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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 Benefits Team 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 be automatically deducted from your paycheck in addition to your normal bi-weekly deduction. 

Benefit Guides & Enrollment Video:

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 black diamond on the Enrollment & Change form to enroll in supplemental benefits. 
  • 2027 - $75 Board Contribution Credit

Florida Retirement System (FRS) Information: 

As a public service employee, you may be a member of your state retirement plan. Your state’s retirement plan may be a defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan, and/or a hybrid plan. The Florida Retirement System (FRS) offers the option of participating in two FRS retirement plans: The FRS Defined Benefit Pension Plan (which includes DROP) and The FRS Defined Contribution Investment Plan.

Enrolling in a 403(b) Voluntary Retirement Plan:

Opening a 403(b) account through QuickENROLL allows you to quickly start saving for your 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. 

Questions? Please Contact a Risk Management Benefits Team Member: 

Risk Management & Insurance, Administration Building

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