Employee Benefits - Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union Central Office Language Select your language Set your preferred language. Language English skip to main contentskip to schoolfeed Skip to Navigation Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union Central Office Login Home OSSU Information Departments For Staff For Families Calendars Our Schools Contact Toggle the user drawer null Account Logout My Calendar Following My Feed My Information Human Resources Department Current Job Openings Unified Talent Login Compulsory Training Volunteer Opportunities HR Forms Employee Benefits Insurance Benefits OSSU provides a wide range of benefits to suit different needs. This page provides general information on all the benefits offered to employees. Please refer to the applicable master agreements or employment contract for specific eligibility information. The information found below is not meant as a guarantee of coverage. In the event the information on this site conflicts with the plan document or subscriber certificate, State Statute, the plan document or subscriber certificate shall take precedence. Benefit Summary Medical Insurance – Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union (OSSU) offers health insurance to eligible employees. The plan is provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont (BCBSVT) through the Vermont Education Health Initiative (VEHI). Dental Insurance – OSSU offers group dental insurance through Northeast Delta Dental. Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance – OSSU provides term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) benefits to eligible employees through Lincoln Financial Group. Tuition Reimbursement – OSSU provides tuition/professional development reimbursement to eligible employees consistent with the terms of the applicable master agreement and/or individual employment contract. Professional development funds available are based on the UVM in-state fall tuition rates. Leaves – OSSU provides different types of paid leaves for eligible employees. For eligibility information, and a list of the paid leaves and definitions, please refer to the applicable master agreement and/or individual employment contract. Insurance Eligibility & Coverage For healthcare coverage employees should refer to the Vermont Statewide Health Insurance Terms pursuant to the provisions of 16 V.S. A. Chapter 61 Article attached in their applicable master agreement or employment contract for specific eligibility information. If the information found on this site conflicts with the master agreement/employment contract, the State Statute shall take precedence. Regarding other types of insurance refer to master agreement/contract requirements, Eligibility for insurance coverage is also subject to carrier limitations. The Vermont Department of Labor requires us to request a completed Declaration of Health Care Coverage form annually from all employees who are not enrolled in our group health plan. These completed forms must be maintained on file for a minimum of three years. Employee Assistance Program Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) promote the health of employees and their household members by offering immediate access to free, confidential counseling for a wide range of life issues. When employee issues are not resolved they can lead to poor morale, adverse health outcomes and reduced productivity. Robust EAPs provide a solution. Repeated studies demonstrate that they save employers far more than they cost. Invest EAP is a Vermont-based public and private non-profit collaborative that has offered comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services since 1986. Our EAP provides short-term counseling and referral, management consultation, wellness workshops and resource information. Or call 1-866-660-9533; Password VSBIT Retirement All eligible employees will be enrolled in either the Vermont State Teachers Retirement System or the Vermont Municipal Employees Retirement System. Tax Sheltered Annuities - 403b OSSU offers optional retirement protection through a 403(b) plan with Empower Retirement (formerly MassMutual). Employees who are interested are referred to work with our partners at Edward Jones in Morrisville, VT. Sorry, but there was nothing found. Please try different filters. Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union Central Office 157 DANIELS RD HARDWICK, VT 05843 (802) 472-6531 info@ossu.org district Home Contact FOLLOW US Facebook Privacy Policy Orleans Southwest Supervisory Union does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal, and provides equal access to designated youth groups. Read Website Accessibility Statement. Login This website powered by SchoolBlocks Home Account Menu