Benefit Contact Information
Higginbotham Public Sector (469) 385-4685 www.mybenefitshub.com/alamoheightsisd
EECU (817) 882-0800 www.eecu.org
Cigna (800) 244-6224 www.cigna.com
Avesis Group #MG-124 OP122615 (800) 522-0258 www.avesis.com
Clever RX (800) 873-1195 https://cleverrx.com/
MDLIVE (888) 365-1663 www.mdlive.com/fbs DENTAL PPO
Cigna Group #338077 (800) 244-6224 www.cigna.com
The Hartford Group #874729 (866) 278-2655 www.TheHartford.com
ACCIDENT
Bay Bridge Administrators Group #128 (800) 845-7519 www.bbadmin.com
Texas Life (800) 283-9233 www.texaslife.com
HUMANA Group #6668322 (800) 233-4013 www.humana.com
The Hartford Group #VHI-874729 (866) 547-4205 www.TheHartford.com
Chubb Claims Assistance: 888-499-0425
MASA
Group #MKAHISD (800) 423-3226 www.masamts.com
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM URGENT CARE
Deer Oaks EAP Services, LLC (866) 327-2400 eap@deeroaks.com
Next Level Prime (281) 783-8162 nextlevelurgentcare.com
Superior Vision Group #334550 (800) 507-3800 www.superiorvision.com
Bay Bridge Administrators Group #128 (800) 845-7519 www.bbadmin.com
The Hartford (888) 563-1124 www.thehartford.com
SPENDING ACCOUNT (FSA)
Higginbotham (866) 419-3519 www.Flexclaims@higginbotham.com
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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 30 days of benefit eligibility 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 Office or you can call Higginbotham Public Sector 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/ alamoheightsisd. 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 Alamo Heights ISD benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/alamoheightsisd. 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 log in 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.
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 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
Changes in benefit elections can occur only if you experience a qualifying event. You must present proof of a qualifying event to your Benefit Office within 30 days of your qualifying event and meet with your Benefits 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.
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.
Annual Benefit Enrollment
Employee Eligibility Requirements
Supplemental Benefits: Eligible employees must work 16 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 2024 benefits become effective on September 1, 2024, you must be actively-at-work on September 1, 2024 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.
Dental (PPO/MAC) To age 26
Dental (DHMO) To age 26
Telehealth To age 26
Vision To age 26
Cancer To age 26
Medical Supplement/Gap To age 19 or 24 if full-time student
Accident To age 26
Voluntary Life and AD&D To age 26
Critical Illness To age 26
Individual Life To age 26
Emergency Medical Transport To age 26
Hospital Indemnity To age 26
Medical 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 Higginbotham Public Sector, 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 Higginbotham Public Sector, 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 Higginbotham Public Sector 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 Benefits Office to request a continuation of coverage.
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
Contribution Source Employee and/or employer Employee and/or employer
Account Owner Individual
Underlying Insurance Requirement High deductible health plan None
Minimum Deductible
Maximum Contribution
Permissible Use Of Funds
Cash-Outs of Unused Amounts (if no medical expenses)
$1,600 single (2024)
$3,200 family (2024) N/A
$4,150 single (2024)
$8,300 family (2024)
Employees may use funds any way they wish. If used for non-qualified medical expenses, subject to current tax rate plus 20% penalty.
$3,200 (2024)
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
Year-to-year rollover of account balance? Yes, will roll over to use for subsequent year’s health coverage.
Does the account earn interest?
Portable?
Yes
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.
No
Yes, portable year-to-year and between jobs. No
Medical Insurance
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/alamoheightsisd
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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.mybeneitshub.com/sampleisd
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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 (High Deductible Health Plan) 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 2024 is based on the coverage option you elect:
• Individual – $4,150
• Family (filing jointly) – $8,300
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. to 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: www.eecu.org/ locations.
Supplemental Insurance Avesis
ABOUT SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE
This plan provides supplemental coverage to help offset out-of-pocket costs that you may experience due to deductibles, co-payments and coinsurance of your employer’s medical plan.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/alamoheightsisd
High Option
This plan covers up to:
$4,000 In Hospital Confinement expenses associated with deductible, co-pay and coinsurance amounts not covered by your Major Medical plan. This plan covers up to:
$2,500 Outpatient expenses associated with deductible, co-pay and coinsurance amounts not covered by your Major Medical plan.
