Participation in the South Carolina Retirement Systems is mandatory for all permanent employees. Employee contributions are tax-deferred. You are eligible for full retirement at age 65 or upon completion of 30 years of service. Provisions for earlier retirement are available. If you die with at least one year's contribution into the System, the beneficiary is entitled to receive the equivalent of one year's salary.
Employees can cover their dependents at an additional premium.
In addition to the state plan, coverage with three HMO's, Healthsource, HMO Blue and Companion are available. The State Sponsored Dental Insurance Program is also self-insured and is administered by R.E. Harrington. Employees can cover their eligible dependents at an additional premium. The amount of life insurance is based on your salary, and the premium is based on your age. Available to employees, their spouses, their parents and their spouses' parents.