For certificates and exact Plan Details, limitations and exclusions, use the links above for the different benefit options
Welcome New Employees – Two (2) Places to Enroll for Your Benefits
See the New Hire Section for additional information.
- State Health Medical MUST BE ENROLLED through https://myshbpga.adp.com/shbp within 30 days of your START date.
Review the 2026 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 2026 SHBP worksheet - Putnam County Schools benefits enroll through the Employee Enrollment Portal.
Review the Enrollment Timeline and 2026 New Hire Summary of Benefits
Use the 2026/27 Enrollment Worksheet to plan for your enrollment. Transfers will need to enroll for benefits. Dental, Vision, etc. will NOT transfer from your former employer.
Review the New Hire Presentation
2026 – 2027 Plan Year
2026 Putnam County Summary of Benefits
Have Questions?
Call Houze & Associates at (706) 882-2864 Monday – Friday from 9AM – 4:30PM
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
2026 Medical Insurance with State Health Benefit Plan
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.
Other Information
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
Retirement or Leaving Putnam?
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.
To Our Employees
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.