Low Option
This plan covers up to:
$1,000 In Hospital Confinement expenses associated with deductible, co-pay and coinsurance amounts not covered by your Major Medical plan.
This plan covers up to:
$1,000 Outpatient expenses associated with deductible, co-pay and coinsurance amounts not covered by your Major Medical plan.
A more effective way to protect you and your dependents
SecureADVANTAGE is designed to complement your existing major medical insurance and provide added coverage that fills the gaps between what your major medical plan will pay and what you owe out of your own pocket if you are hospital confined. It provides added coverage for you and each covered family member, should you be required to pay for expenses associated with each hospital confinement that are applied to your deductible and coinsurance.
Benefits are paid directly to you when you are hospitalized due to an injury or sickness, unless an Assignment of Benefits Form dictates that benefits should be paid to your doctor or the hospital at time of treatment.
Protecting Coverage
Inpatient Services
SecureADVANTAGE pays covered expenses for:
• In-Patient Hospital stays
• In-Patient Surgeries
• In-Patient Tests, Procedures, and Medications (billed through the facility)
• Physician In-Hospital charges
• Emergency Room treatment for Injuries and Sickness (sickness must result in hospital confinement within 24 hours of ER treatment)
Outpatient Services
• SecureADVANTAGE pays covered expenses including but not limited to:
• Hospital Emergency Room Treatment for Injury or Sickness
• Outpatient surgery in an outpatient Surgical Facility, Emergency Facility or Physician’s Office
• Diagnostic Testing including Xrays, Diagnostic Lab, MRI’s and CT scans
• Outpatient Chemotherapy or Radiation Therapy
• Physical Therapy or Chiropractic Care
Outpatient Benefits
The Outpatient I Benefit pays on a per person per Sickness or Injury basis, up to a maximum of four “occurrences” per amily per calendar year. This maximum applies to the entire family unit, regardless of the number of covered persons within the family unit. An “occurrence” is the treatment, or series of treatments, for a specific Sickness. or Injury.
Supplemental Insurance Avesis
All expenses related to the treatment of the same related Sickness or Injury will accrue toward the outpatient maximum for one occurrence, regardless of whether such treatment is received in more than one calendar year period. If, however, a Covered Person is treatment-free, at any time, for at least 90 consecutive days, they may qualify for an additional outpatient maximum benefit if the family maximum per calendar year has not been met.
Secure Advantage Outpatient Benefits pays for covered expenses including but not limited to:
• Hospital Emergency Room Treatment for Injury or Sickness
• Outpatient Surgery in an outpatient surgical facility, emergency facility or physician’s office
• Diagnostic testing including but not limited to Xrays, diagnostic lab, MRI’s and CT scans
• Outpatient chemotherapy or radiation therapy
• Physical therapy or chiropractic care
All Inpatient and Outpatient Benefits are limited to those expenses that are medically necessary for the treatment of an Injury or Sickness. Further, such expenses must be covered under the major medical comprehensive policy and applied to that plans deductible, copayment, or coinsurance provision.
To file a claim, complete a claim form and mail to carrier. Claim forms can be located on the Employee Benefits Portal.
On-demand care for illness and injuries is
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MDLIVE cares for more than 80 common, non-emergency conditions, including:
• Pink Eye
• Sinus Problems
• Cough
• Ear Pain
• Headache
• Prescriptions
• Sore Throat
• UTI (Females, 18+)
• Yeast Infections
• And more
1Prescriptions are available at the physician’s discretion when medically necessary. A renewal of an existing prescription can also be provided when your regular physician is unavailable, depending on the type of medication.
Dental PPO Cigna
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/alamoheightsisd
Coverage is provided through Cigna. Two levels of benefits are available with the DPPO plan: innetwork and out-of-network. You may select the dental provider of your choice, but your level of coverage may vary based on the provider you see for services. You could pay more if you use an outof-network provider.
How to Find an In-network Dentist
To search for a dentist on Cigna. com, visit the site and click “Find a Doctor, Dentist or Facility.” Follow the prompts on screen and when asked to choose your plan, select “DPPO/EPO > Total Cigna DPPO.” Or call 800-244-6224 to find an innetwork dentist.
