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Williamsburg County School District Important Information About Your Enrollment (In-Person & Self-Enroll) 2025

IN-PERSON & SELF-ENROLL

During your open enrollment period, a PGB Benefits Representative will be available by 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. If you prefer, you may also self-enroll online following the instructions on the Enrollment Instructions page of this site.

OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD: September 16, 2024 – October 31, 2024

YOU CAN MAKE THE FOLLOWING BENEFIT ELECTIONS DURING THE OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD:

– Enroll in, change, or cancel Long Term Care Benefits.

– Enroll in, change, or cancel Colonial coverage.

ACCESS YOUR BENEFITS OPTIONS 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.

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.

Williamsburg County School District Overview of Benefits 2025

Pre-Tax Benefits

Cancer Benefits: Colonial Life

Accident Benefits: Colonial Life

Medical Bridge Benefits: Colonial Life

 

Post-Tax Benefits

Disability Benefits: Colonial Life

Critical Illness Benefits: Colonial Life

Whole Life Insurance: Colonial Life

Long Term Care Benefits: Chubb

Additional Benefits

Student Loan Assistance Program: GradFin

 

Please note your insurance products will remain in effect unless you speak with a representative to change them.

 

Enrollment Period: September 16, 2024 – October 31, 2024

Effective Dates: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

 

ELIGIBILITY:

– Employees must work 30 hours or more per week.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

– When do my benefits start? The plan year for Colonial Insurance Products and CHUBB Long Term Care Benefits lasts from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

– When do my deductions start? Deductions for Colonial Insurance Products and CHUBB Long Term Care Benefits will begin January 2025.

– Why have my 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, 2025.

– I want to sign my family up for 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 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.

Laurens County School District 55 Forms & Links 2025

Colonial Life

PEBA

Student Loan Assistance Program

Long Term Care

Laurens County School District 55 PEBA Benefits & Enrollment Information 2025

PEBA administers the state’s employee insurance programs for South Carolina’s public workforce. PEBA benefit elections are processed through PEBA’s MyBenefits and Member Access portals. Learn more about the benefits available to employees by visiting the links below.

PEBA Website  MyBenefits Online Portal  Member Access (Retirement) Online Portal

Your PEBA Benefits Options

Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance

MoneyPlus Health Savings Account Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Learn more! The Insurance Summary, available at peba.sc.gov, provides more detail about your benefits options, including eligibility, when you can enroll and premiums.

Quick Links

→ New Employees

→ Navigating Your Benefits

→ Network Provider Search

→ Standard Medical Plan Information

→ Savings Medical Plan Information

→ Medicare Supplemental Medical Plan Information

→ TRICARE Supplemental Medical Plan Information

→ Prescription Benefit Information

→ Telehealth Information

→ Select Your Retirement Plan Guide

→ South Carolina Retirement System Information

→ State Optional Retirement Program Information

→ Be Aware & Prepare Program Information

→ PEBA Perks

→ Strive Sign-up / Login 

→ Wondr Health Sign-up / Login

Helpful Videos

→ Watch Next: Navigating Your Retirement Benefits Video Playlist

Questions or Concerns?

Contact PEBA’s Customer Service through the contact forms below, or any time from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at 803.737.6800 or 888.260.9430.

Questions About Insurance Benefits     Questions About Retirement Benefits

For more contact information, visit peba.sc.gov/contact.

Laurens County School District 55 Enrollment Instructions – BenSelect 2025

Below is a series of instructions outlining the online self-enrollment process. Please have the following information available before you begin:

– Username, pin, and enrollment website URL from Step 1 of this page

– Dates of birth and social security numbers of your spouse and any dependents you wish to enroll

– Beneficiary names and social security numbers

Helpful Tips:

– If you are a new employee, please refer here for more information or contact PGB’s Employee Services at 888-556-0006 between 8:30am and 5:00pm for assistance.

– If you are an existing employee and unable to log into the online system, please contact PGB’s Employee Services at 888-556-0006, or speak with the Benefits Representative assigned to your location.

How To Enroll:

1. Logging In 

– Enter your User Name: Social Security Number with or without dashes (ex. 123-45-6789 or 123456789)

– Enter your Pin: Last 4 numbers of your Social Security Number followed by last 2 numbers of your Date of Birth year (ex. 678970)

To login, visit: harmony.benselect.com/laurens55

2. New PIN

The screen prompts you to create a NEW PIN [__________].

3. Security Questions

Choose a security question and enter answer [__________].

4. Confirm

Confirm (or enter) an email address.

5. Save New PIN

Click on ‘Save New PIN’ to continue to the enrollment welcome screen.

6. Click Next

From the welcome screen click “Next”.

7. Personal Information

The screen shows ‘Personal Information’. Verify that the information is correct and enter the additional required information (marital status, work phone, e-mail address). Click ‘Next’.

8. Adding Family Members

The screen allows you to add family members. It is only necessary to enter family member information if adding or including family members in your coverage. Click ‘Next’.

9. Benefit Summary

The screen shows ‘Benefit Summary’. Review your current benefits and make changes/selections for the upcoming plan year.

10. Sign & Submit

Click ‘Sign & Submit’ once you have decided which benefits to enroll in.

11. Review

Review your coverage. If any items are ‘Pending’, you will need to decide whether to enroll or decline this benefit.

12. Next

Click ‘Next’ to review and electronically sign the authorization for your benefit elections.

