EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLAN MARTINSVILLE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS PLAN YEAR: JULY 1, 2022 - JUNE 30, 2023
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the Martinsville City Public Schools comprehensive benefits program. This booklet highlights the benefits offered to all eligible employees for the plan year listed below. Benefits described in this booklet are voluntary, employee-paid benefits unless otherwise noted.
ENROLLMENT PERIOD: MAY 2, 2022 - MAY 27, 2022 EFFECTIVE DATES: JULY 1, 2022 - JUNE 30, 2023 Benefits Plan Overview
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Accident Benefits
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Online Enrollment Instructions
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Medical Bridge Benefits
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Health Benefits
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Life Insurance
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Health Rates
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Additional Benefits Available
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Dental Benefits
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Required Notices
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Cobra Continuation Of Coverage Rights
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Authorization Form
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Notice Of Insurance Information Practices
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Continuation Of Coverage for Benefits Form
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Vision Benefits
Health Savings Account
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Cancer Benefits
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Critical Illness Benefits
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Disability Benefits
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PRE-TAX & POST-TAX BENEFITS
MARTINSVILLE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ENROLLMENT PERIOD: MAY 2, 2022 - MAY 27, 2022 EFFECTIVE DATES: JULY 1, 2022 - JUNE 30, 2023
PRE-TAX BENEFITS Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Delta Dental of VA
Aetna
Vision Insurance Aetna
Health Savings Accounts
Flex Facts • Employee Maximum $3,650/year • Family Maximum $7,300/year HSA plans can only be established in conjunction with a qualified High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Martinsville City Public Schools will contribute $720 to an HSA for employees enrolled in individual health coverage, and $1,200 to an HSA for employees enrolled in dependent health coverage.
Cancer Benefits
Colonial Life
Accident Benefits
Colonial Life
Medical Bridge Benefits
Colonial Life
POST-TAX BENEFITS Short-Term Disability Benefits
Colonial Life
Long-Term Disability Benefits The Hartford
Life Insurance
Colonial Life • Term Life Insurance • Whole Life Insurance
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Critical Illness Benefits Colonial Life
QUALIFICATIONS & IMPORTANT INFO
THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW QUALIFICATIONS: • Employees must work 37.5 hours or more per week.
IMPORTANT FACTS: • The plan year for Aetna Health, Delta Dental, Aetna Vision, The Hartford Long-Term Disability, Health Savings Accounts and Colonial Insurance products lasts from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. • Deductions for Aetna Health, Delta Dental, Aetna Vision, The Hartford Long-Term Disability, Health Savings Accounts and Colonial Insurance products will begin July 2022. • If signing up for any coverage on your spouse and/or children, please have their dates of birth and social security numbers available when speaking with the Benefits Representative. • Elections made during this enrollment period CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER THE ENROLLMENT PERIOD unless there is a family status change as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. Examples of a family status change are: marriage, divorce, death of a spouse or child, birth or adoption of a child, termination or commencement of a spouse's employment, or the transition of spouse's employment from full-time to part-time, or vice-versa. Once a family status change has occurred, an employee has 30 days to notify the Pierce Group Benefits Service Center at 1-800-387-5955 to request a change in elections. • As a married couple, one spouse cannot be enrolled in a Medical Reimbursement FSA at the same time the other opens or contributes to an HSA. • The Health Screening Rider on the Colonial Medical Bridge plan has a 30-day waiting period for new enrollees. Coverage, therefore, will not begin until July 31, 2022. • Additionally, some policies may include a pre-existing condition clause. Please read your policy carefully for full details. • Please be aware there are certain coverages that may be subject to federal and state tax when premium is paid by pretax deduction or employee contribution. • An employee taking a leave of absence, other than under the Family & Medical Leave Act, may not be eligible to re-enter the Benefits Program until the next plan year. Please contact your Benefit Administrator for more information.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS GUIDE
MARTINSVILLE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN PERSON
ONLINE
You may enroll or make changes online to your benefits plan. To enroll online, please see the information below and on the following pages.
During your open enrollment period, a Pierce Group Benefits representative will be available by appointment to answer any questions you may have and to assist you in the enrollment process.