How to Request a New ID Card
You can request your dental id card by contacting Cigna directly at 800244-6224. 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.
Please see plan documents for details and limitations
Class I: Diagnostic & Preventive
Oral Evaluations
Prophylaxis: routine cleanings
X-rays: routine & non-routine
Fluoride Application
Sealants: per tooth
Space Maintainers: non-orthodontic
Emergency Care to Relieve Pain
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
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
Class IV: Orthodontia
Coverage for Dependent Children to age 19
Lifetime Benefits Maximum: $1,000
Cigna Dental Choice Plan Summary
Dental DHMO
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/alamoheightsisd
Coverage is provided through HumanaDental benefits. After you enroll in a plan and receive your ID card, you can manage your plan information on your personal home page on Humana.com.
• You have the freedom to select any participating general dentist as your primary care dentist. To select a dental provider from our network, simply visit Humana. com. Once there, you can also check your benefits, email us and get a new or temporary ID card. If you prefer, contact us at 1-800-342-5209.
• Life without claim forms! With the HumanaDental DHMO plan you pay your dentist directly, when applicable.
• Your primary dentist will provide all of your routine dental care and you will pay any copayment or discounted charges at the time of service.
• If you need a specialty dentist, you may receive up to a 25 percent discount by using certain participating specialty dentists from our network. Visit Humana.com to find a participating specialist.
Dental PPO
Vision Insurance
Superior Vision
ABOUT VISION
Vision insurance helps cover the cost of care for maintaining healthy vision. Similar to an annual checkup at your family doctor, routine eyecare is necessary to ensure that your eyes are healthy and to check for any signs of eye conditions or diseases . Most plans cover your routine eye exam with a copay and provide an allowance for Frames or Contact Lenses.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/alamoheightsisd
Superior Vision Customer Service 1-800-507-3800
An overview of your vision benefits
• In-network benefits available through network eye care professionals.
• Find an in-network eye care professional at superiorvision.com. Call your eye doctor to verify network participation.
• Obtain a vision exam with either an MD or OD.
• Flexibility to use different eye care professionals for exam and for eyewear.
• Access your benefits through our mobile app – Display member ID card – view your member ID card in full screen or save to wallet .
Our network is built to support you.
• We manage one of the largest eye care professional networks in the country .
• The network includes 50 of the top 50 national retailers. Examples include:
• In-network online retail Providers :
Additional discounts
Members may also receive additional discounts, including 20% off lens upgrades and 30% off additional pairs of glasses.*
Access to LASIK discounts
A LASIK discount is available to all covered members. Our Discounted LASIK services are administered by QualSight. Visit lasik.sv.qualsight.com to learn more.
Access to hearing aid discounts
Members save up to 40% on brand name hearing aids and have access to a nationwide network of licensed hearing professionals through Your Hearing Network.
*Discounts are provided by participating locations. Verify if their eye care professional participates in the discount featur e before receiving service.
Vision plan benefits for Alamo Heights ISD
Not all providers participate in Superior Vision Discounts, including the member out-of-pocket features. Call your provider prior to scheduling an appointment to confirm if he/she offers the discount and member out-of-pocket features. The discount and member out-of-pocket features are not insurance. Discounts and member out-of-pocket are subject to change without notice and do not apply if prohibited by the manufacturer. Lens options may not be available from all Superior Vision providers/all locations.
Disability Insurance
The Hartford
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/alamoheightsisd
EDUCATOR DISABILITY INSURANCE OVERVIEW
What is Educator Disability Income Insurance?
Educator Disability insurance combines the features of a short-term and long-term disability plan into one policy. The coverage pays you a portion of your earnings if you cannot work because of a disabling illness or injury. The plan gives you the flexibility to choose a level of coverage to suit your need.
You have the opportunity to purchase Disability Insurance through your employer. This highlight sheet is an overview of your Disability Insurance. Once a group policy is issued to your employer, a certificate of insurance will be available to explain your coverage in detail.
Why do I need Disability Insurance Coverage?
