ESC REGION 20 BENEFITS COOPERATIVE
BENEFIT GUIDE EFFECTIVE: 09/01/2017 - 8/31/2018 WWW.ESC20BC.NET
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Table of Contents Benefit Contact Information How to Enroll Annual Benefit Enrollment 1. Benefit Updates 2. Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Guidelines 3. Annual Enrollment 4. Eligibility Requirements 5. Helpful Definitions 6. Health Savings Account (HSA) vs. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) MDLIVE Telehealth APL MEDlink® Medical Supplement APL Accident Cigna Dental Superior Vision UNUM Long Term Disability APL Cancer 5Star Individual Life Cigna Life and AD&D AFLAC Critical Illness HSA Bank Health Savings Account (HSA) NBS Flexible Spending Account (FSA) MASA Medical Transport ID Watchdog Identity Theft 2
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PG. 6 SUMMARY PAGES
PG. 12 YOUR BENEFITS
Benefit Contact Information ESC REGION 20 BC BENEFITS
DISABILITY
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
Financial Benefit Services (800) 583-6908 www.esc20bc.net
UNUM (800) 583-6908 www.unum.com
National Benefit Services (800) 274-0503 www.nbsbenefits.com
TELEHEALTH
CANCER
MASA MEDICAL TRANSPORT
MDLIVE (888) 365-1663 www.consultmdlive.com
Group #13309 American Public Life (800) 256-8606 www.ampublic.com
MASA (800) 423-3226 www.masamts.com
MEDICAL SUPPLEMENT—MEDLINK ®
INDIVIDUAL LIFE
IDENTITY THEFT
Group #15304 American Public Life (800) 256-8606 www.ampublic.com
5Star Life Insurance Company (866) 863-9753 http://5starlifeinsurance.com
ID Watchdog (800) 237-1521 www.idwatchdog.com
ACCIDENT
LIFE AND AD&D
MEDICAL
Group #13309 American Public Life (800) 256-8606 www.ampublic.com
Life Group #FLX 965377 AD&D Group #OK 966961 Cigna (800) 583-6908 www.cigna.com
Aetna (800) 222-9205 www.trsactivecareaetna.com
DENTAL
CRITICAL ILLNESS
Group #3336975 Cigna (800) 244-6224 www.mycigna.com
Aflac 800-992-3522 www.aflac.com
VISION
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Group #28888 Superior Vision (800) 507-3800 www.superiorvision.com
HSA Bank (800) 357-6246 www.hsabank.com 3
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Annual Benefit Enrollment
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Benefit Updates - What’s New:
Benefit elections will become elective 9/1/2017. Elections requiring evidence of insurability, such as Life Insurance, may have a later elective date, if approved. After annual enrollment, benefit changes can only be made if you experience a qualifying event. Changes must be made within 30 days of event.
If you currently participate in a Healthcare or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, you MUST re-elect a new contribution amount in the summer enrollment to continue to participate .
Your current monthly HSA contribution will rollover to next plan year unless you make a change to your election during the summer enrollment window.
Change: Effective 9/1/2017, Cigna Dental premium will have a slight increase for the high, Low PPO and DHMO plans.
NEW! 5 Star—Family Protection Plan—An individual term life insurance protection plan with a Terminal Illness Plan and Quality of Life Rider that pays a lump sum advance benefit on terminal illness diagnosis and pays up to 18 months of Long Term Care if needed. This new benefit will be offered on a Guaranteed Issue Basis (no health questions) during this enrollment. Can be purchased for employees, spouse, children and grandchildren through age 23. Premiums rates are locked to age 100.
NEW Guaranteed Issue Critical Illness Insurance from Aflac pays a lump sum benefit if diagnosed with a covered illness or condition like heart attack, stroke, coma, organ failure or paralysis.
Don’t Forget!
Login and complete your benefit enrollment by August 22nd.
Enrollment assistance is available by calling Financial Benefit Services at (866) 914-5202 to speak to a representative Monday—Friday between 8am – 5pm CST
Update your profile information: home address, phone numbers, email
Update dependent social security numbers and student status for college aged children
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Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Guidelines A Cafeteria plan enables you to save money by using pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible group insurance premiums sponsored and offered by your employer. Enrollment is automatic unless you decline this benefit. Elections made during annual enrollment will become effective on the plan effective date and will remain in effect during the entire plan year.
Changes in benefit elections can occur only if you experience a qualifying event. You must present proof of a qualifying event to your Benefit Office within 30 days of your qualifying event and meet with your Benefit/HR Office to complete and sign the necessary paperwork in order to make a benefit election change. Benefit changes must be consistent with the qualifying event.
HANGES IN STATUS (CIS):
QUALIFYING EVENTS
Marital Status
A change in marital status includes marriage, death of a spouse, divorce or annulment (legal separation is not recognized in all states).
Change in Number of Tax Dependents
A change in number of dependents includes the following: birth, adoption and placement for adoption. You can add existing dependents not previously enrolled whenever a dependent gains eligibility as a result of a valid change in status event.
Change in Status of Employment Affecting Coverage Eligibility
Change in employment status of the employee, or a spouse or dependent of the employee, that affects the individual's eligibility under an employer's plan includes commencement or termination of employment.
An event that causes an employee's dependent to satisfy or cease to satisfy coverage requirements Gain/Loss of Dependents' under an employer's plan may include change in age, student, marital, employment or tax dependent Eligibility Status status. If a judgment, decree, or order from a divorce, annulment or change in legal custody requires that you provide accident or health coverage for your dependent child (including a foster child who is your dependent), you may change your election to provide coverage for the dependent child. If the order Judgment/Decree/Order requires that another individual (including your spouse and former spouse) covers the dependent child and provides coverage under that individual's plan, you may change your election to revoke coverage only for that dependent child and only if the other individual actually provides the coverage. Eligibility for Government Programs
Gain or loss of Medicare/Medicaid coverage may trigger a permitted election change.
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Annual Enrollment During your annual enrollment period, you have the opportunity
Where can I find forms?
to review, change or continue benefit elections each year.
For benefit summaries and claim forms, go to the ESC Region
Changes are not permitted during the plan year (outside of
20 BC benefit website: www.esc20bc.net. Click on your school
annual enrollment) unless a Section 125 qualifying event occurs.
district, then click on the benefit plan you need information on (i.e., Dental) and you can find the forms you need under
Changes, additions or drops may be made only during the
the Benefits and Forms section.
annual enrollment period without a qualifying event. How can I find a Network Provider?
Employees must review their personal information and verify that dependents they wish to provide coverage for are
20 BC benefit website: www.esc20bc.net. Click on your school
included in the dependent profile. Additionally, you must
district, then click on the benefit plan you need information
notify your employer of any discrepancy in personal and/or benefit information.
For benefit summaries and claim forms, go to the ESC Region
Employees must confirm on each benefit screen (medical, dental, vision, etc.) that each dependent to be covered is selected in order to be included in the coverage for that particular benefit.
on (i.e., Dental) and you can find provider search links under the Quick Links section. When will I receive ID cards? If the insurance carrier provides ID cards, you can expect to receive those 3-4 weeks after your effective date. For most dental and vision plans, you can login to the carrier website and print a temporary ID card or simply give your provider the insurance company’s phone number and they can call and
New Hire Enrollment All new hire enrollment elections must be completed in the online enrollment system within the first 31 days of benefit eligibility employment. Failure to complete elections during this timeframe will result in the forfeiture of coverage.
verify your coverage if you do not have an ID card at that time. If you do not receive your ID card, you can call the carrier’s customer service number to request another card. If the insurance carrier provides ID cards, but there are no changes to the plan, you typically will not receive a new ID card each year.
Q&A Who do I contact with Questions? For supplemental benefit questions, you can contact your Benefits/HR department or you can call Financial Benefit Services at 866-914-5202 for assistance.
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Employee Eligibility Requirements
Dependent Eligibility Requirements
Supplemental Benefits: Eligible employees must work 20 or more
Dependent Eligibility: You can cover eligible dependent
regularly scheduled hours each work week.
children under a benefit that offers dependent coverage, provided you participate in the same benefit, through the
Eligible employees must be actively at work on the plan effective
maximum age listed below. Dependents cannot be double
date for new benefits to be effective, meaning you are physically
covered by married spouses within ESC Region 20 BC or as
capable of performing the functions of your job on the first day of
both employees and dependents.
work concurrent with the plan effective date. For example, if your 2017 benefits become effective on September 1, 2017, you must be actively-at-work on September 1, 2017 to be eligible for your new benefits. PLAN
CARRIER
MAXIMUM AGE
Accident
American Public Life
Through 25
Cancer
American Public Life
Through 25
Dental
Cigna
Through 25
Dependent Flex
National Benefit Services
12 or younger or qualified individual unable to care for themselves & claimed as a dependent on your taxes
Healthcare FSA
National Benefit Services
Through 25 or IRS Tax Dependent
Health Savings Account
HSA Bank
IRS Tax Dependent
Identity Theft
ID Watchdog
Through 25
Medical Supplement Plan
American Public Life
Through 25
Permanent Life
5Star
Through 22
Telehealth
MDLIVE
Through 25
Vision
Superior Vision
Through 25
Voluntary Life
Cigna
Through 25
If your dependent is disabled, coverage may be able to continue past the maximum age under certain plans. If you have a disabled dependent who is reaching an ineligible age, you must provide a physician’s statement confirming your dependent’s disability. Contact your HR/Benefit Administrator to request a continuation of coverage. 9
Helpful Definitions
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Actively at Work
In-Network
You are performing your regular occupation for the employer
Doctors, hospitals, optometrists, dentists and other providers
on a full-time basis, either at one of the employer’s usual
who have contracted with the plan as a network provider.
places of business or at some location to which the employer’s business requires you to travel. If you will not be actively at work beginning 9/1/2017 please notify your benefits administrator.
Annual Enrollment The period during which existing employees are given the opportunity to enroll in or change their current elections.
Annual Deductible The amount you pay each plan year before the plan begins to pay covered expenses.
Out of Pocket Maximum The most an eligible or insured person can pay in co-insurance for covered expenses.
Plan Year September 1st through August 31st
Pre-Existing Conditions Applies to any illness, injury or condition for which the participant has been under the care of a health care provider, taken prescriptions drugs or is under a health care provider’s orders to take drugs, or received medical care or services
Calendar Year January 1st through December 31st
Co-insurance After any applicable deductible, your share of the cost of a covered health care service, calculated as a percentage (for example, 20%) of the allowed amount for the service.
Guaranteed Coverage The amount of coverage you can elect without answering any medical questions or taking a health exam. Guaranteed coverage is only available during initial eligibility period. Actively-at-work and/or pre-existing condition exclusion provisions do apply, as applicable by carrier.
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(including diagnostic and/or consultation services).
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HSA vs. FSA Health Savings Account (HSA) (IRC Sec. 223)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (IRC Sec. 125)
Approved by Congress in 2003, HSAs are actual bank accounts in employee’s names that allow employees to save and pay for unreimbursed qualified medical expenses tax-free.
Allows employees to pay out-of-pocket expenses for copays, deductibles and certain services not covered by medical plan, tax-free. This also allows employees to pay for qualifying dependent care taxfree.
Employer Eligibility
A qualified high deductible health plan.
All employers
Contribution Source Account Owner Underlying Insurance Requirement
Employee and/or employer Individual
Employee and/or employer Employer
High deductible health plan
None
Description
Minimum Deductible Maximum Contribution
Permissible Use Of Funds
$1,300 single (2017) $2,600 family (2017) $3,400 single (2017) $6,750 family (2017) Employees may use funds any way they wish. If used for non-qualified medical expenses, subject to current tax rate plus 20% penalty.
N/A Varies per employer Reimbursement for qualified medical expenses (as defined in Sec. 213(d) of IRC).
Cash-Outs of Unused Amounts (if no medical expenses)
Permitted, but subject to current tax rate plus 20% penalty (penalty waived after age 65).
Not permitted
Year-to-year rollover of account balance?
Yes, will roll over to use for subsequent year’s health coverage.
No. Access to some funds can may be extended if your employer’s plan contains a 2 1/2 –month grace period or $500 rollover provision.
Does the account earn interest?
Yes
No
Portable?
Yes, portable year-to-year and between jobs.
No
FLIP TO FOR HSA INFORMATION
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FLIP TO FOR FSA INFORMATION
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MDLIVE YOUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
Telehealth
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About this Benefit Telehealth provides 24/7/365 access to boardcertified doctors via telephone consultations that can diagnose, recommend treatment and prescribe medication. Whether you are at home, traveling or at work, Telehealth makes care more convenient and accessible for non-emergency care when your primary care physician is not available.
75%
of all doctor, urgent care, and ER visits could be handled safely and effectively via telehealth.
This is a general overview of your plan benefits. If the terms of this outline differ from your policy, the policy will govern. Additional plan details on covered expenses, limitations and exclusions are included in the summary plan description located on the 12 ESC Region 20 BC Benefits Website: www.esc20bc.net
Telehealth When should I use MDLIVE? If you’re considering the ER or urgent care for a nonemergency medical issue Your primary care physician is not available At home, traveling, or at work 24/7/365, even holidays!
What can be treated?
Allergies Asthma Bronchitis Cold and Flu Ear Infections Joint Aches and Pain Respiratory Infection Sinus Problems And More!
Pediatric Care related to:
Cold & Flu Constipation Ear Infection Fever Nausea & Vomiting Pink Eye And More!
Who are our doctors? MDLIVE has the nation’s largest network of telehealth doctors. On average, our doctors have 15 years of experience practicing medicine and are licensed in the state where patients are located. Their specialties include primary care, pediatrics, emergency medicine and family medicine. Our doctors are committed to providing convenient, quality care and are always ready to take your call.
Are children eligible? Yes. MDLIVE has local pediatricians on-call 24/7/365. Please note, a parent or guardian must be present during any interactions involving minors. We ask parents to establish a child record under their account. Parents must be present on each call for children 18 or younger.
How much does it cost? $8 for Employee Only. $16 for Family.
