Benefits forCherokee 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.
Flexible Spending Accounts - You will be able to enroll during the next Annual Enrollment period.
All Other Benefits - Please call PGB’s Employee Services within 30 days of your date of hire and a PGB Benefits Representative will help you enroll in benefits. The Employee Services number is 888-662-7500. You also have the option to self-enroll, if you choose, within 30 days of your date of hire. Please see the self-enrollment instructions for more information.
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.
Overview of Benefits
PRE-TAX BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Accounts: Ameriflex– Medical Reimbursement Maximum: $3,400/year
– Dependent Care Reimbursement Maximum: $7,500/year
You will need to re-enroll in the Flexible Spending Accounts if you want them to continue next year.
IF YOU DO NOT RE-ENROLL, YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL STOP EFFECTIVE JUNE 30, 2026
Dental Insurance: Sun Life
Vision Insurance: Superior Vision OR Community Eye Care
Cancer Benefits: Colonial Life
Accident Benefits: Colonial Life
Medical Bridge Benefits: Colonial LifePOST-TAX BENEFITS
Short-Term Disability Benefits: Colonial Life
Long-Term Disability Benefits: Sun Life
Critical Illness Benefits: Colonial Life
Basic Group Term Life Insurance: Companion (Employer-Paid)

Supplemental Group Term Life Insurance: Colonial Life
Life Insurance: Colonial Life– Term Life Insurance
– Whole Life Insurance
Telemedicine Benefits: Call A Doctor PlusPlease note your insurance products will remain in effect unless you speak with a representative to change them.