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    NEW FOR 2026!

    1. Plan Changes for Certificated Staff and Administrators.

    2. New mandatory process for filling maintenance medications - Certificated & Classified Plans.

        See page 17 of 2026 Benefits Guide.

    3. Increased Medical FSA limit - $3,300 annually.

        Also increased rollover amount of up to $660 at end of plan year.

     

     
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  • Our Classified Staff have the choice of electing a High Deductible Health Plan and a Health Savings Account.  To learn how these plan options work, you can watch the video below.  

    IMPORTANT NOTE:  The following deductibles and limits have been updated for 2026.

    1) Deductibles:  $1,700 / $3,400 in network

    2) Deductibles: $3,500 / $6,800 out of network

    3) HSA Limits: $4,400 / $8,750

    If you have any questions regarding how an HDHP and HSA works, reach out to the Benefits Team at benefitquestions@columbus.k12.oh.us or 614-365-6475.

     

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  • Need Assistance?  Contact the Benefits Team at benefitquestions@columbus.k12.oh.us or 614-365-6475

     

    Employee Self Service (ESS) Benefit Enrollments

     

    New Hire Enrollments

    As a new employee of CCS, you are given a 30-day window, from your date of hire, to enroll in benefits through CCS. Below are instructions on how to make these elections. Please note that your benefits start on the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Click here for instructions on how to make your new hire elections in ESS.  You can also enroll with the assistance of an iBTR Benefits Counselor. For more information on this option, click here.

     

    Qualifying Life Event / Special Enrollment Period

    If you’ve experienced a marriage, divorce, legal separation, birth, adoption, foster care placement, or loss/gain of benefits coverage, you will have 30 days from the date of the event to make changes to your benefits. Click here for instructions on how to make your new hire elections in ESS.

     

    Status Change Enrollments

    As a newly promoted employee of CCS, you are given a 30 day window, from your date of promotion, to enroll in benefits through CCS. Below are instructions on how to make these elections. Please note that your benefits start on the first of the month following 30 days of your eligible employment. Click here for instructions on how to make your newly eligible elections in ESS.