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)

• 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)

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

• Employee Discount Program (Working Advantage)

• Leave of Absence Options

• COBRA (to continue health insurance coverage)

• Retirement Plans

  • SERS 

  • STRS

• Pension Plans

• Tax-Sheltered Annuities

  • 2025-26 Approved 403(b) Providers

• Medical Reimbursement Plan (MERP)

• Enrollment Confirmation Request Form

• Benefit Library

• Credible Notices