Insurance/Retirement/Employee Benefits

Benefitplace

Do you want to see what SMCPS benefits you currently have? Visit the Benefitplace website to see all of your enrolled benefits at a glance.

Benefitplace is a cloud-based, SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) platform developed by Benefitfocus that acts as a comprehensive, single-source solution for managing employee benefits. It is designed to bridge the gap between employers, insurance carriers, brokers, and employees by streamlining the entire benefits lifecycle—from enrollment and communication to administration and billing—into a single digital experience. 

Log in today to see what benefits you have.

Below are the many benefits, options, and resources managed by Benefitplace:

SMCPS Health Insurance Plan

(Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription)

Do you want to learn more about the SMCPS health insurance plans offered through CareFirst? See below for current rates and plan information. Visit CareFirst MyAccount to access your health insurance account, find a provider, file a claim, and more.

Marathon Employee Health Center

Free primary care for employees, retirees and dependents covered under an SMCPS health insurance plan. Get started on their website or call 240-744-1100.

Marathon Services, Providers, Hours and More

Flexible Spending Account / Dependent Care FSA

A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is an employer-sponsored, tax-advantaged account that allows you to set aside pre-tax income from your paycheck to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision or dependent care expenses.

Read more in the 2026 Flexible Benefit Plan - Employee Guide

Voluntary Life Insurance

As an SMCPS employee, you are eligible for group life insurance, with the monthly premium paid directly through your paycheck.

The Standard's optional (or voluntary) life insurance is an employer-sponsored benefit that allows employees to purchase additional life insurance coverage beyond the basic policy provided by the company. It provides extra financial protection for beneficiaries, covering expenses like funeral costs, debt, or income replacement. 

Read more about Group Additional Life Insurance

AFLAC Supplemental Insurance

As an SMCPS employee, you are eligible to sign up for supplemental insurance plans offered through AFLAC. Read more in the AFLAC Group Product Overview.

Already enrolled in AFLAC but need to manage your account or submit a claim? Visit the MyAFLAC portal.

For additional assistance, please contact an AFLAC associate:
Linda Rives linda_rives@us.aflac.com, 910-880-9171
Amy Leddon amy_leddon@us.aflac.com, 540-878-8426

For additional assistance, please contact an AFLAC associate:

• Linda Rives linda_rives@us.aflac.com, 910-880-9171
• Amy Leddon amy_leddon@us.aflac.com, 540-878-8426

Sick Leave Bank & Exchange

The SMCPS Joint Sick Leave Bank and Exchange allows employees to contribute to a pool of unused sick leave days, designed to allow for continued pay for members facing a serious illness or injury. The bank also allows members to exchange sick leave days, when permitted under the guidelines.

Learn more by reading the Joint Sick Leave Bank and Exchange Operational Guidelines

Contact Stacey Brown at x32110 for more information.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Provided by INOVA

Inova’s EAP offers a variety of benefits to SMCPS employees in the areas of work-life balance, grief and psychological counseling, legal assistance, financial guidance, childcare and eldercare assistance and daily living resources.

For more information:

• Call: 1-800-346-0110
• Or visit: www.inova.org/eap

LifeLock Identity Protection

LifeLock is a comprehensive identity theft protection service, now part of Norton/Gen, that monitors your personal information, credit files, and dark web activity for signs of fraud. It provides alerts for suspicious activity (e.g., new loans, address changes) and offers restoration services to help recover your identity if it is stolen. 

Learn more about Identity Protection.

Retirement Resources

Membership in the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System is mandatory for all SMCPS employees at the time of hire. Employees contribute 7% of their earnable compensation, deducted from their pay. Members are encouraged to visit Maryland State Retirement and Pension System to learn more and to set up  access to their individual MSRPS account.

To set up your MySRPS account:

1. Go to https://sra.maryland.gov/ 
2. Select the red "mySRPS Login" button on the right-hand corner of the home page. 
3. Select the "Register" button and follow the prompts.

Additional Retirement Savings Plan Options

Empower 403(b) Tax-Advantaged Retirement Savings Plan

In addition to membership in the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, active SMCPS employees are eligible to contribute to a 403(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan. You can set up a new plan or make changes to an existing plan at any time during the year.

• Visit Empower's website to set up a new plan, make changes, or view your current plan.
• Schedule a one-on-one virtual retirement counseling session with Empower.

Corebridge 457(b) Tax-Advantaged Retirement Savings Plan

In addition to membership in the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, active SMCPS employees are eligible to contribute to a 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan. You can set up a new plan or make changes to an existing plan at any time during the year.

• Use this link to to set up a new plan.
  • Employer Code: MD - ST. MARY'S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
• Access your existing Corebridge account.
   

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