ENROLLMENT PERIOD: MAY 2, 2022 - MAY 27, 2022 YOU CAN MAKE THE FOLLOWING BENEFIT ELECTIONS ONLINE DURING THE ENROLLMENT PERIOD: • • • • • •
Enroll, change or cancel your Health Insurance. Enroll in Health Savings Account (HSA). Enroll, change or cancel your Dental Insurance. Enroll, change or cancel your Vision Insurance. Enroll, change or cancel your Long-Term Disability Insurance. Enroll, change or cancel your Colonial coverage (see the following pages for enrollments/changes that can be completed online).
ACCESS YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE WHENEVER, WHEREVER. Benefits Details | Educational Videos | Download Forms | Online Chat with Service Center To view your personalized benefits website, go to:
www.PierceGroupBenefits.com/MartinsvilleCityPublicSchools or piercegroupbenefits.com and click “Find Your Benefits”.
IMPORTANT NOTE & DISCLAIMER
This is neither an insurance contract nor a Summary Plan Description and only the actual policy provisions will prevail. All information in this booklet including premiums quoted is subject to change. All policy descriptions are for information purposes only. Your actual policies may be different than those in this booklet.
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BENSELECT ONLINE ENROLLMENT:
BenSelect
COMPLETE THE STEPS BELOW TO BEGIN THE ONLINE ENROLLMENT PROCESS
HELPFUL TIPS:
• If you are a new employee and unable to log into the online system, please speak with the Benefits Representative assigned to your location, or contact Human Resources. • If you are an existing employee and unable to log into the online system, please contact Pierce Group Benefits at 888-662-7500 between 8:30am and 5:00pm, or speak with the Benefits Representative assigned to your location.
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Go to https://harmony.benselect.com/martinsville • Enter your User Name: Social Security Number with or without dashes (ex. 123-45-6789 or 123456789) • Enter your PIN: Last 4 numbers of your Social Security Number followed by last 2 numbers of your Date of Birth year (ex. 678970)
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The screen prompts you to create a NEW PIN [____________________________].
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Choose a security question and enter answer [______________________________________].
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Confirm (or enter) an email address.
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Click on ‘Save New PIN’ to continue to the enrollment welcome screen.
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From the welcome screen click “Next”.
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The screen shows ‘Personal Information’. Verify that the information is correct and enter the additional required information (marital status, work phone, e-mail address). Click ‘Next’.
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The screen allows you to add family members. It is only necessary to enter family member information if adding or including family members in your coverage. Click ‘Next’.
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The screen shows ‘Benefit Summary’. Review your current benefits and make changes/selections for the upcoming plan year. • HEALTH: You may enroll online in Health coverage. • HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT Enter annual amount. EMPLOYEE $3,650/year FAMILY $7,300/year HSA plans can only be established in conjunction with a qualified High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Martinsville City Public Schools will contribute $720 to an HSA for employees enrolled in individual health coverage, and $1,200 to an HSA for employees enrolled in dependent health coverage. • DENTAL: You may enroll online in Dental coverage. • VISION: You may enroll online in Vision coverage. • LONG-TERM DISABILITY: You may enroll online in Long-Term Disability coverage. <<< enrollment instructions continued on next page >>>
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BenSelect
BENSELECT ONLINE ENROLLMENT CONT.:
• CANCER ASSIST You may enroll online in Cancer Assist coverage. • DISABILITY - EDUCATOR 1.0 You may enroll online in Educator 1.0 coverage. • ACCIDENT 1.0 You may enroll online in Accident 1.0; however persons over age 64 applying for coverage and employees wishing to purchase an individual policy for their spouse should speak with the Benefits Representative. • MEDICAL BRIDGE You may enroll online in Medical Bridge coverage. • CRITICAL ILLNESS 6000 You may enroll online in Critical Illness 6000 coverage. • TERM LIFE 5000 You may enroll online in Term Life 5000; however, employees wishing to purchase an individual policy for their spouse should speak with the Benefits Representative. • WHOLE LIFE 5000 Plus You may enroll online in Whole Life 5000 Plus; however, employees wishing to purchase an individual policy for their spouse should speak with the Benefits Representative.