Download the App Doctor visits are easier and more convenient with the MDLIVE App. Be prepared. Download today. www.mdlive.com/getapp
Access to a doctor anywhere: at home, at work, or on the go Choose doctors from one of the nation's largest telehealth networks Available 24/7 by video or phone Private, secure and confidential visits Connect instantly with MDLIVE Assist
Scan with your smartphone to get the app.
Call us at (888) 365-1663 or visit us at www.consultmdlive.com
Disclaimers: MDLIVE does not replace the primary care physician. MDLIVE operates subject to state regulation and may not be available in certain states. MDLIVE does not guarantee that a prescription will be written. MDLIVE does not prescribe DEA controlled substances, non-therapeutic drugs and certain other drugs which may be harmful because of their potential for 13 abuse. MDLIVE physicians reserve the right to deny care for potential misuse of services. For complete terms of use visit www.mdlive.com/pages/terms.html 010113
AMERICAN PUBLIC LIFE YOUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
MEDlinkÂŽ
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About this Benefit Medical supplement is designed to help supplement your Employer's major medical plan. This plan provides supplemental coverage to help offset outof-pocket costs that you may experience due to deductibles, co-payments and coinsurance of your medical plan.
33% of total healthcare costs are paid out-of-pocket.
This is a general overview of your plan benefits. If the terms of this outline differ from your policy, the policy will govern. Additional plan details on covered expenses, limitations and exclusions are included in the summary plan description located on the 14 ESC Region 20 BC Benefits Website: www.esc20bc.net
MEDlink® Limited Benefit Medical Expense Supplemental Insurance ESC Region 20 Benefits Co-op THE POLICY UNDER WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED IS NOT A POLICY OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE. THE EMPLOYER DOES NOT BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TO THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SYSTEM BY PURCHASING THE POLICY AND IF THE EMPLOYER IS A NON-SUBSCRIBER, THE EMPLOYEE LOSES THOSE BENEFITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE UNDER THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS. THE EMPLOYER MUST COMPLY WITH THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW AS IT PERTAINS TO NON-SUBSCRIBERS AND THE REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS THAT MUST BE FILED AND POSTED. SUMMARY OF BENEFITS Base Policy
Option 1
Option 2
In-Hospital Benefit - Maximum In-Hospital Benefit
$1,500 per confinement
$2,500 per confinement
Outpatient Benefit
up to $200 per treatment
up to $200 per treatment
$25 per treatment; $125 max per family per Calendar Year
$25 per treatment; $125 max per family per Calendar Year
Physician Outpatient Treatment Benefit
Option 1 Total Monthly Premiums by Plan* Issue Ages 17-54
Issue Ages 55-59
Issue Ages 60-69
Employee Only
$21.50
$32.00
$49.00
Employee + Spouse
$39.50
$59.00
$88.00
Employee + Child(ren)
$36.50
$47.00
$64.00
Family Coverage
$54.50
$74.00
$103.00
Issue Ages 17-54
Issue Ages 55-59
Issue Ages 60-69
Employee Only
$28.00
$44.50
$68.50
Employee + Spouse
$51.50
$81.50
$122.50
Employee + Child(ren)
$45.50
$62.00
$86.00
Family Coverage
$69.00
$99.00
$140.00
Option 2 Total Monthly Premiums by Plan*
Plans available to employees age 70 and over if You work for an employer employing 20 or more employees on a typical workday in the preceding Calendar Year. *Total premium includes the Plan selected and any applicable rider premium. Premiums are subject to increase with notice.
Limitations Eligibility This policy will be issued to those persons who meet American Public Life Insurance Company’s insurability requirements. Evidence of insurability acceptable to us may be required. If our underwriting rules are met, you are on active service, you are covered under your Employer’s Medical Plan and premium has been paid, your insurance will take effect on the requested Effective Date or the Effective Date assigned by us upon approval of your written application, whichever is later.
In-Hospital Benefit Benefits payable are limited to any out-of-pocket deductible amount; any out-of-pocket co-payment or coinsurance amounts the Covered Person actually incurs after the Employer’s Medical Plan has paid; any out-of-pocket amount the Covered Person actually incurs for surgery performed by a Physician after the Employer’s Medical Plan has paid; and the Maximum In-Hospital Benefit shown in the Policy Schedule. The Covered Person must be an Inpatient and covered by your Employer’s Medical Plan when the Covered Charges are incurred.
Outpatient Benefits
Covered Charges mean those charges that are incurred by a Covered Person because of an Accident or Sickness; are for necessary treatment, services and medical supplies and recommended by a Physician; are not more than any dollar limit set forth in the Schedule; are incurred while insured under the Policy, subject to any Extension of Benefits; and are not excluded under the Policy.
Treatment is for the same or related conditions, unless separated by a period of 90 consecutive days. After 90 consecutive days, a new Outpatient Benefit will be payable. The Covered Person must be covered by your Employer’s Medical Plan when the Covered Charges are incurred.
A Hospital is not any institution used as a place for rehabilitation; a place for rest, or for the aged; a nursing or convalescent home; a long term nursing unit or geriatrics ward; or an extended care facility for the care of convalescent, rehabilitative or ambulatory patients.
Benefit maximum of $125 per family per Calendar Year. The Covered Person must be covered by your Employer’s Medical Plan when the Covered Charges are incurred. The Covered Person must not be an Inpatient when the Covered Charges are incurred.
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Physician Outpatient Treatment Benefit
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MEDlink® Limited Benefit Medical Expense Supplemental Insurance Premiums
The premium rates may be changed by Us. If the rates are changed, We (p) Accident or Sickness arising out of and in the course of any occupation for compensation, wage or profit; (This does not apply will give You at least 31 days advance written notice. If a change in to those sole proprietors or partners not covered by Workers’ benefits increases Our liability, premium rates may be changed on the Compensation.) date Our liability is increased. (q) mental illness or functional or organic nervous disorders, regardless of the cause; This plan may be continued in accordance with the Consolidated (r) dental or vision services, including treatment, surgery, extractions, Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1986. or x-rays, unless: (1) resulting from an Accident occurring while the Covered Exclusions Person’s coverage is in force and if performed within 12 We will pay no benefits for any expenses incurred during any period the months of the date of such Accident; or Covered Person does not have coverage under your Employer’s Medical (2) due to congenital disease or anomaly of a covered newborn Plan, except as provided in the Absence of your Employer’s Medical child. Plan provision or which result from: (s) routine examinations, such as health exams, periodic check-ups, or (a) suicide or any attempt, thereof, while sane or insane; routine physicals, except when part of Inpatient routine newborn (b) any intentionally self-inflicted injury or Sickness; care; (c) rest care or rehabilitative care and treatment; (t) any expense for which benefits are not payable under the Covered (d) outpatient routine newborn care; Person’s Employer’s Medical Plan; or (e) voluntary abortion except, with respect to You or Your covered (u) air or ground ambulance. Dependent spouse: (1) where Your or Your Dependent spouse’s life would be Termination of Coverage endangered if the fetus were carried to term; or Your Insurance coverage will end on the earliest of these dates: the (2) where medical complications have arisen from abortion; date You no longer qualify as an Insured; the end of the last period for (f) pregnancy of a Dependent child; (g) participation in a riot, civil commotion, civil disobedience, or which premium has been paid; the date the Policy is discontinued; the unlawful assembly. This does not include a loss which occurs while date You retire; if You work for an employer employing less than 20 employees on a typical work day in the preceding Calendar Year, the acting in a lawful manner within the scope of authority; date You attain age 70; the date You cease to be on Active Service; the (h) commission of a felony; (i) participation in a contest of speed in power driven vehicles, date Your coverage under Another Medical Plan ends; or the date You cease employment with the employer through whom You originally parachuting, or hang gliding; became insured under the Policy. (j) air travel, except:
(k)
(l) (m) (n) (o)
(1) as a fare-paying passenger on a commercial airline on a regularly scheduled route; or (2) as a passenger for transportation only and not as a pilot or crew member; intoxication; (Whether or not a person is intoxicated is determined and defined by the laws and jurisdiction of the geographical area in which the loss occurred.) alcoholism or drug use, unless such drugs were taken on the advice of a Physician and taken as prescribed; sex changes; experimental treatment, drugs, or surgery; an act of war, whether declared or undeclared, or while performing police duty as a member of any military or naval organization; (This exclusion includes Accident sustained or Sickness contracted while in the service of any military, naval, or air force of any country engaged in war. We will refund the pro rata unearned premium for any such period the Covered Person is not covered.)
Insurance coverage on a Dependent will end on the earliest of these dates: the date Your coverage terminates; the end of the last period for which premium has been paid; the date the Dependent no longer meets the definition of Dependent; the date the Dependent’s coverage under Another Medical Plan ends; or the date the Policy is modified so as to exclude Dependent coverage. We may end the coverage of any Covered Person who submits a fraudulent claim. We may end the coverage of a Subscribing Unit if fewer persons are insured than the Policyholder’s application requires.
2305 Lakeland Drive | Flowood, MS 39232 ampublic.com | 800.256.8606 Underwritten by American Public Life Insurance Company. This is a brief description of the coverage. For complete benefits, limitations, exclusions and other provisions, please refer to the policy and riders. This coverage does not replace Workers’ Compensation Insurance. This product is inappropriate for people who are eligible for Medicaid coverage. | This policy is considered an employee welfare benefit plan established and/or maintained by an association or employer intended to be covered by ERISA, and will be administered and enforced under ERISA. Group policies issued to governmental entities and municipalities may be exempt from ERISA guidelines. | Policy Form MEDlink® Series | Texas | Limited Benefit Medical Expense Supplemental Insurance | (10/14) | ESC Region 20 Benefits Co-op 16
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AMERICAN PUBLIC LIFE YOUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
Accident
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Accident insurance is designed to supplement your medical insurance coverage by covering indirect costs that can arise with a serious, or a not-soserious, injury. Accident coverage is low cost protection available to you and your family without evidence of insurability.
of disabling injuries suffered by American workers are not work related. American workers 36% ofreport they always or
usually live paycheck to paycheck.
This is a general overview of your plan benefits. If the terms of this outline differ from your policy, the policy will govern. Additional plan details on covered expenses, limitations and exclusions are included in the summary plan description located on the 18 ESC Region 20 BC Benefits Website: www.esc20bc.net
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AMERICAN PUBLIC LIFE YOUR BENEFITS
Accident
THE POLICY UNDER WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED IS NOT A POLICY OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE. THE EMPLOYER DOES NOT BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TO THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SYSTEM BY PURCHASING THE POLICY AND IF THE EMPLOYER IS A NON-SUBSCRIBER, THE EMPLOYEE LOSES THOSE BENEFITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE UNDER THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS. THE EMPLOYER MUST COMPLY WITH THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW AS IT PERTAINS TO NON-SUBSCRIBERS AND THE REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS THAT MUST BE FILED AND POSTED.
Summary of Benefits* Benefit Description
Level 1 - 1 Unit
Accidental Death - per unit
$5,000
Medical Expense Accidental Injury Benefit - per unit
actual charges up to $500
Daily Hospital Confinement Benefit
$75 per day
Air and Ground Ambulance Benefit Accidental Dismemberment Benefit Single finger or toe Multiple fingers or toes Single hand, arm, foot or leg Multiple hands, arms, feet or legs
actual charges up to $1,250 $500 $500 $2,500 $5,000
Accidental Loss of Sight Benefit - per unit Loss of Sight in one eye Loss of Sight in both eyes
Level 1 - 1 Unit
$2,500 $5,000
Individual
Individual & Spouse
1 Parent Family
2 Parent Family
$10.80
$19.40
$21.20
$29.80
About this Benefit Accident insurance is designed to supplement your medical insurance coverage by covering indirect costs that can arise with a serious, or a not-so-serious, injury. Accident coverage is low cost protection available to you and your family without evidence of insurability.
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*The premium and amount of benefits vary dependent upon the Plan selected at time of application. Premiums are subject to increase with notice.
of disabling injuries suffered by American workers are not work related.
American workers 36% ofreport they always or usually live paycheck to paycheck.
This is a general overview of your plan benefits. If the terms of this outline differ from your policy, the policy will govern. Additional plan details on covered expenses, limitations and exclusions are included in the summary plan description located on the ESC Region 20 benefits Co-op Benefits Website: www.mybenefitshub.com/region20
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A-3 Supplemental Limited Benefit Accident Expense Insurance Limitations and Exclusions Eligibility This policy will be issued to only those persons who meet American Public Life Insurance Company’s insurability requirements. Persons not meeting APL’s insurability requirements will be excluded from coverage by an endorsement attached to the policy.
Base Policy
Exclusions Benefits otherwise provided by this Policy will not be payable for services or expenses or any such Loss resulting from or in connection with: (1) (2) (3)
No benefits are payable for a pre-existing condition. Preexisting condition means an Injury that pertains solely to an Accidental Bodily Injury which resulted from an accident sustained before the Effective Date of coverage. Pre-Existing Conditions specifically named or described as permanently excluded in any part of this contract are never covered.
(4)
A Hospital is not an institution which is primarily a place for alcoholics or drug addicts; the aged; a nursing, rest or convalescent nursing home; a mental institution or sanitarium; a facility contracted for or operated by the United States Government for treatment of members or ex-members of the armed forces (unless You are legally required to pay for services rendered in the absence of insurance); or, a long-term nursing unit or geriatrics ward.
(7)
(5) (6)
(8)
(9) (10)
Medical Expense Accidental Injury Benefit Expenses must commence within 60 days of the covered accident. The maximum benefit amount payable for any one accident for the Insured Person shall not exceed the Medical Expense Benefit.
Air and Ground Ambulance Benefit Emergency transportation must occur within 21 calendar days of the accident causing such Injury.
Daily Hospital Confinement Benefit
(11)
(12) (13) (14)
The maximum benefit period for this benefit is 30 days per covered accident.
