Welcome to Winthrop University! Permanent Faculty and Staff hired in a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) position and who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for Winthrop and State of SC benefits. Grant-funded employees may also be eligible for Winthrop and State of SC benefits depending upon the terms of the grant.
Step 1: On (or around) your first day of work you will attend a new hire orientation to complete paperwork and become acquainted with Winthrop University's benefits.
Step 2: Review all of your State benefit options and complete the "benefits checklist".
| Summary of Programs Offered | Health Insurance Benefits Guide |
| Insurance Premiums | Optional Life Insurance Premiums |
| Health Plans | Dental Plans | Vision Plans |
| State Retirement Plans | Life Insurance | Long Term Disability |
| Supplemental Retirement Plans | Flexible Spending Accounts | COBRA |
Step 3: Within 31 days of your date of hire, e-mail or call one of the Benefits Administrators with any questions you may have and to set up an appointment to enroll in your benefits.
Step 4: What to bring to your appointment.
Changes to your benefits can be made within 31 days of a qualifying event or special eligibility situation. Examples of the most common types of events or situations are:
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If no special eligibility event exists, changes can be made during open enrollment in October every year.
Participants in the State Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) can make changes January
1 through March 1 every year. During this period, State ORP participants may change
vendors or, if eligible, may irrevocably elect to join the South Carolina Retirement
System (SCRS).
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MyBenefits website allows you to:
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South Carolina Blues website allows you to view:
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To find network providers, please visit the PEBA Online Directory.
