2023-24 Texarkana ISD Benefit Guide

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2023 - 2024 Plan Year TEXARKANA ISD BENEFIT GUIDE EFFECTIVE: 09/01/2023 - 8/31/2024 WWW.MYBENEFITSHUB.COM/TEXARKANAISD 1
Table of Contents FLIP TO... SUMMARY PAGES PG. 6 YOUR BENEFITS PG. 12 HOW TO ENROLL PG. 4 How to Enroll 4-5 Annual Benefit Enrollment 6-11 1. Annual Enrollment 6 2. Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Guidelines 7 3. Helpful Definitions 8 4. Eligibility Requirements 9 5. Health Savings Account (HSA) vs. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 10 Medical 12-17 Telehealth 18 Life and AD&D 19-20 Dental 21-22 Vision 23 Cancer 24-25 Disability 26-27 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 28-29 Health Savings Account (HSA) 30 Hospital Indemnity 31-32 2

Benefit Contact Information

TEXARKANA ISD BENEFITS

Financial Benefit Services

(800)583-6908

www.mybenefitshub.com/texarkanaisd

LIFE AND AD&D

Lincoln Financial Group

(800)423-2765

www.lfg.com

CANCER

APL

(800)256-8606

www.ampublic.com

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA)

EECU

(817)882-0800

www.eecu.org

TRS ACTIVECARE MEDICAL TELEHEALTH

BCBSTX

(866)355-5999

www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecare

MDLive

(888)365-1663

www.mdlive.com

DENTAL VISION

Lincoln Financial Group (800)423-2765

www.lfg.com

DISABILITY

Lincoln Financial Group (800)423-2765

www.lfg.com

HOSPITAL INDEMNITY

The Hartford Group #VHI-681609

www.thehartford.com

Superior Vision (800)507-3800

www.superiorvision.com

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA)

Higginbotham (866)419-3519

www.higginbotham.net

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Annual Benefit Enrollment

Annual Enrollment

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 that dependents they wish to provide coverage for are included in the dependent profile. 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.

New Hire Enrollment

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.

Q&A

Who do I contact with Questions?

For supplemental benefit questions, you can contact your Benefits/HR department or you can call Financial Benefit Services at 866-914-5202 for assistance.

Where can I find forms?

For benefit summaries and claim forms, go to your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ texarkanaisd. 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.

How can I find a Network Provider?

For benefit summaries and claim forms, go to the Texarkana ISD benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/texarkanaisd. Click on the benefit plan you need information on (i.e., Dental) and you can find provider search links under the Quick Links section.

When will I receive ID cards?

If the insurance carrier provides ID cards, you can expect to receive those 3-4 weeks after your effective date. For most dental and vision plans, you can login to the carrier website and print a temporary ID card or simply give your provider the insurance company’s phone number and they can call and 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.

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Annual Benefit Enrollment

Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Guidelines

A Cafeteria plan enables you to save money by using pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible group insurance premiums sponsored and offered by your employer. Enrollment is automatic unless you decline this benefit. Elections made during annual enrollment will become effective on the plan effective date and will remain in effect during the entire plan year.

Changes in benefit elections can occur only if you experience a qualifying event. You must present proof of a qualifying event to your Benefit Office within 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.

CHANGES IN STATUS (CIS):

Marital Status

Change in Number of Tax Dependents

Change in Status of Employment Affecting Coverage Eligibility

Gain/Loss of Dependents’ Eligibility Status

Judgment/ Decree/Order

Eligibility for Government Programs

QUALIFYING EVENTS

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.

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.

Gain or loss of Medicare/Medicaid coverage may trigger a permitted election change.

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Helpful Definitions

Actively-at-Work

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.

Annual Enrollment

The period during which existing employees are given the opportunity to enroll in or change their current elections.

Annual Deductible

The amount you pay each plan year before the plan begins to pay covered expenses.

Calendar Year

January 1st through December 31st

Co-insurance

After any applicable deductible, your share of the cost of a covered health care service, calculated as a percentage (for example, 20%) of the allowed amount for the service.

Guaranteed Coverage

The amount of coverage you can elect without answering any medical questions or taking a health exam. Guaranteed coverage is only available during initial eligibility period. Actively-at-work and/or preexisting condition exclusion provisions do apply, as applicable by carrier.

In-Network

Doctors, hospitals, optometrists, dentists and other providers who have contracted with the plan as a network provider.

Out-of-Pocket Maximum

The most an eligible or insured person can pay in coinsurance for covered expenses.

Plan Year

September 1st through August 31st

Pre-Existing Conditions

Applies to any illness, injury or condition for which the participant has been under the care of a health care provider, taken 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).

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Annual Benefit Enrollment

Employee Eligibility Requirements

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 Requirements

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.

Please note, limits and exclusions may apply when obtaining coverage as a married couple or when obtaining coverage for dependents.

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.

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PLAN MAXIMUM AGE Medical 26 Dental 26 Vision 26 Cancer 26 Voluntary Life 26 Hospital Indemnity 26 Telehealth 26
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Approved by Congress in 2003, HSAs are actual bank accounts in employee’s names that allow employees to save and pay for unreimbursed qualified medical expenses tax-free.

Allows employees to pay out-of-pocket expenses for copays, deductibles and certain services not covered by medical plan, taxfree. This also allows employees to pay for qualifying dependent care tax-free.

Eligibility A qualified high deductible health plan. All employers

Employee and/or employer Employee and/or employer

Cash-Outs of Unused Amounts (if no medical expenses)

Year-to-year rollover of account balance?

Employees may use funds any way they wish. If used for non-qualified medical expenses, subject to current tax rate plus 20% penalty.

(2023)

Reimbursement for qualified medical expenses (as defined in Sec. 213(d) of IRC).

Permitted, but subject to current tax rate plus 20% penalty (penalty waived after age 65). Not permitted

Yes, will roll over to use for subsequent year’s health coverage.

portable year-to-year and between jobs.

No. Access to some funds may be extended if your employer’s plan contains a 2 1/2-month grace period or $500 rollover provision.

FLIP TO FOR HSA INFORMATION FLIP TO FOR FSA INFORMATION PG. 30 PG. 28 SUMMARY PAGES HSA vs. FSA
Savings
Spending
Description
Health
Account (HSA) (IRC Sec. 223) Flexible
Account (FSA) (IRC Sec. 125)
Contribution Source
Account Owner Individual Employer Underlying Insurance Requirement High deductible health plan None Minimum Deductible
N/A Maximum Contribution
$3,050
Employer
$1,500 single (2023) $3,000 family (2023)
$3,850 single (2023) $7,750 family (2023) 55+ catch up +$1,000
Permissible Use Of Funds
account
Yes No Portable? Yes,
No 10
Does the
earn interest?