(15)
Accidental Death
(16)
Accidental Death must result within 90 days of the covered accident causing the injury.
sickness, illness or bodily infirmity; suicide, attempted suicide or intentional self-inflicted Injury, whether sane or insane; dental care or treatment unless due to accidental Injury to natural teeth; war or any act of war (whether declared or undeclared) or participating in a riot or felony; alcoholism or drug addiction; travel or flight in or descent from any aircraft or device which can fly above the earth’s surface in any capacity other than as a fare paying passenger on a regularly scheduled airline; Injury originating prior to the effective date of the Policy; Injury occurring while intoxicated (Intoxication means that which is determined and defined by the laws and jurisdiction of the geographical area in which the loss or cause of loss is incurred.); Voluntary inhalation of gas or fumes or taking of poison or asphyxiation; Voluntary ingestion or injection of any drug, narcotic or sedative, unless administered on the advice and taken in such doses as prescribed by a Physician; Injury sustained or sickness which first manifests itself while on full-time duty in the armed forces; (Upon notice, We will refund the proportion of unearned premium while in such forces.) Injury incurred while engaging in an illegal occupation; Injury incurred while attempting to commit a felony or an assault; Injury to a covered person while practicing for or being a part of organized or competitive rodeo, sky diving, hang gliding, parachuting or scuba diving; driving in any race or speed test or while testing an automobile or any vehicle on any racetrack or speedway; hernia, carpal tunnel syndrome or any complication therefrom;
A-3 Supplemental Limited Benefit Accident Expense Insurance If You are entitled to benefits under this Policy as a result of sprained or lame back, or any intervertebral disk conditions, such benefits shall be payable for a maximum period of time, not exceeding in the aggregate three (3) months for any Injury.
Guaranteed Renewable You have the right to renew this Policy until the first premium due date on or after Your 69th birthday, if you pay the correct premium when due or within the Grace Period. When an Insured’s coverage terminates at age 70, coverage for other Insured Persons, if any, shall continue under this Policy. We have the right to change premium rates by class.
2305 Lakeland Drive | Flowood, MS 39232 ampublic.com | 800.256.8606
Accidental Dismemberment Benefit The total amount payable for all Losses resulting from the same accident will not exceed the Maximum Dismemberment Benefit of $5,000 cumulative per unit, per Accident. Loss must be within 90 days of the accident causing such Injury.
Underwritten by American Life Insurance Company. This is a brief description of the coverage. For actual benefits, limitations, exclusions and other provisions, please refer to the policy and riders. This coverage does not replace Workers’ Compensation Insurance. | This product is inappropriate for people who are eligible for Medicaid coverage. | Policy Form A3 Series | Texas | Supplemental Limited Benefit Accident Expense Insurance Policy | (10/14) | ESC Region 20 Benefits Co-op
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APSB-22329(TX)-MGM/FBS ESC Region 20 Benefits Co-op
APSB-22329(TX)-MGM/FBS ESC Region 20 Benefits Co-op
A-3 Supplemental Limited Benefit Accident Expense Insurance Limitations and Exclusions Eligibility This policy will be issued to only those persons who meet American Public Life Insurance Company’s insurability requirements. Persons not meeting APL’s insurability requirements will be excluded from coverage by an endorsement attached to the policy.
Base Policy
Exclusions Benefits otherwise provided by this Policy will not be payable for services or expenses or any such Loss resulting from or in connection with: (1) (2) (3)
No benefits are payable for a pre-existing condition. Preexisting condition means an Injury that pertains solely to an Accidental Bodily Injury which resulted from an accident sustained before the Effective Date of coverage. Pre-Existing Conditions specifically named or described as permanently excluded in any part of this contract are never covered.
(4)
A Hospital is not an institution which is primarily a place for alcoholics or drug addicts; the aged; a nursing, rest or convalescent nursing home; a mental institution or sanitarium; a facility contracted for or operated by the United States Government for treatment of members or ex-members of the armed forces (unless You are legally required to pay for services rendered in the absence of insurance); or, a long-term nursing unit or geriatrics ward.
(7)
(5) (6)
(8)
(9) (10)
Medical Expense Accidental Injury Benefit Expenses must commence within 60 days of the covered accident. The maximum benefit amount payable for any one accident for the Insured Person shall not exceed the Medical Expense Benefit.
Air and Ground Ambulance Benefit Emergency transportation must occur within 21 calendar days of the accident causing such Injury.
Daily Hospital Confinement Benefit
(11)
(12) (13) (14)
The maximum benefit period for this benefit is 30 days per covered accident.
(15)
Accidental Death
(16)
Accidental Death must result within 90 days of the covered accident causing the injury.
sickness, illness or bodily infirmity; suicide, attempted suicide or intentional self-inflicted Injury, whether sane or insane; dental care or treatment unless due to accidental Injury to natural teeth; war or any act of war (whether declared or undeclared) or participating in a riot or felony; alcoholism or drug addiction; travel or flight in or descent from any aircraft or device which can fly above the earth’s surface in any capacity other than as a fare paying passenger on a regularly scheduled airline; Injury originating prior to the effective date of the Policy; Injury occurring while intoxicated (Intoxication means that which is determined and defined by the laws and jurisdiction of the geographical area in which the loss or cause of loss is incurred.); Voluntary inhalation of gas or fumes or taking of poison or asphyxiation; Voluntary ingestion or injection of any drug, narcotic or sedative, unless administered on the advice and taken in such doses as prescribed by a Physician; Injury sustained or sickness which first manifests itself while on full-time duty in the armed forces; (Upon notice, We will refund the proportion of unearned premium while in such forces.) Injury incurred while engaging in an illegal occupation; Injury incurred while attempting to commit a felony or an assault; Injury to a covered person while practicing for or being a part of organized or competitive rodeo, sky diving, hang gliding, parachuting or scuba diving; driving in any race or speed test or while testing an automobile or any vehicle on any racetrack or speedway; hernia, carpal tunnel syndrome or any complication therefrom;
A-3 Supplemental Limited Benefit Accident Expense Insurance If You are entitled to benefits under this Policy as a result of sprained or lame back, or any intervertebral disk conditions, such benefits shall be payable for a maximum period of time, not exceeding in the aggregate three (3) months for any Injury.
Guaranteed Renewable You have the right to renew this Policy until the first premium due date on or after Your 69th birthday, if you pay the correct premium when due or within the Grace Period. When an Insured’s coverage terminates at age 70, coverage for other Insured Persons, if any, shall continue under this Policy. We have the right to change premium rates by class.
2305 Lakeland Drive | Flowood, MS 39232 ampublic.com | 800.256.8606
Accidental Dismemberment Benefit The total amount payable for all Losses resulting from the same accident will not exceed the Maximum Dismemberment Benefit of $5,000 cumulative per unit, per Accident. Loss must be within 90 days of the accident causing such Injury.
Underwritten by American Life Insurance Company. This is a brief description of the coverage. For actual benefits, limitations, exclusions and other provisions, please refer to the policy and riders. This coverage does not replace Workers’ Compensation Insurance. | This product is inappropriate for people who are eligible for Medicaid coverage. | Policy Form A3 Series | Texas | Supplemental Limited Benefit Accident Expense Insurance Policy | (10/14) | ESC Region 20 Benefits Co-op
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APSB-22329(TX)-MGM/FBS ESC Region 20 Benefits Co-op
APSB-22329(TX)-MGM/FBS ESC Region 20 Benefits Co-op
CIGNA
Dental
YOUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
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About this Benefit Dental insurance is a coverage that helps defray the costs of dental care. It insures against the expense of routine care, treatment and dental disease.
Good dental care may improve your overall health. Also Women with gum disease may be at greater risk of giving birth to a preterm or low birth weight baby.
This is a general overview of your plan benefits. If the terms of this outline differ from your policy, the policy will govern. Additional plan details on covered expenses, limitations and exclusions are included in the summary plan description located on the 22 ESC Region 20 BC Benefits Website: www.esc20bc.net
Dental PPO Benefits
Cigna Dental PPO - High Option In-Network Out-of-Network Total Cigna DPPO
Network Plan Year Maximum (Class I, II, and III expenses)
$1,500
$1,500
$50 per person $150 per family
$50 per person $150 per family
Based on Reduced Contracted Fees
90th percentile of Reasonable and Customary Allowances
Annual Deductible Individual Family Reimbursement Levels**
Plan Pays
You Pay
Plan Pays
You Pay
100%
No Charge
100%
No Charge
80%*
20%*
80%*
20%*
50%*
50%*
50%*
50%*
50%
50% $1,000 Dependent children to age 19
50%
Class I - Preventive & Diagnostic Care Oral Exams Routine Cleanings Bitewing X-rays Full Mouth X-rays Panoramic X-ray Emergency Care to Relieve Pain Fluoride Application Sealants Histopathologic Exams Space Maintainers
Class II - Basic Restorative Care Fillings Surgical Extractions of Impacted Teeth Brush Biopsies Oral Surgery - all except simple extractions Anesthetics Oral Surgery – Simple Extractions
Class III - Major Restorative Care Crowns Root Canal Therapy/Endodontics Osseous Surgery Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing Denture Repairs Denture Relines, Rebases and Adjustments Repairs to Bridges, Crowns and Inlays Dentures Bridges Inlays/Onlays Prosthesis Over Implant
Class IV - Orthodontia Lifetime Maximum
50% $1,000 Dependent children to age 19
Missing Tooth Limitation – The amount payable is 50% of the amount otherwise payable until insured for 12 months; thereafter, considered a Class III expense. Pretreatment review is available on a voluntary basis when extensive dental work in excess of $200 is proposed. * Subject to annual deductible Dental Oral Health Integration Program (OHIP) - All dental customers = Clinical research shows an association between oral health and overall health. The Cigna Dental Oral Health Integration Program (OHIP)® is designed to provide enhanced dental coverage for customers with certain eligible medical conditions. Eligible conditions for the program include cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease (stroke), diabetes, maternity, chronic kidney disease, organ transplants, and head and neck cancer radiation. The program provides: 100% coverage for certain dental procedures
guidance on behavioral issues related to oral health discounts on prescription and non-prescription dental products For more information and to see the complete list of eligible conditions, go to www.mycigna.com or call customer service 24/7 at 1.800.CIGNA24. **For services provided by a Cigna Dental PPO network dentist, Cigna Dental will reimburse the dentist according to a Contracted Fee Schedule. For services provided by an out-of-network dentist, Cigna Dental will reimburse according to Reasonable and Customary Allowances but the dentist may balance bill up to their usual fees. In Texas, the insured dental product offered by CGLIC and CHLIC is referred to as the Cigna Dental Choice Plan, and this plan utilizes the national Cigna Dental PPO network. Dependents/Students up to age 26. 23
SUPERIOR VISION YOUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
Vision
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About this Benefit Vision insurance provides coverage for routine eye examinations and may cover all or part of the costs associated with contact lenses, eyeglasses and vision correction, depending on the plan.
75% of U.S. residents between age 25 and 64 require some sort of vision correction.
This is a general overview of your plan benefits. If the terms of this outline differ from your policy, the policy will govern. Additional plan details on covered expenses, limitations and exclusions are included in the summary plan description located on the 24 ESC Region 20 BC Benefits Website: www.esc20bc.net
Vision Benefits
In-Network
Out-of-Network
Exam Covered in full Up to $42 retail (ophthalmologist) Exam (optometrist) Covered in full Up to $37 retail Frames $125 retail allowance Up to $68 retail Contact Lens Fitting Covered in full Not Covered (standard₂) Contact Lens Fitting $50 retail allowance Not Covered (specialty₂) Contact Lenses4 $120 retail allowance Up to $100 retail
Lenses (standard) per pair Single Vision Bifocal Trifocal Progressive lens upgrade
Covered in full Covered in full Covered in full
Up to $32 retail Up to $46 retail Up to $61 retail
See description3
Up to $61 retail
Co-pays apply to in-network benefits; co-pays for out-of-network visits are deducted from reimbursements. ₁ Materials co-pay applies to lenses & frames only, not contact lenses. ₂Visit FAQs on www.superiorvision.com for definitions of standard and specialty CLF. ₃Covered to the provider's retail amount for a standard lined trifocal lens; member pays the difference between the retail price of the progressive lens they have chose and their provider's standard lined trifocal lens, plus applicable copay. 4Contact lenses are in lieu of eyeglass lenses and frames benefit.
Co-Pays Exam
$10
Materials₁
$25
Contact Lens Fitting (standard & specialty)
$25
Services/Frequency Exam
12 months
Frame
12 months
Contact Lens Fitting
12 months
Lenses
12 months
Contact Lenses
12 months
Discounts on Non-Covered Exam and Materials5 Exams, frames, and prescription lenses: Lens options, contacts, other prescription materials: Disposable contact lenses: 5Discounts
30% off retail 20% off retail 10% off retail
and maximums may vary by lens type. Please check with your
provider.
Discounts on Covered Materials5
Refractive Surgery
Frames: Lens options: Progressives:
Superior Vision has a nationwide network of refractive surgeons and leading LASIK networks who offer members a discount. These discounts range from 5%-50%, and are the best possible discounts available to Superior Vision.
20% off amount over allowance 20% off retail 20% off amount over retail lined trifocal lens, including lens options
The following options have out-of-pocket maximums on standard (not premium, brand, or progressive) plastic lenses. 5Discounts and maximums may vary by lens type. Please check with your provider.
Maximum Member Out-of-Pocket Single Vision Bifocal & Trifocal Scratch coat $13 $13 Ultraviolet coat $15 $15 Tints, solid or gradients $25 $25 Anti-reflective coat $50 $50 Polycarbonate $40 20% off retail High index 1.6 $55 20% off retail Photochromics
$80
The Plan discount features are not insurance. All allowances are retail; member is responsible for any amount over the allowance, minus available discounts. Discounts are subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: All final determinations of benefits, administrative duties, and definitions are governed by the Certificate of Insurance for your vision plan. Please check with your Human Resources department if you have any questions.
20% off retail
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UNUM YOUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
Long Term Disability
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About this Benefit Disability insurance protects one of your most valuable assets, your paycheck. This insurance will replace a portion of your income in the event that you become physically unable to work due to sickness or injury for an extended period of time.
