You have 31 days from the effective date of your eligible appointment to enroll in health benefits. During the 31-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, dependent group term life insurance, and voluntary group term life insurance coverage. This session will not include information on retirement choices.

The Office of Human Resources offers health benefits forums to help you make these choices. During these sessions Benefits Consultants will compare key features of the medical plans and other health benefits, and will address issues you need to consider when making your decision.
 
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The university is undergoing significant changes such as the quarter to semester conversion, the Advancement model and the One Ohio State Framework. These changes are designed to position Ohio State to remain relevant in an ever-changing world. To support these changes, HR must evolve in the way we offer services to the university. Our shift to One HR will be facilitated through a defined service delivery model, which requires new expectations of alignment and accountability for all HR staff.
"One HR: The Service Delivery Model" is an informational session that overviews the need to change, the HR Service Delivery Model, how our work will change, and why it may be necessary for us to change.
All sessions will be held in room 425A Gateway, 1590 N. High Street.
 
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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.
The Office of Human Resources offers retirement planning forums to help you make this decision. 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.
 
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Are you a faculty member who is ready to retire but have questions on the process? Representatives from State Teachers Retirement System (STRS) and the Office of Human Resources will be presenting on the retirement process and steps you need to take in order to apply for your retirement. This is a general session for all faculty. Specific retirement questions can only be answered by STRS if you call them directly to request a retirement estimation.
 
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