GEORGE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
STATE LIFE AND AD&D
What is State Life Insurance?
A program offered to all George County School District employees through the State of Mississippi. This is a Basic Life Insurance program that can provide a cash benefit in the event the insured passes away.
Plan Rules:
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Eligibility: All George County School District employees
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Coverage through Minnesota Life Insurance Company (Securian Financial)
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50% of coverage is paid for by George County School District
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Coverage available: Up to 2 times basic annual earnings up to a max of $100,000
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Retiree Coverage: Coverage up to $20,000 available (based on retiree date)
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Continuation of Coverage: Policy Number: 33683 Access Key: msse Phone: 866.365.2374
Contact Campus Benefits for assistance.
1 (866) 433-7661 option 5
Email: MyBenefits@campusbenefits.com
Contacts and Beneficiary Update Information
Minnesota Life Phone: 888.658.0193
To manage your beneficiary designation online:
1. Log in to bcbsms.com. If you have not previously registered, information will be required from your BCBSMS ID card to complete the registration process.
2. Go to the My Benefits tab.
3. Under the Life Benefits section, click the link to update the beneficiary information. You will see a notification asking you to “Agree” to be transferred to a secure portal provided by Minnesota Life. Click “I Agree.”
4. Click “View beneficiary.”
5. If you need to make any changes, click “Update Designation,” and provide the name(s), relationship(s) and respective benefit shares.
6. After this information has been entered, you will receive an email acknowledgment, as well as a letter in the mail confirming your changes to your beneficiary designation.
Retirement Information
What is PERS? PERS is the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi. The Public Employees’ Retirement System of Mississippi (PERS) is a governmental defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. PERS was established by the state Legislature in 1952 to provide benefits to eligible Mississippi public employees working for state agencies, universities, community colleges and public schools, as well as counties, cities, and other participating political subdivisions. The mission of PERS is to provide secure benefits to our members and consistently deliver quality service by meeting our customer’s needs, operating efficiently and transparently, investing and managing assets prudently, and acting in the best interest of all members.
PERS Contact Information
Phone: 800.444.7377 / 601.359.3589
Email: customerservice@pers.ms.gov
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
What are 403Bs?
A 403B is a tax-deferred retirement plan that allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars out of your paycheck to save for retirement.
403B Carrier Contacts
Modern Woodman
Hank Cochran, Jr.
Office Phone: 601.947.7483
Cell Phone: 601.508.9531
Independent Agent
Glenda Pryor
Office Phone: 228.858.8949