; More than half of all personal bankruptcies and mortgage foreclosures are a consequence of disability ; The average worker faces a 1 in 3 chance of suffering a job loss lasting 90 days or more due to a disability ; Only 50% of American adults indicate they have enough savings to cover three months of living expenses in the event they’re not earning any income
ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT
Eligibility
You are eligible if you are an active employee who works at least 20 hours per week on a regularly scheduled basis.
Enrollment You can enroll in coverage within 31 days of your date of hire or during your annual enrollment period.
Effective Date
Coverage goes into effect subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. You must satisfy the definition of Actively at Work with your employer on the day your coverage takes effect.
Actively at Work
You must be at work with your Employer on your regularly scheduled workday. On that day, you must be performing for wage or profit all of your regular duties in the usual way and for your usual number of hours. If school is not in session due to normal vacation or school break(s), Actively at Work shall mean you are able to report for work with your Employer, performing all of the regular duties of Your Occupation in the usual way for your usual number of hours as if school was in session.
FEATURES OF THE PLAN
Benefit Amount
You may purchase coverage that will pay you a monthly flat dollar benefit in $100 increments between $200 and $7,500 that cannot exceed 66 2/3% of your current monthly earnings. Earnings are defined in The Hartford’s contract with your employer.
Elimination Period
You must be disabled for at least the number of days indicated by the elimination period that you select before you can receive a disability benefit payment. The elimination period that you select consists of two numbers. The first number shows the number of days you must be disabled by an accident before your benefits can begin. The second number indicates the number of days you must be disabled by a sickness before your benefits can begin.
For those employees electing an elimination period of 30 days or less, if your are confined to a hospital for 24 hours more due to a disability, the elimination period will be waived, and benefits will be payable from the first day of hospitalization.
Disability Insurance
The Hartford
PROVISIONS OF THE PLAN
Definition of Disability
Disability is defined as The Hartford’s contract with your employer. Typically, disability means that you cannot perform one or more of the essential duties of your occupation due to injury, sickness, pregnancy, or other medical conditions covered by the insurance, and as a result, your current monthly earnings are 80% or less of your pre-disability earnings.
One you have been disabled for 24 months, you must be prevented from performing one or more essential duties of any occupation, and as a result, your monthly earnings are 66 2/3% or less of your pre-disability earnings.
Pre-Existing Condition Limitation
Your policy limits the benefits you can receive for a disability caused by a pre-existing condition. In general, if you were diagnosed or received care for a disabling condition within the 3 consecutive months just prior to the effective date of this policy, your benefit payment will be limited, unless: You have not received treatment for the disabling condition within 3 months, while insured under this policy, before the disability begins, or You have been insured under this policy for 12 months before your disability begins.
If your disability is a result of a pre-existing condition, we will pay benefits for a maximum of 4 weeks.
How to File a Claim
Instructions on how to file a claim can be found on your Employee Benefits Portal under Disability. To File a Claim, Call this Number: 866-278-2655.
Disability Insurance The Hartford
Educator Disability - Definitions
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. This type of disability plan is called an educator disability plan and includes both long and short term coverage into one convenient plan.
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 in your employer’s disability plan. This includes during your initial new hire enrollment. Please review your plan details to find more information about preexisting condition limitations.
How do I choose which plan to enroll in during my open enrollment?
1. First choose your elimination period. The elimination period, sometimes referred to as the waiting period, is how long you are disabled and unable to work before your benefit will begin. This will be displayed as 2 numbers such as 0/7, 14/14, 30/30, 60/60, 90/90, etc.
The first number indicates the number of days you must be disabled due to Injury and the second number indicates the number of days you must be disabled due to Sickness
When choosing your elimination period, ask yourself, “How long can I go without a paycheck?” Based on the answer to this question, choose your elimination period accordingly.
Important Note - some plans will waive the elimination period if you choose 30/30 or less and you are confined as an inpatient to the hospital for a specific time period. Please review your plan details to see if this feature is available to you.
2. Next choose your benefit amount. This is the maximum amount of money you would receive from the carrier on a monthly basis once your disability claim is approved by the carrier.
When choosing your monthly benefit, ask yourself, “How much money do I need to be able to pay my monthly expenses?” Based on the answer to this question, choose your monthly benefit accordingly.
Choose your desired elimination period.
Choose your Benefit Amount from the drop down box.
