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CFBISD BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR MEDICAL - TRS ACTIVECARE MEDICAL - TRS HMO
(972) 968‐6120
benefithelp@cfbisd.edu
BCBSTX (866) 355‐5999
www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecare
Scott & White HMO (844) 633‐5325
www.trs.swhp.org
CFB ISD BENEFITS PHARMACY (ACTIVECARE ONLY) DENTAL DPPO & DHMO
Financial Benefit Services (800) 583‐6908
www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
Express Scripts (844) 238‐8084
https://www.express-scripts.com/ trsactivecare
Cigna Group #3334580 (800) 244‐6224
www.mycigna.com
VISION CANCER ACCIDENT
UnitedHealthcare Group #0927903
(800) 638‐3120
www.myUHCvision.com
American Public Life Group #13633 (800) 256‐8606
www.ampublic.com
Cigna Group #AI110816 (800) 754‐3207
SuppHealthClaims.com
LIFE AND AD&D IDENTITY THEFT DISABILITY
New York Life
Voluntary Group #FLX0969768
AD&D Basic and Voluntary Group #OK 0971207
(800) 362‐4462
nyl.com/customer-forms
Allstate (800) 789‐2720
www.allstateidentityprotection.com
New York Life Group #SLH0100026 (800) 362‐4462
myNYLGBS.com
INDIVIDUAL LIFE HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) HOSPITAL INDEMNITY
5 Star Individual Life
(866) 863‐9753
5starlifeinsurance.com
HSABank
(800) 357‐6246
myhsabankaccount.com
EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA)
MASA
Group #B2BCFBISD
(800) 643‐9023
claims@masaglobal.com
National Benefit Services
NBS ID 613704
(855) 399‐3035
my.nbsbenefits.com
Cigna Group #HC110634
(800) 754‐3207
SuppHealthClaims.com
MEDICAL
Effective 9/1/2023, rates for ActiveCare Plan and the HMO Plan for 2023-24 have increased due to increases in costs. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) will continue to offer the same plans. Refer to TRS Plan Highlights for full details.
New Pharmacy Benefits Manager Active Care Plans Only! EXPRESS SCRIPTS!
• Refer to this link for coverage and benefits: https://www.express-scripts.com/trsactivecare
• CVS cards valid through August 31st
• Baylor Scott & White plan is not impacted
OTHER CHANGES IN THE PRIMARY AND PRIMARY + PLANS
• Primary Plus Plan family deductible now $2400 instead of $3600
• Primary Plus plan PCP and Mental Health copays are now $15.00
• Primary and Primary Plus plans now offer Teladoc virtual mental health visits for a $0 copay
• Primary Plan out of pocket maximums are $7500 for individual and $15,000 family.
Existing members who wish to change their Primary Care Physician must call BCBS directly at 1-866-355-5999.
Only new enrollees to a TRS plan can select their PCP in the Benefits HUB.
DENTAL
New Dental PPO Carrier Cigna! Cigna provides a lower rate and implants are now covered! Here is a summary of the plans:
High PPO Plan:
• 3 cleanings per plan year
• In-network benefit: 100% for preventive, 60% for Basic & Major
• $2,000 calendar year maximum
• Deductible $50 per person up to $150
• 50% to $1000 lifetime maximum benefit for Orthodontic for both Adults and dependents under the age of 26
• Out of network 90% percentile
Low PPO Plan:
• 3 cleanings per plan year.
• In network benefit 80% preventive 60% Basic & Major
• $1,500 calendar year maximum
• Deductible $50 per person up to $150
• 50% to $1,000 lifetime maximum benefit for Ortho.
• Ortho is only available to children under age 19
• Out of Network 90% percentile
DHMO
• No Annual Maximums, No Waiting Period, No Deductibles, Pay per Fee Schedule. Coverage only with Provider on ID Card.
• Schedule of Benefits can be found on the Benefits HUB Cigna will assign a provider near your home address; you can call Cigna to make a change 800-244-6224 to a different DHMO provider.
LIFE INSURANCE CHANGES FOR THE NEW PLAN YEAR!
New York Life Insurance, the carrier for your Voluntary Life Insurance is offering employees with existing coverage $20K increase up to $200K and Spouse plans a $10K increase up to 50K without medical questions! This is a great opportunity to increase your Life insurance regardless of your current health condition.
NEW CARRIER FOR INDIVIDUAL LIFE PLANS!
5 Star is your new Individual life insurance carrier for 2023 and is replacing Unum Whole Life Plans. They offer No health questions, portable with no rate change ever! Employee-$100k, Spouse -$30k, child(ren) $10k. Those employees wanting a higher amount than what is guaranteed will need to complete an online application in the Benefits Hub.
UNUM WHOLE LIFE DISCONTINUED FROM PAYROLL DEDUCTION!
Effective 9/1/2023, Unum Whole life will no longer be offered as a payroll deduction. You can keep your policy with UNUM by calling 1-800-635-5597 and requesting that the policy be placed on a bank draft authorization. If you wish to cancel the policy or make other changes, please go to: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd under the Whole Life Section and complete the ‘‘policy change form.”
FSA AND HSA NEW AMOUNT FOR 2023!
FSA Contributions for 2023: $3050
• Medicaid and Medicare recipients are eligible.
• New Cards for New Enrollees only!
• Don’t throw away your current NBS card, 2023-2024 funds will be loaded to your existing card!
HSA Contributions for 2023: $3850 Individual $7750 Family
• Eligible with Active Care HD Only! Spouses cannot contribute to a medical flex account.
• You are not eligible for an HSA if you are covered by Medicare A or B.
• Carrier will waive monthly service fee!
• You may invest funds from your HSA with an account balance of $1000. Gains are tax free!
• Login and complete your benefit enrollment from 07/10/2023 - 08/17/2023
• Enrollment assistance is available by calling Financial Benefit Services at (866) 914-5202.
• Update your information: home address, phone numbers, email, and beneficiaries.
• REQUIRED!! Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements, you must add your dependent’s CORRECT social security numbers in the online enrollment system, even if you are not adding dependent coverage. If you have questions, please contact your Benefits Administrator.
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 31 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.
Marital Status
Change in Number of Tax Dependents
Change in Status of Employment Affecting Coverage Eligibility
Gain/Loss of Dependents’ Eligibility Status
A change in marital status includes marriage, death of a spouse, divorce or annulment (legal separation is not recognized in all states).
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 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 under an employer’s plan may include change in age, student, marital, employment or tax dependent status. Judgment/ Decree/Order
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 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.
During your annual enrollment period, you have the opportunity to review, change or continue benefit elections each year. Changes are not permitted during the plan year (outside of annual enrollment) unless a Section 125 qualifying event occurs.
• Changes, additions or drops may be made only during the annual enrollment period without a qualifying event.
• Employees must review their personal information and verify all dependents are included, even if you do not wish to provide coverage for them. Additionally, you must notify your employer of any discrepancy in personal and/or benefit information.
• 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.
All new hire enrollment elections must be completed in the online enrollment system within the first 31 days of benefit eligible employment. Failure to complete elections during this timeframe will result in the forfeiture of coverage.
For supplemental benefit questions, you can contact your Benefits/HR department or you can call Financial Benefit Services at 866-914-5202 for assistance.
For benefit summaries and claim forms, go to your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
Click the benefit plan you need information on (i.e., Dental) and you can find the forms you need under the Benefits and Forms section.
For benefit summaries and claim forms, go to the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd. Click on the benefit plan you need information on (i.e., Dental) and you can find provider search links under the Quick Links section.
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 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.
Supplemental Benefits: Eligible employees must work 20 or more regularly scheduled hours each work week.
Eligible employees must be actively at work on the plan effective date for new benefits to be effective, meaning you are physically capable of performing the functions of your job on the first day of work concurrent with the plan effective date. For example, if your 2023 benefits become effective on September 1, 2023, you must be actively-at-work on September 1, 2023 to be eligible for your new benefits.
