for eligible dependents)
- supplemental and/or dependent life insurance
- the short term disability plan
- For additional information on faculty/staff parking please visit: https://www.ohio.edu/transportation-parking/policy/faculty-and-staff-permits.
DEPENDENTS
Documentation Required
Those who add a dependent during open enrollment must submit proper documentation (Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, etc.). Visit https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/verification-dependents for a complete listing. Documents may be uploaded to the Benefits Secure Site, sent via campus mail to Human Resources, ATTN: Benefits, 113 Grosvenor Hall or mailed via US mail to:
Ohio University Human Resources
ATTN: Benefits
113 Grosvenor Hall
Athens, OH 45701-2979
Please include the employee name and employee ID# on any documentation.
If you fail to provide required dependent verification documentation, the dependent will not be enrolled and you must wait the next open enrollment period to enroll your dependent.
Online Benefits Open Enrollment Meetings
Meetings will be held online using Microsoft Teams. Visit OIT's website for assistance accessing Teams on your desktop or mobile device.
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022 |
10am- 11am |
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Wednesday, April 13, 2022 |
3pm- 4pm |
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Thursday, April 14, 2022 |
10am- 11am |
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022 |
2pm- 3pm |
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Thursday, April 21, 2022 |
11am- 12pm |
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Friday, April 22, 2022 |
12pm- 1pm |
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Monday, April 25, 2022 |
12pm- 1pm |
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022 |
10am- 11am |
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Thursday, April 28, 2022 |
3pm- 4pm |
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Monday, May 2, 2022 |
11am- 12pm |
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Tuesday, May 3, 2022 |
12pm- 1pm |
Benefit Vendor Webinars
Open Enrollment is a great time to learn more about the supplemental benefits available to you. These informational webinars provide a brief overview and allow time for a question and answer session.
| MEETING DATE | TIME | LINK | |
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| Impact Solutions | Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | 12pm- 1pm | Watch recorded session |
| Personalized Medical Guidance | Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 12pm- 1pm | Register Now |
| Anthem | Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | 12pm- 1pm | Watch the recorded session |
| Retirement OUCU | Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 12pm- 1pm | Watch the recorded session |
| VSP- Vision Service Plan | Wednesday, May 4, 2022 | 12pm- 1pm | Click here to Join the meeting |
| WageWorks/ Health Equity | On Demand | On Demand | FSA: A Flexible Way to Save |
Life Insurance
We ask that all benefits eligible employees update their life insurance beneficiary each year during the Open Enrollment period.
A beneficiary can be any individual(s). Please note: you may also name trusts, estates or other non-individuals but these, as well as individuals in which you do not have a social security number will need to be documented on a paper beneficiary form.
You may increase your supplemental life coverage by $20,000 without completing the Evidence of Insurability (EOI) process. After you reach $200,000 in total coverage Evidence of Insurability (EOI) is required for any increase. Visit the Life Insurance for further details.
Parking
The annual faculty/staff permit renewal opt-in/opt-out period for FY23 will take place in June 2022. Additional information regarding the renewal process and procedures for those electing to opt-in/out will be sent via e-mail to eligible employees in early June 2022.
For additional information on faculty/staff parking please visit:https://www.ohio.edu/transportation-parking/policy/faculty-and-staff-permits or contact the Transportation and Parking Services Customer Care Center at 740-593-1917 (Monday-Friday 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM) or tps@ohio.edu.
Questions?
If you have questions or need assistance please email benefits@ohio.edu.
Communication Archive
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Email, Ohio Employee News: Benefits Open Enrollment ends Wednesday, May 4th (5/2/22)
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Ohio Employee News: Benefits Open Enrollment ends Wednesday, May 4 (4/22/22)
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Email: 2022-23 Benefits Open Enrollment Period is Underway (4/11/22)
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Ohio Employee News: Benefits Open Enrollment period to begin April 11 (4/11/22)
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Email: Benefits Open Enrollment Scheduled to Start the week of April 11, 2022 (4/4/22)