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Employee Benefits
Comprehensive benefits to help you thrive at OHIO and beyond

Employee Benefits

Ohio University offers a robust and flexible benefits program to support the health, financial wellbeing, personal development, and life balance of our faculty and staff. Whether you're looking to understand your healthcare options, explore retirement planning, or take advantage of education benefits, this page will help you find the resources you need.

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Health & Insurance Benefits

Ohio University provides a wide range of health and insurance benefits to support you and your family. For a full summary of medical coverage, cost sharing, and plan options, view the Benefits Guide, available by employee group (Faculty/Administrators/AFSCME 3200/FOP and AFSCME 1699).

  • Health Insurance
    Details about the PPO plan with Anthem, coverage rules, network use, and required documentation.
  • Dental & Orthodontia Coverage
    Details on dental benefits, including orthodontic services.
  • Premiums
    Monthly employee costs for health, dental, and vision plans.
  • Adoption Benefit
    Financial support for adoption expenses.
  • Pet Insurance
    Access discounted pet insurance and pet-related savings through the AllOne Health marketplace.

Leave & Time Off

Ohio University provides generous leave options to support time away for health, family, and rest.

  • Holiday Schedule
    Dates and details for observed holidays and floating holidays through 2027, including Winter Break Closure.
  • Winter Break Closure
    Details on the university-wide December closure, paid time off eligibility, and time reporting for required work.
  • Vacation
    How vacation time is earned, requested, and reported based on role and years of service.
  • Sick and Personal Time
    Details on earning, using, and converting sick leave and personal time for staff and faculty.
  • Leaves
    Information on unpaid, parental, disability, and FMLA leave options.

Retirement & Financial Planning

Understand your retirement options, investment opportunities, and how to plan for your future.

  • Preparing to Retire
    Key steps and resources to help you plan and apply for retirement with Ohio University.
  • Retirement Providers
    Approved companies and resources for managing your Ohio University retirement plans, including contacts and plan details.
  • Retirement Options for New Hires
    Overview of Ohio University’s required state retirement plans, alternative retirement choices, contribution rates, and key deadlines for newly hired faculty and staff.
  • Supplemental Retirement Accounts
    Use supplemental retirement accounts like 403(b) or 457 plans to invest pre-tax income and grow savings for retirement through approved providers.

Education, Employee Perks & Wellbeing

Support for lifelong learning, family needs, and personal wellness — all part of your experience at OHIO.

  • Educational Benefits
    Ohio University offers tuition waivers and fee discounts for eligible employees and their qualified dependents for most credit courses, including partnerships with Hocking College and Zane State College, with eligibility and benefits based on employment status and FTE level.
  • Employee Perks & Discounts
    Discover a wide range of exclusive discounts on travel, technology, health services, and more, available to Ohio University employees through University partnerships and benefit providers.
  • Be Well OHIO
    Be Well OHIO empowers employees to thrive by fostering wellbeing, growth, and connection, strengthening our people and the university community they serve.