Notes

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Medical Insurance

ABOUT MEDICAL

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/texarkanaisd

Monthly Premium District Contribution Employee Cost TRS ActiveCare HD Employee Only $458.00 $290.00 $168.00 Employee & Spouse $1,237.00 $290.00 $947.00 Employee & Child(ren) $779.00 $290.00 $489.00 Employee & Family $1,558.00 $290.00 $1,268.00 TRS ActiveCare 2 Employee Only $1,013.00 $290.00 $723.00 Employee & Spouse $2,402.00 $290.00 $2,112.00 Employee & Child(ren) $1,507.00 $290.00 $1,217.00 Employee & Family $2,841.00 $290.00 $2,551.00 TRS ActiveCare Primary Employee Only $446.00 $290.00 $156.00 Employee & Spouse $1,205.00 $290.00 $915.00 Employee & Child(ren) $759.00 $290.00 $469.00 Employee & Family $1,517.00 $290.00 $1,227.00 TRS ActiveCare Primary+ Employee Only $524.00 $290.00 $234.00 Employee & Spouse $1,363.00 $290.00 $1,073.00 Employee & Child(ren) $891.00 $290.00 $601.00 Employee & Family $1,730.00 $290.00 $1,440.00 12
TRS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
762371.0523 Don’t fear the Caddo Lake gator – TRS-ActiveCare has 90% of emergency rooms in network. TRS-ActiveCare Plan Highlights 2023-24 Learn the Terms. • 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. 13

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• Statewide network

• PCP referrals required

• Not compatible with

• No out-of-network

Monthly Premiums Employee Only $446 $ $524 Employee and Spouse $1,205 $ $1,363 Employee and Children $759 $ $891 Employee and Family $1,517 $ $1,730 Total Premium Total Premium Your Premium
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Wellness Bene ts at No Extra Cost*
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24/7 customer
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health coaches
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Weight
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Nutrition
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Immediate Care Urgent Care $50 copay Emergency Care You pay 30% after deductible You TRS Virtual Health-RediMD (TM) $0 per medical consultation $0 TRS Virtual Health-Teladoc® $12 per medical consultation $12 2023-24
2023 –New Rx Bene ts!
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the bene ts guide for more details.
TRS-ActiveCare Plan Highlights Sept. 1,
Express Scripts is your new pharmacy bene ts manager! CVS pharmacies and most of your preferred pharmacies and medication are still included.
Certain specialty drugs are still $0 through SaveOnSP. Doctor Visits Primary Care $30 copay Specialist $70 copay Plan Features Type of Coverage In-Network Coverage Only In-Network Individual/Family Deductible $2,500/$5,000 Coinsurance You pay 30% after deductible You Individual/Family Maximum Out of Pocket $7,500/$15,000 Network Statewide Network PCP Required Yes Prescription Drugs Drug Deductible Integrated with medical $200 deductible Generics (31-Day Supply/90-Day Supply)$15/$45 copay; $0 copay for certain generics Preferred You pay 30% after deductible You Non-preferred You pay 50% after deductible You Specialty (31-Day Max) $0 if SaveOnSP eligible; You pay 30% after deductible You Insulin Out-of-Pocket Costs$25 copay for 31-day supply; $75 for 61-90 day supply$25 copay for 31-day 14

Each includes a wide range of wellness bene ts.

than the HD and Primary plans services and drugs

required to see specialists with a Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Compatible with a Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Nationwide network with out-of-network

• No requirement for PCPs or

• Must meet your deductible before plan pays for non-preventive care

This plan is closed and not accepting new enrollees. If you’re currently enrolled in TRS-ActiveCare 2, you can remain in this plan.

TRS-ActiveCare

• Closed to new enrollees

• Current enrollees can choose to stay in plan

• Lower deductible

• Copays for many services and drugs

• Nationwide network with out-of-network coverage

• No requirement for PCPs or referrals

$ $458 $ $ $1,237 $ $ $779 $ $ $1,558 $ Premium Total Premium Your Premium Your Premium Total Premium Your Premium $1,013 $ $2,402 $ $1,507 $ $2,841 $
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$50 copay You pay 30% after deductibleYou pay 50% after deductible You pay 20% after deductible You pay 30% after deductible $0 per medical consultation $30 per medical consultation $12 per medical consultation $42 per medical consultation $50 copay You pay 40% after deductible You pay a $250 copay plus 20% after deductible $0 per medical consultation $12 per medical consultation Aug. 31, 2024 $15 copay You pay 30% after deductibleYou pay 50% after deductible $70 copay You pay 30% after deductibleYou pay 50% after deductible $30 copay You pay 40% after deductible $70 copay You pay 40% after deductible In-Network Coverage Only In-Network Out-of-Network $1,200/$2,400 $3,000/$6,000 $5,500/$11,000 You pay 20% after deductible You pay 30% after deductibleYou pay 50% after deductible $6,900/$13,800 $7,500/$15,000 $20,250/$40,500 Statewide Network Nationwide Network Yes No In-Network Out-of-Network $1,000/$3,000 $2,000/$6,000 You pay 20% after deductibleYou pay 40% after deductible $7,900/$15,800 $23,700/$47,400 Nationwide Network No deductible per participant (brand drugs only) Integrated with medical $15/$45 copay You pay 20% after deductible; $0 coinsurance for certain generics You pay 25% after deductible You pay 25% after deductible You pay 50% after deductible You pay 50% after deductible $0 if SaveOnSP eligible; You pay 30% after deductible You pay 20% after deductible 31-day supply; $75 for 61-90 day supply You pay 25% after deductible $200 brand deductible $20/$45 copay You pay 25% after deductible ($40 min/$80 max)/ You pay 25% after deductible ($105 min/$210 max) You pay 50% after deductible ($100 min/$200 max)/ You pay 50% after deductible ($215 min/$430 max) $0 if SaveOnSP eligible; You pay 30% after deductible ($200 min/$900 max)/ No 90-day supply of specialty medications $25 copay for 31-day supply; $75 for 61-90 day supply 15

What’s New and What’s Changing

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.

• 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.

