State of Ohio Benefits

Health insurance is very good

Health, dental, and vision are offered.

Excellent health insurance - free dental and dental after 1 year of service OPERS

Positives of state employment: secure employment, good benefits, advancement opportunities, ample leave time, public service Negatives: no merit pay, few incentives, lower pay than private industry. - no merit pay or incentives

Pension and health benefits

Sick time is accrued at a smaller increment, everyone receives 3.1 hours per pay. Regardless of years of service. Once you have used 40 hours then the sick time used is paid at a lower rate. It’s like you are penalized for being sick.

Good pension plan for full time employees.

You must stay updated on changes if benefits.

Overall benefits are pretty good compared to private sector and other public entities. However, pay is generally lower.