Dependent Eligibility: You can cover eligible dependent children under a benefit that offers dependent coverage, provided you participate in the same benefit, through the maximum age listed below. Dependents cannot be double covered by married spouses within the district as both employees and dependents, except for the New York Life Voluntary Term Life product.
Please note, limits and exclusions may apply when obtaining coverage as a married couple or when obtaining coverage for dependents.
Medical To Age 26
Dental To Age 26
Hospital
Indemnity To Age 26
Dental To Age 26
Vision To Age 26
Cancer To Age 26
Individual Life 14 days to 23 years or to age 26 if a full-time student.
Group Term Life/ AD&D To Age 26
Emergency Medical Transport To age 26
Potential Spouse Coverage Limitations: When enrolling in coverage, please keep in mind that some benefits may not allow you to cover your spouse as a dependent if your spouse is enrolled for coverage as an employee under the same employer. Review the applicable plan documents, contact Financial Benefit Services, or contact the insurance carrier for additional information on spouse eligibility.
FSA/HSA Limitations: Please note, in general, per IRS regulations, married couples may not enroll in both a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA). If your spouse is covered under an FSA that reimburses for medical expenses then you and your spouse are not HSA eligible, even if you would not use your spouse’s FSA to reimburse your expenses. However, there are some exceptions to the general limitation regarding specific types of FSAs. To obtain more information on whether you can enroll in a specific type of FSA or HSA as a married couple, please reach out to the FSA and/or HSA provider prior to enrolling or reach out to your tax advisor for further guidance.
Potential Dependent Coverage Limitations: When enrolling for dependent coverage, please keep in mind that some benefits may not allow you to cover your eligible dependents if they are enrolled for coverage as an employee under the same employer. Review the applicable plan documents, contact Financial Benefit Services, or contact the insurance carrier for additional information on dependent eligibility.
Disclaimer: You acknowledge that you have read the limitations and exclusions that may apply to obtaining spouse and dependent coverage, including limitations and exclusions that may apply to enrollment in Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts as a married couple. You, the enrollee, shall hold harmless, defend, and indemnify Financial Benefit Services, LLC from any and all claims, actions, suits, charges, and judgments whatsoever that arise out of the enrollee’s enrollment in spouse and/or dependent coverage, including enrollment in Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
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.
You are performing your regular occupation for the employer on a full-time basis, either at one of the employer’s usual 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 9/1/2023 please notify your benefits administrator.
The period during which existing employees are given the opportunity to enroll in or change their current elections.
The amount you pay each plan year before the plan begins to pay covered expenses.
Calendar Year
January 1st through December 31st
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.
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 preexisting condition exclusion provisions do apply, as applicable by carrier.
Doctors, hospitals, optometrists, dentists and other providers who have contracted with the plan as a network provider.
The most an eligible or insured person can pay in coinsurance for covered expenses.
Plan Year
September 1st through August 31st
Applies to any illness, injury or condition for which the participant has been under the care of a health care provider, taken prescription drugs or is under a health care provider’s orders to take drugs, or received medical care or services (including diagnostic and/or consultation services).
Description
Health Savings Account (HSA) (IRC Sec. 223)
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.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (IRC Sec. 125)
Allows employees to pay out-of-pocket expenses for copays, deductibles and certain services not covered by medical plan, taxfree. This also allows employees to pay for qualifying dependent care tax-free.
Employer Eligibility A qualified high deductible health plan. All employers
Employees may use funds any way they wish. If used for non-qualified medical expenses, subject to current tax rate plus 20% penalty.
Permitted, but subject to current tax rate plus 20% penalty (penalty waived after age 65).
Reimbursement for qualified medical expenses (as defined in Sec. 213(d) of IRC).
permitted
for subsequent year’s health coverage. No. Access to some funds may
Major medical insurance is a type of health care coverage that provides benefits for a broad range of medical expenses that may be incurred either on an inpatient or outpatient basis.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
• Premium: The monthly amount you pay for health care coverage.
• Deductible: The annual amount for medical expenses you’re responsible to pay before your plan begins to pay its portion.
• Copay: The set amount you pay for a covered service at the time you receive it. The amount can vary by the type of service.
• Coinsurance: The portion you’re required to pay for services after you meet your deductible. It’s often a speci ed percentage of the costs; i.e. you pay 20% while the health care plan pays 80%.
• Out-of-Pocket Maximum: The maximum amount you pay each year for medical costs. After reaching the out-of-pocket maximum, the plan pays 100% of allowable charges for covered services.
You bet your boots big things happen here, including TRS-ActiveCare’s large network of doctors and hospitals.
• Individual maximum-out-of-pocket decreased by $650. Previous amount was $8,150 and is now $7,500.
• Family maximum-out-of-pocket decreased by $1,300. Previous amount was $16,300 and is now $15,000.
• Individual maximum-out-of-pocket increased by $450 to match IRS guidelines. Previous amount was $7,050 and is now $7,500.
• Family maximum-out-of-pocket increased by $900 to match IRS guidelines. Previous amount was $14,100 and is now $15,000. These changes apply only to in-network amounts.
• Family deductible decreased by $1,200. Previous amount was $3,600 and is now $2,400.
• Primary care provider copay decreased from $30 to $15.
• No changes.
• This plan is still closed to new enrollees.
This table shows you the changes between 2022-23 statewide premium price and this year’s 2023-24 regional price for your Education Service Center.
*Pre-certi cation for genetic and specialty testing may apply. Contact a PHG
with questions.
TRS contracts with HMOs in certain regions to bring participants in those areas additional options. HMOs set their own rates and premiums. They’re fully insured products who pay their own claims.
You can choose this plan if you live in one of these counties: Austin, Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Bosque, Brazos, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Collin, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Falls, Freestone, Grimes, Hamilton, Hays, Hill, Hood, Houston, Johnson, Lampasas, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Madison, McLennan, Milam, Mills, Navarro, Robertson, Rockwall, Somervell, Tarrant, Travis, Walker, Waller, Washington, Williamson
You can choose this plan if you live in one of these counties: Cameron, Hildalgo, Starr, Willacy
You can choose this plan if you live in one of these counties: Andrews, Armstrong, Bailey, Borden, Brewster, Briscoe, Callahan, Carson, Castro, Childress, Cochran, Coke, Coleman, Collingsworth, Comanche, Concho, Cottle, Crane, Crockett, Crosby, Dallam, Dawson, Deaf Smith, Dickens, Donley, Eastland, Ector, Fisher, Floyd, Gaines, Garza, Glasscock, Gray, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Haskell, Hemphill, Hockley, Howard, Hutchinson, Irion, Jones, Kent, Kimble, King, Knox, Lamb, Lipscomb, Llano, Loving, Lubbock, Lynn, Martin, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Midland, Mitchell, Moore, Motley, Nolan, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Pecos, Potter, Randall, Reagan, Reeves, Roberts, Runnels, San Saba, Schleicher, Scurry, Shackelford, Sherman, Stephens, Sterling, Stonewall, Sutton, Swisher, Taylor, Terry, Throckmorton, Tom Green, Upton, Ward, Wheeler, Winkler, Yoakum
Dental insurance is a coverage that helps defray the costs of dental care. It insures against the expense of routine care, dental treatment and disease.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
Visit https://hcpdirectory.cigna.com/ or call 800-244-6224 to find an innetwork dentist. Your network will be Total Cigna DPPO. How to Request a New ID Card You can request your dental id card by contacting Cigna directly at 800-244-6224. You can also go to www.mycigna.com and register/login to access your account. In addition, you can download the “MyCigna” app on your smartphone and access your id card right there on your phone.
This is only a Ssummary of Benefits and the certificate of coverage located at www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd under the Dental Section details including all limations and exclustions.