Effective: Sept. 1, 2023

2022-23 Total Premium New 2023-24 Total Premium Change in Dollar Amount TRS-ActiveCare Primary Employee Only $406 $446 $40 Employee and Spouse $1,144 $1,205 $61 Employee and Children $730 $759 $29 Employee and Family $1,370 $1,517 $147 TRS-ActiveCare HD Employee Only $418 $458 $40 Employee and Spouse $1,176 $1,237 $61 Employee and Children $750 $779 $29 Employee and Family $1,407 $1,558 $151 TRS-ActiveCare Primary+ Employee Only $510 $524 $14 Employee and Spouse $1,246 $1,363 $117 Employee and Children $820 $891 $71 Employee and Family $1,567 $1,730 $163 TRS-ActiveCare 2 (closed to new enrollees) Employee Only $1,013 $1,013 $0 Employee and Spouse $2,402 $2,402 $0 Employee and Children $1,507 $1,507 $0 Employee and Family $2,841 $2,841 $0
Plan Changes At a Glance Primary HD Primary+ Premiums Lowest Lower Higher Deductible Mid-range High Low Copays Yes No Yes NetworkStatewide network Nationwide network Statewide network PCP Required? Yes No Yes HSA-eligible? No Yes No
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Compare Prices for Common Medical Services www.trs.texas.gov Bene t TRS-ActiveCare Primary TRS-ActiveCare Primary+ TRS-ActiveCare HD TRS-ActiveCare 2 In-Network OnlyIn-Network OnlyIn-NetworkOut-of-NetworkIn-NetworkOut-of-Network Diagnostic Labs* Of ce/Indpendent Lab: You pay $0 Of ce/Indpendent Lab: You pay $0 You pay 30% after deductible You pay 50% after deductible Of ce/Indpendent Lab: You pay $0 You pay 40% after deductible Outpatient: You pay 30% after deductible Outpatient: You pay 20% after deductible Outpatient: You pay 20% after deductible High-Tech Radiology You pay 30% after deductible You pay 20% after deductible You pay 30% after deductible You pay 50% after deductible You pay 20% after deductible + $100 copay per procedure You pay 40% after deductible + $100 copay per procedure Outpatient Costs You pay 30% after deductible You pay 20% after deductible You pay 30% after deductible You pay 50% after deductible You pay 20% after deductible ($150 facility copay per incident) You pay 40% after deductible ($150 facility copay per incident) Inpatient Hospital Costs You pay 30% after deductible You pay 20% after deductible You pay 30% after deductible You pay 50% after deductible ($500 facility per day maximum) You pay 20% after deductible ($150 facility copay per day) You pay 40% after deductible ($500 facility per day maximum) Freestanding Emergency Room You pay $500 copay + 30% after deductible You pay $500 copay + 20% after deductible You pay $500 copay + 30% after deductible You pay $500 copay + 50% after deductible You pay $500 copay + 20% after deductible You pay $500 copay + 40% after deductible Bariatric Surgery Facility: You pay 30% after deductible Facility: You pay 20% after deductible Not CoveredNot Covered Facility: You pay 20% after deductible ($150 facility copay per day) Not Covered Professional Services: You pay $5,000 copay + 30% after deductible Professional Services: You pay $5,000 copay + 20% after deductible Professional Services: You pay $5,000 copay + 20% after deductible Only covered if rendered at a BDC+ facility Only covered if rendered at a BDC+ facility Only covered if rendered at a BDC+ facility Annual Vision Exam (one per plan year; performed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist) You pay $70 copayYou pay $70 copay You pay 30% after deductible You pay 50% after deductible You pay $70 copay You pay 40% after deductible Annual Hearing Exam (one per plan year) $30 PCP copay $70 specialist copay $30 PCP copay $70 specialist copay You pay 30% after deductible You pay 50% after deductible $30 PCP copay $70 specialist copay You pay 40% after deductible *Pre-certi cation for genetic and specialty testing may apply. Contact a PHG at 1-866-355-5999 with questions. Call a Personal Health Guide (PHG) any time 24/7 to help you nd the best price for a medical service. Reach them at 1-866-355-5999 REMEMBER: Revised 05/30/23 17

Telehealth

MDLive

ABOUT TELEHEALTH

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/texarkanaisd

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

When to Use MDLIVE:

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

Do not use telemedicine for serious or life-threatening emergencies.

• Fever

• Urinary tract infections

Registration is Easy Register with MDLIVE so you are ready to use this valuable service when and where you need it.

• Online—www.mdlive.com/fbs

• 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.

BENEFITS
EMPLOYEE
Telehealth Employee $10.00 Employee and Family $10.00 18

Life and AD&D

Lincoln Financial Group

ABOUT LIFE AND AD&D

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/texarkanaisd

Basic Life

Think about what your loved ones may face after you’re gone. Term life insurance can help them in so many ways, like covering everyday expenses, paying off debt, and protecting savings. AD&D provides even more coverage if you die or suffer a covered loss in an accident.

AT A GLANCE:

• A cash benefit of one times basic annual earnings, rounded to the next higher $1,000 ($160,000 maximum) to your loved ones in the event of your death, plus a matching cash benefit if you die in an accident

• A cash benefit to you if you suffer a covered loss in an accident, such as losing a limb or your eyesight

• Accident Plus - If you suffer an AD&D loss in an accident, you may also receive benefits for the following on top of your core AD&D benefits: coma, plegia, education, child care, spouse training, and more.

• LifeKeys® services, which provide access to counseling, financial, and legal support

• TravelConnect® services, which give you and your family access to emergency medical assistance when you're on a trip 100+ miles from home

You also have the option to increase your cash benefit by securing additional coverage at affordable group rates. See the enclosed life insurance information for details.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Conversion: You can convert your group term life coverage to an individual life insurance policy without providing evidence of insurability if you lose coverage due to leaving your job or for another reason outlined in the plan contract. AD&D benefits cannot be converted.

Continuation of Coverage: You may be able to continue your coverage if you leave your job for any reason other than sickness, injury, or retirement.

Benefit Reduction: Coverage amounts begin to reduce at age 75 and benefits terminate at retirement. See the plan certificate for details.

For complete benefit descriptions, limitations, and exclusions, refer to the certificate of coverage.

Voluntary Term Life with AD&D

The Lincoln Term Life and AD&D Insurance Plan:

• Provides a cash benefit to your loved ones in the event of your death

• Provides an additional cash benefit to your loved ones if you die – or to you if you lose a limb or your eyesight – in a covered accident

• Includes LifeKeys services, which provide access to counseling, financial and legal support services

• Also includes TravelConnect services, which give you and your family access to emergency medical assistance when you’re on a trip 100+ miles from home.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Voluntary Group Life w/AD&D - per $1,000 in coverage Age Employee Spouse < 20 $0.04 $0.04 20-29 $0.04 $0.04 30-34 $0.05 $0.05 35-39 $0.08 $0.08 40-44 $0.10 $0.10 45-49 $0.15 $0.15 50-54 $0.23 $0.23 55-59 $0.42 $0.42 60-64 $0.58 $0.58 65-69 $1.05 $1.05 70 + $1.70 $1.70 Spouse rates based on Employee’s
Voluntary Group Life - Child(ren) $1,000 in coverage 0-26 $0.13 19
age.

Lincoln Financial Group

Voluntary Term Life with AD&D Continued

Guaranteed Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage Amount

• Initial Open Enrollment: When you are first offered this coverage, you can choose a coverage amount up to $250,000 without providing evidence of insurability.

• Annual Limited Enrollment: If you are a continuing employee, you can increase your coverage amount up to $40,000 without providing evidence of insurability. If you submitted evidence of insurability in the past and were declined for medical reasons, you may be required to submit evidence of insurability.

• If you decline this coverage now and wish to enroll later, evidence of insurability may be required and may be at your own expense. Maximum Life Insurance Coverage Amount

• You can choose a coverage amount up to 7 times your annual salary ($750,000 maximum) with evidence of insurability. See the Evidence of Insurability page for details.

• Your coverage amount will reduce by 50% when you reach age 75.

Guaranteed Life and AD&D Insurance Coverage Amount

• Initial Open Enrollment: When you are first offered this coverage, you can choose a coverage amount up to 100% of your coverage amount ($50,000 maximum) for your spouse without providing evidence of insurability.

• Annual Limited Enrollment: If you are a continuing employee, you can increase the coverage amount for your spouse up to $20,000 without providing evidence of insurability. If you submitted evidence of insurability in the past and were declined for medical reasons, you may be required to submit evidence of insurability.

