Newly Hired

Welcome to Pinellas County Schools! As a newly benefit-eligible employee, your benefits are effective the first day of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible status. Benefit forms need to be received by Risk Management within 31 days from your date of hire. 

If your coverage is effective after January 1st, you may be responsible for summer premiums that will automatically be deducted from your paycheck in addition to your normal bi-weekly deduction. If you later add health insurance, you may owe the last month that you do not have health insurance because deductions are taken in advance.

Please Review:  

To Enroll in Your Benefits, Click on the Link Below!
(This replaces the manual benefit enrollment form(s) you may receive from Human Resources)

2026 New Hire Benefit & Change Form (electronic version) — (To use only if new or change begins on or after 01/01/2026)

The Standard Electronic Submission Instructions for PCS — (Complete online if you enroll in Life Insurance over $250,000 or over $30,000 for your spouse).

If you have a disabled dependent who is over the age of 26, and you wish to enroll them under your plan(s), please contact Risk Management at (727) 588-6197. Depending on which plan you are adding, forms will be needed and can be found on the Benefit Forms page.  

2025 New Hire Benefit Information:

2025 New Hire Benefit Enrollment Link (electronic version)—(This replaces the manual benefit enrollment form(s) you may receive from Human Resources)

2025 Benefits at a Glance 
2025 New Hire Decision Guide
2025 Employee Benefit and Wellness Guide
2025 New Hire Orientation Video
2025 Comparison Chart
2025 Rate Chart

Need Help Locating a Provider?
How to Locate a Provider for your Benefits (Health, Dental or Vision)
Urgent Care/Convenient Care Clinics
CVS Health Virtual Care
 
To search for a provider, visit our Aetna Custom Website and use the Provider Search. 
 

Don't Need Medical Insurance? Get $75 Per-Pay for FREE Benefits!
If you have health insurance coverage through a spouse or another source, you can use a Board contribution credit of $75 per-pay for supplemental benefits. Look for a diamond on the Enrollment & Change form to enroll in supplemental benefits. 

$75 No Health - Board Contribution  

Have You Thought about Enrolling in a 403(b) Voluntary Retirement Plan?
Opening a 403(b) account through QuickENROLL allows you to quickly start saving for your future retirement needs. Simply select from the list of participating investment provider companies, complete the required fields in the online application process, submit, and you are done. Deductions should start within 1–2 paychecks.

QuickEnroll Website 
Step-by-Step Instructions for QuickEnroll

Need Florida Retirement System (FRS) Information?
FRS Presentation for New Hires
FRS New Hire Communication Roadmap
What Retirement Option Should You Choose 

Helpful Links:
Below are useful links to help you answer most of the questions you may have:
Benefit Contact Poster
Dependent Eligibility Guidelines
How to Add or Delete a Dependent(s) (During Annual Enrollment) 

Questions? Please Contact a Benefits Member:

Risk Management & Insurance, Administration Building

301 4th St. SW, Largo, FL 33770
Phone: (727) 588-6197 Fax: (727) 588-6182