Contact Info
- hrservice@georgiasouthern.edu
- 912-478-6947
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Statesboro Campus
P.O. Box 8104
Statesboro, Georgia 30460
8am – 5pm
Armstrong Campus
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, Georgia 31419
8am – 2pm
Regularly employed Georgia Southern University staff working at least 30 or more hours per week and full time faculty are eligible to participate in the benefits plans.
If you are a new employee, you will have 30 days from the date of employment to enroll in your benefits through the OneUSG Connect web portal. If benefits are not elected during the first 30 days of employment, an employee may enroll in benefits during the annual Open Enrollment period. Outside of Open Enrollment, no changes may be made except in the case of a qualifying Family Status Change.
For accommodations requests, please reach out to HRBeWell@georgiasouthern.edu.
Get Benefits Assistance
USG Benefits Call Center
The OneUSG Connect Benefits Call Center team is available to assist you with questions or concerns you may have regarding your benefits or retirement elections. Contact them
- Monday-Friday
8am – 5pm - 844-587-4236
Benefits at Georgia Southern University
If you have a question regarding general benefits elections, retirement counseling, or extended leave requests, send an email to:
HRBeWell@georgiasouthern.edu
This is your annual opportunity to review your current coverages, explore USG’s options and decide which benefits will fit your needs for 2026.
Plan Now for Open Enrollment 2026
Monday, October 27 through Friday, November 7
Complete your 2026 enrollment elections and certifications through OneUSG Connect –Benefits by Nov. 7.
- Virtual Support
Appointments available via OneUSG Connect – Benefits for those needing help reviewing healthcare options. Limited slots, available only during Open Enrollment. - Benefits Fair
All employees are invited to attend the Georgia Southern Benefits Fairs. The fairs will be held on the Statesboro Campus on September 30th and the Armstrong Campus on October 13th. Additional information will be mailed home before Open Enrollment begins. All employees are encouraged to attend to learn about 2026 plan changes and other USG benefits. Information will also be mailed prior to Open Enrollment.
To enroll in USG Healthcare and Voluntary Benefits, visit OneUSG Connect – Benefits, and select Manage My Benefits. Learn more on the USG 2025 Open Enrollment site.
The changes you make during Open Enrollment will be effective on January 1, 2026.
View the 2025 online comparison guide or keep reading to learn more about Open Enrollment resources.
Required Actions
All employees enrolled or enrolling in 2026 Healthcare Coverage must complete the two required certifications, both the Tobacco Certification and Working Spouse Certification. These certifications are mandatory. If these surcharges are deducted in January, no refunds will be given.
Learn more about the USG policy on certifications >
Tobacco Certification
You must confirm if you or your covered dependents (spouse and children 18+ on the plan) use tobacco. If anyone uses tobacco or does not complete the certification, there will be an extra charge of $150 per month for each person.
Working Spouse Certification
You need to confirm if your spouse has access to healthcare through their employer. If they do and you still cover them under your USG plan, a $150 monthly fee will apply. If you don’t complete the certification, a $150 fee will be added automatically, and no refunds will be given.
Important Reminders
Shared Sick Leave
During open enrollment, you can join the shared sick leave program OR contribute more to the leave pool if you’re already a member!
Find out more information and apply here.
Moving from FSA to HSA
If you change from an HC-FSA one calendar year to an HSA the next calendar year, IRS rules state that your HC-FSA balance must be zero on Dec. 31 or you will not be able to contribute to your new HSA until April 1 (after the grace period is over).
Cares Grant
GS offers small grants to faculty, staff & retirees to assist them during a time of severe, temporary & unforeseen financial hardship. This grant is available throughout the year.
You can find more information about the cares grant here.
Employee Assistance
This program is free for employees. The EAP offers professional help for work or personal issues. Acentra Health also provides work-life resources, like financial counseling, pet services, and dependent care referrals. All services are confidential and cost you nothing.