13. Sign Form

Review the confirmation, then if you are satisfied with your elections, enter your PIN and click ‘Sign Form’.

14. Download & Print

Click ‘Download & Print’ to print a copy of your elections, or download and save the document. Please do not forget this important step! Click ‘Log Out’.

Laurens County School District 55 Important Information About Your Enrollment (In-Person & Self-Enroll) 2025

IN-PERSON & SELF-ENROLL

During your open enrollment period, a PGB Benefits Representative will be available by 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. If you prefer, you may also self-enroll online following the instructions on the Enrollment Instructions page of this site.

OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD: September 16, 2024 – October 31, 2024

YOU CAN MAKE THE FOLLOWING BENEFIT ELECTIONS DURING THE OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD:

– Enroll in, change, or cancel Long-Term Care Benefits.

– Enroll in, change, or cancel Colonial coverage.

ACCESS YOUR BENEFITS OPTIONS 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.

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.

Laurens County School District 55 Overview of Benefits 2025

Pre-Tax Benefits

Cancer Benefits: Colonial Life

Accident Benefits: Colonial Life

Medical Bridge Benefits: Colonial Life

 

Post-Tax Benefits

Disability Benefits: Colonial Life

Critical Illness Benefits: Colonial Life

Whole Life Insurance: Colonial Life

Long Term Care: CHUBB

 

Additional Benefits

Student Loan Assistance Program: GradFin

 

Please note your insurance products will remain in effect unless you speak with a representative to change them.

 

Enrollment Period: September 16, 2024 – October 31, 2024

Effective Dates: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

 

ELIGIBILITY:

– Employees must work 30 hours or more per week.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

– When do my benefits start? The plan year for Colonial Insurance Products and CHUBB Long Term Care Benefits lasts from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

– When do my deductions start? Deductions for Colonial Insurance Products and CHUBB Long Term Care Benefits will begin January 2025.

– Why have my 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, 2025.

– I want to sign my family up for 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 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.

Chesterfield County School District PEBA Benefits & Enrollment Information 2025

PEBA administers the state’s employee insurance programs for South Carolina’s public workforce. PEBA benefit elections are processed through PEBA’s MyBenefits and Member Access portals. Learn more about the benefits available to employees by visiting the links below.

PEBA Website  MyBenefits Online Portal  Member Access (Retirement) Online Portal

Your PEBA Benefits Options

Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance

MoneyPlus Health Savings Account Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Learn more! The Insurance Summary, available at peba.sc.gov, provides more detail about your benefits options, including eligibility, when you can enroll and premiums.

Quick Links

→ New Employees

→ Navigating Your Benefits

→ Network Provider Search

→ Standard Medical Plan Information

→ Savings Medical Plan Information

→ Medicare Supplemental Medical Plan Information

→ TRICARE Supplemental Medical Plan Information

→ Prescription Benefit Information

→ Telehealth Information

→ Select Your Retirement Plan Guide

→ South Carolina Retirement System Information

→ State Optional Retirement Program Information

→ Be Aware & Prepare Program Information

→ PEBA Perks

→ Strive Sign-up / Login 

→ Wondr Health Sign-up / Login

Helpful Videos

→ Watch Next: Navigating Your Retirement Benefits Video Playlist

Questions or Concerns?

Contact PEBA’s Customer Service through the contact forms below, or any time from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday at 803.737.6800 or 888.260.9430.

Questions About Insurance Benefits     Questions About Retirement Benefits

For more contact information, visit peba.sc.gov/contact.

Chesterfield County School District Important Information About Your Enrollment 2025

IN-PERSON & SELF-ENROLL

During your open enrollment period, a PGB Benefits Representative will be available by 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.

OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD: September 16, 2024 – October 31, 2024

YOU CAN MAKE THE FOLLOWING BENEFIT ELECTIONS DURING THE OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD:

– Enroll in, change, or cancel Colonial coverage.

ACCESS YOUR BENEFITS OPTIONS 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.

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.

Chesterfield County School District Overview of Benefits 2025

Pre-Tax Benefits

Cancer Benefits: Colonial Life

Accident Benefits: Colonial Life

Medical Bridge Benefits: Colonial Life

 

Post-Tax Benefits

Short-Term Disability Benefits: Colonial Life

Critical Illness Benefits: Colonial Life

Whole Life Insurance: Colonial Life

Additional Benefits

Student Loan Assistance Program: GradFin

 

Please note your insurance products will remain in effect unless you speak with a representative to change them.

 

Enrollment Period: September 16, 2024 – October 31, 2024

Effective Dates: January 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025

 

ELIGIBILITY:

– Employees must work 30 hours or more per week to be eligible for benefits.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

– When do my benefits start? The plan year for Colonial Insurance Products runs from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. Please Note: Dental benefits are based on the Calendar Year, running from January 1st through December 31st. Dental benefits and deductibles will reset every January 1st.

– When do my deductions start? Deductions for Colonial Insurance Products start January 2025 for enrolled employees.

– Why have my 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, 2025.

– I want to sign my family up for 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 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 sign up for PEBA Benefits as well? No, Pierce Group Representatives are not authorized to assist employees with PEBA enrollment or make enrollment elections on an employee’s behalf. PEBA information is included in this guide for informational purposes only. Please see the following page for ways to access your benefits and enrollment information.

– 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.