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Click ‘Sign & Submit’ once you have decided which benefits to enroll in.
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Review your coverage. If any items are ‘Pending’, you will need to decide whether to enroll or decline this benefit.
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Click ‘Next’ to review and electronically sign the authorization for your benefit elections.
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Review the confirmation, then if you are satisfied with your elections, enter your PIN and click ‘Sign Form’.
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Click ‘Download & Print’ to print a copy of your elections, or download and save the document. Please do not forget this important step!
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Click ‘Log Out’.
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Martinsville City Schools July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Aetna HDHP
Deductible (applies as indicated)- per calendar year One Person Family (two or more people)
Medical Out-of-Pocket Expense Limit - per calendar year Individual Out of Pocket Maximum Family Out of Pocket Maximum
Lifetime Maximum
In-Network
Out-of-Network
$3,000
$6,000
$6,000
$12,000
In-Network
Out-of-Network
$4,000
$8,000
$8,000
$16,000
Unlimited except where otherwise indicated.
Covered Services Doctor's Visits (outpatient or in-office) Primary Care Physician Visits Preventative Care Specialist Diagnostic Lab Diagnostic X-ray Emergency Room Urgent Care Complex Imaging CVS Minute Clinic
Hospital and Other Covered Services Inpatient Hospital Services Inpatient Physician and Other Services Ambulance Services (Emergency Use Only) Outpatient Hospital
100% Coverage after deductible 100% Coverage; deductible waived 100% Coverage after deductible 100% Coverage after deductible 100% Coverage after deductible 100% Coverage after deductible 100% Coverage after deductible 100% Coverage after deductible 100% Coverage after deductible 100% Coverage after deductible 100% Coverage after deductible 100% Coverage after deductible 100% Coverage after deductible
30% after deductible 30% after deductible 30% after deductible 30% after deductible 30% after deductible Refer to participating provider benefit. 30% after deductible 30% after deductible 30% after deductible 30% per adminission after deductible 30% after deductible Refer to participating provider benefit. 30% after deductible
Maternity Pre-natal Maternity
Inpatient Maternity Coverage
100% Coverage; deductible waived
30% after deductible
Covered 100% for Physician maternity services; after deductible; Covered 100% for Facility services; after deductible
30% after deductible
100% Coverage after deductible
30% after deductible
Behavioral Health Inpatient Treatment/Residential Treatment/Day Program
100% Coverage after deductible
Outpatient Professional Provider Visits
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30% after deductible
Martinsville City Schools July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 Aetna HDHP
Prescription Drug Benefit - Advanced Control Formulary
In Network
Pharmacy Out-of-Pocket Limit - per calendar year After deductible, $10 copay
Tier 1 - Generic
After deductible, $40 copay
Tier 2 - Brand-name
After deductible, $60 copay
Tier 3 - Non-formulary Generic and Brand-name
In Network
Mail Order Services
After deductible, $25 copay
Tier 1 - Generic
After deductible, $100 copay
Tier 2 - Brand-name
After deductible, $150 copay
Tier 3 - Non-formulary Generic and Brand-name Specialty Drugs
Diabetic Supplies
After deductible, 20% coinsurance, up to $250 maximum Covered same as any other medical expense.
This is a brief highlight of services only. This policy has exclusions and limitations, please refer to your full Summary Plan Description for all plan details.
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Martinsville City Public Schools HEALTH CARE BENEFITS HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN PROVIDED BY AETNA
ACTIVE EMPLOYEE and RETIREE MONTHLY PREMIUM RATES EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022
Aetna HDHP Active Employees
EE Paid
ER Paid
Total
Employee Only
$130.00
$517.53
$647.53
Employee + Spouse
$741.45
$618.42
$1,359.87
Employee + Children
$797.09
$627.60
$1,424.69
Employee + Family
$1,408.53
$728.49
$2,137.02
Aetna HDHP Retirees
Retiree
ER Paid
Total
Employee Only
$245.54
$606.49
$852.03
Employee + Spouse
$1,050.08
$739.24
$1,789.32
Employee + Children
$1,123.22
$751.31
$1,874.53
Employee + Family
$1,927.75
$884.06
$2,811.81
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Delta Dental Premier® Benefits for Martinsville City Schools Account Number: 6252-1111/6252-1112
Annual Deductible (Applies to Basic and Major Services)
$50 per person; $150 per family, per contract year
Annual Maximum
$1,000 per enrollee, per contract year
Orthodontic Lifetime Maximum
$1,000 per person
Prevention First
Visits to the dentist for Diagnostic and Preventive Services will not count against the Annual Maximum.
