Benefits Specialist - Retirement Claims
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Apply to Benefits Specialist - Retirement Claims at State of South CarolinaJob details
- Location
- Richland County, South Carolina
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $39,300 - $66,800/yr
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
About the Department
This position is responsible for processing retirement claims for members and beneficiaries of the South Carolina Retirement System, the Police Officers Retirement System, the State Optional Retirement Program, and the South Carolina National Guard Retirement System.
Job duties include:
- Processing claims for benefits upon the death of members (retired, active, and inactive) and beneficiaries.
- Processing claims for service and disability retirement benefits.
- Finalizing benefit payments for service and disability retirees who are on payroll in estimated status.
- Processing refund claims so that members receive refund payments.
Position Duties
A bachelor's degree and at least one year of professional experience in retirement programs or a closely related area. An equivalent combination of education and related experience may be substituted for the required degree.
Ability to read and comprehend retirement statutes and applicable written materials. Ability to explain retirement matters to members, employers, and beneficiaries. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to perform mathematical calculations with a high degree of accuracy. Ability to prioritize and complete a large volume of work with close attention to detail.
Other Qualifications
In addition to 13 paid holidays, this position is eligible for comprehensive insurance programs, retirement plans, and a generous paid leave program.
Benefits
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Agency Information
EmployerState of South CarolinaAgency Public Employee Benefit Authority Address 202 Arbor Lake DriveColumbia, South Carolina, 29223 Phone803-853-1026