• If you decline this coverage now and wish to enroll later, evidence of insurability may be required and may be at your own expense.

• You can choose a coverage amount up to 100% of your coverage amount ($250,000 maximum) for your spouse with evidence of insurability.

• Coverage amounts are reduced by 50% when an employee reaches age 75.

Employee Guaranteed coverage amount during initial offering or approved special enrollment period $250,000 Newly hired employee guaranteed coverage amount $250,000 Continuing employee guaranteed coverage annual increase amount Up to $40,000 Maximum coverage amount 7 times your annual salary ($750,000 maximum in increments of $10,000) Minimum coverage amount $10,000 AD&D coverage amount Equal to the life insurance amount chosen Spouse Guaranteed coverage amount during initial offering or approved special enrollment period $50,000 Newly hired employee guaranteed coverage amount $50,000 Continuing employee guaranteed coverage annual increase amount Up to $20,000 Maximum coverage amount 100% of the employee coverage amount ($250,000 maximum in increments of $5,000) Minimum coverage amount $5,000 AD&D coverage amount Equal to the life insurance amount chosen Dependent Children Day 1 to age 26 guaranteed coverage amount $10,000 What your benefits cover Employee Coverage Spouse Coverage - You can secure term life and AD&D insurance for your spouse if you select coverage for yourself.
Maximum Life Insurance Coverage Amount
Dependent Children Coverage - You can secure term life insurance for your dependent children when you choose coverage for yourself. Guaranteed Life Insurance Coverage Options: $10,000 Additional Plan Benefits Accelerated Death Benefit Premium Waiver Conversion Portability Seat Belt & Airbag Common Carrier Included Included Included Included Included with AD&D Included with AD&D EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
AD&D
Life and
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Dental Insurance

Lincoln Financial Group

ABOUT DENTAL

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/texarkanaisd

The Lincoln DentalConnect PPO Plans:

• Cover many preventative, basic and major dental care services

• Allow you to choose any dentist you wish, though can lower your out-of-pocket costs by selecting a contracting dentist

• Don’t make you and your loved ones wait six months between routine cleanings

• High Plan covers orthodontic treatment for children

Orthodontics – Orthodontic exames, x-rays,

*Refer to the certificate of coverage for a full list of covered services.

There are no benefit waiting periods for any service types There are no benefit waiting periods for any service types

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS The Lincoln DentalConnect PPO Plan: Low Plan High Plan Contracting Dentists Non-Contracting Dentists Contracting Dentists Non-Contracting Dentists Policy Deductible Individual: $50 Family: $150 Waived for: Preventive Individual: $50 Family: $150 Waived
Preventive Individual:
Family: $150 Waived
Individual:
Family:
Deductibles are combined
Contracting Dentists’ services.
Contracting Dentists’ services. Annual Maximum $500 $500 $1,000 $1,000 Annual Maximums are combined for preventive, basic, and major services. Lifetime Orthodontic Max N/A N/A $1,000 $1,000 Orthodontic Coverage N/A Available for dependent children. Waiting Period
Services Preventative Services – routine oral exams, bitewing x-rays, routine cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants and more* 100% No Deductible 100% No Deductible 100% No Deductible 100% No Deductible Basic Services – Problem focused exams, consultations, injections of antibiotics, fillings, simple extractions, surgical extractions periodontal surgery and more* 80% After Deductible 80% After Deductible 80% After Deductible 80% After Deductible Major Services – Bridges, full and partial dentures, dental reline and rebase services, crowns, inlays, onlays and relative services, implants and implant related servcies 50% After Deductible 50% After Deductible 50% After Deductible 50% After Deductible
extractions,
and
N/A N/A 50% After Deductible 50% After Deductible
for:
$50
for: Preventive
$50
$150 Waived for: Preventive
for basic and major
Deductibles are combined for basic and major Non-
appliances
more*
Dental Low Plan High Plan Employee Only $24.80 $28.19 Employee and Spouse $56.77 $64.51 Employee and Child(ren) $61.72 $70.12 Employee and Family $90.30 $102.63 21

Dental Insurance

Lincoln Financial Group

To find a contracting dentist near you, visit www.LincolnFinancial.com/FindADentist

This plan lets you choose any dentist you wish. However, your out-of-pocket costs are likely to be lower when you choose a contracting dentist. For example, if you need a crown…

…you pay a deductible (if applicable), then 50% of the remaining discounted fee for PPO members. This is known as a PPO contracted fee.

Visit LincolnFinancial.com/FindADentist where you can search by:

• Location

• Dentist name or office name

• Distance you are willing to travel

… you pay a deductible (if applicable), then 50% of the usual and customary fee, which is the maximum expense covered by the plan. You are responsible for the difference between the usual and customary fee and the dentist’s billed charge.

• Specialty, language and more Your search will automatically provide up to 100 dentists that most closely match your criteria. If your search does not locate the dentist you prefer, you can nominate one – just click the Nominate a Dentist link and complete the online form.

Contracting Dentists Non-Contracting Dentists
Contracting Dentists/Non-Contracting Dentists
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Vision Insurance

ABOUT VISION

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/texarkanaisd

How to Print your Vision ID Card:

You can request your vision id card by contacting Superior Vision directly at 800-507-3800. You can also go to www.superiorvision.com and register/login to access your account by clicking on “Members” at the top of the page. You can also download the Superior Vision mobile app on your smart phone.

*Covered to provider’s in-office standard retail lined trifocal amount; member pays difference between progressive and standard retail lined trifocal, plus applicable co-pay

Superior Vision EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Vision Rates Employee Only $7.68 Employee and Spouse $15.18 Employee and Child(ren) $14.88 Employee and Family $22.62 Copays Frequency Exam $10 Exam 12 months Contact lens fitting copay (standard and specialty) $25 Frame 24 months Specialty in-network allowance $50 Contact lens fitting 12 months Frames, in-network $125 Eyeglass lenses 12 months Materials $25 Contact lenses 12 months Contacts, in lieu of glasses $150 Lenses (per pair) In-Network Charge Out-of-Network Reimbursement Single Vision Covered in-full Up to $32 Bifocal Covered in-full Up to $46 Trifocal Covered in-full Up to $61 Progressives See description* Up to $61 Lens Add-Ons Your Cost Anti-scratch coating $15 Ultraviolet coating $12 Tints – solids / gradient $15 / $18 Polycarobonate lenses $40 Blue light filtering $15 Digital Single Vision $30 Progressive lenses (standard/premium/ultra/ ultimate) $55 / $110 / $150 / $225 Anti-reflective coating (standard/premium/ultra/ ultimate) $50 / $70 / $85 /$120 Polarized lenses $75 Plastic photochromatic lenses $80 Hi-index (1.67 / 1.75) $80 / $120 Overage Discounts Amount Frames 20% off amount over allowance Convention contacts 20% off amount over allowance Disposable contacts 10% off amount over allowance Non-Covered Services Discounts Amount Exams, frames, prescription lenses 30% off retail Contacts, misc options 20% off retail Disposable contact lenses 10% off retail Retinal imaging $39 cost Additional Out-of-Network Reimbursements Amount Eye exam (MD) Up to $42 Eye exam (OD) Up to $37 Frame Up to $70 Contact lens fitting (standard/specialty) Not covered Contact lenses UP to $105 23

Cancer Insurance APL

ABOUT CANCER

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/texarkanaisd

THIS POLICY UNDER WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED IS NOT A POLICY OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE. THE EMPLOYER DOES NOT BECOME A SUBSCRIBER TO THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION SYSTEM BY PURCHASING THE POLICY AND IF THE EMPLOYER IS A NON-SUBSCRIBER, THE EMPLOYEE LOSES THOSE BENEFITS WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE ACCRUE UNDER THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAWS. THE EMPLOYER MUST COMPLY WITH THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION LAW AS IT PERTAINS TO NON-SUBSCRIBERS AND THE REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS THAT MUST BE FILED AND POSTED.

