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ABOUT CRITICAL ILLNESS

Critical illness insurance can be used towards medical or other expenses. It provides a lump sum benefit payable directly to the insured upon diagnosis of a covered condition or event, like a heart attack or stroke. The money can also be used for non-medical costs related to the illness, including transportation, child care, etc.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Age 18-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59

60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 80-84 85+ Critical Illness $10,000 Plan $3.82 $4.82 $6.02 $8.02 $10.42 $13.52 $17.12 $23.12

$31.92 $46.12 $71.72 $105.52 $153.52 $247.04 $20,000 Plan $6.02 $8.02 $10.42 $14.42 $19.92 $25.42 $32.62 $44.62

$62.22 $90.62 $141.82 $209.42 $305.42 $492.42 $30,000 Plan $8.22 $11.22 $14.82 $20.82 $28.02 $37.32 $48.12 $66.12

$92.52 $135.12 $211.92 $313.32 $457.32 $737.82 Critical Illness insurance provides financial protection by paying a lump sum benefit if you are diagnosed with a covered critical illness.

Who is eligible for this coverage?

What are the Critical Illness coverage amounts? All employees in active employment in the United States working at least 20 hours per week and their eligible spouses and children (up to age 26 regardless of student or marital status). Your domestic partner is considered a spouse. The following coverage amounts are available. For you: Select one of the following Choice $10,000, $20,000 or $30,000 For your Spouse and Children: 100% of employee coverage amount.

Can I be denied coverage? When is coverage effective? Coverage is guarantee issue.

Please see your Plan Administrator for your effective date of coverage. Insurance coverage will be delayed if you are not in active employment because of an injury, sickness, temporary layoff, or leave of absence on the date that insurance would otherwise become effective.

Are wellness Screenings covered? Each insured is eligible to receive one Be Well Benefit per calendar year. Be Well Benefit For you, your spouse and your children: $50 Be Well Screenings include tests for the following: cholesterol and diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular function. They also include imaging studies, immunizations and annual examinations by a Physician. See certificate for details.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

What critical illness conditions are covered? Covered Conditions* Critical Illnesses Coronary Artery Disease (major) Coronary Artery Disease (minor) End Stage Renal (Kidney) Failure Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) Major Organ Failure Requiring Transplant Stroke Cancer Invasive Cancer (including all Breast Cancer) Non-Invasive Cancer Skin Cancer Supplemental Critical Illnesses Benign Brain Tumor Coma Loss of Hearing Loss of Sight Loss of Speech Infectious Disease Occupational Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Hepatitis Permanent Paralysis Progressive Diseases Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Dementia (including Alzheimer’s Disease) Functional Loss Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Parkinson’s Disease

Additional Critical Illnesses for your Children Cerebral Palsy Cleft Lip or Palate Cystic Fibrosis Down Syndrome Spina Bifida *Please refer to the policy for complete definitions of covered conditions. Percentage of Coverage Amount

50% 10% 100% 100% 100% 100%

100% 25% 500%

100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 25% 100% 100%

100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Pre-existing Conditions We will not pay benefits for a claim when the covered loss occurs in the first 12 months following an insured’s coverage effective date and the covered loss is caused by, contributed to by, or occurs as a result of any of the following: • a pre-existing condition; or • complications arising from treatment or surgery for, or medications taken for, a pre-existing condition. An insured has a pre-existing condition if, within the 3 months just prior to their coverage effective date, they have an injury or sickness, whether diagnosed or not, for which: • medical treatment, consultation, care or services, or diagnostic measures were received or recommended to be received during that period; • drugs or medications were taken, or prescribed to be taken during that period; or • symptoms existed. The pre-existing condition provision applies to any Insured’s initial coverage and any increases in coverage. Coverage effective date refers to the date any initial coverage or increases in coverage become effective. Additionally, no benefits will be paid for a Date of Diagnosis that occurs prior to the coverage effective date Pre-existing Condition requirements are not applicable to: • Children who are newly acquired after your Coverage

Effective Date. Is the coverage portable (can I keep it if I leave my employer)? If your employment with your employer ends or you are no longer in an eligible group you can apply for ported coverage and pay the first premium within 31 days to continue coverage for yourself, your spouse and your children. If your spouse’s coverage ends as a result of your death, divorce or annulment, your spouse may elect to continue spouse and children coverage, as long as premium is paid as required. To file a claim call UNUM at 800-858-6843.

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