Just over 1 in 4 of today's 20 year -olds will become disabled before they retire.
34.6 months is the duration of the average disability claim.
This is a general overview of your plan benefits. If the terms of this outline differ from your policy, the policy will govern. Additional plan details on covered expenses, limitations and exclusions are included in the summary plan description located on the 26 ESC Region 20 BC Benefits Website: www.esc20bc.net
Long Term Disability Please read carefully the following description of your Unum Educator Select Income Protection Plan insurance.
Eligibility You are eligible for disability coverage if you are an active employee in the United States working a minimum of 18.75 hours per week. The date you are eligible for coverage is the later of: the plan effective date; or the day after you complete the waiting period.
Guarantee Issue Current Employees: Coverage is available to you without answering any medical questions or providing evidence of insurability. You may enroll on or before the enrollment deadline. After the initial enrollment period, you can apply only during an annual enrollment period. New Hires: Coverage is available to you without answering any medical questions or providing evidence of insurability. You may apply for coverage within 60 days after your eligibility date. If you do not apply within 60 days after your eligibility date, you can apply only during an annual enrollment period. Benefits will not be paid for disabilities caused by, contributed to by, or resulting from a pre-existing condition. You have a pre-existing condition if: you received medical treatment, consultation, care or services including diagnostic measures, or took prescribed drugs or medicines in the 3 months just prior to your effective date of coverage; and the disability begins in the first 12 months after your effective date of coverage.
Benefit Amount You may purchase a monthly benefit in $100 units, starting at a minimum of $200, up to 66 2/3% of your monthly earnings rounded to the nearest $100, but not to exceed a monthly maximum benefit of $7,500. Please see your Plan Administrator for the definition of monthly earnings.
Elimination Period The Elimination Period is the length of time of continuous disability, due to sickness or injury, which must be satisfied before you are eligible to receive benefits. You may choose an Elimination Period (injury/sickness) of 0/7, 14/14, 30/30, 60/60, 90/90 or 180/180 days. If, because of your disability, you are hospital confined as an inpatient, benefits begin on the first day of inpatient confinement. Inpatient means that you are confined to a hospital room due to your sickness or injury for 23 or more consecutive hours. (Applies to Elimination Periods of 30 days or less.)
Benefit Duration Your duration of benefits is based on your age when the disability occurs. Plan: ADEA II: Your duration of benefits is based on the following table: Age at Disability Less than age 60 Age 60 through 64 Age 65 through 69 Age 70 and over
Maximum Duration of Benefits To age 65, but not less than 5 years 5 years To age 70, but not less than 1 year 1 year
Next Steps How to Apply/Effective Date of Coverage Current Employees: To apply for coverage, complete your enrollment form by the enrollment deadline. Your effective date of coverage is 9/01. New Hires: To apply for coverage, complete your enrollment form within 60 days of your eligibility date. Please see your Plan Administrator for your effective date. If you do not enroll during the initial enrollment period, you may apply only during an annual enrollment.
Delayed Effective Date of Coverage If you are absent from work due to injury, sickness, temporary layoff or leave of absence, your coverage will not take effect until you return to active employment. Please contact your Plan Administrator after you return to active employment for when your coverage will begin.
Questions If you should have any questions about your coverage or how to enroll, please contact your Plan Administrator. This plan highlight is a summary provided to help you understand your insurance coverage from Unum. Some provisions may vary or not be available in all states. Please refer to your certificate booklet for your complete plan description. If the terms of this plan highlight summary or your certificate differ from your policy, the policy will govern. For complete details of coverage, please refer to policy form number C.FP-1, et al. Underwritten by: Unum Life Insurance Company of America 2211 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04122, www.unum.com Š2007 Unum Group. All rights reserved. Unum is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Unum Group and its insuring subsidiaries.
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Long Term Disability ESC REGION 20 BENEFITS COOPERATIVE Costs below are based on a Monthly payroll deduction (Employer billing mode is based on 12 Payments per year) Plan A
Product: Educator Select Income Protection Plan
ADEAII Duration of Benefits Elimination Period (Days)
Injury (Days) Sickness (Days) Maximum Annual Monthly Monthly Earnings Earnings Benefit 3600 300 200 5400 450 300 7200 600 400 9000 750 500 10800 900 600 12600 1050 700 14400 1200 800 16200 1350 900 18000 1500 1000 19800 1650 1100 21600 1800 1200 23400 1950 1300 25200 2100 1400 27000 2250 1500 28800 2400 1600 30600 2550 1700 32400 2700 1800 34200 2850 1900 36000 3000 2000 37800 3150 2100 39600 3300 2200 41400 3450 2300 43200 3600 2400 45000 3750 2500 46800 3900 2600 48600 4050 2700 50400 4200 2800 52200 4350 2900 54000 4500 3000 55800 4650 3100 57600 4800 3200 59400 4950 3300 61200 5100 3400 63000 5250 3500 64800 5400 3600 66600 5550 3700 68400 5700 3800 70200 5850 3900 72000 6000 4000 73800 6150 4100 75600 6300 4200 7740028 6450 4300
0* 7*
14* 14*
30* 30*
60 60
90 90
180 180
6.92 10.38 13.84 17.30 20.76 24.22 27.68 31.14 34.60 38.06 41.52 44.98 48.44 51.90 55.36 58.82 62.28 65.74 69.20 72.66 76.12 79.58 83.04 86.50 89.96 93.42 96.88 100.34 103.80 107.26 110.72 114.18 117.64 121.10 124.56 128.02 131.48 134.94 138.40 141.86 145.32 148.78
5.84 8.76 11.68 14.60 17.52 20.44 23.36 26.28 29.20 32.12 35.04 37.96 40.88 43.80 46.72 49.64 52.56 55.48 58.40 61.32 64.24 67.16 70.08 73.00 75.92 78.84 81.76 84.68 87.60 90.52 93.44 96.36 99.28 102.20 105.12 108.04 110.96 113.88 116.80 119.72 122.64 125.56
5.02 7.53 10.04 12.55 15.06 17.57 20.08 22.59 25.10 27.61 30.12 32.63 35.14 37.65 40.16 42.67 45.18 47.69 50.20 52.71 55.22 57.73 60.24 62.75 65.26 67.77 70.28 72.79 75.30 77.81 80.32 82.83 85.34 87.85 90.36 92.87 95.38 97.89 100.40 102.91 105.42 107.93
4.02 6.03 8.04 10.05 12.06 14.07 16.08 18.09 20.10 22.11 24.12 26.13 28.14 30.15 32.16 34.17 36.18 38.19 40.20 42.21 44.22 46.23 48.24 50.25 52.26 54.27 56.28 58.29 60.30 62.31 64.32 66.33 68.34 70.35 72.36 74.37 76.38 78.39 80.40 82.41 84.42 86.43
2.28 3.42 4.56 5.70 6.84 7.98 9.12 10.26 11.40 12.54 13.68 14.82 15.96 17.10 18.24 19.38 20.52 21.66 22.80 23.94 25.08 26.22 27.36 28.50 29.64 30.78 31.92 33.06 34.20 35.34 36.48 37.62 38.76 39.90 41.04 42.18 43.32 44.46 45.60 46.74 47.88 49.02
1.60 2.40 3.20 4.00 4.80 5.60 6.40 7.20 8.00 8.80 9.60 10.40 11.20 12.00 12.80 13.60 14.40 15.20 16.00 16.80 17.60 18.40 19.20 20.00 20.80 21.60 22.40 23.20 24.00 24.80 25.60 26.40 27.20 28.00 28.80 29.60 30.40 31.20 32.00 32.80 33.60 34.40
Long Term Disability ESC REGION 20 BENEFITS COOPERATIVE Costs below are based on a Monthly payroll deduction (Employer billing mode is based on 12 Payments per year) Plan A Product: Educator Select Income Protection Plan Injury (Days) Sickness (Days) Maximum Annual Monthly Monthly Earnings Earnings Benefit 79200 6600 4400 81000 6750 4500 82800 6900 4600 84600 7050 4700 86400 7200 4800 88200 7350 4900 90000 7500 5000 91800 7650 5100 93600 7800 5200 95400 7950 5300 97200 8100 5400 99000 8250 5500 100800 8400 5600 102600 8550 5700 104400 8700 5800 106200 8850 5900 108000 9000 6000 109800 9150 6100 111600 9300 6200 113400 9450 6300 115200 9600 6400 117000 9750 6500 118800 9900 6600 120600 10050 6700 122400 10200 6800 124200 10350 6900 126000 10500 7000 127800 10650 7100 129600 10800 7200 131400 10950 7300 133200 11100 7400 135000 11250 7500
ADEAII Duration of Benefits Elimination Period (Days) 0* 7*
14* 14*
30* 30*
60 60
90 90
180 180
152.24 155.70 159.16 162.62 166.08 169.54 173.00 176.46 179.92 183.38 186.84 190.30 193.76 197.22 200.68 204.14 207.60 211.06 214.52 217.98 221.44 224.90 228.36 231.82 235.28 238.74 242.20 245.66 249.12 252.58 256.04 259.50
128.48 131.40 134.32 137.24 140.16 143.08 146.00 148.92 151.84 154.76 157.68 160.60 163.52 166.44 169.36 172.28 175.20 178.12 181.04 183.96 186.88 189.80 192.72 195.64 198.56 201.48 204.40 207.32 210.24 213.16 216.08 219.00
110.44 112.95 115.46 117.97 120.48 122.99 125.50 128.01 130.52 133.03 135.54 138.05 140.56 143.07 145.58 148.09 150.60 153.11 155.62 158.13 160.64 163.15 165.66 168.17 170.68 173.19 175.70 178.21 180.72 183.23 185.74 188.25
88.44 90.45 92.46 94.47 96.48 98.49 100.50 102.51 104.52 106.53 108.54 110.55 112.56 114.57 116.58 118.59 120.60 122.61 124.62 126.63 128.64 130.65 132.66 134.67 136.68 138.69 140.70 142.71 144.72 146.73 148.74 150.75
50.16 51.30 52.44 53.58 54.72 55.86 57.00 58.14 59.28 60.42 61.56 62.70 63.84 64.98 66.12 67.26 68.40 69.54 70.68 71.82 72.96 74.10 75.24 76.38 77.52 78.66 79.80 80.94 82.08 83.22 84.36 85.50
35.20 36.00 36.80 37.60 38.40 39.20 40.00 40.80 41.60 42.40 43.20 44.00 44.80 45.60 46.40 47.20 48.00 48.80 49.60 50.40 51.20 52.00 52.80 53.60 54.40 55.20 56.00 56.80 57.60 58.40 59.20 60.00
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AMERICAN PUBLIC LIFE
Cancer
YOUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
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About this Benefit Cancer insurance offers you and your family supplemental insurance protection in the event you or a covered family member is diagnosed with cancer. It pays a benefit directly to you to help with expenses associated with cancer treatment.
Breast Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.
If caught early, prostate cancer is one of the most treatable malignancies.
This is a general overview of your plan benefits. If the terms of this outline differ from your policy, the policy will govern. Additional plan details on covered expenses, limitations and exclusions are included in the summary plan description located on the 30 ESC Region 20 BC Benefits Website: www.esc20bc.net
GC3 Limited Benefit Group Cancer Indemnity Insurance ESC Region 20 Benefits Co-op Group
THE POLICY UNDER WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED IS NOT A POLICY OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE. THE EMPLOYER DOES NOT BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TO THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SYSTEM BY PURCHASING THE POLICY AND IF THE EMPLOYER IS A NON-SUBSCRIBER, THE EMPLOYEE LOSES THOSE BENEFITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE UNDER THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS. THE EMPLOYER MUST COMPLY WITH THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW AS IT PERTAINS TO NON-SUBSCRIBERS AND THE REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS THAT MUST BE FILED AND POSTED.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS Benefits
Level 1 Plan
Level 2 Plan
Radiation Therapy/Chemotherapy/ Immunotherapy Benefit
$500 per calendar month of treatment
$1,500 per calendar month of treatment
Hormone Therapy Benefit
$50 per treatment, up to 12 per calendar year
$50 per treatment, up to 12 per calendar year
Surgical Schedule Benefit
$1,600 max per operation; $15 per surgical unit
$4,800 max per operation; $45 per surgical unit
Anesthesia Benefit
25% of the amount paid for covered surgery
25% of the amount paid for covered surgery
Hospital Confinement Benefit
$100 per day 1-90 days; $100 per day, 91+ days in lieu of other benefits
$300 per day 1-90 days; $300 per day, 91+ days in lieu of other benefits
US Government/Charity Hospital/HMO
$100 per day in lieu of most other benefits
$300 per day in lieu of most other benefits
Outpatient Hospital or Ambulatory Surgical Center Benefit
$200 per day of surgery
$600 per day of surgery
Drugs & Medicine Benefit - Inpatient
$150 per confinement
$150 per confinement
Drugs & Medicine Benefit - Outpatient
$50 per prescription, up to $50 per cal month
$50 per prescription, up to $150 per cal month
Transportation & Outpatient Lodging Benefit
$0.50 per mile per round trip $100 per day, up to 100 days per calendar year
$0.50 per mile per round trip $100 per day, up to 100 days per calendar year
Family Member Transportation & Lodging Benefit
$0.50 per mile per round trip $100 per day, up to 100 days per calendar year
$0.50 per mile per round trip $100 per day, up to 100 days per calendar year
Blood, Plasma & Platelets Benefit
$150 per day, up to $7,500 per calendar year
$250 per day, up to $12,500 per calendar year
Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant
Autologous - $500 per calendar year Non-Autologous - $1,500 per calendar year
Autologous - $1,500 per calendar year Non-Autologous - $4,500 per calendar year
Experimental Treatment Benefit
Pays as any non-experimental benefit
Pays as any non-experimental benefit
Attending Physician Benefit
$30 per day of confinement
$50 per day of confinement
Surgical Prosthesis Benefit
$1,000 per device (includes surgical fee); max 1 device per site, 2 lifetime max
$3,000 per device (includes surgical fee); max 1 device per site, 2 lifetime max
Hair Prosthesis Benefit
$50 per hair prosthetic, 2 lifetime max
$50 per hair prosthetic, 2 lifetime max
Dread Disease Benefit
$100 per day, 1-90 days of hospital confinement
$300 per day, 1-90 days of hospital confinement
Hospice Care Benefit
$50 per day, $9,000 lifetime max
$100 per day, $18,000 lifetime max
Inpatient Special Nursing Services
$150 per day of confinement
$150 per day of confinement
Ambulance Ground Benefit
$200 per ground trip
$200 per ground trip
Ambulance Air Benefit
$2,000 per air trip; up to 2 trips per hospital confinement (any combination of ground/air)
$2,000 per air trip; up to 2 trips per hospital confinement (any combination of ground/air)
Extended Care Benefit
$100 per day
$300 per day
Home Health Care Benefit
$100 per day
$300 per day
Second & Third Surgical Opinions
$300 per diagnosis; additional $300 if third opinion required
$300 per diagnosis; additional $300 if third opinion required
Waiver of Premium
Premium waived after 90 days of primary insured continuous total disability due to cancer
Premium waived after 90 days of primary insured continuous total disability due to cancer
Physical/Speech Therapy Benefit
$25 per visit, up to 4 visits per calendar month, $1,000 lifetime max
$25 per visit, up to 4 visits per calendar month, $1,000 lifetime max
Diagnostic Testing Benefit Rider
$50; 1 person, per calendar year
$50; 1 person, per calendar year
Critical Illness Rider: Heart Attack/Stroke
$2,500 lump sum benefit
$2,500 lump sum benefit
$600 up to a max of 30 days per confinement
$600 up to a max of 30 days per confinement
Riders
Optional Benefit Rider Intensive Care Unit Rider
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GC3 Limited Benefit Group Cancer Indemnity Insurance Monthly Premium
Level 1
Level 1 + ICU Rider
Level 2
Level 2 + ICU Rider
Individual
$14.80
$17.80
$29.40
$32.40
One-Parent Family
$20.60
$24.80
$40.40
$44.60
Two-Parent Family
$26.40
$32.70
$51.50
$57.80
*Premium and amount of benefits provided vary dependent upon the level selected at time of application.