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/alamoheightsisd
COVERAGE INFORMATION
You have a choice of three hospital indemnity plans, which allows you the flexibility to enroll for the coverage that best meets your current financial protection 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).
How to File a Claim:
You can file your claim in different ways depending on what's most convenient to you:
1. ONLINE
• Visit the Supplemental Insurance Claims Portal at TheHartford.com/benefits/myclaim.
• Register for access if you have not done so already. (Please note: We must have current eligibility from your benefits administrator for you and any dependents to be eligible to register on the portal.)
• Log in to the portal.
• Click on "Complete Your Claim Form Online" under the Quick Links section.
• Follow the prompts to complete and submit a claim.
2. FILE A CLAIM OVER THE PHONE (Applicable to Health Screening Benefit/Accident Protection Benefit Only)
• File your claim by calling 866-547-4205.
• Available Monday through Friday, 8a.m.-6p.m. EST.
3. SUBMIT A CLAIM VIA MAIL OR FAX
• Download a claim form at TheHartford.com/benefits/ myclaim.
• Complete the form and mail or fax it to:
The Hartford Supplemental Insurance Benefit Department P.O. Box 99906 Grapevine, TX 76099 Fax Number: 469-417-1952 For assistance filing your claim, call 866-547-4205.
Cancer Insurance Bay Bridge Administrators
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/alamoheightsisd
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.
Why I Need Cancer Insurance
Cancer kills more than 500,000 Americans each year, making it the second most common cause of death in the United States. Cancer insurance is designed to relieve your financial burden to help you focus on recovering your health. Money received from cancer benefits can help pay for many expenses such as:
• Experimental cancer treatment
• Travel and lodging costs related to treatment
• Routine living expenses like mortgage and utility bills.
• Guaranteed Issue, If Actively at Work on Effective date.
• PreX: 12-month Pre-ex applies, cannot change plans from low to high once diagnosed with any cancer.
• Two Options: High/Low both pay off a schedule of benefits.
• First Diagnosis $2500 both plans
In consideration of additional premium, this coverage will provide you with benefits if you go into a Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Your benefits start the first day you go into ICU. The benefit is payable for up to 45 days per ICU stay. You may choose the benefit of $325 or $625 per day. It is reduced by one-half at age 75.
Wellness Benefit: $50 annually
How to file a Claim:
1. Complete each section of the first page of the claim form. (Download form through the employee portal)
2. Attach a copy of the pathology report(s) with a positive diagnosis of cancer or a specified disease. Be sure to attach the earliest diagnosis of cancer or specified disease to ensure proper payment of benefits.
3. For Intensive Care Coverage claims only – please complete each section of the first page of the claim form and attach a copy of the itemized bill from your hospital stating dates you were billed for intensive care confinement and the diagnosis codes for the confinement.
If you have questions or need assistance, please call us toll free at 1-800-845-7519 and ask to speak with a Claims Examiner about your cancer and specified disease policy Monday – Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM, (CST) Central Standard Time.
ALL REQUIRED PORTIONS OF THIS CLAIM FORM MUST BE COMPLETED TO AVOID UNNECCESARY DELAY IN THE PROCESSING OF YOUR REQUEST FOR BENEFITS.
Accident Insurance Bay Bridge Administrators
ABOUT ACCIDENT
Do you have kids playing sports, are you a weekend warrior, or maybe you’re 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/alamoheightsisd
Why I Need Accident Insurance
Accident insurance will deliver a pre-determined payment to you for various qualifying incidents. These occurrences may include:
• Injuries such as fractures, dislocations, burns, concussions, lacerations, etc.
• Medical services and treatments such as emergency transportation and physical therapy.
• Some plans also include accidental death and dismemberment or common carrier benefits as an add on benefit.
How to File a Claim:
Access claim form through the employee portal or call 800.845.7519
Accident Medical Expense Benefit We will pay the Actual Charges incurred up to $250 per unit if, as a result of Injury, a Covered Person
medical or surgical treatment.