Class I: Diagnostic & Preventive Oral Evaluations, Prophylaxis: routine cleanings, X-rays: routine, X-rays: non-routine, Fluoride Application, Sealants: per tooth, Space Maintainers: non-orthodontic
Class II: Basic Restorative Restorative: fillings, Endodontics: minor and major, Periodontics: minor and major, Oral Surgery: minor and major, Anesthesia: general and IV sedation, Repairs: dentures, Emergency Care to Relieve Pain based on network coinsurance level
Class III: Major Restorative Inlays and Onlays, Prosthesis Over Implant Crowns: prefabricated stainless steel / resin Crowns: permanent cast and porcelain Bridges and Dentures, Repairs: bridges, crowns and inlays, Denture Relines, Rebases and Adjustments, Dental Surgical Implants
Class IV: Orthodontia
Coverage for Employee and All Dependents under age 26
Lifetime Benefits Maximum: $1,000
Class I: Diagnostic & Preventive Oral Evaluations, Prophylaxis: routine cleanings, X-rays: routine and non-routine, Fluoride Application, Sealants: per tooth, Space Maintainers: non-orthodontic
Class II: Basic Restorative Restorative: fillings, Endodontics: minor and major, Periodontics: minor and major, Oral Surgery: minor and major, Anesthesia: general and IV sedation, Emergency Care to Relieve Pain based on network coinsurance level
Class III: Major Restorative Inlays and Onlays Prosthesis Over Implant, Crowns: prefabricated stainless steel/resin, Crowns: permanent cast and porcelain, Bridges and Dentures, Repairs: bridges, crowns and inlays, Repairs: dentures, Denture Relines, Rebases and Adjustments
Class IV: Orthodontia Coverage for Dependent Children to age 19 Lifetime Benefits Maximum: $1,000
If you enroll in the DHMO plan, you must select a Primary Care Dentist (PCD) from the DHMO network directory to manage your care. Each eligible dependent may choose their own PCD. The Patient Charge Schedule applies only when covered dental services are performed by your network dentist. Not all Network Dentist perform all listed services and it is suggested to check with your Network Dentist in advance of receiving services. Dental services are unlimited; you pay fixed co-pays, there are no deductibles and there are no claim forms to file. There is no coverage for services provided without a referral from your PCD or if you seek care from out-of-network providers. Please refer to link below for patient charge schedule details:
How do I find an In-network Dentist? Visit: https://hcpdirectory.cigna.com/ or call 800-244-6224 to find an in-network dentist. Your network will be Cigna Dental Care DHMO.
Vision insurance provides coverage for routine eye examinations and can help with covering some of the costs for eyeglass frames, lenses or contact lenses.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
Exam(s) (Includes additional eye exam for ages 0-12 and pregnant or breastfeeding women)
Lens Options
Covered-in-full Lens Options
Non-covered Lens Options
Value Services
Laser Vision Discount
Blue Light Protection Eyesafe Discount
Photochromic Polycarbonate Lenses for Children up to Age:
19 Tier 1 Progressive Standard Scratch Coating Tint UV Coating
Not Applicable
Price Protection available for non-covered lens options ranging from 20-60% off retail pricing at participating providers (except where not permitted by state law).
UnitedHealthcare is proud to add value to your vision care program by offering access to discounted laser vision correction procedures through QualSight LASIK, the largest LASIK manager in the United States. Member savings represent up to 35% off the national average price of LASIK. Discounts are also provided on newer technologies such as Custom Bladeless (all laser) LASIK. Visit www.myuhcvision.com for more information.
UnitedHealthcare Vision has collaborated with Eyesafe® to provide members with a 20% discount off the retail price on blue-light screen filters for their devices. Members can receive the discount by visiting www.myuhcvision.com and clicking on the Eyesafe® link.
Additional eyeglass frame/lenses due to prescription change (ages 0-12 and pregnant or breastfeeding women).
Members ages 0-12 and members pregnant or breastfeeding who have a prescription change of 0.5 diopter or more are eligible for a replacement frame and lenses. The replacement benefits are the same as the benefits for the initial frame and lenses. Not applicable for Exam Core or Exam with Discounted Material Plans.
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.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
Do you have kids playing sports, are you a weekend warrior, or maybe accident prone? Accident plans are designed to help pay for medical costs associated with accidents and benefits are paid directly to you.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
You: All active, Full-time Employees of the Employer who are regularly working in the United States a minimum of 20 hours per week and regularly residing in the United States and who are United States citizens or permanent resident aliens and their Spouse and Dependent Children who are United States citizens or permanent resident aliens and who are residing in the United States. You will be eligible to elect coverage on the first of the month following date of hire or Active Service.
Your Spouse*: Up to age 100, if you apply for and are approved for coverage yourself.
Your Child(ren): Birth to age 26; 26+ if disabled, if you apply for and are approved for coverage yourself.
Available Coverage: This Accidental Injury plan provides 24-hour coverage. The benefit amounts shown in this summary will be paid regardless of the actual expenses incurred and are paid on a per day basis unless otherwise specified. Benefits are only payable when all policy terms and conditions are met. Please read all the information in this summary to understand terms, conditions, state variations, exclusions and limitations applicable to these benefits. See your Certificate of Insurance for more information.
Examples of benefits include (but are not limited to) payment for death from Automobile accident; total and permanent loss of speech or hearing in both ears. Actual benefit amount paid depends on the type of Covered Loss. The Spouse and Child benefit is 50% and 25% respective of the benefit shown.
Wellness Treatment, Health Screening Test & Preventive Care Benefit*
Wellness Treatment, Health Screening Test and Preventive Care Benefit: *
Loss of Life: $50,000 - $100,000 Dismemberment: $2,000 - $30,000
Examples include (but are not limited to) routine gynecological exams, general health exams, mammography, and certain blood tests. Benefit paid for all covered persons is 100% of the benefit shown. Also includes COVID-19 Immunization. Virtual Care accepted. $50 Portability Feature: You, your spouse, and child(ren) can continue 100% of your coverage at the time your coverage ends. You must be under the age of 100 in order to continue your coverage. Rates may change and all coverage ends at age 100. Applies to United States Citizens and Permanent Resident Aliens residing in the United States.
Coverage Type: Benefits are paid when a Covered Injury results, directly and independently of all other causes, from a Covered Accident.
Covered Accident: A sudden, unforeseeable, external event that results, directly and independently of all other causes, in a Covered Injury or Covered Loss and occurs while the Covered Person is insured under this Policy; is not contributed to by disease, sickness, mental or bodily infirmity; and is not otherwise excluded under the terms of this Policy.
Covered Injury: Any bodily harm that results directly and independently of all other causes from a Covered Accident.
Covered Person: An eligible person who is enrolled for coverage under this Policy.
Covered Loss: A loss that is the result, directly and independently of other causes, from a Covered Accident suffered by the Covered Person within the applicable time period described in the Policy.
Hospital: An institution that is licensed as a hospital pursuant to applicable law; primarily and continuously engaged in providing medical care and treatment to sick and injured persons; managed under the supervision of a staff of medical doctors; provides 24hour nursing services by or under the supervision of a graduate registered Nurse (R.N.); and has medical, diagnostic and treatment facilities with major surgical facilities on its premises, or available to it on a prearranged basis, and charges for its services. The term Hospital does not include a clinic, facility, or unit of a hospital for: rehabilitation, convalescent, custodial, educational, or nursing care; the aged, treatment of drug or alcohol addiction.
When your coverage begins: Coverage begins on the later of the program’s effective date, the date you become eligible, or the first of the month following the date your completed enrollment form is received unless otherwise agreed upon by Cigna. Your coverage will not begin unless you are actively at work on the effective date. Coverage for all Covered Persons will not begin on the effective date if hospital, facility or home confined, disabled or receiving disability benefits or unable to perform activities of daily living.
When your coverage ends: Coverage ends on the earliest of the date you and your dependents are no longer eligible, the date the group policy is no longer in force, or the date for the last period for which required premiums are paid. For your dependent, coverage also ends when your coverage ends, when their premiums are not paid or when they are no longer eligible. (Under certain circumstances, your coverage may be continued. Be sure to read the provisions in your Certificate.)
30 Day Right to Examine Certificate: If a Covered Person is not satisfied with the Certificate for any reason, it may be returned to us within 30 days after receipt. We will return any premium that has been paid and the Certificate will be void as if it had never been issued.