Eligibility
Diagnostic Testing Benefit Rider
If You are working either under contract to or as a Full-Time Employee for the Policyholder, or You are a member in or employed by the association, You are eligible for insurance provided You qualify for coverage as defined in the Master Application. You must apply for insurance within thirty (30) days of the Policy Effective Date or the date that You become eligible for coverage. If You do not apply within thirty (30) days of the Policy Effective Date or the date You become eligible for coverage, You may be subject to additional underwriting by Us.
Critical Illness Rider
This policy/certificate will be issued only to those persons who meet American Public Life Insurance Company’s insurability requirements. The policy/certificate and the Internal Cancer coverage under the Critical Illness Rider will not be issued to anyone who has been diagnosed or treated for Cancer in the previous ten years. The Heart Attack or Stroke coverage under the Critical Illness Rider will not be issued to anyone who has been diagnosed or treated for any heart or stroke related conditions. The Hospital Intensive Care Unit Rider will not cover heart conditions for a period of two years following the Effective Date of coverage for anyone who has been diagnosed or treated for any heart related condition prior to the 30th day following the Covered Person’s Effective Date of coverage.
Base Policy
All diagnosis of cancer must be positively diagnosed by a legally licensed doctor of medicine certified by the American Board of Pathology or American Board of Osteopathic Pathology. This policy/certificate pays only for loss resulting from definitive cancer treatment including direct extension, metastatic spread or recurrence. Proof must be submitted to support each claim. This policy/certificate also covers other conditions or diseases directly caused by cancer or the treatment of cancer. No benefits are payable for any covered person for any loss incurred during the first year of this policy/certificate as a result of a Pre-Existing Condition. A PreExisting Condition is a specified disease for which, within 12 months prior to the covered person’s effective date of coverage, medical advice, consultation or treatment, including prescribed medications, was recommended by or received from a member of the medical profession, or for which symptoms manifested in such a manner as would cause an ordinarily prudent person to seek diagnosis, medical advice or treatment. Pre-Existing Conditions specifically named or described as excluded in any part of this contract are never covered. This policy/certificate contains a 30-day waiting period during which no benefits will be paid under this policy/certificate. If any covered person has a specified disease diagnosed before the end of the 30-day period immediately following the covered person’s effective date, coverage for that person will apply only to loss that is incurred after one year from the effective date of such person’s coverage. If any covered person is diagnosed as having a specified disease during the 30-day period immediately following the effective date, you may elect to void the policy/certificate from the beginning and receive a full refund of premium. All benefits payable only up to the maximum amount listed in the schedule of benefits in the policy/certificate. A Hospital is not an institution which is primarily a place for alcoholics or drug addicts; the aged; a nursing, rest or convalescent nursing home; a mental institution or sanitarium; a facility contracted for or operated by the United States Government for treatment of members or ex-members of the armed forces (unless You are legally required to pay for services rendered in the absence of insurance); or, a long-term nursing unit or geriatrics ward. 32
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We will pay the indemnity amount for one generally medically recognized internal cancer screening test per covered person per calendar year. Screening test include, but limited to: mammogram; breast ultrasound; breast thermography; breast cancer blood test (CA15-3); colon cancer blood test (CEA); prostate-specific antigen blood test (PSA); flexible sigmoidoscopy; colonoscopy; virtual colonoscopy; ovarian cancer blood test (CA-125); pap smear (lab test required); chest x-ray; hemocult stool specimen; serum protein electrophoresis (blood test for myeloma); thin prep pap test. Screening tests payable under this benefit will only be paid under this benefit. Benefits will only be paid for tests performed after the 30-day period following the covered person’s effective date of coverage.
Benefits will only be paid for a covered critical illness as shown on the policy/ certificate schedule page in the policy. No benefits will be provided for any loss caused by or resulting from: intentionally self-inflicted bodily injury, suicide or attempted suicide, whether sane or insane; or alcoholism or drug addiction; or any act of war, declared or undeclared , or any act related to war; or military service for any country at war; or a pre-existing condition; or a covered critical illness when the date of diagnosis occurs during the waiting period; or participation in any activity or event while intoxicated or under the influence of any narcotic unless administered by a physician or taken according to the physician’s instructions; or participation in, or attempting to participate in a felony, riot or insurrection (a felony is as defined by the law of the jurisdiction in which the activity takes place). Internal cancer does not include: other conditions that may be considered pre-cancerous or having malignant potential such as: acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS); or actinic keratosis; or myelodysplastic and non-malignant myeloproliferative disorders; or aplastic anemia; or atypia; or non-malignant monoclonal gamopathy; or Leukoplakia; or Hyperplasia; or Carcinold; or Polycythemia; or carcinoma in situ or any skin cancer other than invasive malignant melanoma into the dermis or deeper. For a pre-existing condition no benefits are payable.
Hospital Intensive Care Unit Rider
No benefits will be provided during the first two years of this rider for hospital intensive care unit confinement caused by any heart condition when any heart condition was diagnosed or treated prior to the 30th day following the covered person’s effective date of this rider. The heart condition causing the confinement need not be the same condition diagnosed or treated prior to the effective date. No benefits will be provided if the loss results from: attempted suicide, whether sane or insane; or intentional self-injury; or alcoholism or drug addiction; or any act of war, declared or undeclared, or any act related to war; or military service for a country at war. No benefits will be paid for confinements in units such as surgical recovery rooms, progressive care, burn units, intermediate care, private monitored rooms, observation units, telemetry units or psychiatric units not involving intensive medical care; or other facilities which do not meet the standards for intensive care unit as defined in the rider. For a newborn child born within the tenmonth period following the effective date of this rider, no benefits will be provided for hospital intensive care unit confinement that begins within the first 30 days following the birth of such child.
GC3 Limited Benefit Group Cancer Indemnity Insurance Conditionally Renewable
This policy/certificate is conditionally renewable. This means that We have the right to terminate your policy/certificate on any premium due date after the first Policyholder’s Anniversary Date. We must give the Policyholder at least 60 days written notice prior to cancellation. We cannot cancel Your coverage because of a change in Your age or health. We can change Your premiums if We change premiums for all similar Certificates issued to the Policyholder. We must give the Policyholder at least 60 days written notice before We change Your premiums.
Continuation Rider Continuation
Coverage is continued when the Insured (You) cease employment with the employer through whom You originally became insured under the Policy. You will have the option to continue this Certificate (including any Riders, if applicable) by paying the premiums directly to Us at Our home office. Premiums must be paid within thirty-one (31) days after employment with your employer terminates. Premium rates required under this Continuation provision will be the same rates as those charged under the Employer’s Policy as if You had continued employment. We will bill You for these premiums after You notify Us to continue this coverage. Coverage will continue until the earlier of: (1) the Policy under which You originally became insured ends; or (2) You stop paying premiums under this option (subject to the terms of the Grace Period).
Termination of Coverage
Your Insurance coverage will end on the earliest of these dates: (a) the date You no longer qualify as an Insured; (b) the last day of the period for which a premium has been paid, subject to the Grace Period; (c) the date the Policy terminates (See Conversion provision); (d) the date You retire; (e) the date You cease employment, or terminate Your contract with the employer through whom You originally became insured under the Policy (See Conversion provision); or (f) the date We receive Your written request for termination. Termination of Dependent(s) Insurance coverage on Your Dependent(s) will end on the earliest of these dates: (a) the date the coverage under the Certificate terminates; (b) the date the Dependent no longer meets the definition of Dependent, as defined in the Policy/Certificate (See Conversion provision); (c) the date We receive Your written request for termination.
Termination of Rider Coverage
This rider terminates: (a) when Your coverage terminates under the Policy/ Certificate to which this Rider is attached; or, (b) when any premium for this rider is not paid before the end of the Grace Period; or, (c) when You give Us a written request to do so. Coverage on a Dependent terminates under this rider when such person ceases to meet the definition of Dependent, as defined in the Policy.
Conversion
If the Employer’s Policy is terminated, this Certificate will terminate. Upon termination of the Employer’s Policy, the employee (You) will be entitled to convert to an individual policy of insurance issued by Us without evidence of insurability provided the required premiums have been paid on your behalf and You notified Us in writing within thirty-one (31) days of the Employer’s Policy termination. Premiums for the individual policy of insurance will be figured from the premium rate table in effect on the date of conversion. Subject to the terms of this provision, a covered child who ceases to be eligible may convert to an individual policy of insurance and a covered spouse who ceases to be eligible for coverage because of divorce or annulment may convert to an individual policy. Terms of this provision include: (1) Application for the individual policy and payment of the first premium must be made within 60 days after coverage ceases under the Policy/Certificate. Premiums will be figured from the premium rate table in effect on the date of conversion. (2) The individual policy will be issued without proof of insurability. It will provide benefits that most nearly approximates those of the Policy/Certificate. (3) The individual policy will take effect the day after coverage ceases under the Policy/Certificate. However, no benefits will be payable under the individual policy for any loss for which benefits are payable under the Policy/Certificate. (4) The Pre-Existing Condition Limitation and Time Limit on Certain Defenses provisions for the individual policy will be figured from the Covered Person’s Effective Date of coverage under the Policy/ Certificate. (5) Any benefit maximums will be figured from the Effective Date of the Policy/Certificate. This rider is subject to all the provisions of the Policy and Certificate to which it is attached that are not in conflict with this rider.
2305 Lakeland Drive | Flowood, MS 39232 ampublic.com | 800.256.8606
Underwritten by American Public Life Insurance Company. This is a brief description of the coverage. For complete benefits, limitations, exclusions and other provisions, please refer to the policy and riders. This coverage does not replace Workers’ Compensation Insurance. This product is inappropriate for people who are eligible for Medicaid coverage. | This policy is considered an employee welfare benefit plan established and/or maintained by an association or employer intended to be covered by ERISA, and will be administered and enforced under ERISA. Group policies issued to governmental entities and municipalities may be exempt from ERISA guidelines. | Policy Form GC-3 Series | Texas | Limited Benefit Group Cancer Indemnity Insurance Policy | (11/14) | ESC Region 20 Benefits Co-op
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5STAR
Family Protection Plan
YOUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
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About this Benefit Individual life is a policy that provides a specified death benefit to your beneficiary at the time of death. The advantage of having an individual life insurance plan as opposed to a group supplemental term life plan is that this plan is guaranteed renewable, portable and typically premiums remain the same over the life of the policy.
Experts recommend at least
x 10 your gross annual income in coverage when purchasing life insurance.
This is a general overview of your plan benefits. If the terms of this outline differ from your policy, the policy will govern. Additional plan details on covered expenses, limitations and exclusions are included in the summary plan description located on the 34 ESC Region 20 BC Benefits Website: www.esc20bc.net
Term Life with Terminal Illness and Quality of Life Rider The Family Protection Plan: Term Life Insurance with Terminal Illness Coverage to Age 100 Nearly 85% of Americans say most people need life insurance; unfortunately only 62% have coverage and a staggering 33% say they don’t have enough life insurance, including one-fourth who already have life insurance coverage.** Nobody wants to be a statistic - especially during a period of grief. That’s why 5Star Life Insurance Company developed its FPP policy - to ensure you and your loved ones are covered during a period of loss.
Affordability - With several options to choose from, select the coverage that best meets the needs of your family. Terminal Illness - This plan pays the insured 30% (25% in Connecticut and Michigan) of the policy coverage amount in a lump sum upon the occurrence of a terminal condition that will result in a limited life span of less than 12 months. Portability - You and your family continue coverage with no loss of benefits or increase in cost should you terminate employment after the first premium is paid. If this happens, we can simply bill you directly. Coverage can never be cancelled by the insurance company or your employer unless you stop paying premiums.