Healthy Smile, Healthy You ® Program
Your plan provides additional cleanings and/or application of topical fluoride to enrollees with specific health conditions such as pregnancy, diabetes, high-risk cardiac conditions or who are undergoing cancer treatment via chemotherapy and/or radiation. Enrollment in Healthy Smile, Healthy You® is simple. Visit DeltaDentalVA.com to print an enrollment form. Covered Benefits
Delta Dental will pay the stated percentage of the plan allowance based on the
participation with Delta Dental.
Coinsurance Coverage Diagnostic and Preventive Services
Premier
Out of Network
100%
100%
Benefit Waiting Period
Benefit Limitations
None
Oral exams and cleanings
Twice in a 12 consecutive month period.
Periodontal cleaning
Twice in a 12 consecutive month period.
Fluoride applications
Twice in a 12 consecutive month periodfor enrollees under the age of 19. Bitewing X-rays are limited to once in a 12 consecutive month period limited to a maximum of 4 films or a set (7-8 films) of vertical bitewings. Once in a 5-year period.
Bitewing X-rays Full mouth/panelipse X-rays Space maintainers
Once per quadrant per arch for enrollees under the age of 14.
Oral exams and cleanings
Twice in a 12 consecutive month period.
Periodontal cleaning
Twice in a 12 consecutive month period.
Basic Services
80%
80%
None
Sealants
One application per tooth for enrollees under the st nd age of 16 on non-carious, non-restored 1 and 2 permanent molars.
Amalgam (silver) and composite (white) fillings
Once per surface in a 24-month period; Composite (white) fillings are limited to the upper and lower 6 front teeth.
Stainless steel crowns
Primary (baby) teeth for enrollees under the age of 14.
Simple extractions Endodontic services/root canal therapy
Retreatment only after 24 months from initial root canal therapy treatment.
Periodontic services
Once per quadrant in a 24-36 month period based on services rendered.
Complex oral surgery
Surgical extractions and other surgical procedures.
Delta Dental of Virginia
4818 Starkey Road, Roanoke, VA 24018-8510
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800-237-6060
DeltaDentalVA.com Rev 3.2020
Covered Benefits Delta Dental will pay the stated percentage of the plan allowance based on the
participation with Delta Dental.
Coinsurance Coverage Basic Services
80%
80%
None Once in a 12-month period after 6 months from initial placement.
Denture repair and recementation of crowns, bridges and dentures Major Services
Benefit Waiting Period
Benefit Limitations
Out of Premier Network
50%
50%
12 months
Crowns
Once per tooth in a 7-year period for enrollees age 12 and older.
Prosthodontics, removable and fixed
Once in a 7-year period for enrollees age 16 and older.
Implants
Once per site for enrollees age 16 and older.
Orthodontic Services
50%
50%
12 months Para niños dependientes menores de 19 años de edad
Treatment for the proper alignment of teeth
Benefit waiting periods may be waived by providing proof of credible coverage. COVERAGE IS AVAILABLE FOR
Enrollee and spouse
Dependent children, only to the end of the month they reach age 26
CHOOSING A DENTIST You may select the dentist of your choice. However, to get the full advantage of your Delta Dental coverage, you should choose a dentist who participates in the Delta Dental network(s) covered by your plan.Delta Dental Premier® dentists have payment in full. In addition, Delta Dental Premier dentist will submit claims directly to Delta Dental and we will issue the payment to the dentist. Please visit DeltaDentalVa.com to find a participating dentist in your area. Non-Participating dentists . After Delta Dental pays its portion of the bill, you are responsible for any required coinsurance and deductible (if applicable), as well as the difference between the non-participati . Payment will be made to you, unless state law requires otherwise. The chart below illustrates how choosing a network dentist may help you save on out-of-pocket costs.