Additional Accidental Injury benefits included - See certificate for details, including limitations & exclusions. Virtual Care accepted for Initial Physician Office Visit and Follow-Up Care.
Identity theft protection monitors and alerts you to identity threats. Resolution services are included should your identity ever be compromised while you are covered.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
Identity Theft
Employee $9.96
Family $17.96
Comprehensive monitoring and alerts Our proprietary monitoring platform detect high- risk activity to provide rapid alerts, so you can detect fraud at its earliest sign, enabling quick restoration for minimal damage and stress.
Alerts for emerging threats and scams We provide real-time, personalized content about heightened security risks. Alerts leverage internal data to inform you about emerging threats, how they may affect users, and what steps you can take to better protect yourself.
High-risk transaction monitoring We send alerts for non-creditbased activity that could indicate fraud, such as a wire transfer or an electronic document signature that matches your information.
Financial activity monitoring Alerts triggered from sources such as bank accounts, thresholds, credit and debit cards, 401(k)s, and other investment accounts help you take control of your finances.
Unemployment fraud center with dedicated support Our unemployment fraud center ensures that victims have the tools and support they need for a quicker and easier resolution of their case, saving time and stress. Our dedicated specialists are available 24/7 to help you unravel unemployment fraud.
IP address monitoring We look for malicious use of your IP addresses. IP addresses may contribute to a profile of an individual, which — if compromised — can lead to identity theft.
Social media monitoring Add your and your family’s social media accounts and get notified of suspicious activity that could indicate hacking or account takeover. You can even add YouTube accounts and we’ll monitor comments for cyberbullying, threats, and explicit content.
Lost wallet protection You can store critical information in your
secure portal, which conveniently holds important information from credit cards, credentials, and documents. Should you lose your wallet, you’ll be able to easily access and replace the contents.
Stolen wallet emergency cash We’ll reimburse you up to $500 for cash you had in your wallet when it was lost or stolen, after providing a police report.
Allstate Digital FootprintSM The internet knows a lot about you, but it doesn’t have to. Now, you can see where your personal information lives online, so you can take action and help protect it.
• Track where you’ve been online
• Spot possible threats
• Learn how to take action
Identity Health Status A unique tool, viewable within the Allstate Identity Protection portal and in your monthly status email, that communicates a snapshot of your overall identity health risk level. Our enhanced algorithm and deep analytics help us spot fraud trends quickly and alert you, to help you stay one step ahead. New enhancements provide personalized tips and information to help you understand and improve your identity health
Dark web monitoring In-depth monitoring goes beyond just looking out for your Social Security number. Bots and human intelligence scour closed hacker forums for compromised credentials and other personal information. Then we alert you if you have been compromised. Users can track:
• Social Security number
• Email address
• Usernames and passwords
• Credit card numbers
• Debit card numbers
• Driver’s license number
• Medical ID number
• IP address
• Gamer credentials
Up to $1 million identity theft expense coverage & stolen fund reimbursement If you fall victim to fraud, we will reimburse your out- of-pocket costs.† Get expense reimbursement for home title fraud and professional fraud.† We’ll also reimburse you for stolen funds up to $1 million.† Coverage includes funds stolen from:
• Employee HSA, 401(k), 403(b), and other investment accounts that traditional banks may not cover
• SBA loans
• Unemployment benefits
• Tax return refunds
Solicitation reduction We aid you in opting in or out of the National Do Not Call Registry, credit offers, and junk mail.
Credit monitoring and alerts We alert for transactions like new inquiries, accounts in collections, new accounts, and bankruptcy filings. We also provide credit monitoring from all three bureaus, which may make spotting and resolving fraud faster and easier.
Data breach notifications We send alerts every time there’s a data breach affecting you directly so you can take action immediately.
Credit assistance Our in-house experts will help you freeze your credit files with the major credit bureaus. You can even dispute credit report items from your portal.
Sex offender notifications If a sex offender is registered in a nearby area, we’ll notify you and provide a photo and physical description.
Mobile app Access the entire Allstate Identity Protection portal on the go! Available for iOS and Android.
Protect the entire family We have a generous definition of family, covering those who live in your household and those you take care of financially — everyone that’s “under roof and wallet.” If they are dependent on you financially or live under your roof, they’re covered.*
Senior family coverage, including parents, in-laws, and grandparents age 65+ We’ve expanded our family plan to cover your parents, in-laws, and grandparents over the age of 65.*
Best-in-class customer care Should fraud or identity theft occur, in-house experts are available 24/7 to fully restore compromised identities, even if the fraud or identity theft occurred prior to enrollment. Our expert team is highly trained and certified to handle and remediate every type of identity fraud case. When resolving complex cases of identity theft, our satisfaction score is an industry- leading 100%. We fully manage participants’ restoration cases, helping them save time, money, and stress.
24/7 U.S.-based customer care center We believe customer care is an essential part of our team. Our support center is located directly in our corporate headquarters, and our customer care team is available 24/7.
* Only available with a family plan
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.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
Eligibility: If you are an active employee who is a citizen or permanent resident alien of the United States, regularly working at least 20 hours per week in the United States, you are eligible on the first of the month following date of hire.
Pre-existing Condition Limitation: Benefits are limited to 4 weeks during the first year of coverage for medical conditions for which you incurred expenses, took prescription drugs, received medical treatment, care or services (including diagnostic measures,) during the 3 months just prior to the most recent effective date of insurance.
Pre-existing Condition Waiver: The Disability Benefits as shown in the Schedule of Benefits will continue beyond 4 weeks only if the Pre-Existing Condition Limitation does not apply.
Select from Six Options:
Please refer to the “Maximum Benefit Period” Schedules below for more details
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Important Definitions and Policy Provisions:
Disability: “Disability” or “Disabled” means that, solely because of a covered injury or sickness, you are unable to perform the material duties of your regular occupation and you are unable to earn 80% or more of your indexed earnings from working in your regular occupation. After benefits have been payable for 24 months, you are considered disabled if solely due to your injury or sickness, you are unable to perform the material duties of any occupation for which you are (or may reasonably become) qualified by education, training or experience, and you are unable to earn 80% or more of your indexed earnings. We will require proof of earnings and continued disability.
Covered Earnings: “Covered Earnings” means your wages or salary, not including bonuses, commissions, and other extra compensation.
When Benefits Begin: You must be continuously Disabled for your elected benefit waiting period before benefits will be payable for a covered Disability. 30/30 or less elimination plans have a waiver of the elimination period with a 24-hour hospitalization.
Maximum Benefit Period: Once you qualify for benefits under this plan, you continue to receive them until the end of the benefit or
until you no longer qualify for benefits, whichever occurs first. Should you remain Disabled, your benefits continue according to one of the following schedules, depending on your age at the time you become Disabled and the plan you select.
When Coverage Takes Effect: Your coverage takes effect on the later of the policy’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. If you’re not actively at work on the date your coverage would otherwise take effect, your coverage will take effect on the date you return to work. If you have to submit evidence of good health, your coverage takes effect on the date we agree, in writing, to cover you.
Benefit Reductions, Conditions, Limitations and Exclusions:
Effects of Other Income Benefits: This plan is structured to prevent your total benefits and post-disability earnings from equaling or exceeding pre-disability earnings. Therefore, we reduce this plan’s benefits by Other Income Benefits payable to you, your dependents, or a qualified third party on behalf of you or your dependents. Disability benefits may be reduced by amounts received through Social Security disability benefits payable to you, your dependents, or a qualified third party on behalf of you or your dependents. Your disability benefits will not be reduced by any Social Security disability benefits you are not receiving as long as you cooperate fully in efforts to obtain them and agree to repay any overpayment when and if you do receive them. Disability benefits will also be reduced by amounts received through other government programs, sick leave, employer’s sabbatical leave, employer’s assault leave plan, employer funded retirement benefits, workers’ compensation, franchise/group insurance, auto no-fault, and damages for wage loss. For details, see your outline of coverage, policy certificate, or your employer’s summary plan description. Note: Some of the Other Income Benefits, as defined in the group policy, will not be considered until after disability benefits are payable for 6 months.