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Family Protection - Individual policies can be purchased on the employee, their spouse, children and grandchildren (ages 14 days to age 23). Quality of Life Benefit - Following a diagnosis of either a chronic illness or cognitive impairment, this rider accelerates a portion of the death benefit on a monthly basis – 4%; up to 75% of your benefit, and payable directly to you on a tax favored basis for the following: Permanent inability to perform at least two of the six Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) without substantial assistance; or Permanent severe cognitive impairment, such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of senility, requiring substantial supervision. Convenience - Premiums are taken care of simply and easily through payroll deductions. Protection You Can Count On - Within 24 hours after receiving notice of an insured’s death, an emergency death benefit of the lesser of 50% of the coverage amount, or $10,000, will be mailed to the insured’s beneficiary, unless the death is within the twoyear contestability period and/or under investigation. This product also contains no war or terrorism exclusions. * Life * Life insurance product underwritten by 5Star Life insurance Company (a Baton Rouge, Louisiana company) with an administrative office at 909 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
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Individual Life Age on App. Date $10,000
Employee Coverage Amounts $25,000
$50,000
$75,000
$100,000
Spouse Coverage Amounts $125,000 $150,000
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
18-25
$7.56
$12.40
$20.46
$28.52
$36.58
$44.65
$52.71
$7.56
$10.78
$14.01
26
$7.58
$12.46
$20.58
$28.71
$36.83
$44.96
$53.08
$7.58
$10.83
$14.08
27
$7.65
$12.63
$20.92
$29.21
$37.50
$45.79
$54.08
$7.65
$10.97
$14.28
28
$7.74
$12.85
$21.38
$29.90
$38.42
$46.94
$55.46
$7.74
$11.15
$14.56
29
$7.88
$13.21
$22.08
$30.96
$39.83
$48.71
$57.58
$7.88
$11.43
$14.98
30
$8.07
$13.67
$23.00
$32.33
$41.67
$51.00
$60.33
$8.07
$11.80
$15.53
31
$8.27
$14.17
$24.00
$33.83
$43.67
$53.50
$63.33
$8.27
$12.20
$16.13
32
$8.49
$14.73
$25.13
$35.52
$45.92
$56.31
$66.71
$8.49
$12.65
$16.81
33
$8.73
$15.31
$26.29
$37.27
$48.25
$59.23
$70.21
$8.73
$13.12
$17.51
34
$9.00
$16.00
$27.67
$39.33
$51.00
$62.67
$74.33
$9.00
$13.67
$18.33
35
$9.30
$16.75
$29.17
$41.58
$54.00
$66.42
$78.83
$9.30
$14.27
$19.23
36
$9.64
$17.60
$30.88
$44.15
$57.42
$70.69
$83.96
$9.64
$14.95
$20.26
37
$10.02
$18.54
$32.75
$46.96
$61.17
$75.38
$89.58
$10.02
$15.70
$21.38
38
$10.41
$19.52
$34.71
$49.90
$65.08
$80.27
$95.46
$10.41
$16.48
$22.56
39
$10.84
$20.60
$36.88
$53.15
$69.42
$85.69
$101.96
$10.84
$17.35
$23.86
40
$11.31
$21.77
$39.21
$56.65
$74.08
$91.52
$108.96
$11.31
$18.28
$25.26
41
$11.83
$23.08
$41.83
$60.58
$79.33
$98.08
$116.83
$11.83
$19.33
$26.83
42
$12.41
$24.52
$44.71
$64.90
$85.08
$105.27
$125.46
$12.41
$20.48
$28.56
43
$13.00
$26.00
$47.67
$69.33
$91.00
$112.67
$134.33
$13.00
$21.67
$30.33
44
$13.63
$27.56
$50.79
$74.02
$97.25
$120.48
$143.71
$13.63
$22.92
$32.21
45
$14.28
$29.19
$54.04
$78.90
$103.75
$128.60
$153.46
$14.28
$24.22
$34.16
46
$14.97
$30.92
$57.50
$84.08
$110.67
$137.25
$163.83
$14.97
$25.60
$36.23
47
$15.69
$32.73
$61.13
$89.52
$117.92
$146.31
$174.71
$15.69
$27.05
$38.41
48
$16.43
$34.56
$64.79
$95.02
$125.25
$155.48
$185.71
$16.43
$28.52
$40.61
49
$17.22
$36.54
$68.75
$100.96
$133.17
$165.38
$197.58
$17.22
$30.10
$42.98
50
$18.08
$38.69
$73.04
$107.40
$141.75
$176.10
$210.46
$18.08
$31.82
$45.56
51
$19.04
$41.10
$77.88
$114.65
$151.42
$188.19
$224.96
$19.04
$33.75
$48.46
52
$20.16
$43.90
$83.46
$123.02
$162.58
$202.15
$241.71
$20.16
$35.98
$51.81
53
$21.40
$47.00
$89.67
$132.33
$175.00
$217.67
$260.33
$21.40
$38.47
$55.53
54
$22.79
$50.48
$96.63
$142.77
$188.92
$235.06
$281.21
$22.79
$41.25
$59.71
55
$24.27
$54.17
$104.00
$153.83
$203.67
$253.50
$303.33
$24.27
$44.20
$64.13
56
$25.93
$58.33
$112.33
$166.33
$220.33
$274.33
$328.33
$25.93
$47.53
$69.13
57
$27.66
$62.65
$120.96
$179.27
$237.58
$295.90
$354.21
$27.66
$50.98
$74.31
58
$29.42
$67.04
$129.75
$192.46
$255.17
$317.88
$380.58
$29.42
$54.50
$79.58
59
$31.23
$71.56
$138.79
$206.02
$273.25
$340.48
$407.71
$31.23
$58.12
$85.01
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Individual Life Age on App. Date $10,000
Employee Coverage Amounts
Spouse Coverage Amounts
$25,000
$50,000
$75,000
$100,000
$125,000 $150,000
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
60
$33.12
$76.29
$148.25
$220.21
$292.17
$364.13
$436.08
$33.12
$61.90
$90.68
61
$35.08
$81.19
$158.04
$234.90
$311.75
$388.60
$465.46
$35.08
$65.82
$96.56
62
$37.13
$86.31
$168.29
$250.27
$332.25
$414.23
$496.21
$37.13
$69.92
$102.71
63
$39.31
$91.77
$179.21
$266.65
$354.08
$441.52
$528.96
$39.31
$74.28
$109.26
64
$41.68
$97.71
$191.08
$284.46
$377.83
$471.21
$564.58
$41.68
$79.03
$116.38
65
$44.33
$104.33
$204.33
$304.33
$404.33
$504.33
$604.33
$44.33
$84.33
$124.33
66*
$44.93
$105.81
$207.29
$308.77
$410.25
$511.73
$613.21
$44.93
$85.52
$126.11
67*
$48.25
$114.13
$223.92
$333.71
$443.50
$553.29
$663.08
$48.25
$92.17
$136.08
68*
$52.03
$123.58
$242.83
$362.08
$481.33
$600.58
$719.83
$52.03
$99.73
$147.43
69*
$56.33
$134.31
$264.29
$394.27
$524.25
$654.23
$784.21
$56.33
$108.32
$160.31
70*
$61.17
$146.42
$288.50
$430.58
$572.67
$714.75
$856.83
$61.17
$118.00
$174.83
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CIGNA YOUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
Life and AD&D
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About this Benefit Group term life is the most inexpensive way to purchase life insurance. You have the freedom to select an amount of life insurance coverage you need to help protect the well-being of your family. Accidental Death & Dismemberment is life insurance coverage that pays a death benefit to the beneficiary, should death occur due to a covered accident. Dismemberment benefits are paid to you, according to the benefit level you select, if accidentally dismembered.
Motor vehicle crashes are the
#1
cause of accidental deaths in the US, followed by poisoning, falls, drowning, and choking.
This is a general overview of your plan benefits. If the terms of this outline differ from your policy, the policy will govern. Additional plan details on covered expenses, limitations and exclusions are included in the summary plan description located on the 38 ESC Region 20 BC Benefits Website: www.esc20bc.net
Basic & Voluntary Term Life Basic Term Life Insurance Coverage (paid by your employer) Employee - If you are an active, full-time employee and work at least 18.75 hours per week for your employer, you are eligible for coverage on the first of the month after 30 days of active service. Benefit Amount and Maximum based on the option chosen by your employer: Option I: $5,000 Option II: $10,000 Option III: $15,000 Option IV: $20,000 Option V: $50,000 Benefit Reduction Schedule – Benefits will reduce to 65% at age 65, 50% at age 70, 25% at age 75.
Voluntary Term Life Insurance Coverage (paid by you) Employee – If you are an active, full-time employee and work at least 18.75 hours per week for your employer, you are eligible for coverage on the first of the month after 30 days of active service.
Benefit Amount –1 to 7 X Annual Compensation Guaranteed Coverage Amount – $200,000 Maximum – The lesser of 7 times Annual Compensation rounded to the next higher $10,000 or $500,000 Benefit Reduction Schedule –Providing you are still employed, your benefits will reduce to 65% at age 65, 50% at age 70, 25% at age 75.
Your Spouse* — terms at age 70 - is eligible provided that you apply for and are approved for coverage for yourself.
Benefit Amount – Units of $10,000 Guaranteed Coverage Amount - $50,000 Maximum – $500,000, not to exceed 100% of the employee’s coverage amount
Your Unmarried, Dependent Children — Under age 26 , as long as you apply for and are approved for coverage for yourself.
Benefit Amount – $10,000 Maximum – $10,000
Guaranteed Coverage for Voluntary Term Life Insurance Coverage Guaranteed Coverage Amount is the amount of coverage you can elect without answering any medical questions or taking a health exam. Guaranteed Coverage is only available during Initial Enrollment and other times as approved. If you apply for coverage that is above the Guaranteed Coverage Amount, or if you are applying for coverage after 31 days after you become eligible, you must fill out a Medical Evidence of Insurability form. All dependent child benefits are guaranteed issue.
Other Coverage Features Accelerated Death Benefit — Terminal Illness If you or your spouse is diagnosed by two unaffiliated physicians as terminally ill with a life expectancy of 12 months or less, the benefit for terminal illness provides for up to 75% of the Term Life Insurance coverage amount inforce or $250,000, whichever is less, to be paid to the insured. This benefit is payable only once in the insured's lifetime, and will reduce the life insurance death benefit. Continuation for Disability for Employees Age 60 or over If your active service ends due to disability, at age 60 or over, your coverage will continue while you are disabled. Benefits will remain in force until the earliest of: the date you are no longer disabled, the date the policy terminates, the date you are Disabled for 12 consecutive months, or the day after the last period for which premiums are paid. You are considered disabled if, because of injury or sickness, you are unable to perform all the material duties of your Regular Occupation, or you are receiving disability benefits under your Employer’s plan. Extended Death Benefit The extended death benefit ensures that if you become disabled prior to age 60, and die before it is determined if you qualify for Waiver of Premium, we will pay the life insurance benefit if you remain disabled during that period. If you qualify for this benefit and have insured your spouse or children, their coverage is also extended. No additional premium payment is required for the extended coverage. Waiver of Premium If you are totally disabled prior to age 60 and can't work for at least 9 months, you won't need to pay premiums for your coverage while you are disabled, provided the insurance
No one may be covered more than once under this plan.
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Basic & Voluntary Term Life company approves you for this benefit. You are considered totally disabled when you are completely unable to engage in any occupation for wage or profit because of injury or sickness. This benefit will remain in force until age 65, subject to proof of continuing disability each year. If you qualify and have insured your spouse or children, their premium is also waived.
brochure which may be requested as needed. Premiums may change at this time. Portability This plan allows you to continue all of your voluntary coverage if you leave your employer. Premiums may change at this time. Just pay your premiums directly to the insurance company. Coverage may be continued for you and your spouse until age 70. Coverage may also be continued for your children.
Conversion If group life insurance coverage is reduced or ends for any reason except nonpayment of premiums, you can convert to an individual policy. To convert, you must apply for the conversion policy and pay the first premium payment within 31 days after your group coverage ends. Family members may convert their coverage as well. Converted policies are subject to certain benefits and limits as outlined in the conversion
Exclusions Voluntary life insurance will not be paid if loss of life is the result of suicide that occurs within the first two years of coverage.
How Much Your Coverage Will Cost Per Month (costs are subject to change)
Age
Employee Cost Per $10,000
Spouse Cost Per $10,000
Age
Employee Cost Per $10,000
Spouse Cost Per $10,000
<29
$0.50
$0.50
60-64
$5.90
$5.90
30-34
$0.70
$0.70
65-69
$8.26
$8.26
35-39
$0.80
$0.80
70-74
$10.30
40-44
$1.00
$1.00
75-79
$14.70
45-49
$1.40
$1.40
80+
$14.70
50-54
$2.40
$2.40
55-59
$3.90
$3.90
Benefit
Voluntary Child per $10,000 of Coverage Elected
Cost Calculation Example Age Example
Yours
40
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Monthly Cost per $10,000 .70
Benefit X X
100,000
/ /
10,000
=
10,000
=
Monthly Cost $7.00
Premium Cost
$1.80
Voluntary Personal Accident Basic Personal Accident Insurance Coverage (paid by your employer)
coverage. We will refund premium if you do not notify us of this and it is determined at the time of a claim that premium has been overpaid.
Employee - If you are an active, full-time employee and work at least 18.75 hours per week for your employer, you are eligible for coverage on the first of the month after 30 days of active service
How Much Your Coverage Will Cost Per Month
Benefit Amount and Maximum based on the option chosen by your employer: Option I: $5,000 Option II: $10,000 Option III: $15,000 Option IV: $20,000 Option V: $50,000 Benefit Reduction Schedule – Benefits will reduce to 65% at age 65, 50% at age 70, 25% at age 75.
Voluntary Personal Accident Insurance Coverage (paid by you) Employee - If you are an active, full-time employee and work at least 18.75 hours per week for your employer, you are eligible for coverage on the first of the month after 30 days of active service
Benefit Amount – Units of $10,000 Maximum – $500,000 Benefit Reduction Schedule – Providing you are still employed, your benefits will reduce to 65% at age 70, 45% at age 75, 30% at age 80, 15% at age 85+.
