Benefits Spotlight

Access the City of Gahanna’s Benefits Landing Page to learn more about your benefits. This site is available to our employees 24/7 and gives you real-time access to your benefits information!

•  Biometrics can be completed by your Primary Care Provider any time during 2025 to meet the eligibility requirements for the 2026 Wellness Program. The PCP form is on the Benefits Landing Page or HERE.
  1. Biometrics are due by December 31, 2025.   
• MetLife Dental: PDP Plus (Preferred Dental Program) Network
• Metlife Vision: VSP Choice Network

Carrier Contacts

• UMR: Customer Service: Call the number on your ID card OR 1-800-826-9781
• MetLife: Customer Service: 1-800-275-4638

Sign up for your RxBenefits account to gain access to a wealth of pharmacy resources. 

• Real-time prior authorization status on your pharmacy claims.
• Download, view, and email digital copies of your ID cards. 
• View pharmacy benefits coverage information.
• And so much more! 

Wellness with OSU Urgent Care & EAP

• As a City of Gahanna employee, you can schedule an appointment with our partners at OSU Urgent Care by calling them directly. The number to the Front Desk is 614-366-4578 and their team can be reached during normal business hours for scheduling and questions.   
• Through our EAP Provider, Bronson HelpNet, you can request non-urgent counseling online quickly and easily. Access the Online Request form for Counseling Services. 

Key Resources and Support for Mental Health Assistance

Immediate Help (24/7, Free, Confidential)
Call, Text, or Chat 988: The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline connects for any mental health, substance use, or emotional crisis Dial 988, text 988, or chat online (English and Spanish).

Bronson Helpnet - Summer Tips

As spring transitions into summer, rising temperatures can increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. Staying aware and helping others is key to community safety.

Vulnerable groups to check in on include:

• Pregnant people, who are more prone to overheating due to hormonal changes and increased body strain
• Children, especially infants, who may not be able to express discomfort or regulate temperature effectively
• Older adults, who may have a reduced ability to sense and respond to heat
• People with chronic conditions like diabetes, which can affect hydration, or Parkinson’s, which may impact sweating and body temperature control.

Simple but effective ways to help:

• Call or visit friends, family or neighbors to check if they’re managing the heat well.
• Offer your home as a temporary, cool shelter if someone’s home has become too warm, especially during heat advisories.
• Share resources, like an extra fan, window AC unit or even cold water and ice packs.
• Encourage visits to air-conditioned public spaces, such as libraries, shopping centers or community centers.
• Call 211 to locate free cooling centers—these are safe, climate-controlled spaces open during extreme heat events.

Quote of the Month

“Success is not in what you have, but who you are.” 

– Bo Bennett

New Employee Spotlight

• Ezekiel Hamilton – PT Team Member -  Zek has 3 siblings and enjoys playing frisbee and golf.

• Interns: 

  • Julia Sammons – HR Intern – Julia is an identical twin and has played soccer for 15 years.
  • Addison Bradley – Marketing Intern – Addison enjoys hiking, biking, and any other outdoor activities.
  • Nathan Graves – Council Intern – Nathan is learning to crochet and just finished working with the Columbus City Council. 
  • William Payne – Engineering Intern – William is learning guitar this summer and Shawshank prison is in his hometown.  
  • Brigitte Bell – Parks & Rec Intern – Brigitte enjoys lying in a hammock in a park and reading and hopes to spend a lot of weekends this summer rock climbing.
  • Hayden Lechner – Operations Intern – Hayden is a huge football fan; he enjoys watching the Bengals and Reds and he enjoys golf. He enjoys repairing things and doing DIY renovations. 
  • Lauren Patterson – HR Intern – Lauren is the president of the Phi Sigma Sigma, Iota Tau chapter and she has 4 cats!