What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Specialist - Retirement Claims position at State of South Carolina?
The SC Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) is the administrator and co-trustee of retirement and insurance programs for over half a million active and retired public employees of the State of South Carolina and their dependents.
Under general supervision, this position processes retirement annuities, refunds, and death claims for members and beneficiaries of the SC Retirement System, the Police Officers Retirement System, the General Assembly Retirement System, the Judges and Solicitors Retirement System, the State Optional Retirement Program and the National Guard Retirement System.
Job duties include:
- Processing claims for benefits upon the death of members (retired, active, and inactive) and beneficiaries.
- Finalizing benefit payments for service and disability retirees who are on payroll in estimated status.
- Processing claims for service and disability retirement benefits.
- Processing refund claims for members.
- Performing other related duties on an as needed basis.
Knowledge of retirement claims processing standards. 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.In addition to 13 paid holidays, this position is eligible for comprehensive insurance programs, retirement plans, and a generous paid leave program. Upon successful completion of one-year of service with the agency, employees may be eligible to be considered for a hybrid work schedule with up to 50% remote work.
Salary : $38,985 - $72,134
Work From Home - Client Benefits Specialist
Global Elite Texas -
Lexington, SC
