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Division of Human Resources

2024

Future Scholar is a 529 Plan

Future Scholar is a 529 plan that helps you save today for your child's future college education. A Future Scholar account can help you grow your savings more efficiently by offering tax advantages, investment options and flexibility that puts you in control.

Healthcare Providers Out-of-State or Overseas

State Health Plan members have access to BlueCross' network of participating doctors and hospitals throughout the United States through the BlueCard® program and around the world through BlueCross BlueShield Global® Core.

MoneyPlus Vendor Update

Effective January 1, 2024, ASIFlex will be the third-party administrator for MoneyPlus through December 2025.

IRS Contribution Limits Increased

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced an increase in the contribution limit for the 2024 Medical Spending Accounts (MSAs) and limited-use MSAs from $3,050 to $3,200. To enroll or increase their contribution, employees must complete a paper Notice of Election (NOE), sign it and return it to their campus Benefits Office by December 1, 2023.

State Service Award Honorees

Congratulations to all the USC colleagues who reached a significant milestone (10, 20, 30, 40 or 50 years) in their service with the University of South Carolina and the State of South Carolina. The university had 353 honorees from Columbia and system campuses.

Tax Resources Through MYgroup Employee Assistance Program

The tax season is upon us with the deadline of April 15 quickly approaching. Each tax season produces countless questions and concerns about where to find the answers. One resource is our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), MYgroup, that offers a plethora of work-life services to include tax preparation.

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