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.
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.
Medical Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy and HSA/FSA
- Medical and Dental coverage is provided through Anthem
- Vision coverage is provided through Vision Services Plan (VSP)
- Pharmacy coverage is provided through Evo First
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts are provided through Ameriflex
Evo First (Pharmacy Benefit Manager)
Group 99995117
evofirst.com
Member Services 844-386-000 or Email: service@evofirst.com
Health Care Benefits
- 2026 Open Enrollment Voluntary Benefits (PDF)
- 2025-2026 Benefits Guide (PDF)
- 2025-2026 Medical Benefits Rate Sheet (Payroll Deductions) (PDF)
- Spousal Healthcare Affidavit (PDF)
Anthem Medical Benefits
Group W41214
Anthem Dental Benefits
Group W41214
- Dental Benefits Summary (PDF)
- Dental Services Claim Form (PDF)
Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Group Number: 30001718 - Signature
Flexible/Dependent Care Spending Account (FSA/DCA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Flyer (PDF)
- Substantiation of Claims Process (PDF)
- FSA Claim Reimbursement Form (PDF)
- Ameriflex Member Online Account Manager (PDF)
- MyAmeriflex Mobile App! (PDF)
- Orthodontia Form
Health Savings Account (HSA), part of High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Employee Assistance & Work/Life Program (EAP)
AllOne Health
Access Code: shawnee
MyImpactSolution.com
Member Services 800-227-6007 or Email: affiliateresponse@allonehealth.com
Federally Required Healthcare Notices
Annual Notices about your Healthcare
Life Insurance Benefits
Shawnee State University provides basic term life and accidental death and dismemberment policies for benefit eligible Administrators, Faculty, Public Safety, and Support Staff.
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 (XLSX)
- 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
Lincoln Financial Life Insurance (Effective 1/1/26)
- Voluntary Life Rate Sheet (PDF)
- Evidence of Insurability (EOI) can be completed at lincolnfinancial.com and enter ER code LF1992SHA
Long Term Disability
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)
Lincoln Financial Long Term Disability (Effective 1/1/26)
- LF LTD Plan 1: 90 days SSNRA (PDF)
- LF LTD Plan 2: 180 days SSNRA (PDF)
- LF LTD Plan 3: 90 days, 5 years (PDF)
- LF LTD Plan 4: 180 days, 5 years (PDF)
Whole Life Accident Critical Illness Cancer Insurance
- Manhattan Life Benefit Outline
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.
Enjoy Exclusive Employee Discounts on Live Performances
As a valued employee, you can now experience the thrill of live entertainment with a VRCFA Performing Arts Series subscription. Whether you're into concerts, theater, magic, comedy, or dance, our employee discount program offers special pricing on select live performances throughout the year. Payroll deduction is available for full subscriptions.
It's our way of saying thank you for all that you do. Treat yourself to a night out and create unforgettable memories.
For details on upcoming shows, visit vrcfa.com. For a payroll deduction form, contact Casey Thornsberry, VRCFA Manager at cglenn@shawnee.edu.
Bear Card Discounts
Show your Bear Card at the SSU Bookstore and other local merchants/restaurants for savings on select items!
Tickets at Work
We have partnered with Tickets at Work for Employee-Only Deals on hotels, flights, rental cars and more. Check your email or contact HR for the company code to register.
Employee Benefit Questions? Please contact Bev Flowers, HR & Benefits Administrator on Teams/Email: bflowers@shawnee.edu or (740) 351-3879