Shawnee State University recognizes the importance of being able to provide our employees and their families with quality benefits as part of their overall compensation package.
As such, we have developed a comprehensive benefits package that delivers quality and value while satisfying the diverse needs of our workforce.
Announcements
Retirement Plan Updates
Employee Benefits Overview
For an overall summary of benefits, click on your employee group shown below. For more detailed information on specific benefits, refer to the applicable sections listed on this page.
Health Care Provider Information
Medical, Prescription, and Dental Providers
Medical, Prescription, and Dental insurance coverage is provided through: Anthem BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Express Scripts, and Anthem Dental
Group W41214
www.anthem.com
1-833-639-1634 ..... Member Services
1-800-810-2583 ..... Travel Coverage
1-833-639-1634 ..... Provider Services
1-833-639-1634 ..... Pre-Authorization
1-833-296-5039 ..... Help for Pharmacists
1-833-267-2133 ..... Pharmacy Member Services
1-866-589-0578 ..... Dental Customer Service
1-800-337-4770 ..... 24/7 Nurse Line
Vision Provider
Vision coverage is provided through: Vision Services Plan (VSP)
Group Number: 3001718
www.vsp.com
1-800-877-7195
Health Care Benefits
- 2024-2025 Benefits Guide (PDF)
- 2024-2025 Benefits: Payroll Deductions (PDF)
- Spousal Healthcare Affidavit (PDF)
Anthem Medical Benefits
- Medical Benefit Summary - PPO (PDF)
- Medical Benefit Summary - Lumenos HSA (PDF)
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage - PPO (PDF)
- Summary of Benefits & Coverage - Lumenos HSA (PDF)
- Preventative Care Information (PDF)
- How to Verify Medical Provider Tiers (PDF)
- How to Verify Claims History Prior to Plan Year 2019 (PDF)
Anthem Dental Benefits
Anthem IngenioRx Prescription Benefits
Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Group Number: 30001718
Flexible/Dependent Care Spending Account (FSA/DCA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Flyer (PDF)
- Ameriflex Website Navigation Directions (PDF)
- Dependent Care Account (DCA) Flyer - PPO (PDF)
- How to Use Your FSA Card (PDF)
- Substantiation of Claims Process (PDF)
- FSA Claim Reimbursement Form (PDF)
- Ameriflex Member Online Account Manager (PDF)
- MyAmeriflex Mobile App! (PDF)
Health Savings Account (HSA), part of High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Employee Assistance & Work/Life Program (Impact Solutions)
Federally Required Healthcare Notices
Annual Notices about your Healthcare
Life Insurance Benefits
The University provides a Basic Life Insurance policy for all eligible Faculty, Administrators and Support Staff. Each policy includes an Accidental Death & Dismemberment benefit in addition to the basic amount of life insurance. The amount of life insurance coverage varies for employee type and is fully described in the certificates of coverage below. More information may be found by clicking the links below.
Retirement Benefits (Employer/Employee Paid)
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
- OPERS Retirement Plan Election form (PDF)
- OPERS New Employee enroll form (PDF)
- OPERS Law Enforcement (PDF)
- OPERS Re-employment of Retiree (PDF)
- OPERS Money Purchase Annuity (PDF)
State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS)
- STRS Retirement Plan Election form (PDF)
- ARP-STRS Comparison (PDF)
- STRS Plan Compare (PDF)
- STRS New Faculty enroll form (PDF)
- STRS Re-employment of Retiree (PDF)
Alternative Retirement Plans (ARP)
Retirement Plan Investment Funds (ARP 403b/457b)
- Retirement Plan (ARP 403b/457b) Provider Comparison Chart (PDF)
- AIG (PDF)
- AXA (PDF)
- TIAA (PDF)
- VOYA (PDF)
Supplemental Retirement Savings Plans (Employee paid)
- Supplemental Retirement Options (PDF)
- 403b Salary Reduction Form (PDF)
- 457b Salary Reduction Form (PDF)
- Ohio Public Employees Deferred Compensation Program (PDF) (OPEDCP)
For more information, you may contact the Benefits or Payroll office in Human Resources or one of the Vendor Representatives
Voluntary Benefits
Life & LTD Insurance (Employee paid)
Securian Life Insurance
UNUM Long Term Disability
- UNUM Plan 1: 90 days SSNRA (PDF)
- UNUM Plan 2: 180 days SSNRA (PDF)
- UNUM Plan 3: 90 days-5 years (PDF)
- UNUM Plan 4: 180 days-5 years (PDF)
Whole Life Accident Critical Illness Cancer Insurance
Employee Meal Plan Discount Program
Aladdin Dining Services offers SSU employees discounted meal plans at the Bear's Den cafeteria. All Faculty and Staff employees can save 15% on all meals when purchased through Payroll Deduction. Employee "Meal Value Plan" options and costs are detailed below:
50 Meal Value Plan*
This meal plan offers the BEST VALUE of all plans - you get an all-you-care-to-eat experience, including beverage and dessert. If you will eat about two (2) meals per week in the Bears Den Cafeteria, this is the plan for you.
20 Meal Value Plan*
This meal plan is perfect for you if you will eat one (1) meal per week in the Bears Den Cafeteria. You receive a 15% discount and your all-you-care-to-eat experience still includes a beverage and dessert.
10 Meal Value Plan*
This is a great starter plan if you are not sure which meal plan is best for you. You receive a 15% discount and the all-you-care-to-eat experience and still includes a beverage and dessert.
* All Meal Value Plans purchased must be used by the end of the Semester.
Visit the SSU Dining Services website for more information on menu choices, or call the dining hotline at (740) 351-3150.