CPS Employee Benefits

2027 Open Enrollment October 16 - 30th

The Benefits Team will NOT be answering questions through their individual email addresses or cps benefits @cpsboe.k12.oh.us from 10/16-10/30. All inquiries must go through the ticketing portal. This allows us to provide a high level of service both in person and online while efficiently measuring our service indicators throughout open enrollment. Find out more here. 

Need Benefits Assistance? Submit a Ticket                                                      Need Login Assistance? itmhelp@cpsboe.k12.oh.us | 513-363-0390 opt 4

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Open Enrollment Help Session Dates

Please ensure that you have your correct single sign on credentials (login, gmail, employee online, clever etc) BEFORE arriving at the session. 

View our preenrollment checklist for the smoothest enrollment experience. 

Updates Coming Soon

We are working on improvements to the Benefits page. Upcoming updates will include easier access to information about the benefit plans available to employees, step-by-step instructions for enrolling and making changes, and additional resources to support your benefits decisions. Please check back soon! 

If you have any questions, please contact the Benefits Team for assistance by calling (513) 363-0139 or submitting a ticket.

If you are unable to upload documentation in Employee Online, please submit a ticket. A member of the Benefits Team will follow up to provide further instructions.

Click here to access Employee Online to submit a change to benefits for a Qualifying Life Event, to view your pay stubs, and more.

Now that Open Enrollment corrections have been completed, we’re pleased to share important information regarding your new insurance cards and how to access benefit resources. Below are answers to frequently asked questions regarding your insurance cards.

New insurance cards for newly enrolled employees have been mailed directly to the home address we have on file for you. For security purposes, they were sent in plain white envelopes.

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Anthem Medical Plan

• Find providers and download digital ID cards at www.Anthem.com 

• Access your card through the Sydney Health mobile app (available for most devices)

• Call Anthem Customer Service: 1-833-952-2042

Delta Dental Plan

• Find providers and download digital ID cards at www.DeltaDentalOH.com

• Call Customer Service: 800-524-0149

Humana Vision Plan

• Find providers and download digital ID cards at www.myHumana.com 

• Call Customer Service: 877-877-1051

AFSCME Employees – AFSCME Care Plan
Please click here for information on obtaining ID cards and finding vision and dental providers under the AFSCME Care Plan.

Other Benefit Cards

Navia Benefits Card (TriHealth Wellness Dollars) -  If you need a replacement Navia card (used for TriHealth Wellness dollars deposited in the spring):

• Visit www.NaviaBenefits.com 

• Call 1-800-669-3539 for replacement cards or balance information

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Cincinnati Public Schools uses Health Equity EZ Receipts (formerly WageWorks):

• Visit www.WageWorks.com for balance information, replacement cards, or customer service

• Call 1-877-924-3967

Health Savings Account (HSA) - Cincinnati Public Schools partners with Cinfed Credit Union:

• Please click here to visit the dedicated CPS Cinfed website

• Call 513-333-3800 for balance information, customer service, or replacement cards

At Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS), we believe our employees are our most valuable asset. The Benefits Department is committed to supporting your health, financial security, and overall well-being, ensuring that we can fulfill CPS’ mission of providing an exceptional education to our students. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their eligible dependents. These programs include, but are not limited to:

• AFSCME Care Plan (for AFSCME employees)

• Anthem (Health Insurance)

  • HMO

  • PPO

  • HDHP

• Delta Dental (Dental Insurance)

• Humana (Vision Insurance)

• Equitable (Voluntary Life Insurance) 

• Employer Paid Life Insurance (Equitable)

  • 1. • CAAS: $100,000

       • CFT/CFOP: $36,000

       • IUOE: $35,000

       • Building and Construction Trades: $31,000

       • AFSCME: $16,000–$30,000 (provided through the Ohio AFSCME Care Plan)

       • Need to update your beneficiary information? Click Here to complete the Beneficiary Designation Form.

• Aflac (Supplemental Insurance)

• Cinfed Credit Union (Health Savings Account - HSA)

• Flexible Savings Account (FSA) with Health Equity EZ Receipts (formerly Wage Works)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through TriHealth (password: cps)

• 2026 Employee Wellness Program (Personify) through TriHealth (code: TH-wellbeing-25)

• Employee Discount Program (Working Advantage)

• COBRA (to continue health insurance coverage)

• Retirement Plans

  • SERS 

  • STRS

• Pension Plans

• Tax-Sheltered Annuities

  • 2026 Approved 403(b) Providers

• Medical Reimbursement Plan (MERP)

• Enrollment Confirmation Request Form

• Benefit Library

• Credible Notices