Rehabilitation Requirement: To be eligible for Disability benefits under this plan, you may be required to participate in a rehabilitation plan at the sole discretion and expense of the insurance company or company administering benefits under this plan. If you fail to fully cooperate with the rehabilitation plan, no Disability benefits will be paid, and coverage will end. For details, see your Certificate of Insurance.
Earnings While Disabled: During the first 24 months that benefits are payable, benefits will be reduced if benefits plus income from employment exceeds 100% of pre-disability Covered Earnings. After that, benefits will be reduced by 50% of earnings from employment.
Limited Benefit Period: Disabilities caused by or contributed to by any one or more of the following conditions are subject to a lifetime limit of 24 months for outpatient treatment: Anxiety-disorders, delusional (paranoid) or depressive disorders, eating disorders, mental illness, somatoform disorders (including psychosomatic illnesses), alcoholism, drug addiction or abuse. Benefits are payable during periods of hospital confinement for these conditions for hospitalizations lasting more than 14 consecutive days that occur before the 24-month lifetime outpatient limit is exhausted.
Termination of Disability Benefits: Your benefits will terminate when your Disability ceases, when your benefit duration period is exceeded, or on the following events: (1) the date you earn from any occupation more than 80% of your Covered Earnings, or the date you fail to cooperate with us in a rehabilitation plan, or transitional work arrangement, or the administration of the claim.
What is disability insurance? 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.
Pre-Existing Condition Limitations - Please note that all plans will include pre-existing condition limitations that could impact you if you are a first-time enrollee or change plan optionsin your employer’s disability plan. This includes during your initial new hire enrollment. Please review your plan details to find more information about pre-existing condition limitations.
Your long term coverage will generally be a monthly benefit. This is the maximum amount of money you will receive from the carrier on a monthly basis once your disability claim is approved by the carrier. This is generally a flat percentage of your salary. Choose the plan (Select or Premium) and the elimination period best for your situation. Remember the elimination period is the number of days of your disability that are NOT covered. Only plans with an elimination periods with 30 days or less waive the elimination period with a 24 hour hospital stay.
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.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
Eligibility: All active, Full-time Employees of the Employer who are citizens or permanent resident aliens of the United States and regularly working a minimum of 20 hours per week in the United States, excluding temporary, leased or seasonal Employees.
Employee: You will be eligible for coverage first of the month following date of hire.
Available Coverage:
Employee:
• Benefit Amount: $20,000
• Maximum: $20,000
• Guaranteed Issue Amount: $20,000
Additional Features:
Continuation of Disability – If your active service ends due to disability, at age 60 or over, your life insurance 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 9 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 with Waiver of Premium – The extended death benefit continues your coverage without payment of premium, before you’re eligible to qualify for Waiver of Premium, if you are continuously Disabled for 6 months prior to age 60. “Disabled” means, 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 a program sponsored by your Employer. Regular Occupation means the occupation you routinely performed at the time your Disability began. We/the insurance company will consider the duties of your occupation as those that are normally performed in the general labor market in the national economy. If you qualify for this benefit and have insured your spouse or children, the insurance company will also extend their coverage if applicable.
Waiver of Premium – If you become Disabled prior to age 60, and you remain Disabled continuously for a 6-month period and thereafter, you won’t need to pay premiums for your life insurance coverage, provided we/the Insurance Company determine(s) you are Disabled. “Disabled” for this coverage means, because of injury or sickness, you are unable to perform the material duties of your regular occupation or are receiving disability benefits under a program sponsored by your employer, for the first 12 months after your Disability began. Thereafter, you must be unable to perform the material duties of any occupation that you are or may reasonably become qualified based on your education, training or experience. If you qualify for this coverage and have insured your spouse or children, the insurance company will also waive their premium if applicable. After premiums have been waived for 12 months, they will be waived for future periods of 12 months if you remain Disabled. This benefit will remain active until age 65 subject to proof of continuing disability each year.
Accelerated Death Benefit – Terminal Illness – if two unaffiliated doctors diagnose you as terminally ill while the coverage is active, with a life expectancy of 12 months or less, the benefit for Terminal Illness provides up to:
• Employee: 75% of your Term Life Insurance coverage amount or $15,000, whichever is less.
Portability – If your employment is terminated, you can continue your life insurance on a direct-bill basis. Premiums will increase at this time. Coverage can be continued to age 99, unless the insurance company terminates portability for all insured persons. Refer to your certificate for details.
Conversion – To convert, you must apply for the conversion policy and pay the first premium payment within 31 days after your group coverage ends.
When Your Coverage Begins and Ends – Coverage becomes effective on the later of the program’s effective date, the date you become eligible, the date your enrollment elections are received if applicable, or the date you authorize any necessary payroll
deductions if applicable. Your coverage will not begin unless you are actively at work on the effective date. Dependent coverage, if applicable, will not begin for any spouse or child who on the effective date is an inpatient in a facility or is home confined and under the care of a physician. Coverage will end on the earliest of the date you are eligible for coverage under a plan intended to replace this coverage, you or your dependents if applicable, are no longer eligible, the group policy is no longer in force, or required premiums are not paid.
Benefit Reductions, Exclusions and Limitations:
Benefit Reduction Schedule - If you are still employed, your benefits will reduce to 50% at age 70.
Limitations - The Accelerated Death Benefit is payable only once. Using this benefit reduces the life insurance death benefit. The amount payable under the Accelerated Death Benefit may be reduced by the amount of other benefits already paid to the insured under the policy. See your certificate for details. Benefits will be extended without premium payment until the earlier of the date you are no longer disabled, or the date you fail to qualify for Waiver of Premium or fail to provide proof of Disability.
Benefit Details:
If, within 365 days of a Covered Accident, bodily injuries result in:
Loss of life; Total paralysis of both upper and lower limbs; Loss of two or more hands or feet; Loss of sight in both eyes; or Loss of speech and hearing (both ears)
Total paralysis of both lower limbs or both upper limbs
Total paralysis of upper and lower limbs on one side of the body; Loss of one hand, one foot, sight in one eye, speech, or hearing in both ears; or Severance and Reattachment of one hand or foot
Total paralysis of one upper or one lower limb; 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
For Wearing a Seatbelt & Protection by an Airbag – You will receive an additional 10% benefit but not more than $2,000 if the covered person dies in a covered automobile accident and law enforcement-certified to be wearing a seatbelt or approved child restraint. We will increase the benefit by an additional 5% but not more than $1,000 if the insured person was also positioned in a seat protected by a properly-functioning and properly deployed Supplemental Restraint System (Airbag).
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 who enrolls in a school of higher learning within one year of your death. We will increase your benefit by 6% or $1,200, 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.
We’ll pay this % of the Benefit Amount:
Conversion – If group accident coverage ends (except due to nonpayment of premium), your employment is terminated, membership in an eligible class is terminated, or insurance coverage is reduced based on attained age, you can convert to an individual non-term policy. To convert, you must apply for the conversion policy and pay the first premium payment within 31 days after your group coverage ends.
This is not intended as a complete description of the insurance coverage offered. This is not a contract. Complete coverage details, including premiums, eligible injuries, their respective payments and policy exclusions and limitations are contained in the Policy Certificate. Please refer to the employee benefits portal at www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd under the Basic Life with AD&D section for complete details.
For Comas – You will receive 1% of the full benefit amount each month, for up to a maximum of 11 months, if you or an insured family member 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.
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.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
Term Life insurance can help protect your loved ones’ financial health if you are no longer there to support them. If you pass away or are seriously injured as a result of a covered accident or injury, you or your beneficiaries will receive a set amount to help pay for unexpected expenses, or help your loved ones pay for future expenses after you’re gone.
• You: All active, Full-time Employees of the Employer who are citizens or permanent resident aliens of the United States and regularly working a minimum of 20 hours per week in the United States, excluding temporary, leased or seasonal Employees.
