For certificates and exact Plan Details, limitations and exclusions, use the links above for the different benefit options

SHBP Enrollment for Medical is October 20 – November 7, 2025 for coverage beginning January 1, 2026

See the 2026 Medical Decision Guide for Information
Rates can be found on the SHBP Website: https://shbp.georgia.gov/active-rates

View the State Health Summary of Plans and Rates (created by Houze & Associates)

State Health Medical is enrolled through https://myshbpga.adp.com/shbp to make changes or elect coverage.

Houze & Associates, Inc. will be onsite October 20 – 24, 2025 (Schedule) to assist employees with State Health Enrollment Questions and Changes

See the New Hire Section for additional information.

1. State Health Medical MUST BE ENROLLED through https://myshbpga.adp.com/shbp within 30 days of your START date.
   Review the 2025 State Health Summary of Medical Plans and the State Health Decision Guide
   Transfer employees from other GA School Systems will remain in your existing Medical Plan until the next annual enrollment.
   Health Insurance Transfer Form or 2025 SHBP worksheet
2. Putnam County Schools benefits enroll through the Employee Enrollment Portal.
   Review the Enrollment Timeline and 2025 Summary of Benefits
   Use the 2025/2026 Enrollment Worksheet to plan for your enrollment. Transfers will need to enroll for benefits. Dental, Vision, etc. will NOT transfer from your former employer.

See the New Hire Section for additional information.

1. State Health Medical MUST BE ENROLLED through https://myshbpga.adp.com/shbp within 30 days of your START date.
   Review the 2025 State Health Summary of Medical Plans and the State Health Decision Guide
   Transfer employees from other GA School Systems will remain in your existing Medical Plan until the next annual enrollment.
   Health Insurance Transfer Form or 2025 SHBP worksheet
2. Putnam County Schools benefits enroll through the Employee Enrollment Portal.
   Review the Enrollment Timeline and 2025 Summary of Benefits
   Use the 2025/2026 Enrollment Worksheet to plan for your enrollmentTransfers will need to enroll for benefits. Dental, Vision, etc. will NOT transfer from your former employer.

See the 2025 SHBP Medical Summary for contact, rates and other information.
PRINT your confirmation statement for verification of Medical Election.

Employees can view benefits through an Online Self Service Platform.

You will need to Register First with the Company Identifier putnam 
Use the Registration Guide for Step by Step Instructions

or Contact the Call Center 800-523-7135

Review the benefit materials:
2025 Putnam Summary of Benefits

Employee Assistance Program Information

Exit Notice for all Terminations

Take along Dental Plan offered through Houze & Associates for any terminating employee- Coverage that will not expire!

SHBP Annuitant Years of Service Subsidy Policy

Special Newsletter for potential retirees with information on medical, dental, vision and Medicare Advantage plans in retirement.

​The FORMS link has enrollment and claim forms available for download. You can also contact Houze & Associates for additional support.

Links to other sites of interest:

Public School Employee Retirement System of Georgia

Teacher Retirement System of Georgia

The Putnam County Charter School System realizes that our most valuable resource is our employees. We provide you, our employees, one of the area’s most progressive and comprehensive benefit programs to ensure your current and future financial security.

If you have specific questions about benefits other than the State Health Benefit Plan, please call the Central Office (706) 485-5381, extension 5015 or call Houze & Associates, Inc. at (800) 523-7135.

Benefits Provided through: