Benefits forCalhoun County School District
Congratulations on your new employment!
Your employment means more than just a paycheck. Your employer also provides eligible employees with a valuable benefits package. Below you will find information about how to enroll in these benefits as a new employee.
PEBA Benefits – Visit https://mybenefits.sc.gov/
Colonial Benefits – Please call PGB's Employee Services within 30 days of your date of hire. The Employee Services number is located at the bottom of this microsite.
Be sure to also review your group’s custom benefits microsite, that allows for easy, year-round access to benefit information, live chat support, benefit explainer videos, plan certificates and documents, and carrier contacts and forms.
Important Information About Your Supplemental Benefits Enrollment
VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON
During your annual enrollment period, a PGB Benefits Representative will be available by virtual and in-person appointment to meet with you one-on-one to help you evaluate your benefits based on your individual and family needs, answer any questions you may have, and assist you in the enrollment process.
ANNUAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD: September 15, 2025 – October 31, 2025
ELIGIBILITY:
– Employees must work 30 hours or more per week to qualify for supplemental benefits.
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
– When do my supplemental benefits start? The plan year for Colonial Life Insurance Products runs from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.
– When do my deductions for supplemental benefits start? Deductions for Colonial Life Insurance Products start January 2026 for enrolled employees.
– Why have my supplemental Cancer, Accident, or Medical Bridge benefits not started yet? The Colonial Cancer plan and the Health Screening Rider on the Colonial Accident and Colonial Medical Bridge plan have a 30-day waiting period for new enrollees. Coverage, therefore, will not begin until January 31, 2026.
– Can I sign up for PEBA Benefits as well? Pierce Group Representatives are available to educate employees on their PEBA benefits and guide them through the self-enroll process in MyBenefits. PEBA information is included in this guide for informational purposes only.
– I want to sign my family up for supplemental benefits as well, what information will I need? If signing up for any coverage on your spouse and/or children, please have their dates of birth and social security numbers available when speaking with the Benefits Representative.
– What is the difference between pre and post-tax supplemental benefits? Pre-tax benefit contributions are taken from an employee’s paycheck before state and federal taxes are applied. Post-tax benefit contributions are paid after taxes are deducted. It’s important to note that some coverages may still be subject to taxes even if paid for through pre-tax deduction or employee contribution.
– Can I change my benefit elections outside of the enrollment period? Elections made during this enrollment period CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER THE ENROLLMENT PERIOD unless there is a family status change, otherwise known as a qualifying life event (QLE), as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. Examples of a QLE can be found here.
– I have a pre-existing condition. Will I still be covered? Some policies may include a pre-existing condition clause. Please read your policy carefully for full details.
YOU CAN MAKE THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT ELECTIONS DURING THE ANNUAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD:
– Enroll in, change, or cancel Colonial coverage.
IMPORTANT NOTE & DISCLAIMER
This is neither an insurance contract nor a Summary Plan Description and only the actual policy provisions will prevail. All information on this microsite including premiums quoted is subject to change. All policy descriptions are for information purposes only. Your actual policies may be different than those on this microsite.