Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA)
The University of South Carolina is a participating employer in the South Carolina state government benefit programs, administered by the S.C. Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA). PEBA contracts with the following vendors to process claims and administer some parts of the plans which are offered.
Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA): Administers state insurance and retirement benefits.
- Insurance: MyBenefits | 803-737-6800 | 888-260-9430
- Retirement: Member Access | 803-737-6800 | 888-260-9430
- Retiree Billing: 803-734-1696
- State ORP: Contact vendor directly
Processes health insurance claims.
- My Health Toolkit
- 803-736-1576 | 800-868-2520
- BlueCard: 800-810-2583
- Medi-Call (Preauthorization): 803-699-3337 | 800-925-9724 | Fax: 803-264-0183
- Radiology (NIA): radmd.com | 866-500-7664
Dental Plans
- Dental Info
- 803-264-7323 | 888-214-6230 | Fax: 803-264-7739
- Website
- 803-736-1576 | 800-868-2520
- Precert & Case Mgmt: 800-868-1032 | Fax: 803-714-6456
- Tobacco Cessation: 866-784-8454
- Prescription Info
- Member Login: www.express-scripts.com
- 855-612-3128 (includes Medicare)
- Vision Info
- 877-735-9314 | Group #: 9925991
- Health Coaching Info
- 855-838-5897 | Fax: 803-264-4204
- Life Insurance Info
- 800-638-6420 (Option 1)
- Continuation: 866-492-6983 | Conversion: 877-275-6387
- Fax: 866-545-7515 | Policy #: 200879-1-G
- 833-940-1385 | support@meruhealth.com
Strive: Free digital program that helps build healthy habits through fun challenges.
For eligible military employees and families.
- 866-637-9911 (Option 1) | Fax: 800-310-5514
- Disability Info
- 800-628-9696 | Fax: 800-437-0961
- Medical Evidence: 800-843-7979 | Group #: 621144
Pre-tax savings for eligible expenses.
- Member Login
- 833-726-7587 | asi@asiflex.com
401(k) and 457(b) plans
- Member Login
- 877-457-6263
- Contact USC Payroll at 803-777-4227 for deduction questions.
Wondr Health (formerly Naturally Slim) is an online program that helps you lose weight and keep it off—without giving up your favorite foods.
Apply or join the waitlist at
https://www.wondrhealth.com/PEBA to apply or join the waiting list for an upcoming class.
Other Non-PEBA Providers of Benefits
In addition to PEBA benefits, USC offers these additional resources:
Caro Smart Financial Solutions : Credit union membership for USC employees with nationwide access to branches and ATMs.
803-227-5555 | 800-476-5861
Bright Horizons at USC: Early learning center for children.
1530 Wheat St., Columbia, SC | 803-777-9202
Short-term disability and accident insurance.
Enroll within 30 days of hire or during open enrollment.
Access pay, benefits, personal info, and more through UofSC's Employee Self Service (ESS).
In addition to the retirement benefits offered through the State PEBA system, you may also chose to participate in 403(b) plans offered through private insurance/investment companies.
The 403(b) Program is a tax-sheltered annuity plan sponsored by the University of South Carolina and has many providers to meet your individual retirement goals. To enroll the program you will need to sign up with the university and with the annuity provider:
- Sign up with the university. New participants can start a contribution through Employee Self Service.
When you log into Employee Self Service use the drop down menu in the top center of the page to navigate to My Workplace, select the Benefits Enrollment Tile, and then select the 403(b) eform. Each step of the enrollment process is described on the 403(b) tip sheet [pdf]. - Contact the annuity provider [pdf] directly to complete paperwork to allocate investment funds and designate a beneficiary, etc.
If you do not contact the annuity provider [pdf], your account will not be setup appropriately. Depending on the vendor your contribution may be applied to a designated default account or even returned to USC.
If you have any questions regarding enrollments in a 403(b) plan, please contact your Campus Benefits Office.
Please contact Payroll at 803-777-4227 with any questions about deductions.
Wellness programs for faculty and staff.
803-777-6518 | livewell@mailbox.sc.edu
Health coverage for eligible employees age 65+ or with disabilities.
800-633-4227 | TTY: 877-486-2048
Free support for personal or work-related issues.
Member Login: mygroup.com (username "USC", and password "guest")
Phone: 800-633-3353
Free for USC community.
1600 Hampton St., Suite 801 | 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Disclaimer: Notary services exclude real estate closings, divorce and other services that should be performed by the court system.
Support for retirement, disability, and income needs.
800-772-1213 | TTY: 800-325-0778
The USC Speech and Hearing Research Center's Hearing Aid Program begins with a comprehensive functional communication assessment.
USC employees get 10% off hearing aids.
Join through payroll deduction.
803-576-9375
Access Thomas Cooper Library facilities with a CarolinaCard.
Auto and home insurance.
800-842-5936
Report injuries to your supervisor and CompEndium Services.
877-709-2667 | Fax: 877-710-2667
State Accident Fund: saf.sc.gov | 803-896-5800
USC Benefits Office: 803-777-6650 | workerscomp@mailbox.sc.edu