Hospital or Ambulatory

Surgical Center

Drugs & Medicine

Drugs & Medicine

- Inpatient

- Outpatient

Blood, Plasma & Platelets Benefit

Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplant

$200 per day of surgery

per confinement

per prescription, up to $50 per cal month

per mile per round trip

$100 per day, up to 100 days per calendar year

$0.50 per mile per round trip

$100 per day, up to 100 days per calendar year

$150 per day, up to $7,500 per calendar year

Autologous - $500 per calendar year

Non-Autologous - $1,500 per calendar year

$600 per day of surgery

$150 per confinement

per prescription, up to $150 per cal month

$0.50 per mile per round trip $100 per day, up to 100 days per calendar year

$0.50 per mile per round trip

$100 per day, up to 100 days per calendar year

$250 per day, up to $12,500 per calendar year

Autologous - $1,500 per calendar year

Non-Autologous - $4,500 per calendar year

Experimental Treatment Benefit Pays as any non-experimental benefit Pays as any non-experimental benefit

Attending Physician Benefit

Surgical Prosthesis Benefit

$30 per day of confinement

$1,000 per device (includes surgical fee); max 1 device per site, 2 lifetime max

Hair Prosthesis Benefit $50 per hair prosthetic, 2 lifetime max

$50 per day of confinement

$3,000 per device (includes surgical fee); max 1 device per site, 2 lifetime max

$50 per hair prosthetic, 2 lifetime max

Dread Disease Benefit $100 per day, 1-90 days of hospital confinement $300 per day, 1-90 days of hospital confinement

Hospice Care Benefit

$50 per day, $9,000 lifetime max

Inpatient Special Nursing Services $150 per day of confinement

$100 per day, $18,000 lifetime max

$150 per day of confinement

Ambulance Ground Benefit $200 per ground trip $200 per ground trip

Ambulance Air Benefit $2,000 per air trip; up to 2 trips per hospital confinement (any combination of ground/air)

Extended Care Benefit $100 per day

Home Health Care Benefit $100 per day

$2,000 per air trip; up to 2 trips per hospital confinement (any combination of ground/air)

$300 per day

$300 per day

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS Benefits Level 1 Plan Level 2 Plan Radiation Therapy/Chemotherapy/ Immunotherapy Benefit $500 per calendar month of treatment $1,500 per calendar month of treatment Hormone Therapy Benefit $50 per treatment, up to 12 per calendar year $50 per treatment, up to 12 per calendar year Surgical Schedule Benefit $1,600 max per operation; $15 per surgical unit $4,800 max per operation; $45 per surgical unit Anesthesia Benefit 25% of the amount paid for covered surgery 25% of the amount paid for covered surgery Hospital Confinement Benefit $100 per day 1-90 days; $100 per day, 91+ days in lieu of other benefits $300 per day 1-90 days; $300 per day, 91+ days in lieu of other benefits US Government/Charity Hospital/HMO $100 per day in lieu of most other benefits $300 per day in lieu of most other benefits Outpatient
Benefit
Benefit
$150
Benefit
$50
$50
Benefit
Transportation & Outpatient Lodging
$0.50
Transportation & Lodging Benefit
Family Member
Cancer Low High Low - w/ ICU High - w/ICU Employee Only $12.50 $27.10 $15.50 $30.10 Employee and Spouse $22.10 $47.20 $28.40 $53.50 Employee and Child(ren) $17.30 $37.10 $21.50 $41.30 Employee and Family $22.10 $47.20 $28.40 $53.50 24

Cancer Insurance APL

Riders

Optional Benefit Rider

Intensive Care Unit Rider

Eligibility

This policy/certificate will be issued only to those persons who meet American Public Life Insurance Company’s insurability requirements. The policy/certificate and the Internal Cancer coverage under the Critical Illness Rider will not be issued to anyone who has been diagnosed or treated for Cancer in the previous ten years. The Heart Attack or Stroke coverage under the Critical Illness Rider will not be issued to anyone who has been diagnosed or treated for any heart or stroke related conditions. The Hospital Intensive Care Unit Rider will not cover heart conditions for a period of two years following the Effective Date of coverage for anyone who has been diagnosed or treated for any heart related condition prior to the 30th day following the Covered Person’s Effective Date of coverage. If You are working either under contract to or as a Full-Time Employee for the Policyholder, or You are a member in or employed by the association, You are eligible for insurance provided You qualify for coverage as defined in the Master Application. You must apply for insurance within thirty (30) days of the Policy Effective Date or the date that You become eligible for coverage. If You do not apply within thirty (30) days of the Policy Effective Date or the date You become eligible for coverage, You may be subject to additional underwriting by Us.

Base Policy

All diagnosis of cancer must be positively diagnosed by a legally licensed doctor of medicine certified by the American Board of Pathology or American Board of Osteopathic Pathology. This policy/certificate pays only for loss resulting from definitive cancer treatment including direct extension, metastatic spread or recurrence. Proof must be submitted to support each claim. This policy/ certificate also covers other conditions or diseases directly caused by cancer or the treatment of cancer.

No benefits are payable for any covered person for any loss incurred during the first year of this policy/certificate as a result of a Pre-Existing Condition. A Pre- Existing Condition is a specified disease for which, within 12 months prior to the covered person’s effective date of coverage, medical advice, consultation or treatment, including prescribed medications, was recommended by or received from a member of the medical profession, or for which symptoms manifested in such a manner as would cause an ordinarily prudent person to seek diagnosis, medical advice or treatment. Pre-Existing Conditions specifically named or described as excluded in any part of this contract are never covered. This policy/ certificate contains a 30-day waiting period during which no benefits will be paid under this policy/certificate. If any covered person has a specified disease diagnosed before the end of the 30-day period immediately following the covered person’s effective date, coverage for that person will apply only to loss that is incurred after one year from the effective date of such person’s coverage. If any covered person is diagnosed as having a specified disease during the 30-day period immediately following the effective date, you may elect to void the policy/ certificate from the beginning and receive a full refund of premium. All benefits payable only up to the maximum amount listed in the schedule of benefits in the policy/certificate.

