State of South Carolina

Since the Standard voluntary benefit plans are offered through your employer, you get great group rates, convenient payroll deductions, and portable coverage you can keep even if you retire or leave employment. And in many cases, there are no medical questions to answer.

The Standard Voluntary Benefits pick up where PEBA insurance leaves off, offering extra protection and peace of mind. You can enroll or make changes anytime — not just during open enrollment.

You are in the right place. American Heritage Life Insurance Company - founded in 1959 and known to you as Allstate Benefits since 1999—is now part of The Standard.

As we make this transition, please be assured:

  • Same company

  • Same coverage

  • Same service team

  • The only change is our marketing name: now “The Standard.”

No action is required. Your payroll-deducted premiums will continue through SCEIS Payroll Code 2000 - American Heritage Life.

Peace of Mind for Life’s Uncertainties

A broken leg. A life‑altering diagnosis. Disability or even death. It’s hard to plan for these events — yet they happen every day, and when they do, they can disrupt not only your life but also your finances.

Enroll yourself and your family now and start paying premiums through SCEIS payroll code 2000 – American Heritage Life.

How to enroll

Your Voluntary Benefits Line-Up

  • Accidents happen…and they can be expensive. Accident Insurance from The Standard can help

    Accident Insurance

    Treatment for a broken bone, a laceration or other accidental injury shouldn't deplete someone's bank account. But many medical plans only cover a portion of the costs. Accident Insurance pays in addition to major medical coverage that is already in place. This extra protection can help ease financial worries, so everyone can concentrate on getting better.

    The Outpatient Physician’s Benefit rider adds a daily cash benefit up to $100 for any doctor visit outside the hospital.

  • Cancer Insurance

    Cancer Insurance from The Standard pays cash benefits after a diagnosis of cancer or one of 29 other specified diseases. The benefit can help reduce financial stress during a difficult time and allow everyone to focus on treatment and recovery.

    Can include additional treatment benefits, and an annual wellness benefit of $100 for completing routine screenings.

  • Critical Illness Insurance

    Critical Illness insurance from The Standard can help protect the budget so everyone can focus on recovery.

    Core health insurance doesn't always cover all the costs associated with a critical illness diagnosis and treatment. And it certainly doesn't help pay personal expenses that may accrue during recovery. Critical Illness Insurance can help, by paying cash benefits for a covered diagnosis in addition to any other insurance already in place. And, the cash benefits can be used for anything from hospital bills to groceries – there are no restrictions.

    Includes an annual wellness benefit that pays $100 for completing a routine wellness screening.

  • Hospital Indemnity

    Hospital Indemnity Insurance pays cash benefits for covered expenses related to a hospital stay. People with this coverage submit claims after a hospital stay, and benefits are paid for approved expenses based on a pre-determined schedule of benefits. Includes coverage for hospital stays due to pregnancy.

  • Disability Insurance

    Employees choose a maximum monthly benefit amount that meets their needs. Then, if they are faced with a period of sickness or injury and cannot work, they'll receive cash benefits to spend as they see fit. Benefits are paid for total disability, maternity, partial disability, concurrent disability, and recurrent disability – and there is no elimination period or waiting period for a second instance of a previously covered disability.

  • Whole Life Insurance

    Life insurance pays a lump-sum cash benefit when the insured person dies or pays a benefit if the covered person lives to the designated maturity age. Add-on coverage riders can help give families more benefits, such as monthly advances for long-term care and chronic or terminal illnesses. Coverage amounts can vary to fit a family's needs and budget. At your initial enrollment, coverage is Guaranteed Issue up to a certain benefit amount, meaning there are no medical questions to answer to enroll in coverage.

How to enroll and file claims

  • Enroll online

    Enroll and manage your benefits anytime, anywhere—plus, our expert counselors are here to help whenever you need support. Login Instructions

  • Schedule a meeting

    Schedule a meeting with a licensed benefits counselor - online, by phone, or in person - to explore your options, get your questions answered, and complete your enrollment.

  • Coverage Details

    Download The Standard Voluntary Benefits flyer and put it to work. Employees can share it with family and coworkers, and employers can distribute it across their teams. Add it to enrollment packets, new hire kits, break rooms, intranet posts—wherever people look for benefits info.

  • File a Claim

    MyBenefits, our 24/7 customer service portal, makes claim submission easy. And if you sign up for direct deposit, your benefit could be in your bank account in days!

    To file a paper claim or learn more about the process, visit the Resources and Forms webpage to access detailed instructions and claim forms.

After enrollment, employees must log in to SCEIS Central and enter their voluntary deduction using SCEIS payroll code 2000 - American Heritage Life.

SCEIS CENTRAL
Payroll Instructions

Need help with SCEIS? Call (803) 896-0001 and select option 2 for SCEIS help.