Accident Insurance Bay Bridge Administrators
Critical Illness Insurance
ABOUT CRITICAL ILLNESS
Critical illness insurance can be used towards medical or other expenses. It provides a lump sum benefit payable directly to the insured upon diagnosis of a covered condition or event, like a heart attack or stroke. The money can also be used for non-medical costs related to the illness, including transportation, child care, etc.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/alamoheightsisd
once per insured per year
Occupational Package - Pays 100% of the face amount; Benefits payable for HIV or Hepatitis B, C, or D, MRSA, Rabies, Tetanus, or Tuberculosis contracted on the job.
Childhood Conditions - Pays 100% of the dependent child face amount; Provides benefits for childhood conditions (Autism Spectrum Disorder; Cerebral Palsy; Congenital Birth Defects; Heart, Lung, Cleft Lip, Palate, etc; Cystic Fibrosis; Down Syndrome; Gaucher Disease; Muscular Dystrophy; Type 1 Diabetes).
Benefits are payable for a subsequent diagnosis of Benign Brain Tumor, Cancer, Coma, Coronary Artery Obstruction, Heart Attack, Major Organ Failure, Severe Burns, Stroke, or Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
Critical Illness Insurance
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Miscellaneous Disease Rider + COVID-19
The Miscellaneous Disease Rider is payable once per covered condition.
Covered Conditions include: Addison’s Disease, Cerebrospinal Meningitis, Diphtheria, Huntington’s Chorea, Legionnaire’s Disease, Malaria, Myasthenia Gravis, Meningitis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Osteomyelitis, Polio, Rabies, Scleroderma, Systemic Lupus, Tetanus, Tuberculosis.
COVID-19 means a disease resulting in a positive COVID-19 diagnostic screening and 5 consecutive days of hospital confinement
Waiver of Premium - Waives premium while the Insured is totally disabled. Included Wellness Benefit - Payable once per insured per year
$50
No benefit will be paid for a date of diagnosis that occurs prior to the coverage effective date. Covered individuals must be treatment free from cancer for 12 months prior to diagnosis date and in complete remission. There is no pre-existing condition limitation. All amounts are Guaranteed Issue - no medical questions are required for coverage to be issued.
View your benefit website at www.mybenefitshub.com/alamoheightsisd for full details and rates.
Life and AD&D
The Hartford
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/alamoheightsisd
the lesser of 5x earnings or $500,000
Increments of $5,000.
the lesser of 50% of your supplemental
Covered accidents or death can occur up to 365 days after the accident. The
not exceed 100% of your coverage amount.
(Quadriplegia)
of the Upper and Lower Limbs of One Side of the Body (Hemiplegia)
of One Limb (Uniplegia)
of One Limb (Uniplegia)
2Your benefit will be reduced by 35% at age 65 and 50% at age 70. Reductions will be applied to the original amount.
Life and AD&D
The Hartford
AM I GUARANTEED COVERAGE?
If you enroll during your annual enrollment period or are newly eligible and elect an amount that exceeds the guaranteed issue amount of $200,000, you will need to provide evidence of insurability that is satisfactory to The Hartford before the excess can become effective. If you enroll after your annual or initial enrollment period, evidence of insurability will be required for all coverage amounts.
If you enroll during your annual enrollment period or are newly eligible and elect an amount that exceeds the guaranteed issue amount of $30,000, your spouse will need to provide evidence of insurability that is satisfactory to The Hartford before the excess can become effective. If you enroll after your annual or initial enrollment period, evidence of insurability will be required for all coverage amounts.
This insurance is guaranteed issue coverage – it is available without having to provide information about your child(ren)’s health. AD&D is available without having to provide information about your or your family’s health.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCE
General Limitations and Exclusions
• Your supplemental/voluntary life benefit will be reduced by 35% at age 65 and 50% at age 70. Reductions will be applied to the original amount.
• A supplemental or voluntary life benefit will not be paid if death occurs by suicide within two years (or as allowed by state law) of purchasing this coverage.
• ou and your dependent(s) must be citizens or legal residents of the United States, its territories and protectorates.
Dependent Limitations and Exclusions
• Coverage may only be elected for dependents when you elect and are approved for coverage for yourself.
• Coverage may not be elected for a dependent who has employee coverage under this certificate.
• Coverage may not be elected for a dependent who is in active full-time military service.
• Child(ren) may only be covered as a dependent of one employee.
• Infants may receive a reduced benefit prior to the age of six months.
