Open Enrollment | October 1 - 31, 2020

Schedule an appointment with Ward Services - Watch an open enrollment video

PEBA's Open Enrollment Page 

PEBA has announced premium increases for vision and dentla plus coverage. Active member PEBA rates

Part-time teacher premiums are increasing in 2022. Part-time teacher rates

Changes to SC PEBA benefits become effective January 1, 2022

Changes to HCS voluntary benefits become effective February 1, 2022

HCS has partnered with Ward Services to provide trained benefit counselors to met with you in person or virtually.  During open enrollment, you will be able to schedule an appointment to talk with a counselor.  They will be able to explain your options and help you with benefit changes.

Who is Ward Services? 

Ward Services offers enrollment assistance for 9 of the 10 largest school districts in South Carolina.  Their non-commissioned counselors are trained to assist employees with open enrollment options for the SC PEBA benefits as well as the voluntary benefits offered to employees of Horry County Schools.  

Ward Services has created an open enrollment video to provide more information about your options during the enrollment period.

Visit PEBA's open enrollment page for specific changes to your State benefits. You can also download the PEBA Insurance Summary Publication (pdf) 

Additional Links

• PEBA Insurance Summary Publication (pdf) 
• Federal Notices (pdf)
• MyBenefits portal - Use to make enrollment changes with PEBA
• Payroll & Benefit Services  (843) 488-6840 | fax (843)488-6726 | email payroll@horrycountyschools.net