Learn more about upcoming HR-related training dates, important deadlines and critical policy updates. For additional training and professional development opportunities, please review our calendar.
Upcoming events and news to note:
Being a South Carolina state employee comes with more than just great benefits--it also comes with great savings. The South Carolina Department of Administration (Admin) offers the PerksCard Discount Program, giving state employees access to valuable discounts on everyday purchases, travel, and entertainment through the PerksConnect app or website.
Beginning January 1, 2026, deferred compensation plans, such as 403(b), 401(k), and 457 plans that offer age-based catch-up contributions, will be required to apply new Roth rules for certain participants.
As we close out the year, here are a few important updates to help you start January with confidence.
USC will introduce a smoother and more welcoming onboarding experience for all new hires.
The IRS has increased the 2026 Medical Spending Account (MSA) and Limited-use MSA contribution limit from $3,300 to $3,400, and the carryover limit from $660 to $680.
The results are in! Join us on Monday, October 20, at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m. to hear how USC will implement the results around campus.
Open Enrollment is happening October 1-31. During this period, you'll have the opportunity to review and make changes to your comprehensive benefits to ensure they meet your needs for the upcoming year.
On September 25, the Prisma Mobile Mammogram Van will be parked at USC.
The University of South Carolina has been named one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2025 by Forbes.