Benefits forNash County Public 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.
All 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 located in the contact section 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.
Benefits Continuation Options
Dental, Vision, & Flexible Spending Accounts
As your employment status changes, you may have options to continue or maintain benefits for yourself and your family. Review the information below to help avoid a lapse in coverage.
Extended Coverage through COBRA Continuation
If you are currently enrolled in the NC State Health Plan Dental and/or Vision Plan, or enrolled in a Flexible Spending Account through your employer you may be eligible to continue coverage for up to 18 months through COBRA Continuation Coverage. Enrollment materials will be mailed ~45 days after your retirement date.
North Carolina Retirement Systems Dental & Vision Plans
If you are retiring and eligible for benefits through the NC Retirement Systems, you may have access to dental and vision coverage options designed specifically for retirees.
Please contact the North Carolina State Health Plan and Retirement Systems for more information and support by calling 1-877-679-6272 or visiting: www.myncretirement.com.
Supplemental Colonial Life Policies
Your individual voluntary policies through Colonial Life are portable, which means you can maintain your coverage even after retiring.
Portable Coverage May Include:
– Accident Insurance
– Cancer Insurance
– Medical Bridge Insurance
– Term Life Insurance
– Whole Life Insurance
– Other eligible voluntary products
What You Need To Do:
To continue coverage, your payment method must be changed from payroll deduction to either:
– Direct Bill
– Automatic Bank Draft (ACH)
To update your billing information, please visit: www.coloniallife.com/policyholderportal. For questions or support, please call Colonial Life’s Customer Support at 1-800-325-4368. You can also print and complete the Payment Method Change Form and fax it to 800-880-9325 or mail it to Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company at P.O. Box 1365, Columbia, SC 29202-1365.
Important Disclaimer: Pierce Group Benefits is not the broker or administrator for the North Carolina State Health Plan or the North Carolina Retirement Systems. Any information provided is educational in nature and based solely on publicly available resources. Official eligibility determinations, benefit calculations, and plan administration are handled exclusively by the respective state agencies and employers. Members are encouraged to consult the State Health Plan, the NC Retirement Systems, ORBIT, and their employer’s HR or Health Benefits Representative for confirmation and official guidance.