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Insurance Enrollment

In partnership with the State Health Plan, Guilford County Schools is implementing a new online benefits enrollment system. This is replacing the use of paper forms and is accessible from any computer with Internet access. You will have access 24/7 to view your current benefits information and to make changes to you benefit plans. At this time, the only benefit plan available online is your health insurance, the State Health Plan.

The online system is managed by Benefit Focus and offers two sites: 1. HR In Touch for general benefits information and 2. eBenefitsNow to view your personal benefit information and to enroll and make changes to your benefits.

You can enroll and make changes to your health insurance, by following these instructions:


 ENROLLMENT FOR NEW HIRES and EMPLOYEES NEWLY ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS


MID YEAR CHANGES

  • Changes during the plan year can only be made, if you experience a qualifying change in status event, per the IRS.
  • Online Enrollment/Changes Instructions
  • To make changes go to https://gcsnc.hrintouch.com
  • You must provide documentation of the qualifying change in status event. This information should be sent to the Benefits Department no later than 30 days following the qualifying change in status event.
  • Any request received after 30 days or does not meet the definition of a qualifying event will not be processed.
  • Contact the Benefits Department at 370-8352 or 370-8996, if you have questions.
  • Qualifying change in status events include:
    • Marriage, annulment, legal separation, divorce
    • Death
    • Birth, adoption or placement of a child in foster care
    • Termination or commencement of employment of spouse
    • Change from part-time to full-time or full-time to part-time employment status by employee or spouse
    • The taking of an unpaid leave of absence by either employee or spouse
    • Child ceases to qualify as an eligible dependent due to age, student status or marriage
    • Entitlement of Medicare or Medicaid by employee, spouse or child
    • Required by court order to provide coverage for child
    • A significant change (at least $50 per month) in health premium benefits in the plan covering spouse and/or child

COMPUTER LOCATIONS

  • Ask your principal or supervisor
  • Visit the computer lab or media center at your school or site
  • Visit a local library


CUSTOMER SERVICE

  • Online Assistance 1-866-239-1055 (Benefit Focus)
  • Health Insurance Questions 1-888-234-2416 (State Health Plan)
  • General Information 370-8352 or 370-8996 (Benefits Department)
  • Online information concerning your health insurance: www.shpnc.org

 

In compliance with federal laws, Guilford County Schools administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Refer to the Board of Education's Discrimination Free Environment Policy AC for a complete statement. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to the Guilford County Schools Compliance Officer, 120 Franklin Boulevard, Greensboro, NC 27401; 336.370.2323.

All Guilford County Schools facilities, both educational and athletic, are tobacco-free learning environments.

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