Employee Benefits
NEW FOR 2026!
- Plan Changes for Certificated Staff and Administrators.
- New mandatory process for filling maintenance medications - Certificated & Classified Plans. (See page 17 of 2026 Benefits Guide.)
- Increased Medical FSA limit - $3,300 annually. (Also increased rollover amount of up to $660 at end of plan year.)
- Learn how to manage your own Voluntary Benefits on bswift by watching this short video.
2026 Benefits Guide
Employee Self-Service (ESS) Benefits Enrollments
Classified Staff
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.
- Deductibles: $1,700 / $3,400 in network
- Deductibles: $3,500 / $6,800 out of network
- 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.