A Hospital is not an institution which is primarily a place for alcoholics or drug addicts; the aged; a nursing, rest or convalescent nursing home; a mental institution or sanitarium; a facility contracted for or operated by the United States Government for treatment of members or ex-members of the armed forces (unless You are legally required to pay for services rendered in the absence of insurance); or, a long-term nursing unit or geriatrics ward.

Diagnostic Testing Benefit Rider

We will pay the indemnity amount for one generally medically recognized internal cancer screening test per covered person per calendar year. Screening test include, but limited to: mammogram; breast ultrasound; breast thermography; breast cancer blood test (CA15-3); colon cancer blood test (CEA); prostatespecific antigen blood test (PSA); flexible sigmoidoscopy; colonoscopy; virtual colonoscopy; ovarian cancer blood test (CA-125); pap smear (lab test required); chest x-ray; hemocult stool specimen; serum protein electrophoresis (blood test for myeloma); thin prep pap test. Screening tests payable under this benefit will only be paid under this benefit. Benefits will only be paid for tests performed after the 30-day period following the covered person’s effective date of coverage.

Critical Illness Rider

Benefits will only be paid for a covered critical illness as shown on the policy/ certificate schedule page in the policy. No benefits will be provided for any loss caused by or resulting from: intentionally self-inflicted bodily injury, suicide or attempted suicide, whether sane or insane; or alcoholism or drug addiction; or any act of war, declared or undeclared , or any act related to war; or military service for any country at war; or a pre-existing condition; or a covered critical illness when the date of diagnosis occurs during the waiting period; or participation in any activity or event while intoxicated or under the influence of any narcotic unless administered by a physician or taken according to the physician’s instructions; or participation in, or attempting to participate in a felony, riot or insurrection (a felony is as defined by the law of the jurisdiction in which the activity takes place). Internal cancer does not include: other conditions that may be considered pre-cancerous or having malignant potential such as: acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS); or actinic keratosis; or myelodysplastic and non-malignant myeloproliferative disorders; or aplastic anemia; or atypia; or nonmalignant monoclonal gamopathy; or Leukoplakia; or Hyperplasia; or Carcinold; or Polycythemia; or carcinoma in situ or any skin cancer other than invasive malignant melanoma into the dermis or deeper. For a pre-existing condition no benefits are payable.

Hospital Intensive Care Unit Rider

No benefits will be provided during the first two years of this rider for hospital intensive care unit confinement caused by any heart condition when any heart condition was diagnosed or treated prior to the 30th day following the covered person’s effective date of this rider. The heart condition causing the confinement need not be the same condition diagnosed or treated prior to the effective date. No benefits will be provided if the loss results from: attempted suicide, whether sane or insane; or intentional self-injury; or alcoholism or drug addiction; or any act of war, declared or undeclared, or any act related to war; or military service for a country at war. No benefits will be paid for confinements in units such as surgical recovery rooms, progressive care, burn units, intermediate care, private monitored rooms, observation units, telemetry units or psychiatric units not involving intensive medical care; or other facilities which do not meet the standards for intensive care unit as defined in the rider. For a newborn child born within the ten- month period following the effective date of this rider, no benefits will be provided for hospital intensive care unit confinement that begins within the first 30 days following the birth of such child.

BENEFITS SUMMARY OF BENEFITS CONTINUED Benefits Level 1 Plan Level 2 Plan
& Third Surgical Opinions $300 per diagnosis; additional $300 if third opinion required $300 per diagnosis; additional $300 if third opinion required Waiver of Premium Premium waived after 90 days of primary insured continuous total disability due to cancer Premium waived after 90 days of primary insured continuous total disability due to cancer
Benefit $25 per visit, up to 4 visits per calendar month, $1,000 lifetime max $25 per visit, up to 4 visits
calendar
$1,000 lifetime
EMPLOYEE
Second
Physical/Speech Therapy
per
month,
max
Benefit
$50; 1 person, per calendar year $50; 1 person,
Illness Rider: Heart Attack/Stroke $2,500 lump sum benefit $2,500 lump sum benefit
Diagnostic Testing
Rider
per calendar year Critical
$600 up
max of 30 days per confinement $600
confinement
to a
up to a max of 30 days per
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Disability Insurance

Lincoln Financial Group

ABOUT DISABILITY

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/texarkanaisd

Texarkana Independent School District provides this valuable benefit at no cost to you.

Full-Time Employees

Long Term Disability Insurance

Keep getting a check when you’re hurt or sick. You always have bills to pay, even when you can’t get to work due to injury, illness, or surgery. Long-term disability insurance helps you make ends meet during this difficult time.

AT A GLANCE:

• A cash benefit of 60% of your monthly salary (up to $5,000) starting 180 days after you are out of work and continuing up to age 65 if the disability occurs at age 59 or before, 5 years if the disability occurs at age 60 to 64, up to age 70 if the disability occurs at age 65 to 69, and 1 year if the disability occurs at age 70 or after

• EmployeeConnectSM services, which give you and your family confidential access to counselors as well as personal, legal, and financial assistance. Program Services include:

• Unlimited, 24/7 access to information and referrals

• In-person help for short-term issues; up to four sessions with a counselor per person, per issue, per year.

• One free consultation with a network attorney (with subsequent meetings at a reduced fee)

• Online tools, tutorials, videos and much more

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Coverage Period for Your Occupation: 36 months. After this initial period, you may be eligible to continue receiving benefits if your disability prohibits you from performing any employment for which you are reasonably suited through your training, education, and experience. In this case, your benefits may be extended through the end of your maximum coverage period (benefit duration).

Pre-existing Condition: If you have a medical condition that begins before your coverage takes effect, and you receive treatment for this condition within the 3 months leading up to your coverage start date, you may not be eligible for benefits for that condition until you have been covered by the plan for 12 months.

For complete benefit descriptions, limitations, and exclusions, refer to the certificate of coverage.

This is not intended as a complete description of the insurance coverage offered. Controlling provisions are provided in the policy, and this summary does not modify those provisions or the insurance in any way. This is not a binding contract. A certificate of coverage will be made available to you that describes the benefits in greater detail. Refer to your certificate for your maximum benefit amounts. Should there be a difference between this summary and the contract, the contract will govern.

EmployeeConnectSM services are provided by ComPsych® Corporation, Chicago, IL. ComPsych® is a registered trademark of ComPsych® Corporation. ComPsych® is not a Lincoln Financial Group® company. Coverage is subject to actual contract language. Each independent company is solely responsible for its own obligations. Insurance products (policy series GL3001) are issued by The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company (Fort Wayne, IN), which does not solicit business in New York, nor is it licensed to do so. Product availability and/or features may vary by state. Limitations and exclusions apply. Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation and its affiliates. Affiliates are separately responsible for their own financial and contractual obligations. Limitations and exclusions apply.

Benefits Overview | The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company GP-ERPD-FLI001-TX - ©2019 Lincoln National Corporation - LCN-1821793061517-Q1.0

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
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Disability Insurance

Lincoln Financial Group

Full-Time Employees

Short Term Disability Insurance

Benefits At-A-Glance: Option One

The Lincoln Short-term Disability Insurance Plan:

• Provides a cash benefit when you are out of work for up to 24 weeks due to injury, illness, surgery, or recovery from childbirth

• Provides a partial cash benefit if you can only do part of your job or work part time

• Features group rates for Texarkana ISD employees

• Offers a fast, no-hassle claims process

Sickness

Sickness Elimination Period

You must be out of work for 14 days due to an illness before you can collect disability benefits. You can begin collecting benefits on day 15.