• You will be eligible for coverage the first of the month following date of hire.
• Your Spouse: Is eligible as long as you apply for and are approved for coverage yourself. Your Child(ren): Birth to 26, as long as you apply for and are approved for coverage yourself.
Available Coverage: You, your spouse, and children will receive equal amounts of Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
Guaranteed Issue means that you may be able to purchase coverage without medical exams or health questions. See “Guaranteed Issue” below for more information.
AD&D Benefit Details: If, within 365 days of a Covered Accident, bodily injuries result in:
Loss of life; Total paralysis of both upper and lower limbs; Loss of two or more hands or feet; Loss of sight in both eyes; or Loss of speech and hearing (both ears)
Total paralysis of both lower limbs or both upper limbs
Total paralysis of upper and lower limbs on one side of the body; Loss of one hand, one foot, sight in one eye, speech, or hearing in both ears; or Severance and Reattachment of one hand or foot
Total paralysis of one upper or one lower limb; 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
For Comas – You will receive 1% of the full benefit amount each month, for up to a maximum of 11 months if you or an insured family member 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.
Additional AD&D Features:
For Wearing a Seatbelt & Protection by an Airbag – You will receive an additional 10% benefit but not more than $25,000 if the covered person dies in a covered automobile accident and law enforcement-certified to be 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 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 who enrolls in a school of higher learning within one year of your death. We will increase your benefit by 6% or $6,000, 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.
Conversion – If group accident coverage ends (except due to nonpayment of premium), your employment is terminated, membership in an eligible class is terminated, or insurance coverage is reduced based on attained age, you can convert to an individual non-term policy. To convert, you must apply for the conversion policy and pay the first premium payment within 31 days after your group coverage ends. Dependents may convert their coverage as well if applicable. Premiums may change at this time, and terms of coverage will be subject to change. You can also convert to an individual policy of up to $10,000 if you have been insured for at least 3 years and the policy is terminated or amended, provided coverage is not replaced and you are not covered under a different conversion policy issued by Life Insurance Company of North America. Refer to your certificate for details.
Additional Term Life Features:
Continuation of Disability – If your active service ends due to disability, at age 60 or over, your life insurance 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 with Waiver of Premium – The extended death benefit continues your coverage without payment of premium, before you’re eligible to qualify for Waiver of Premium, if you are continuously Disabled for 9 months prior to age 60. “Disabled” means, 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 a program sponsored by your Employer. Regular Occupation means the occupation you routinely performed at the time your Disability began. We/the insurance company will consider the duties of your occupations as those that are normally performed in the general labor market in the national economy. If you qualify for this benefit and have insured your spouse or children, the insurance company will also extend their coverage if applicable.
Waiver of Premium – If you become Disabled prior to age 60, and you remain Disabled continuously for a 9-month period and thereafter, you won’t need to pay premiums for your life insurance coverage, provided we/the Insurance Company determine(s) you are Disabled. “Disabled” for this coverage means, because of injury or sickness, you are unable to perform the material duties of your regular occupation or are receiving disability benefits under a program sponsored by your employer, for the first 12 months after your Disability began. Thereafter, you must be unable to perform the material duties of any occupation that you are or may reasonably become qualified based on your education, training, or experience. If you qualify for this coverage and have insured your spouse or children, the insurance company will also waive their premium if applicable.
Accelerated Death Benefit – Terminal Illness – if two unaffiliated doctors diagnose you or your spouse as terminally ill while the coverage is active, with a life expectancy of 12 months or less, the benefit for Terminal Illness provides up to:
Employee: 75% of your Term Life Insurance coverage amount or $375,000, whichever is less. Spouse: 75% of your Term Life Insurance coverage amount or $75,000, whichever is less.
Portability – If your employment is terminated, you can continue your life insurance on a direct-bill basis. Coverage may also be continued for your spouse/children. Premiums will increase at this time. Coverage can be continued to age 99 unless the insurance company terminates portability for all insured persons. Refer to your certificate for details. Conversion – To convert, you must apply for the conversion policy and pay the first premium payment within 31 days after your group coverage ends.
Guaranteed Issue for Term Life Insurance Coverage:
If you are a new hire and you apply within 31 days after you are eligible to elect coverage for yourself, you are entitled to choose any coverage offered up to the Guaranteed Issue Amount, without providing proof of good health. If you apply for an amount of coverage greater than the Guaranteed Issue Amount, coverage in excess of the Guaranteed Issue Amount will not be issued until the insurance company approves acceptable proof of good health. If you apply for coverage for yourself more than 31 days from the date you become eligible to elect coverage under this plan, the Guaranteed Issue Amount will not apply, unless Guaranteed Issue has been approved by your employer for a specific period of time. Coverage will not be issued until the insurance company approves acceptable proof of good health. These are summarized definitions only. To be eligible for coverage, the covered illness or event must meet the definitions and other terms and conditions set forth in the group policy.
Important Definitions and Policy Provisions:
When Your Coverage Begins and Ends – Coverage becomes effective on the later of the program’s effective date, the date you become eligible, the date your enrollment elections are received if applicable, or the date you authorize any necessary payroll deductions if applicable. Your coverage will not begin unless you are actively at work on the effective date. Dependent coverage, if applicable, will not begin for any spouse or child who on the effective date is an inpatient in a facility or is home.
Individual insurance is a policy that covers a single person and is intended to meet the financial needs of the beneficiary, in the event of the insured’s death. This coverage is portable and can continue after you leave employment or retire.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
Enhanced coverage options for employees. Easy and flexible enrollment for employers. The 5Star Life Insurance Company’s Family Protection Plan offers both Individual and Group products with Terminal Illness coverage to age 121, making it easy to provide the right benefit for you and your employees.
CUSTOMIZABLE With several options to choose from, employees select the coverage that best meets the needs of their families.
TERMINAL ILLNESS ACCELERATION OF BENEFITS Coverage that pays 30% (25% in CT and MI) of the 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 (24 months in IL).
PORTABLE Coverage continues with no loss of benefits or increase in cost if employment terminates after the first premium is paid. We simply bill the employee directly.
CONVENIENCE Easy payments through payroll deduction.
FAMILY PROTECTION Coverage is available for spouses and financially dependent children, even if the employee doesn’t elect coverage on themselves.
*Financially dependent children 14 days to or age 26 if a full-time student.
PROTECTION TO COUNT ON Within one business day of notification, payment of 50% of coverage or $10,000 whichever is less is mailed to the beneficiary, unless the death is within the two-year contestability period and/or under investigation. This coverage has no war or terrorism exclusions.
QUALITY OF LIFE Optional benefit that accelerates a portion of the death benefit on a monthly basis, up to 75% of your benefit, and is 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.
Find full details and rates are at: www.mybenefitshub.com/ cfbisd
If you need to make a policy change, please use the “Request for Change Form” located on the benefits website.
Should you need to file a claim, contact 5Star directly at (866) 863-9753.
*Quality of Life not available ages 66-70. Quality of Life benefits not available for children
Child life coverage available only on children and grandchildren of employee (age on application date: 14 days through 23 years).$7.15 monthly for $10,000 coverage per child.
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a personal savings account where the money can only be used for eligible medical expenses. Unlike a flexible spending account (FSA), the money rolls over year to year however only those funds that have been deposited in your account can be used. Contributions to a Health Savings Account can only be used if you are also enrolled in a High Deductible Health Care Plan (HDHP).
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is more than a way to help you and your family cover health care costs - it is also a tax-exempt tool to supplement your retirement savings and cover health expenses during retirement. An HSA can provide the funds to help pay current health care expenses as well as future health care costs.
A type of personal savings account, an HSA is always yours even if you change health plans or jobs. The money in your HSA (including interest and investment earnings) grows tax-free and spends tax-free if used to pay for qualified medical expenses. There is no “use it or lose it” rule - you do not lose your money if you do not spend it in the calendar year - and there are no vesting requirements or forfeiture provisions. The account automatically rolls over year after year.