Coinsurance Percentage Patient Payment*
Premier Network Dentist $215.00 $169.00 80% $135.20 $33.80
Non-Participating Dentist $215.00 $113.00 80% $90.40 $124.60
The example shown is for illustrative purposes only. Payment structures may vary between plans. The preceding information is a brief description of the services covered under your plan. It is not intended for use as a summary plan description nor is it designed to serve as an Evidence of Coverage. If you have specific questions regarding benefit structure, limitations or exclusions, consult the p Services Department at 800-237-6060.
Delta Dental Insurance Employee Only Employee + Child Employee + Child(ren) Employee + Spouse Employee + Family Delta Dental of Virginia
12-month $35.66 $75.11 $75.11 $71.28 $106.16
4818 Starkey Road, Roanoke, VA 24018-8510
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Aetna VisionSM Preferred www.aetnavision.com
Summary of Benefits for Martinsville City Public Schools Effective Date: 07-01-2021 Plan 131(a) External Plan ID 1006804162 Line Value 3 Frequency: 12 12 24
In Network
Exam
Out of Network*
Aetna Vision Network
Use your Exam coverage once every rolling 12 months Eye Exam with Dilation as Necessary
$10 Copay
$30 Reimbursement
Standard Contact Lens Fit/Follow-Up1
Member pays discounted fee of up to $40
Not Covered
Premium Contact Lens Fit/Follow-Up1
Member pays 90% of retail
Not Covered
Eyeglass Lenses / Lens options Use your Lens coverage once every rolling 12 months to purchase either 1 pair of eyeglass lenses OR 1 order of contact lenses Standard Plastic Single Vision Lenses $20 Copay Standard Plastic Bifocal Vision Lenses $20 Copay Standard Plastic Trifocal Vision Lenses $20 Copay Standard Plastic Lenticular Vision Lenses $20 Copay Standard Progressive Vision Lenses
$85 Copay
$40 Reimbursement
20% discount off retail minus $120 plan allowance plus $85 copay = member out of pocket
$40 Reimbursement
Member pays discounted fee of $15 Member pays discounted fee of $15 $0 Copay Member pays discounted fee of $40
Not Covered Not Covered $15 Reimbursement Not Covered
(copay includes bifocal cost)
Premium Progressive Vision Lenses²
$25 Reimbursement $40 Reimbursement $56 Reimbursement $56 Reimbursement
UV Treatment Tint (Solid And Gradient) Standard Plastic Scratch Coating Standard Polycarbonate Lenses - Adult
$0 Copay
$35 Reimbursement
Member pays discounted fee of $45
Not Covered
Member pays 80% of retail
Not Covered
Standard Polycarbonate Lenses - Children To Age 19 Standard Anti-Reflective Coating Polarized And Other Lens Add Ons
Contact Lenses (contact lens allowance includes materials only) Use your Lens coverage once every rolling 12 months to purchase either 1 pair of eyeglass lenses OR 1 order of contact lenses Conventional Contact Lenses
$130 Allowance ** Additional 15% off balance over allowance
$104 Reimbursement
$130 Allowance
$104 Reimbursement
$0 Copay
$200 Reimbursement
$150 Allowance ** Additional 20% off balance over allowance
$75 Reimbursement
Disposable Contact Lenses Medically Necessary Contact Lenses
Frames Use your frame coverage once every rolling 24 months Any Frame available, including frames for prescription sunglasses
In Network Discounts Additional pairs of eyeglasses or prescription sunglasses3
Up to a 40% Discount
Non-covered items4 Lasik Laser vision correction or PRK from U.S. Laser Network5 only. Call 1-800-422-6600 Hearing Discounts6 Hearing Care Solutions 1-866-344-7756 Amplifon Hearing Health Care 1-877-301-0840
20% Discount 15% discount off retail or 5% discount off the promotional price Save on hearing aids, exams, batteries, repairs and more Member pays a discounted fee up to $39
Retinal Imaging7 Policy forms issued in Idaho include: GR-29/GR-29N, AL HGrpPOL-Vision 01 Policy forms issued in Missouri include: AL HGrpPOL-Vision 01 Policy forms issued in Oklahoma include: AL HGrpPOL-Vision 01
Aetna Vision Insurance Employee Only Employee + Child(ren) Employee + Spouse Employee + Family version 02-03-21 #
12-month $6.49 $13.02 $12.36 $19.13 Date Printed: 02-24-2021