Accident Elimination Period

You must be out of work for 14 days due to an accidental injury before you can collect disability benefits. You can begin collecting benefits on day 15.

Pre-existing Condition

If you have a medical condition that begins before your coverage takes effect, and you receive treatment for this condition within the 3 months leading up to your coverage start date, you may not be eligible for benefits for that condition until you have been covered by the plan for 12 months.

Benefits Integration

Your short-term disability benefits can coordinate with income from other sources, such as continued income or sick pay from your employer, during your disability.

This allows you to receive up to 100% of your pre-disability income.

Additional Plan Benefits

5% Rehabilitation Assistance

Premium Waiver

Open Enrollment

Included

Included

When you are first offered this coverage (and during approved open enrollment periods), you can take advantage of this important coverage with no health examination.

Voluntary Short Term Disability Premium

Here’s how little you pay with group rates. Your estimated monthly premium is determined by multiplying your weekly salary amount (up to $2,250) by the premium rate of 0.04400. If your weekly salary exceeds $2,250, multiply $2,250 by 0.04400.

Benefits At-A-Glance: Option Two

The Lincoln Short-term Disability Insurance Plan:

• Provides a cash benefit when you are out of work for up to 24 weeks due to injury, illness, surgery, or recovery from childbirth

• Provides a partial cash benefit if you can only do part of your job or work part time

• Features group rates for Texarkana ISD employees

• Offers a fast, no-hassle claims process

Disability

Sickness elimination period 30 days

Accident elimination period 30 days Maximum coverage period 24 weeks

Sickness Elimination Period

You must be out of work for 30 days due to an illness before you can collect disability benefits. You can begin collecting benefits on day 31.

Accident Elimination Period

You must be out of work for 30 days due to an accidental injury before you can collect disability benefits. You can begin collecting benefits on day 31.

First Day Hospitalization

The elimination period is reduced if you are hospitalized due to an illness or accidental injury. You can begin collecting benefits on the first day of hospitalization.

Pre-existing Condition

If you have a medical condition that begins before your coverage takes effect, and you receive treatment for this condition within the 3 months leading up to your coverage start date, you may not be eligible for benefits for that condition until you have been covered by the plan for 12 months.

Benefits Integration

Your short-term disability benefits can coordinate with income from other sources, such as continued income or sick pay from your employer, during your disability.

This allows you to receive up to 100% of your pre-disability income.

Additional Plan Benefits

Open Enrollment

When you are first offered this coverage (and during approved open enrollment periods), you can take advantage of this important coverage with no health examination.

Voluntary Short Term Disability Premium

Here’s how little you pay with group rates. Your estimated monthly premium is determined by multiplying your weekly salary amount (up to $2,250) by the premium rate of 0.04400. If your weekly salary exceeds $2,250, multiply $2,250 by 0.04400.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
5% Rehabilitation Assistance Premium Waiver Included Included
benefit amount 66.67% of your weekly salary, limited to $1,500 per week
Short-term Disability Weekly
elimination
elimination
coverage
For benefit exclusions and reductions, please visit your benefit
benefit
66.67%
period 14 days Accident
period 14 days Maximum
period 24 weeks
website: www.mybenefitshub.com/texarkanaisd Short-term
Weekly
amount
of your weekly salary, limited to $1,500 per week
$ X weekly salary 0.04400 = $ premium rate monthly premium $ X weekly salary 0.03507 = $ premium rate monthly premium 27

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Higginbotham

ABOUT FSA

A 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 (unless your plan contains a $500 rollover or grace period provision).

For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/texarkanaisd

Health Care FSA

The Health Care FSA covers qualified medical, dental and vision expenses for you or your eligible dependents. You may contribute up to $2,850 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).

Higginbotham Benefits Debit Card

The Higginbotham Benefits Debit Card gives you immediate access to funds in your Health Care FSA when you make a purchase without needing to file a claim for reimbursement. If you use the debit card to pay anything other than a copay amount, you will need to submit an itemized receipt or an Explanation of Benefits (EOB). If you do not submit your receipts, you will receive a request for substantiation. You will have 60 days to submit your receipts after receiving the request for substantiation before your debit card is suspended. Check the expiration date on your card to see when you should order a replacement card(s).

Dependent Care FSA

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.

Things to Consider Regarding the Dependent Care FSA

• 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.

Important FSA Rules

• 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.

• You can continue to file claims incurred during the plan year for another 90 days (up until November 30th)

• Your Health Care FSA debit card can be used for health care expenses only. It cannot be used to pay for dependent care expenses.

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Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Higginbotham

Over-the-Counter Item Rule Reminder

Health care reform legislation requires that certain over-the-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.

Higginbotham Portal

The Higginbotham Portal provides information and resources to help you manage your FSAs.

• Access plan documents, letters and notices, forms, account balances, contributions and other plan information

• Update your personal information

• Utilize Section 125 tax calculators

• Look up qualified expenses

• Submit claims

• Request a new or replacement Benefits Debit Card

Register on the Higginbotham Portal

Visit https://flexservices.higginbotham.net and click Register. Follow the instructions and scroll down to enter your information.

• Enter your Employee ID, which is your Social Security number with no dashes or spaces.

• Follow the prompts to navigate the site.

• If you have any questions or concerns, contact Higginbotham:

• Phone – (866) 419-3519

• Email – flexclaims@higginbotham.net

• Fax – 866-419-351

Higginbotham Flex Mobile App

Easily access your Health Care FSA on your smartphone or tablet with the Higginbotham mobile app. Search for Higginbotham in your mobile device’s app store and download as you would any other app.

• View Accounts – Includes detailed account and balance information

• Card Activity – Account information

• Snap Claim – File a claim and upload receipt photos directly from your smartphone

• Manage Subscriptions – Set up email notifications to keep up-to-date on all account and Health Care FSA debit card activity Log in using the same username and password you use to log in to the Higginbotham Portal. Note: You must register on the Higginbotham Portal in order to use the mobile app.

FSAstore.Com

FSAstore.com offers thousands of FSA-eligible products and services to purchase using your Higginbotham Benefits 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.

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Health Savings Account (HSA)

EECU

ABOUT HSA

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/texarkanaisd

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.

HSA Eligibility

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.

Maximum Contributions

Your HSA contributions may not exceed the annual maximum amount established by the Internal Revenue Service. The annual contribution maximum for 2022 is based on the coverage option you elect:

• Individual – $3,850

• Family (filing jointly) – $7,500

You decide whether to use the money in your account to pay for qualified expenses or let it grow for future use. 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.

Opening an HSA

If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may open an HSA administered by EECU. 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.

Important HSA Information

• 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 EECU are eligible for automatic payroll deduction and company contributions.

How to Use your HSA

• Online/Mobile: Sign-in for 24/7 account access to check your balance, pay bills and more.