You are eligible to open and contribute to an HSA if you are:
• Enrolled in an HSA-eligible HDHP
• Not covered by another plan that is not a qualified HDHP, such as your spouse’s health plan
• Not enrolled in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account, nor should your spouse be contributing towards a Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Not eligible to be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return
• Not enrolled in Medicare or TRICARE
• Not receiving Veterans Administration benefits
You can use the money in your HSA to pay for qualified medical expenses now or in the future. You can also use HSA funds to pay health care expenses for your dependents, even if they are not covered under your HDHP.
Your HSA contributions may not exceed the annual maximum amount established by the Internal Revenue Service. The annual contribution maximum for 2023 is based on the coverage option you elect:
• Individual - $3,850
• Family (filing jointly) - $7,750
If you are 55 or older, you may make a yearly catch-up contribution of up to $1,000 to your HSA. If you turn 55 at any time during the plan year, you are eligible to make the catch-up contribution for the entire plan year.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may open an HSA administered by HSABank. You will receive a debit card to manage your HSA account reimbursements. Keep in mind, available funds are limited to the balance in your HSA.
• Always ask your health care provider to file claims with your medical provider so network discounts can be applied. You can pay the provider with your HSA debit card based on the balance due after discount.
• You, not your employer, are responsible for maintaining ALL records and receipts for HSA reimbursements in the event of an IRS audit.
• You may open an HSA at the financial institution of your choice, but only accounts opened through HSABank are eligible for automatic payroll deduction and company contributions.
• If you or your Spouse have a balance in a medical FSA as of 8/31/2023,contrubutions will be delayed 2 1/2 months after the end of the grace period.
• HSA Bank Mobile App - Download to check available balances, view HSA transaction details, save and store receipts, scan items in-store to see if they’re qualified, and access customer service contact information.
• myHealth PortfolioSM - Track your healthcare expenses, manage receipts and claims from multiple providers, and view expenses by provider, description, and more.
• Account preferences - Designate a beneficiary, add an authorized signer, order additional debit cards, and keep important information up to date.
• Access online at: myhsabankaccount.com
This is an affordable supplemental plan that pays you should you be inpatient hospital confined. This plan complements your health insurance by helping you pay for costs left unpaid by your health insurance.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
• You: All active, Full-time Employees of the Employer who are regularly working in the United States a minimum of 20 hours per week and regularly residing in the United States and who are United States citizens or permanent resident aliens and their Spouse and Dependent Children who are United States citizens or permanent resident aliens and who are residing in the United States. You will be eligible to elect coverage on the first of the month following date of hire or Active Service.
• Your Spouse:* Up to age 100, as long as you apply for and are approved for coverage yourself.
• Your Child(ren): Birth to age 26; 26+ if disabled, as long as you apply for and are approved for coverage yourself.
Available Coverage: The benefit amounts shown in this summary will be paid regardless of the actual expenses incurred and are paid on a per day basis unless otherwise specified. Benefits are only payable when all policy terms and conditions are met. Please read all the information in this summary to understand the terms, conditions, state variations, exclusions and limitations applicable to these benefits. See your Certificate of Insurance for more information.
Benefit Waiting Period:* None, unless otherwise stated. No benefits will be paid for a loss which occurs during the Benefit Waiting Period.
No Elimination Period. Limited to 1 day, 1 benefit(s) every 90 days.
Hospital Chronic Condition Admission
No Elimination Period. Limited to 1 day, 1 benefit(s) every 90 days.
Hospital Stay
No Elimination Period. Limited to 30 days.
Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Stay
No Elimination Period. Limited to 30 days.
Hospital Observation Stay
24 hour Elimination Period. Limited to 72 hours. $500 per 24-hour period
Newborn Nursery Care Admission
Limited to 1 day, 1 benefit per newborn child. This benefit is payable to the employee even if child coverage is not elected.
Newborn Nursery Care Stay*
Limited to 30 days, 1 benefit per newborn child. This benefit is payable to the employee even if child coverage is not elected.
Benefit-Specific Conditions, Exclusions & Limitations (Hospital Care):
Hospital Admission: Must be admitted as an Inpatient due to a Covered Injury or Covered Illness. Excludes: treatment in an emergency room, provided on an outpatient basis, or for re-admission for the same Covered Injury or Covered Illness (including chronic conditions).
Hospital Chronic Condition Admission: Must be admitted as an Inpatient due to a covered chronic condition and treatment for a covered chronic condition must be provided by a specialist in that field of medicine. Excludes: treatment in an emergency room, provided on an outpatient basis, or for re-admission for the same Covered Injury or Covered Illness (including chronic conditions).
Hospital Stay: Must be admitted as an Inpatient and confined to the Hospital, due to a Covered Injury or Covered Illness, at the direction and under the care of a physician. If also eligible for the ICU Stay Benefit, only 1 benefit will be paid for the same Covered Injury or Covered Illness, whichever is greater. Hospital stays within 90 days for the same or a related Covered Injury or Covered Illness is considered one Hospital Stay.
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Stay: Must be admitted as an Inpatient and confined in an ICU of a Hospital, due to a Covered Injury or Covered Illness, at the direction and under the care of a physician. If also eligible for the Hospital Stay Benefit, only 1 benefit will be paid for the same Covered Injury or Covered Illness, whichever is greater. ICU stays within 90 days for the same or a related Covered Injury or Covered Illness is considered one ICU stay.
Hospital Observation Stay: Must be receiving treatment for a Covered Injury or Covered Illness in a Hospital, including an observation room, or ambulatory surgical center, for more than 24 hours on a non-inpatient basis and a charge must be incurred. This benefit is not payable if a benefit is payable under the Hospital Stay Benefit or Hospital Intensive Care Unit Stay Benefit.
Newborn Nursery Care Admission and Newborn Nursery Care Stay: Must be admitted as an Inpatient and confined in a Hospital immediately following birth at the direction and under the care of a physician.
Common Exclusions and Limitations: Refer to your benefit website for a full list of exclusions and limitations.
Important Definitions:
Covered Illness: A physical or mental disease or disorder including pregnancy and complications of pregnancy that results in a covered loss. A Covered Illness includes medically-necessary quarantine in a Hospital in conjunction with medically-necessary preventive treatment due to an identifiable exposure to a lifethreatening contagious and infectious Disease
Covered Injury: Any bodily harm that results in a covered loss.
Covered Person: An eligible person, as defined in the Schedule of Benefits, who is enrolled and for whom Evidence of Insurability, where required, has been accepted by Us, required premium has been paid when due, and coverage under this Policy remains in force.
Elimination Period: The continuous period of time that must be satisfied before a benefit shown in the Schedule of Benefits is payable. An Elimination Period may be satisfied during the Policy’s Benefit Waiting Period.
Hospital: An institution that is licensed as a hospital pursuant to applicable law; primarily and continuously engaged in providing medical care and treatment to sick and injured persons; managed under the supervision of a staff of physicians; provides 24-hour nursing services by or under the supervision of a graduate registered Nurse (R.N.); and has medical, diagnostic and treatment facilities with major surgical facilities on its premises, or available to it on a prearranged basis. The term Hospital does not include a clinic or facility for: (1) rehabilitation, convalescent, custodial, educational, hospice, or skilled nursing care; (2) the aged, drug addiction or alcoholism; or (3) a facility primarily or solely providing psychiatric services to mentally ill patients. The term Hospital also does not include a unit of a Hospital for rehabilitation, convalescent, custodial, educational, hospice, or skilled nursing care.
Portability Feature: You, your spouse, and child(ren) can continue 100% of your coverage at the time your coverage ends. You must be covered under the policy and be under the age of 100 in order to continue your coverage. Rates may change and all coverage ends at age 100. Applies to United States Citizens and Permanent Resident Aliens residing in the United States.
Benefit Amounts Payable: Benefits for all Covered Persons are payable at 100% of the Benefit Amounts shown, unless otherwise stated. Late applicants, if allowed under this plan, may be required to provide medical evidence of insurability.
