Dental Benefits
Calendar Year Maximum Benefit $3,000 per person
Orthodontic Lifetime Maximum Benefit $2,000 per person
Calendar Year Deductible Amount:
Individual $25
Family $75
Co-Payment (after the deductible amount is satisfied):
- Preventative & Diagnostic Services 100% of R & C
Basic Restorative Services 80% of R & C
Major Restorative Services 80% of R & C
Orthodontic Services. 60% of R & C
Vision Benefits
Eye Exams One regular eye exam in a rolling 12-month period, covered at 100%
Lenses One pair in a rolling 12 month period
Single Vision $75 allowance per pair
Bifocal $100 allowance per pair
Trifocal $125 allowance per pair
Lenticular $200 allowance per pair
Frames
Frames frequency limit 1 every rolling 24 months, $170 allowance
Retirement Benefits
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), was established to provide a secure retirement for Ohio's public employees and their families. OPERS is available to all staff Members. The College contributes 14% of the employees' wages for the retirement benefit and the employee contributes 10%.
State Teachers Retirement System
The State Teachers Retirement System (STRS), was established to provide a secure retirement for Ohio's public educators. STRS is available to all faculty members. The College contributes 14% of the employees' wages for the retirement benefit and the employee contributes 14% of their wages toward the retirement benefit.
Alternative Retirement Plan
Faculty and staff may elect the Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) in lieu of one of the state plans.
Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Accounts
Stark State College offers supplemental, voluntary savings options to help faculty and staff plan for retirement. Most employees are eligible to participate in the 403(b) and 457(b). These plans allow you to enhance your retirement savings through voluntary pre-tax (state and federal only) contributions to a Tax-Deferred Account (403(b) plan) and Deferred Compensation Program (457(b) plan).
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
$50,000 (PAID by College)
Voluntary Supplemental Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Up to $60,000 (optional - employee paid)
Time Off
Sick Days 1.25 days/month
Holidays 13 paid days per fiscal year
Personal Days 3 paid days per fiscal year
Educational Assistance
Tuition Assistance Employee (after 1-year of service)
Instructional Fees (Stark State tuition) Employee & Dependents
Reciprocal Enrollment Agreement (KSU Stark) Employee
Wellness
Employee Assistance Program Employee & Family
Fitness Center Privileges (KSU Stark) Employee