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Benefits Eligibility

We’re proud to offer our staff a comprehensive, competitive benefits package.
All Employees Receive The Benefits Below
(1-19 Hours; 20-39 Hours; 40+ Hours)
  • Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
  • 403(b) Investment Program
  • 457 Deferred Comp
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Cancer Bridge
  • Headspace
  • Pet Insurance
  • ID Theft Protection
  • On Our Sleeves – Bloom
Additional Benefits for employees who work 20-39 and 40+ hours per week
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Medical/High Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account (HDHP/HSA)
  • Medical/Choice Plus PPO
  • Medical/Minimum Essential Coverage Plan
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent care, Limited Purpose)
  • Legal Insurance
  • Voluntary Insurance: Employee, Spouse, Dependent Life
  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Additional Benefits for Employees who work 40+ hours per week
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (ADD)
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Basic Dependent Life

Benefit Rates

Medical
Dental
Vision

Columbus Metropolitan Library Employees: If you have questions, please contact the Payroll & Benefits Department.

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  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
  • Mental Health Resources
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  • Paid Time Off & Leaves
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