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 can include emergency transportation via ground ambulance, air ambulance and helicopter, depending on the plan.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
A MASA MTS Membership provides the ultimate peace of mind at an affordable rate for emergency ground and air transportation service within the United States and Canada, regardless of whether the provider is in or out of a given group healthcare benefits network. If a member has a high deductible health plan that is compatible with a health savings account, benefits will become available under the MASA membership for expenses incurred for medical care (as defined under Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”) section 213 (d)) once a member satisfies the applicable statutory minimum deductible under IRC section 223(c) for high-deductible health plan coverage that is compatible with a health savings account.
Emergent Air Transportation
In the event of a serious medical emergency, Members have access to emergency air transportation into a medical facility or between medical facilities.
Emergent Ground Transportation
In the event of a serious medical emergency, Members have access to emergency ground transportation into a medical facility or between medical facilities.
Non-Emergency Inter-Facility Transportation
In the event that a member is in stable condition in a medical facility but requires a heightened level of care that is not available at their current medical facility, Members have access to non-emergency air or ground transportation between medical facilities.
Repatriation/Recuperation
Suppose you or a family member is hospitalized more than 100-miles from your home. In that case, you have benefit coverage for air or ground medical transportation into a medical facility closer to your home for recuperation.
Should you need assistance with a claim contact MASA at 800-643-9023. You can find full benefit details at: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
Telehealth provides 24/7/365 access to board-certified doctors via telephone or video consultations that can diagnose, recommend treatment and prescribe medication. Telehealth makes care more convenient and accessible for non-emergency care when your primary care physician is not available.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
Alongside your medical coverage is access to quality telehealth services through MDLIVE. Connect anytime day or night with a board-certified doctor via your mobile device or computer. While MDLIVE does not replace your primary care physician, it is a convenient and cost-effective option when you need care and:
• Have a non-emergency issue and are considering a convenience care clinic, urgent care clinic or emergency room for treatment
• Are on a business trip, vacation or away from home
• Are unable to see your primary care physician
At a cost that is the same or less than a visit to your physician, use telehealth services for minor conditions such as:
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Stomachache
• Cold
• Flu
• Allergies
• Fever
• Urinary tract infections
Do not use telemedicine for serious or life-threatening emergencies.
Managing stress or life changes can be overwhelming but it’s easier than ever to get help right in the comfort of your own home. Visit a counselor or psychiatrist by phone, secure video, or MDLIVE App.
• Talk to a licensed counselor or psychiatrist from your home, office, or on the go!
• Affordable, confidential online therapy for a variety of counseling needs.
• The MDLIVE app helps you stay connected with appointment reminders, important notifications and secure messaging.
Register with MDLIVE so you are ready to use this valuable service when and where you need it.
• Online – www.mdlive.com/fbsbh
• Phone – 888-365-1663
• Mobile – download the MDLIVE mobile app to your smartphone or mobile device
• Select –“MDLIVE as a benefit” and “FBS” as your Employer/Organization when registering your account. Telehealth
Please note! Your medical plan may have Telehealth benefits. Review and compare before enrolling.
Employee & Family $12.00A Flexible Spending Account allows you to pay for eligible healthcare expenses with a pre-loaded debit card. You choose the amount to set aside from your paycheck every plan year, based on your employer’s annual plan limit. This money is use it or lose it within the plan year. (Your plan has a 75-day grace period provision through 11/14/2024).
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/cfbisd
The Health Care FSA covers qualified medical, dental and vision expenses for you or your eligible dependents. You may contribute up to $3,050 annually to a Health Care FSA and you are entitled to the full election from day one of your plan year. Eligible expenses include:
• Dental and vision expenses
• Medical deductibles and coinsurance
• Prescription copays
• Hearing aids and batteries
You may not contribute to a Health Care FSA if you enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA) or if your Spouse currently contributes to a Health Savings Account.
You can access the funds in your Health Care FSA two different ways:
• Use your NBS Debit Card to pay for qualified expenses, doctor visits and prescription copays.
• Pay out-of-pocket and submit your receipts for reimbursement:
◊ Fax – 844-438-1496
◊ Email – service@nbsbenefits.com
◊ Online – my.nbsbenefits.com
◊ Call for Account Balance: 855-399-3035
◊ Mail: 430 W 7th Street, Suite 219393 St. Louis, MO 64105-1407
Contact NBS
• Hours of Operation: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM MST, Mon-Fri
• Phone: (800) 274-0503
• Email: service@nbsbenefits.com
• Mail: 430 W 7th Street, Suite 219393 St. Louis, MO 64105-1407
The Dependent Care FSA helps pay for expenses associated with caring for elder or child dependents so you or your spouse can work or attend school full time. You can use the account to pay for day care or baby sitter expenses for your children under age 13 and qualifying older dependents, such as dependent parents. Reimbursement from your Dependent Care FSA is limited to the total amount deposited in your account at that time. To be eligible, you must be a single parent or you and your spouse must be employed outside the home, disabled or a full-time student.
• Overnight camps are not eligible for reimbursement (only day camps can be considered).
• If your child turns 13 midyear, you may only request reimbursement for the part of the year when the child is under age 13.
• You may request reimbursement for care of a spouse or dependent of any age who spends at least eight hours a day in your home and is mentally or physically incapable of self-care.
• The dependent care provider cannot be your child under age 19 or anyone claimed as a dependent on your income taxes.
• The maximum per plan year you can contribute to a Health Care FSA is $3,050.00. The maximum per plan year you can contribute to a Dependent Care FSA is $5,000 when filing jointly or head of household and $2,500 when married filing separately.
• You cannot change your election during the year unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event.
• Your Health Care FSA debit card can be used for health care expenses only. It cannot be used to pay for dependent care expenses.
• The IRS has amended the “use it or lose it rule” to allow a grace period of 75 days to use your Health Care FSA into the next plan year. The grace period also applies to your Dependent Care FSA.
Health care reform legislation requires that certain overthe-counter (OTC) items require a prescription to qualify as an eligible Health Care FSA expense. You will only need to obtain a one-time prescription for the current plan year. You can continue to purchase your regular prescription medications with your FSA debit card. However, the FSA debit card may not be used as payment for an OTC item, even when accompanied by a prescription.
FSAstore.com offers thousands of FSA-eligible products and services to purchase using your FSA Debit Card or any major credit card. Competitive pricing and free shipping on orders over $50 can save you up to 40% using your FSA pretax dollars. Shop directly at FSAstore.com or have your physician submit prescriptions (when required).
The FSAstore.com Services Channel allows you to search a database of more than 300,000 health care providers for nearby eligible services, such as acupuncture and chiropractic care. The FSAstore.com Learning Center focuses on answering common questions and keeping you informed about changes to your FSA benefits.
Most medical, dental and vision care expenses that are not covered by your health plan (such as copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, eyeglasses and doctorprescribed over-the-counter medications)
Dependent care expenses (such as day care, after-school programs or elder care programs) so you and your spouse can work or attend school full-time
$3,050
$5,000 single
$2,500 if married and filing separate tax returns
Saves on eligible expenses not covered by insurance, reduces your taxable income
Reduces your taxable income
Enrollment Guide General Disclaimer: This summary of benefits for employees is meant only as a brief description of some of the programs for which employees may be eligible. This summary does not include specific plan details. You must refer to the specific plan documentation for specific plan details such as coverage expenses, limitations, exclusions, and other plan terms, which can be found at the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Benefits Website. This summary does not replace or amend the underlying plan documentation. In the event of a discrepancy between this summary and the plan documentation the plan documentation governs. All plans and benefits described in this summary may be discontinued, increased, decreased, or altered at any time with or without notice.
Rate Sheet General Disclaimer: The rate information provided in this guide is subject to change at any time by your employer and/or the plan provider. The rate information included herein, does not guarantee coverage or change or otherwise interpret the terms of the specific plan documentation, available at the Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD Benefits Website, which may include additional exclusions and limitations and may require an application for coverage to determine eligibility for the health benefit plan. To the extent the information provided in this summary is inconsistent with the specific plan documentation, the provisions of the specific plan documentation will govern in all cases.