The cost of the voluntary insurance is paid by you. Indicate your choice, or your decision not to elect coverage, on your enrollment form. The monthly cost per $1,000 of coverage is $0.025 for Employee, $0.04 for Family. Costs are subject to change.
A Valuable Combination of Benefits To help survivors of severe accidents adjust to new living circumstances, we will pay benefits according to the chart below.
If, within 365 days of a covered accident, bodily injuries result in: Loss of life Total paralysis of upper and
lower limbs, or Loss of any combination of two:
hands, feet or eyesight, or
100%
Loss of speech and hearing in
both ears Total paralysis of both lower or
Family Plan Benefit Based on Family members at time of accident: 50% for spouse if no children 50% for spouse if eligible children 10% for children if eligible spouse 10% for children if no spouse
We will pay this % of the benefit amount: 100%
Spouse maximum principle sum: - $250,000 Child maximum principle sum: - $50,000
No one may be covered more than once under this plan.
You may need to request changes to your existing coverage if, in the future, you no longer have dependents who qualify for
upper limbs Total paralysis of upper and lower limbs on one side of the body, or Loss of hand, foot or sight in one eye, or Loss of speech or loss of hearing in both ears, or Severance and Reattachment of one hand or foot Total paralysis of one upper or lower limb, or Loss of all four fingers of the same hand, or Loss of thumb and index finger of the same hand Loss of all toes of the same foot
75%
50%
25%
20%
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Voluntary Personal Accident What is Not Covered Self-inflicted injuries or suicide while sane or insane; commission or attempt to commit a felony or an assault; any act of war, declared or undeclared; any active participation in a riot, insurrection or terrorist act; bungee jumping; parachuting; skydiving; parasailing; hanggliding; sickness, disease, physical or mental impairment, or surgical or medical treatment thereof, or bacterial or viral infection; voluntarily using any drug, narcotic, poison, gas or fumes except one prescribed by a licensed physician and taken as prescribed; while operating any type of vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or any drug, narcotic or other intoxicant including any prescribed drug for which the covered person has been provided a written warning against operating a vehicle while taking it; while the covered person is engaged in the activities of active duty service in the military, navy or air force of any country or international organization (this does not include Reserve or National Guard training, unless it extends beyond 31 days); traveling in an aircraft that is owned, leased or controlled by the sponsoring organization or any of its subsidiaries or affiliates; air travel, except as a passenger on a regularly scheduled commercial airline or in an aircraft being used by the Air Mobility Command or its foreign equivalent; being flown by the covered person or in which the covered person is a member of the crew.
When Your Coverage Begins and Ends Coverage becomes effective on the later of the programâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s effective date, the date you become eligible, the date we receive your completed enrollment form, or the date you authorize any necessary payroll deductions. Your coverage will not begin unless you are actively at work on the effective date. Dependent coverage will not begin for any dependent who on the effective date is hospital or home confined; receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatment; or disabled and under the care of a physician. Coverage will continue while you and your dependents remain eligible, the group policy is in force, and required premiums are paid.
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Additional Benefits of Personal Accident Insurance For Wearing a Seatbelt & Protection by an Airbag Additional 10% benefit but not more than $25,000 if the covered person dies in an automobile accident while wearing a seatbelt or approved child restraint. We will increase the benefit by an additional 5% but not more than $5,000 if the insured person was also positioned in a seat protected by a properly-functioning and properly deployed Supplemental Restraint System (Airbag).
For Comas 1% of full benefit amount, for up to 11 months, if you, your spouse, or your children are in a coma for 30 days or more as a result of a covered accident. If the covered person is still in a coma after 11 months, or dies, the full benefit amount will be paid.
For Exposure & Disappearance Benefits are payable if you or an insured family member suffer a covered loss due to unavoidable exposure to the elements as a result of a covered accident. If your or an insured family member's body is not found within one year of the disappearance, wrecking or sinking of the conveyance in which you or an insured family member were riding, on a trip otherwise covered, it will be presumed that you sustained loss of life as a result of a covered accident.
For Furthering Education If you die in a covered accident, we will pay an extra benefit for each insured child under age 25 who enrolls in a school of higher learning within one year of your death.
Voluntary Personal Accident We will increase your benefit by 3% or $3,000, whichever is less, for each qualifying child, each year for 4 consecutive years as long as your child continues his/her education. If there is no qualifying child, we will pay an additional $1,000 to your beneficiary.
For Child Care Expenses If you die as a result of a covered accident, we will pay a benefit for a surviving child under 13 who is enrolled in a licensed child care center at the time of the accident or within 90 days afterwards. This benefit is 3% of your benefit amount per year, but not more than $3,000 per year for 5 years or until the child turns 13, whichever occurs first, for each covered child
For Training for Your Spouse If you die from a covered accident, your spouse will receive educational reimbursement if he or she enrolls, within 3 years of your death, in an accredited school to gain skills needed for employment. We will pay the actual cost of the education or training program to 3% of your benefit amount, not exceeding $5,000.
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AFLAC
Critical Illness
YOUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
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About this Benefit Critical illness insurance is designed to supplement your medical and disability coverage easing the financial impacts by covering some of your additional expenses. It provides a benefit payable directly to the insured upon diagnosis of a covered condition or event, like a heart attack or stroke.
$16,500 Is the aggregate cost of a hospital stay for a heart attack.
This is a general overview of your plan benefits. If the terms of this outline differ from your policy, the policy will govern. Additional plan details on covered expenses, limitations and exclusions are included in the summary plan description located on the 44 ESC Region 20 BC Benefits Website: www.esc20bc.net
Critical Illness Features and Plan Provisions Benefit Amounts Spouse Coverage Guaranteed Issue Amounts
Requirement for Group Billing Payment Method Pre-existing Condition Exclusion Waiting Period Benefit Reductions
Payroll Deducted
Rate Guarantee Portability/Continuation Rate Type Eligibility
Waiver of Premium Separation Period - Additional Diagnosis/ Reoccurrence
Successor Insured Issue Ages
Base Benefits
Skin Cancer Health Screening Benefit
Additional Base Benefits Optional Benefits Rider Childhood Conditions Rider
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery, Non-Invasive Cancer
25%
Heart Attack, Stroke, Kidney Failure (End-Stage Renal Failure), Major 100% Organ Transplant, Bone Marrow Transplant (Stem Cell Transplant), Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Cancer (Internal or Invasive) Skin Cancer $250 per calendar year Payable for health screening tests performed as the result of preventive care. Not payable for dependent children. $50 per calendar year Coma, Severe Burns, Paralysis, Loss of Sight, Loss of Speech, Loss of Hearing Advanced Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease, Advanced Parkinson's Disease Benign Brain Tumor Cystic Fibrosis, Cerebral Palsy, Cleft Lip or Cleft Palate, Down Syndrome, Phenylalanine Hydroxylase Deficiency Disease (PKU), Spina Bifida , Type I Diabetes
100% 25% 100% 50% of employee benefit
Benefits will be based on the face amount in effect on the critical illness date of diagnosis. Please request a sample policy for full benefit descriptions and 45 definitions.
Critical Illness Group Critical Illness Benefits
Reoccurrence+
(Applies to Base Benefits, Additional Critical Illnesses, Optional Benefits Rider, Progressive Diseases Rider, and Specified Diseases Rider)
Once benefits have been paid for a covered critical illness, benefits are payable for that same critical illness when the date of diagnosis is separated by at least 6 consecutive months and the new critical illness is not caused or contributed to by a critical illness for which benefits have been paid.
Where applicable, covered conditions must be caused by underlying diseases as defined in the plan.
Initial Diagnosis+ An insured may receive up to 100% of his face amount upon the diagnosis of a covered critical illness.
Additional Diagnosis+ Once benefits have been paid for a covered critical illness, we will pay benefits for each different critical illness when the date of diagnosis is separated by at least 6 consecutive months and the new critical illness is not caused or contributed to by a critical illness for which benefits have been paid.
+ If the claim is for a cancer diagnosis, the insured must be treatment-free from cancer for at least 12 months and must be in complete remission before the date of a subsequent cancer diagnosis.
ESC Region 20 Benefits Cooperative - Monthly (12pp/yr) Rates UNITOBACCO - Employee Issue Age
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
18-29
$3.90
$6.28
$8.65
$11.03
30-39
$5.41
$9.30
$13.20
$17.09
40-49
$8.97
$16.42
$23.87
$31.32
50-59
$15.99
$30.46
$44.93
$59.41
60+
$28.73
$55.93
$83.14
$110.35
ESC Region 20 Benefits Cooperative - Monthly (12pp/yr) Rates UNITOBACCO - Spouse Issue Age
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
18-29
$3.62
$5.73
$7.83
$9.94
30-39
$5.14
$8.76
$12.38
$16.00
40-49
$8.70
$15.87
$23.05
$30.23
50-59
$15.72
$29.92
$44.12
$58.31
60+
$28.45
$55.39
$82.32
$109.25
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Critical Illness
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HSA BANK
HSA (Health Savings Account)
YOUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
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About this Benefit A Health Savings Account is a tax-advantaged medical savings account available to employees who are enrolled in a high-deductible health plan. The funds contributed to the account are not subject to federal income tax at the time of deposit. Unlike a flexible spending account (FSA), funds roll over and accumulate year to year if not spent.
The interest earned in an HSA is tax free.
Money withdrawn for medical spending never falls under taxable income.
This is a general overview of your plan benefits. If the terms of this outline differ from your policy, the policy will govern. Additional plan details on covered expenses, limitations and exclusions are included in the summary plan description located on the 48 ESC Region 20 BC Benefits Website: www.esc20bc.net
HSA (Health Savings Account) HSA Bank has teamed up with your employer to create an affordable health coverage option that helps you save on healthcare expenses. This plan is only available for those who are participating in the Active Care 1-HD medical plan. You may not enroll in the MEDlink® plan if you participate in the HSA. Depending on your district, you may or may not be able to participate in the FSA plan if you participate in HSA. Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare participants are not eligible to participate in an HSA. You can use your Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for a wide range of IRS-qualified medical expenses for yourself, your spouse or tax dependents. An IRS-qualified medical expense is defined as an expense that pays for healthcare services, equipment, or medications. Funds used to pay for IRS-qualified medical expenses are always tax-free.
What is an HSA?
A tax-advantaged savings account that you use to pay for eligible medical expenses as well as deductible, coinsurance, prescriptions, vision and dental care. Allows you to save while reducing your taxable income. Unused funds that will roll over year to year. There’s no “use it or lose it” penalty. A way to accumulate additional retirement savings. After age 65, funds can be withdrawn for any purpose without penalty.
Using Funds
Not enrolled in Medicare (if an accountholder enrolls in Medicare mid-year, catch-up contributions should be prorated) Authorized Signers who are 55 or older must have their own HSA in order to make the catch-up contribution Monthly Fee: Your account will be charged a monthly fee of $1.75, waived with an average daily balance at or above $3,000.
Examples of Qualified Medical Expenses
Surgery Braces Contact lenses Dentures Eyeglasses Vaccines
For a list of sample expenses, please refer to the ESC Region 20 BC website at www.esc20bc.net
HSA Bank Contact Information 605 N. 8th Street, Ste 320 Sheboygan, WI 53081 Phone: 800-357-6246 www.hsabank.com
Debit Card You may use the card to pay merchants or service providers that accept VISA credit cards, so there is no need to pay cash up front and wait for reimbursements. You can make a withdrawal at any time. Reimbursements for qualified medical expenses are tax free. If you are disabled or reach age 65, you can receive non-medical distributions without penalty, but you must report the distributions as taxable income. You may also use your funds for a spouse or tax dependent not covered by your HDHP.
2017 Annual HSA Contribution Limits Individual: $3,400 Family: $6,750 Catch-Up Contributions: Accountholders who meet the qualifications noted below are eligible to make an HSA catch-up contribution of an additional $1,000. Health Savings accountholder Age 55 or older (regardless of when in the year an accountholder turns 55) 49
How the HSA Plan Works A Health Savings Account (HSA) is an individually-owned, taxadvantaged account that you can use to pay for current or future IRS-qualified medical expenses. With an HSA, you’ll have the potential to build more savings for healthcare expenses or additional retirement savings through selfdirected investment options1.
How an HSA works:
You can contribute to your HSA via payroll deduction, online banking transfer, or by sending a personal check to HSA Bank. Your employer or third parties, such as a spouse or parent, may contribute to your account as well. You can pay for qualified medical expenses with your HSA Bank Debit Card directly to your medical provider or pay out-of-pocket. You can either choose to reimburse yourself or keep the funds in your HSA to grow your savings. Unused funds will roll over year to year. After age 65, funds can be withdrawn for any purpose without penalty (subject to ordinary income taxes). Check balances and account information via HSA Bank’s Internet Banking 24/7.
Are you eligible for an HSA? If you have a qualified High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) either through your employer, through your spouse, or one you’ve purchased on your own - chances are you can open an HSA. Additionally: You cannot be covered by any other non-HSA-compatible health plan, including Medicare Parts A and B. You cannot be covered by TriCare. You cannot have accessed your VA medical benefits in the past 90 days (to contribute to an HSA). You cannot be claimed as a dependent on another person’s tax return (unless it’s your spouse). You must be covered by the qualified HDHP on the first day of the month. When you open an account, HSA Bank will request certain information to verify your identity and to process your application.
What are the annual IRS contribution limits? Contributions made by all parties to an HSA cannot exceed the annual HSA limit set by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Anyone can contribute to your HSA, but only the accountholder and employer can receive tax deductions on those contributions. Combined annual contributions for the accountholder, employer, and third parties (i.e., parent, spouse, or anyone else) must not exceed these limits2. 50
2017 Annual HSA Contribution Limits Individual = $3,400 Family = $6,750
Catch-up Contributions Accountholders who meet these qualifications are eligible to make an HSA catch-up contribution of $1,000: Health Savings accountholder; age 55 or older (regardless of when in the year an accountholder turns 55); not enrolled in Medicare (if an accountholder enrolls in Medicare mid-year, catch-up contributions should be prorated). Authorized signers who are 55 or older must have their own HSA in order to make the catchup contribution. According to IRS guidelines, each year you have until the tax filing deadline to contribute to your HSA (typically April 15 of the following year). Online contributions must be submitted by 2:00 p.m., Central Time, the business day before the tax filing deadline. Wire contributions must be received by noon, Central Time, on the tax filing deadline, and contribution forms with checks must be received by the tax filing deadline.
