STATE BENEFITS

q                   q       Health insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield

q                   q       Prescription drug program

q                   Text Box: Return to Handbookq       Dental insurance through R.E. Herrington

q                   q       Vision care

q                   q       State term life insurance

q                   q       Optional life insurance

q                   q       Dependent life insurance

q                   q       Long-term disability insurance

q                   Text Box: District 50 Policiesq       Supplemental long-term disability insurance

q                   q       Long-term care

q                   q       MoneyPlus

q                   q       South Carolina Retirement System

q                   q       Workers’ Compensation

 

Text Box: Online Teacher ApplicationOTHER BENEFITS

q                   q       Credit union

q                   q       Tax-sheltered annuities

q                   q       Educator Tax Credits

q                   q       Other insurance from private companies

q                   q       Direct deposit

q                   q       Shared leave

q                   q       Employee assistance program (free counseling in several areas)

q                   q       Incentives from local businesses

q                   q       Teacher Financial Support

q                   q       Comprehensive support system

q                   q       $500 bonus for new teachers

q                   q       Various professional development opportunities