Employee Benefits
The benefits department is responsible for a) meeting with all new hires as well as employees who experience life changes within the year for enrollment in State benefits, b) administering all leaves of absence to ensure compliance with District policies and Federal Guidelines, and c) counseling employees on retirement options and assists with the retirement process.
For support with your Benefits, call 803.432.8416 to contact Shawana Beaufort (shawana.beaufort@kcsdschools.net or ext. 1227) or Kelly Wilder (kelly.wilder@kcsdschools.net or ext. 1285).
Quick Contacts & Online Portals
PEBA Insurance & Retirement Questions
Phone: 803-737-6800
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina (Health Insurance Coverage & Claims)
Local: 803-736-1576
Toll-Free: 800-868-2520
MyHealth Toolkit [ https://statesc.southcarolinablues.com/web/public/brands/statesc/resources/my-health-toolkit ]
View your digital insurance card, check claims, review coverage details, and find in-network providers.
MyBenefits (PEBA Insurance Elections) [ https://mybenefits.sc.gov ]
View and manage your PEBA insurance coverage elections, dependents, and beneficiary information.
Member Access (Retirement System) [ https://online.retirement.sc.gov/MemberAccess/welcome ]
Access your South Carolina retirement account information, update personal details, and submit retirement-related requests.
South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program (Deferred Comp) [ https://www.peba.sc.gov/deferred-comp ]
Learn about the voluntary 401(k) and 457(b) retirement savings plans available to eligible South Carolina public employees.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Requests [ https://www.kcsdschools.net/dept/hr/benefits/fmla ]
Find forms, eligibility guidelines, and instructions for requesting FMLA leave.
Important Benefits Resources
State Insurance Basics
SC Employee Insurance Program [ www.peba.sc.gov/employees ]
Overview of insurance benefits, eligibility, enrollment, and resources for South Carolina public employees.
MyBenefits – SC Employee Insurance Program [ https://mybenefits.sc.gov/mybenefits ]
Secure portal where employees can review coverage, make enrollment changes, update beneficiaries, and access personal insurance details.
Insurance Partner Links [ https://peba.sc.gov/health ]
Direct links to health plan partners, prescription managers, and wellness resources connected to the State Health Plan.
PEBA Perks [ https://www.peba.sc.gov/peba-perks ]
Offers wellness programs, preventive screenings, and employee discounts available to members of the State Health Plan.
Pharmacy Benefits
Prescription Benefits [ https://peba.sc.gov/pbm ]
Information about the 2026 pharmacy benefits change, including FAQs and updates from the State Health Plan.
Caremark Transition Microsite [ www.caremarkrxplaninfo.com/SCPEBA ]
Central hub for the 2026 pharmacy transition with tools to search covered drugs, view plan materials, and access member resources.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
ALPHA Behavioral Health Center [ www.alphabehavioralhealthcenter.org ]
Provides KCSD employees and their families with complete range of outpatient prevention, intervention, and treatment programs for individuals and families dealing with substance misuse, behavioral health needs, and co-occurring disorders.
Forms & Requests
Name/Address Change Form [ https://forms.retirement.sc.gov/formGenericGet.do?formNum=web1239.xdp ]
Form used to update your legal name or mailing address with the South Carolina Retirement Systems and Employee Insurance Program.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Requests [ https://www.kcsdschools.net/dept/hr/benefits/fmla ]
Provides employees with required forms, eligibility information, and instructions for requesting FMLA leave for personal medical needs, family care, or qualifying military situations.