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New: Monthly Premiums for the State of South Carolina Optional Life Insurance: Employee, Spouse & Children, effective 01/01/06

A life insurance policy is a contract under which the insurance company promises to pay a benefit upon the death of the person who is insured. Vendors product portfolio usually cover:
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Universal Life Insurance
  • Variable Life Insurance
  • Whole Life Insurance

There are several life insurance options available through the State System managed by the Hartford Life Insurance Company:

  • South Carolina Retirement Systems Death Benefit
    An employee who is a member of SCRS or ORP with at least one year of service will be covered by a death benefit equal to one year of budgeted salary. Exceptions may apply, if job related injury results in death.

  • State Death Benefit
    If enrolled in one of the health insurance plans, you qualify for a $3000 life insurance policy at no cost to you. This benefit also provides a $3000 accidental death benefit if death is the result of an accident.

In addition, the following vendors have been authorized through automatic payroll deduction:
Features on optional term life insurance plans may include:
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits
  • Seat Belt Rider for automobile accidental death
  • Living benefits for terminal illness
  • Disability Waiver of Premium for up to one year
  • Felonious Assault Benefit
  • Day Care Benefit
  • Education Benefit

You may also purchase dependent life insurance coverage for your spouse and/or child(ren).

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