Benefits forBuncombe County Schools
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.
Flex and Colonial – Please call the Service Center within 30 days of your date of hire. The Service Center number is located on the contact page of this microsite.
All Other Benefits – Please contact your Benefits Department within 30 days of your date of hire.
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 Enrollment
IN-PERSON
During your open enrollment period, a Pierce Group Benefits representative will be available by appointment to answer any questions you may have and to assist you in the enrollment process.
ONLINE
You may enroll or make changes online to your flexible benefits plan. To enroll online, please visit: https://harmony.benselect.com/buncombe
ENROLLMENT PERIOD: JANUARY 8, 2024 – FEBRUARY 23, 2024
YOU CAN MAKE THE FOLLOWING BENEFIT ELECTIONS ONLINE DURING THE ENROLLMENT PERIOD:
– Enroll/Re-Enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts.⁺
– Enroll in, change or cancel Dental Insurance.
– Enroll in, change or cancel Vision Insurance.
– Enroll in, change or cancel Group Term Life Insurance.
– Enroll in, change or cancel Pet Insurance (DIRECT BILLING ONLY*)**.
– Enroll in, change or cancel Colonial coverage.
⁺You will need to re-enroll in the Flexible Spending Accounts if you want them to continue each year.
**Please see the coordinating pages of your Benefits Guide for enrollment instructions for Pet Insurance.
*The Pet Insurance plan is available by Direct Billing only. No deductions will be taken via payroll deduction.
ACCESS YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE WHENEVER, WHEREVER.
You can view details about what benefits your employer offers, view educational videos about all of your benefits, download forms, chat with one of our knowledgeable Service Center Specialists, and more on your personalized benefits website.