How can you benefit from tax savings? An HSA provides triple tax savings3. Here’s how: Contributions to your HSA can be made with pre-tax dollars and any after-tax contributions that you make to your HSA are tax deductible. HSA funds earn interest and investment earnings are tax free. When used for IRS-qualified medical expenses, distributions are free from tax.
IRS-Qualified Medical Expenses You can use your HSA to pay for a wide range of IRS-qualified medical expenses for yourself, your spouse, or tax dependents. An IRS-qualified medical expense is defined as an expense that pays for healthcare services, equipment, or medications. Funds used to pay for IRS-qualified medical expenses are always taxfree. HSA funds can be used to reimburse yourself for past medical expenses if the expense was incurred after your HSA was established. While you do not need to submit any receipts to HSA Bank, you must save your bills and receipts for tax purposes.
How the HSA Plan Works Examples of IRS-Qualified Medical Expenses4: Acupuncture Alcoholism treatment Ambulance services Annual physical examination Artificial limb or prosthesis Birth control pills (by prescription) Chiropractor Childbirth/delivery Convalescent home (for medical treatment only) Crutches Doctor’s fees Dental treatments (including x-rays, braces, dentures, fillings, oral surgery) Dermatologist Diagnostic services Disabled dependent care Drug addiction therapy Fertility enhancement (including in-vitro fertilization) Guide dog (or other service animal)
Gynecologist Hearing aids and batteries Hospital bills Insurance premiums5 Laboratory fees Lactation expenses Lodging (away from home for outpatient care) Nursing home Nursing services Obstetrician Osteopath Oxygen Pregnancy test kit Podiatrist Prescription drugs and medicines (over-the-counter drugs are not IRSqualified medical expenses unless prescribed by a doctor) Prenatal care & postnatal treatments Psychiatrist Psychologist Smoking cessation programs
Special education tutoring Surgery Telephone or TV equipment to assist the hearing or vision impaired Therapy or counseling Medical transportation expenses Transplants Vaccines Vasectomy Vision care (including eyeglasses, contact lenses, lasik surgery) Weight loss programs (for a specific disease diagnosed by a physician – such as obesity, hypertension, or heart disease) Wheelchairs X-rays
For assistance, please contact the Client Assistance Center 800-357-6246 Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., CT www.hsabank.com | 605 N. 8th Street, Ste. 320, Sheboygan, WI 53081
1 Investment accounts are not FDIC insured, may lose value and are not a deposit or other obligation of, or guarantee by the bank. Investment losses which are replaced are subject to the annual contribution limits of the HSA. 2 HSA funds contributed in excess of these limits are subject to penalty and tax unless the excess and earnings are withdrawn prior to the due date, including any extensions for filing Federal Tax returns. Accountholders should consult with a qualified tax advisor in connection with excess contribution removal. The Internal Revenue Service requires HSA Bank to report withdrawals that are considered refunds of excess contributions. In order for the withdrawal to be accurately reported, accountholders may not withdraw the excess directly. Instead, an excess contribution refund must be requested from HSA Bank and an Excess Contribution Removal Form completed. 3 Federal Tax savings are available no matter where you live and HSAs are taxable in AL, CA, and NJ. HSA Bank does not provide tax advice. Consult your tax professional for tax‐related questions. 4 This list is not comprehensive. It is provided to you with the understanding that HSA Bank is not engaged in rendering tax advice. The information provided is not intended to be used to avoid Federal tax penalties. For more detailed information, please refer to IRS Publication 502 titled, “Medical and Dental Expenses”. Publications can be ordered directly from the IRS by calling 1-800-TAXFORM. If tax advice is required, you should seek the services of a professional. 5 Insurance premiums only qualify as an IRS-qualified medical expense: while continuing coverage under COBRA; for qualified long-term care coverage; coverage while receiving unemployment compensation; for any healthcare coverage for those over age 65 including Medicare (except Medicare supplemental coverage). 51
NBS
FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
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About this Benefit A Cafeteria Plan is designed to take advantage of Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code. It allows you to pay certain qualified expenses on a pre-tax basis, thereby reducing your taxable income. You can set aside a pre-established amount of money per plan year in a Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Funds allocated to a healthcare FSA must be used during the plan year or are forfeited unless your plan contains a $500 rollover or grace period provision.
Unlimited FSA (Non HSA Compatible) The funds in the unlimited healthcare FSA can be used to pay for eligible medical expenses like deductibles, co-payments, orthodontics, glasses and contacts.
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This is a general overview of your plan benefits. If the terms of this outline differ from your policy, the policy will govern. Additional plan details on covered expenses, limitations and exclusions are included in the summary plan description located on the 52 ESC Region 20 BC Benefits Website: www.esc20bc.net
FSA (Flexible Spending Account) NBS Flexcard
When Will I Receive My Flex Card?
You may use the card to pay merchants or service providers that accept MasterCard® credit cards, so there is no need to pay cash up front, then wait for reimbursement. If you are participating in the Dependent Care portion, the money isn’t loaded to the card. You must file web or paper claims or enroll in continual reimbursement.
NBS Prepaid MasterCard® Debit Card
Current plan participants: KEEP YOUR CARDS! NBS debit cards are good for 3 years. If you throw away your cards, there is a $5.00 fee to replace them.
Expect Flex Cards to be delivered to the address listed in THEbenefitsHUB near the end of September. Don’t forget, Flex Cards Are Good For 3 Years!
For a list of sample expenses, please refer to the ESC Region 20 BC benefit website: www.esc20bc.net
NBS Contact Information: 8523 South Redwood Road West Jordan, UT 84088 Phone (800) 274‐0503 Fax (800) 478‐1528 Email: service@nbsbenefits.com
New Plan Participants NBS will mail out your new benefit cards to the address listed in THEbenefitsHUB. They will be sent in unmarked envelopes so please watch for them as they should arrive within 21 business days of effective date. NBS debit cards are good for 3 years.
FSA Annual Contribution Max:
DID YOU KNOW? FSAs use tax-free funds to help pay for your Health Care Expenses.
$2,600
Dependent Care Annual Max: $5,000
Account Information: Participant Account Web Access: www.participant.nbsbenefits.com Participants may call NBS and talk to a representative during regular business hours, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 7 pm Central Time. Participants can also obtain account information using the Automated Voice Response Unit, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (801) 838-7324 or toll free (800) 274-0503. For immediate access to your account information at any time, log on to the NBS website: www.NBSbenefits.com
Detailed claim history and processing status Health Care and Dependent Care account balances Claim forms, Direct Deposit form, worksheets, etc. Online claims FAQs 53
FSA Frequently Asked Questions What is a Flexible Spending Account? A Flexible Spending Account allows you to save money by paying out-of-pocket health and/or dependent care related expenses with pre-tax dollars. Your contributions are deducted from your pay before taxes are withheld and your account is up fronted with an annual amount. Because you are taxed on a lower amount of pay, you pay less in taxes and you have more to spend.
How does a Flexible Spending Account Benefit Me? A Cafeteria plan enables you to save money on group insurance, health-related expenses, and dependent-care expenses. You may save as much as 35 percent on the cost of each benefit option! Eligible expenses must be incurred within the plan year and contributions are use-it-or- lose-it. Remember to retain all your receipts.
Health Care Expense Account Example Expenses:
Acupuncture Body scans Breast pumps Chiropractor Co-payments Deductible Diabetes Maintenance Eye Exam & Glasses Fertility treatment First aid
Hearing aids & batteries Lab fees Laser Surgery Orthodontia Expenses Physical exams Pregnancy tests Prescription drugs Vaccinations Vaporizers or humidifiers
Dependent Care Expense Account Example Expenses:
Before and After School and/or Extended Day Programs The actual care of the dependent in your home. Preschool tuition. The base costs for day camps or similar programs used as care for a qualifying individual.
What Can I Use My Flexible Spending Account On? For a full list of eligible expenses, please refer to www.esc20bc.net
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What Happens If I Don’t Use All of My Funds by The End of the Plan Year (August 31st)? Eligible expenses must be incurred within the plan year +75 day grace period. Contributions are use-it-or- lose-it. Remember to retain all your receipts (including receipts for card swipes).
How Do I File A Claim? In most situations, you will be able to swipe your card however, in the event you lose your card or are waiting to receive one, you can visit www.esc20bc.net and complete the “Claim Form” to send to NBS or use the web or phone app to file online.
How To Receive Your Dependent Care Reimbursement Faster. A Direct Deposit form is available on the Benefits Website which will help you get reimbursed quicker!
How the FSA Plan Works You designate an annual election of pre-tax dollars to be deposited into your health and dependent-care spending accounts. Your total election is divided by the number of pay periods in the Plan year and deducted equally from each paycheck before taxes are calculated. By the end of the Plan year, your total election will be fully deposited. However, you may make a claim for eligible health FSA expenses as soon as they are incurred during the Plan year. Eligible claims will be paid up to your total annual election even if you have not yet contributed that amount to your account.
Get Your Money 1. 2. 3. 4.
Complete and sign a claim form (available on our website) or an online claim. Attach documentation; such as an itemized bill or an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) statement from a health insurance provider. Fax or mail signed form and documentation to NBS. Receive your non-taxable reimbursement after your claim is processed either by check or direct deposit.
NBS Flexcard—FSA Pre-paid Benefit Card Your employer may sponsor the use of the NBS Flexcard, making access to your flex dollars easier than ever. You may use the card to pay merchants or service providers that accept credit cards, so there is no need to pay cash up front then wait for reimbursement.
Account Information Participants may call NBS and talk to a representative during our regular business hours, Monday–Friday, 7am to 6pm Mountain Time. Participants can also obtain account information using the Automated Voice Response Unit, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (801) 838-7324 or toll free (800) 274-0503. For immediate access to your account information at any time, log on to our website: www.NBSbenefits.com Information includes: Detailed claim history and processing status Health Care and Dependent Care account balances Claim forms, worksheets, etc. Online Claim Submission
Enrollment Considerations After the enrollment period ends, you may increase, decrease, or stop your contribution only when you experience a qualifying “change of status” (marriage status, employment change, dependent change). Be conservative in the total amount you elect to avoid forfeiting money that may be left in your account at the end of the year. Your employer may allow a short grace period after the Plan year ends for you to submit qualified claims for any unused funds.
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MASA YOUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
Medical Transport
About this Benefit Medical Transport covers emergency transportation to and from appropriate medical facilities by covering the out-of-pocket costs that are not covered by insurance. It includes emergency transportation via ground ambulance, air ambulance and helicopter.
A ground ambulance can cost up to
$2,400
and a helicopter transportation fee can cost
over $30,000
This is a general overview of your plan benefits. If the terms of this outline differ from your policy, the policy will govern. Additional plan details on covered expenses, limitations and exclusions are included in the summary plan description located on the 56 ESC Region 20 BC Benefits Website: www.esc20bc.net
Medical Transport MASA provides medical emergency transportation solutions and covers your out of pocket medical transport cost when your insurance falls short. MASA does not use a network, which means you are covered anywhere.
THE TRUTH... Americans today suffer from a false sense of security that their medical coverage will pay for all costs associated with emergency or critical care transport. The reality is that a majority of Americans are only partially covered for these high costs. Most healthcare policies will only pay based off of the “Usual and Customary Charges” while Medicare pays based off a set fee schedule, both leaving you with the remainder of the bill. BENEFIT You face the possibility that your medical coverage will deny the claim leaving you responsible for the ENTIRE bill. MASA provides medical emergency transportation solutions AND cover your out of pocket medical transport cost when your insurance falls short.
EMERGENT $9/mo. (30% off)
Emergency Helicopter Transport
✔
Emergency Ground Ambulance Transport
✔
“All I had to do was send the bill which was never paid by Medicare and TriCare for Life --- and the rest is history. When MASA received that bill, it was paid and all amounts owed satisfied.” --- MASA Member, 2015
MASA MTS for Employees Ensures...
NO health questions NO age limits NO claim forms NO deductibles NO provider network limitations NO dollar limits on emergency transport costs
What is Covered?
Emergency Helicopter Transport Emergency Ground Ambulance Transport
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ID WATCHDOG
Identity Theft
YOUR BENEFITS PACKAGE
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About this Benefit Identity theft protection monitors and alerts you to identity threats. Resolution services are included should your identity ever be compromised while you are covered. An identity is stolen every 2 seconds, and takes over
300 hours
to resolve, causing an average loss of $9,650.
This is a general overview of your plan benefits. If the terms of this outline differ from your policy, the policy will govern. Additional plan details on covered expenses, limitations and exclusions are included in the summary plan description located on the 58 ESC Region 20 BC Benefits Website: www.esc20bc.net
Identity Theft Identity theft can strike anyone, at any time. More than 11 million Americans were victimized by identity theft in 2011, including more than 500,000 children.
Identity theft devastates its victims financially. The average victim will lose $4,841, and spend an additional $1,400 in out-of-pocket expenses resolving their case.
Repairing the damage caused by identity theft is frustrating and time consuming.
ID Watchdog Monthly Rates Individual Plan
$7.95
Family Plan
$14.95
ID Watchdog Services Basic & Advanced Identity Monitoring Cyber Monitoring Full-Service Identity Restoration Non-Credit Loan Monitoring Address Monitoring Credit Report Monitoring 100% Resolution Guarantee
The average victim spends 330 hours repairing the damage from identity theftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the equivalent of working a full-time job for more than 2 months.
The impact of identity theft follows victims for years. 50% of identity theft victims experience trouble getting loans or credit cards as a result of identity theft. 12% of identity theft victims end up having warrants issued by law enforcement in their name for crimes committed by the identity thief.
Whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Evaluating your Credit Report? Potential Creditors, Potential Employers, Insurance Companies, Current Creditors, Government Agencies
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