Benefits
Here to support you
Osseo Area Schools provides opportunities for eligible employees to access medical and dental coverage, employee and life assistance programs, and retirement planning resources. Use the search function to learn more about the benefits available to staff throughout the district.
Contact HR
HR@district279.org
Phone: 763-391-7007
Fax: 763-391-7224
Search Benefits
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Our dental plan is designed to encourage you to visit the dentist and help ensure your basic dental needs are met in a timely, cost-effective manner.
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The Employee Assistance Program offers quick, confidential help whenever you need it. Call 866-451-5465 any time, any day. Free remote assistance is just a phone call away.
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Learn more about how Flexible Spending Plans and Health Savings Accounts can help you with medical and/or dependent care expenses.
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Life insurance is an important part of your financial security, especially if others depend on you for support. Even if you’re single, your beneficiary can use your life insurance to pay off your debts and other final expenses.
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Open enrollment for all employees. Open enrollment elections can be made between Wednesday May 14, 2025 and Wednesday May 28, 2025.
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PEIP health insurance applies to employees in the AESP, ESP, Kidstop Instructors, RN/LPN and Teacher contract groups.
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Learn more about options that help you save and plan for retirement.
UMR Health Insurance is for employees in the following contract groups: Confidential Support Specialists, Custodians, Directors and Confidential Managers, Hourly Technical, Licensed Coordinators, Management Personnel I-M, Principals, Salaried Professionals, School Executives and School Nutrition.