Employer Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
THE INFORMATION ON THIS SITE IS MEANT TO SERVE AS A GUIDE AND DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A BINDING REPRESENTATION OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS. TITLE 9 OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS CONTAINS A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF THE RETIREMENT BENEFITS, THEIR TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND GOVERNS ALL RETIREMENT BENEFITS OFFERED BY THE STATE. STATE STATUTES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. PLEASE CONTACT THE RETIREMENT SYSTEMS FOR THE MOST CURRENT INFORMATION.
I am an employer and need access to EES. How do I get access?
To gain access to the Employer Electronic Services (EES) system, please complete an Electronic Employer Services (EES) Confidentiality Agreement (Form 6503), an Electronic Employer Services (EES) Authorizing Contact Designation/Agreement (Form 6504), and an Electronic Employer Services (EES) Designated Agent Confidentiality Agreement (Form 6505). Submit the completed forms to our office at the following address: South Carolina Retirement Systems, Attention: Employer Services, Post Office Box 11960, Columbia, South Carolina 29211-1960. Once these forms are received, the Retirement Systems will assign user identifications and personal identification numbers to your organization's designated authorized agent(s) to gain access to the EES system.
I am a covered employer. Our mailing address has changed. How do I provide this new information to you?
A change of employer address must be submitted in writing on your business letterhead and signed by an employee already listed as a contact with the South Carolina Retirement Systems. Please be sure to include the employer code on the notification. Mail the notice to: South Carolina Retirement Systems, Attention: Linda Glass, Post Office Box 11960, Columbia SC 29211-1960. Or, you can fax the notice to the attention of Linda Glass at 803-737-6933.
I am an employer and need to update our contact information. How can I do this?
Employers can maintain their contact information by logging in to the EES system and clicking on "Employer Contact Information." The contacts listed in EES will be used by the Retirement Systems staff in day-to-day interaction with employers. Agencies should periodically check the list of contact names for accuracy and update as necessary – including phone numbers and email addresses.
I am an employer not covered by the Retirement Systems. I am interested in learning more about being a participating employer. Where can I find information?
To become a participating employer with the South Carolina Retirement Systems, an organization must be public and governmentally controlled. Our legal staff must verify and approve your eligibility to join the Retirement Systems. To initiate the review process, you may complete an Employer Eligibility Determination Request (Form 6500) and submit it to our office at the following address: South Carolina Retirement Systems, Attention: Legal Department, Post Office Box 11960, Columbia, South Carolina 29211-1960. For more information about the benefits provided through the Retirement Systems, please review our Covered Procedures Employer Manual.