5962a NS 05/21 Life Form Series includes GBD-1000, GBD-1100, or state equivalent.
GROUP ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE
General Limitations and Exclusions
• Your supplemental/voluntary AD&D benefit will be reduced by 35% at age 65 and 50% at age 70. Reductions will be applied to the original amount.
• Exclusions: (Applicable to all benefits except the Life Insurance Benefit and the Accelerated Benefit) What is not covered under The Policy?
• The Policy does not cover any loss caused or contributed to by:
Permanent Life Insurance Texas Life Insurance Company
Permanent Life Insurance Texas Life Insurance Company
ABOUT PERMANENT LIFE INSURANCE
Permanent life insurance is a type of life insurance policy that provides coverage for the insured’s entire lifetime, as long as the premiums are paid. It complements term life insurance, which covers the insured for a specified period of time. Permanent life insurance is the coverage you can keep when your employment ends.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/sampleisd
www.mybenefitshub.com/alamoheightsisd
Voluntary permanent life insurance can be an ideal complement to the group term and voluntary term life insurance your employer might provide. This voluntary permanent universal life product is yours to keep, even when you change jobs or retire, as long as you pay the necessary premium. Group and voluntary term life insurance may be portable if you change jobs, but even if you can keep them after you retire, they usually cost more and decline in death benefit.
The contract, PureLife-plus, is underwritten by Texas Life Insurance Company, and it has the following features:
• HIGH DEATH BENEFIT. Written on a minimal cash-value Universal Life frame, PureLife-plus features one of the highest death benefits per payroll-deducted dollar offered at the worksite.1
• REFUND OF PREMIUM. Unique in the workplace, PureLife-plus offers you a refund of 10 years’ premium, should you surrender the contract if initial specified premium paid for ever increases. (Conditions apply.)
• ACCELERATED DEATH BENEFIT DUE TO TERMINAL ILLNESS RIDER. Should you be diagnosed as terminally ill with the expectation of death within 12 months, you will have the option to receive 92% of the death benefit, minus a $150 ($100 in Florida) administrative fee. Included with your contract at no additional cost, this valuable living benefit helps give you peace of mind knowing that, should you need it, you can take the large majority of your death benefit while still alive. (Conditions apply.) (Form ICC07-ULABR-07 or Form Series ULABR-07)
• MINIMAL CASH VALUE. Designed to provide a high death benefit at a reasonable premium, PureLife-plus helps provide peace of mind for you and your beneficiaries while freeing investment dollars to be directed toward such tax-favored retirement plans as 403(b), 457 and 401(k).
• LONG GUARANTEES. Enjoy the assurance of a contract that has a guaranteed death benefit to age 121 and level premium that guarantees coverage for a significant period of time (after the guaranteed period, premiums may go down, stay the same, or go up).2
1 Voluntary Whole and Universal Life Products, Eastbridge Consulting Group, March 2022
2 As long as you pay the necessary premium. Guarantees are subject to product terms, limitations, exclusions, and the insurer’s claims paying ability and financial strength. 45 years average for all ages based on our actuarial review.
Permanent Life Insurance
Texas Life Insurance Company
Permanent Life Insurance Texas Life Insurance Company
WHO CAN APPLY FOR COVERAGE?
Actively at work employees at issue ages 17-70 are eligible. Spouses, issue age 17-60, children ages 15 days to 26 years, and grandchildren ages 15 days to 18 years are eligible to apply for this coverage as well3. Employees do not have to participate in order to apply for coverage on eligible dependents.
SAMPLE RATES
You can qualify by answering just 3 questions4 –no exams or needles.
During the last six months, has the proposed insured:
Been actively at work on a full time basis, performing usual duties?
Been absent from work due to illness or medical treatment for a period of more than 5 consecutive working days?
Been disabled or received tests, treatment or care of any kind in a hospital or nursing home or received chemotherapy, hormonal therapy for cancer, radiation, dialysis treatment, or treatment for alcohol or drug abuse?
3 Coverage not available on children in WA or on grandchildren in WA or MD. In MD, children must reside with the applicant to be eligible for coverage.
4 Issuance of coverage will depend on the answer to these questions.
Important Note: Texas Life does not offer legal or financial advice. Contact an attorney and a financial advisor in your state for legal and financial information on wills, estates and trusts.
