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Retirement is a significant milestone and we all look forward to celebrating this new chapter. Here are some key points to keep in mind.

Eligibility for retirement is not the same as eligibility for retiree insurance. The Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA) makes the final determination on insurance eligibility.

Unlike during your active employment, insurance premiums will not be deducted from your retiree check. Instead, you will need to pay them directly to the City of Columbia.

Retiree Enrollment Packet
Retiree Enrollment Packet
Retiree Enrollment Packet
Notice of Election Form
Notice of Election Form
Notice of Election Form
Tobacco Usage Certification
Tobacco Usage Certification
Tobacco Usage Certification

Automatic Payment Option

Set up recurring payments through Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) directly from your bank account through our EasyPay Program.

Easy Pay Application
Easy Pay Application
Easy Pay Application

Mail Option

Send a check or money order along with your account number to:

City of Columbia,

PO Box 7997

Columbia SC, 29202-7997

In-Person Option

Drive-thru, walk-in payments and drop box payments may be made at the City of Columbia Payment Center located at:

City of Columbia

Payment Center

3000 Harden Street

Columbia SC 29201

Payment drop box is located at the front of the building.

Online Option

Visit Columbia Online Customer Web Access (CWA) at

https://finance.columbiasc.gov/online-payments/

-Select Retiree Insurance Payments

-Register your account with your Retiree Billing Account Number

There are administrative fees charged for online payments.

You can view your balance and pay your bill by credit card or e-check.

Payments should post immediately on business days.

Pay by Phone Option

Call 1-866-942-6729 and select Option 1 to pay by credit or debit card. Please have your account number ready. For all Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) credit card payments, allow two (2) business days for processing.

Note the vendor charges a $4.00 convenience fee for all payments processed by phone.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

Yulonda Settles

Benefits Administrator

City of Columbia – Benefits

Yulonda.Settles@ColumbiaSC.gov

803.545.3007