• Call/Text: (817) 882-0800. EECU’s dedicated member service representatives are available to assist you with any questions. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT, Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CT and closed on Sunday.

• Lost/Stolen Debit Card: Call the 24/7 debit card hotline at (800) 333-9934

• Stop by: a local EECU financial center for in-person assistance; find EECU locations & service hours a www.eecu.org/locations

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Health Savings Account (HSA) Individual $3,850.00 Family
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$7,500.00

Hospital Indemnity The Hartford

ABOUT HOSPITAL INDEMNITY

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/texarkanaisd

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

Hospital indemnity (HI) insurance pays a cash benefit if you or an insured dependent (spouse or child) are confined in a hospital for a covered illness or injury. Even with the best primary health insurance plan, out-of-pocket costs from a hospital stay can add up. The benefits are paid in lump sum amounts to you, and can help offset expenses that primary health insurance doesn’t cover (like deductibles, co-insurance amounts or co- pays), or benefits can be used for any non-medical expenses (like housing costs, groceries, car expenses, etc.).

To learn more about Hospital Indemnity insurance, visit thehartford.com/employeebenefits

COVERAGE INFORMATION

You have a choice of two hospital indemnity plans, which allows you the flexibility to enroll for the coverage that best meets your needs. Benefit amounts are based on the plan in effect for you or an insured dependent at the time the covered event occurs. Unless otherwise noted, the benefit amounts payable under each plan are the same for you and your dependent(s).

ASKED & ANSWERED

IS THIS COVERAGE HSA COMPATIBLE?

If you (or any dependent(s)) currently participate in a Health Saving Account (HSA) or if you plan to do so in the future, you should be aware that the IRS limits the types of supplemental insurance you may have in addition to a HSA, while still maintaining the tax-exempt status of the HSA.

Both HSA compatible and non-HSA compatible plans are available to you, as indicated in the Plan Information section. If you have or plan to open an HSA, please consult your tax and legal advisors to determine which supplemental benefits may be purchased by employees with an HSA.

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Hospital Indemnity Plan 1 Plan 2 Employee Only $14.44 $28.88 Employee and Spouse $26.09 $52.19 Employee and Child(ren) $26.59 $53.17 Employee and Family $40.25 $80.51 PLAN INFORMATION OPTION 1 OPTION 2 Coverage Type On and off-job (24 hour) On and off-job (24 hour) Covered Events Illness and injury Illness and injury HSA Compatible Yes Yes BENEFITS OPTION 1 OPTION 2 HOSPITAL CARE First Day Hospital Confinement Up to 1 day per year $1,000 $2,000 Daily Hospital Confinement (Day 2+) Up to 30 days per year $100 $200 Daily ICU Confinement (Day 1+) Up to 30 days per year $200 $400 VALUE ADDED SERVICES PLAN 1 PLAN 3 Ability Assist® EAP4 – 24/7/365 access to help for financial, legal or emotional issues Included Included HealthChampionSM5 – Administrative & clinical support following serious illness or injury Included Included 31

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WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

You are eligible for this insurance if you are an active full-time employee who works at least 20 hours per week on a regularly scheduled basis. Your spouse and child(ren) are also eligible for coverage. Any child(ren) must be under age 26.

AM I GUARANTEED COVERAGE?

This insurance is guaranteed issue coverage – it is available without having to provide information about your or your family’s health. All you have to do is elect the coverage to become insured.

WHEN CAN I ENROLL?

You may enroll during any scheduled enrollment period, or within 31 days of the date you have a change in family status.

WHEN DOES THIS INSURANCE BEGIN?

Insurance will become effective in accordance with the terms of the certificate (usually the first day of the month following the date you elect coverage).

You must be actively at work with your employer on the day your coverage takes effect. Your spouse and child(ren) must be performing normal activities and not be confined (at home or in a hospital/care facility).

WHEN DOES THIS INSURANCE END?

This insurance will end when you or your dependents no longer satisfy the applicable eligibility conditions, premium is unpaid, you are no longer actively working, you leave your employer, or the coverage is no longer offered.

CAN I KEEP THIS INSURANCE IF I LEAVE MY EMPLOYER OR AM NO LONGER A MEMBER OF THIS GROUP?

Yes, you can take this coverage with you. Coverage may be continued for you and your dependent(s) under a group portability policy. Your spouse may also continue insurance in certain circumstances. The specific terms and qualifying events for portability are described in the certificate.

1“Hospital Adjusted Expenses per Inpatient Day.” Kaiser Family Foundation. 2015. Web. 2 Mar. 2017.

2For Hospital Care benefits, when an insured is eligible for more than one benefit in a single day, only the highest benefit will be paid. 3Rates and/or benefits may be changed.

4HealthChampionSM and Ability Assist® services are provided through The Hartford by ComPsych®. ComPsych is not affiliated with The Hartford and is not a provider of insurance services. The Hartford is not responsible and assumes no liability for the goods and services provided by ComPsych. Prepare. Protect. Prevail. With The Hartford. ®

The Hartford® is The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including issuing companies Hartford Life Insurance Company and Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company. Home Office is Hartford, CT. 5962h NS 08/16 © 2016 The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. This Benefit Highlights document explains the general purpose of the insurance described, but in no way changes or affects the policy as actually issued. In the event of a discrepancy between this document and the policy, the terms of the

policy apply. Benefits are subject to state availability. Policy terms and conditions vary by state. Complete details are in the Certificate of Insurance issued to each insured individual and the Master Policy as issued to the policyholder. Hospital does not include: convalescent homes, or convalescent, rest or nursing facilities; facilities affording primarily custodial, educational or rehabilitory care; or facilities primarily for care of the aged/elderly, persons with substance abuse issues/ disorders or mental/nervous disorders. Confinement means the assignment to a bed in a medical facility for a period of at least 20 consecutive hours. Required hours may vary by state. The Hartford compensates both internal and external producers, as well as others, for the sale and service of our products. For additional information regarding Hartford’s compensation practices, please review our website http://thehartford.com/group-benefits-producer-compensation. Hospital Income Plan Form Series includes GBD-2800, GBD-2900, or state equivalent.

LIMITATIONS & EXCLUSIONS

This insurance coverage includes certain limitations and exclusions. The certificate details all provisions, limitations, and exclusions for this insurance coverage. A copy of the certificate can be obtained from your employer.

GROUP HOSPITAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

The benefits payable are based on the insurance in effect on the date of the covered event, subject to the definitions, limitations, exclusions and other provisions of the policy.

You and your dependent(s) must be citizens or legal residents of the United States, its territories and protectorates.

Other Hospital Indemnity Policy Limitation (Over-insurance

Limitation): If an employee is insured under any other hospital indemnity policy underwritten by The Hartford, any claim for benefit is only payable under the one policy elected by the employee (or beneficiary or estate, in the event of death). We will return the amount of premium paid for any other policy that is declined by the employee retroactive to the later of:

the last date any benefit was paid for any covered person under the other policy the effective date of insurance for the employee under the other policy

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2023 - 2024 Plan Year

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 Texarkana 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 Texarkana 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.

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