PureLife-plus is a Flexible Premium Adjustable Life Insurance to Age 121. As with most life insurance products, Texas Life contracts and riders contain certain exclusions, limitations, exceptions, reductions of benefits, waiting periods and terms for keeping them in force. Please contact a Texas Life representative or see the Purelife-plus brochure for costs and complete details. Contract Form ICC18-PRFNG-NI-18, Form Series PRFNG-NI-18 or PRFNGNI-20-OHIO.
Stay prepared with MASA® AccessSM
Comprehensive coverage and care for emergency transport.
Our Emergent Plus membership plan includes:
Emergency Ground Ambulance Coverage1
Your out-of-pocket expenses for your emergency ground transportation to a medical facility are covered with MASA.
Emergency Air Ambulance Coverage1
Your out-of-pocket expenses for your emergency air transportation to a medical facility are covered with MASA.
Hospital to Hospital Ambulance Coverage1
When specialized care is required but not available at the initial emergency facility, your out-of-pocket expenses for the ground or air ambulance transfer to the nearest appropriate medical facility are covered with MASA.
Repatriation Near Home Coverage1
Should you need continued care and your care provider has approved moving you to a hospital nearer to your home, MASA coordinates and covers the expense for ambulance transportation to the approved medical facility.
Did you know?
51.3 million emergency responses occur each year
MASA protects families against uncovered costs for emergency transportation and provides connections with care services.
Source: NEMSIS, National EMS Data Report, 2023
About MASA
MASA is coverage and care you can count on to protect you from the unexpected. With us, there is no “out-of-network” ambulance. Just send us the bill when it arrives and we’ll work to ensure charges are covered. Plus, we’ll be there for you beyond your initial ride, with expert coordination services on call to manage complex transport needs during or after your emergency — such as transferring you and your loved ones home safely.
Protect yourself, your family, and your family’s financial future with MASA.
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.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybene itshub.com/sampleisd
www.mybenefitshub.com/alamoheightsisd
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 $3,200 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 have the option to enroll in both a HSA and FSA, however doing so will make your FSA a "Limited" FSA, which means it will only be available for dental and vision expenses. All medical expenses would need to be processed through your 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).
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 Depend ent 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.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Higginbotham
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Higginbotham
Important FSA Rules
• The maximum per plan year you can contribute to a Health Care FSA is $3,200. 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.
• In most cases, you can continue to file claims incurred during the plan year for another 90 days after the plan year ends.
• 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 you to carry-over up to $640 in your Health Care FSA into the next plan year for eligible employers The carry-over rule does not apply to your Dependent Care FSA.
• Review your employer's Summary Plan Document for full details. FSA rules vary by employer.
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
∗ Questions – flexsupport@higginbotham.net
∗ Fax – 866-419-3516
∗ Claims- flexclaims@higginbotham.net
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Dear Oaks
ABOUT EAP
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program that assists you in resolving problems such as finding child or elder care, relationship challenges, financial or legal problems, etc. This program is provided by your employer at no cost to you.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/alamoheightsisd
Why I Need Employee Assistance
Balancing work and life is difficult sometimes. Your EAP option covers trouble areas such as:
• Substance abuse
• Stress management
• Financial problems
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/alamoheightsisd
Urgent Care Next Level Prime
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/alamoheightsisd
TAKING YOUR HEALTHCARE TO THE NEXT LEVEL
Your employer is partnering with Next Level Medical to offer employees PLUS their spouse and dependents access to a NEW healthcare benefit with a Next Level PRIME membership.
WHAT IS NEXT LEVEL PRIME?
Next Level PRIME offers all of these amazing benefits:
• Access to 20+ Next Level clinic locations
• Direct primary, preventive & chronic care 7 days a week from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Urgent care 7 days a week from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
• Telemedicine/Virtual visits 24 hour 7 days a week
• Nurse Care Navigators to assist with all healthcare concerns/questions
• Health & Wellness Coaching
• NO CO-PAYS AT THE TIME OF SERVICE!
• NO ADDITIONAL OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES!
• Unlimited access to medical care
2024 - 2025 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 Alamo Heights 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 Alamo Heights 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.