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Partial list of Exclusions and Limitations Exclusions and limitations for vision include: any charges in excess of the benefits, dollar or supply limits listed above; special vision procedures, such as orthoptics, vision therapy or vision training; vision services or supplies that do not meet professionally accepted standards; plano (non-prescription) lenses; non-prescription sunglasses; two pair of glasses in lieu of bifocals; medical and/or surgical treatment of the eyes; cosmetic services; lost or broken lenses, frames, glasses or contact lenses. Other exclusions and limitations may also apply. *Out of network coverage is available. To receive reimbursement up to the amounts listed above, a claim form with itemized receipt is required. Reimbursement will not exceed the providers actual charge. Claim forms can be found at aetnavision.com or by calling customer service Monday through Sunday at 877-973-3238. Completed claim forms can be submitted electronically or mailed to Aetna, PO Box 8504 Mason, OH 45040-7111. Enrolled members can access our secure member website once their plan becomes effective. Enrolled subscribers will receive a welcome packet with ID card mailed to their home within 15 business days after enrollment is processed. **Allowances are one-time use benefits. No remaining balances may be used. The plan does not provide a declining balance benefit. 1 Contact lens fit and two follow-up visits are allowed once a comprehensive eye exam has been completed. 2 Premium progressives and premium anti-reflective Brand designations are subject to annual review and change based on market conditions. 3 Additional pair discount applies to purchases made after the plan allowances have been exhausted. Discounts are not insurance. 4 Non covered discounts may not be available in all states. 5 Lasik or PRK from the US Laser Network, owned and operated by LCA Vision. 6 Aetna does not endorse any vendor, product or service aessociated with these discount offers. Vendors are independent of Aetna, not agents or employees. Programs, products and services may not be available at all times. Certain offers may not be available in some states. Products and services are provided by Hearing Care Solutions and Amplifon Hearing Health Care (formerly HearPO). 7 Retinal Imaging available at participating locations. Contact your eyecare provider to verify if available. Vision insurance plans are underwritten by Aetna Life Insurance Company (Aetna). Certain claims administration services are provided by First American Administrators, Inc. and certain network administration services are provided through EyeMed Vision Care (“EyeMed”), LLC. Providers participating in the Aetna Vision network are contracted through EyeMed Vision Care, LLC. EyeMed and Aetna are independent contractors and not employees or agents of each other. Participating vision providers are credentialed by and subject to the credentialing requirements of EyeMed. Aetna does not provide medical/vision care or treatment and is not responsible for outcomes. Aetna does not guarantee access to vision care services or access to specific vision care providers and provider network composition is subject to change without notice. All trademarks and logos are the intellectual property of their respective owners. For more information about Aetna plans, go to aetna.com. This quote is based on a contract situs of Virginia. Extraterritorial state requirements may apply to members residing in specific States. If your plan covers members in other states, impacts to your plan of benefits and rates adjustments (if any) will be evaluated and communicated to you at the point of sale. Aetna complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude or treat people differently based on their race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Aetna provides free aids/services to people with disabilities and to people who need language assistance. If you need a qualified interpreter, written information in other formats, translation or other services, call 877-973-3238. If you believe we have failed to provide these services or otherwise discriminated based on a protected class noted above, you can also file a grievance with Civil Rights Coordinator by contacting: Civil Rights Coordinator, P.O. Box 14462, Lexington, KY 40512. 1-800-648-7817, TTY: 711, Fax: 859-425-3379, CRCoordinator@aetna.com. You can also file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal, available at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf, or at: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Room 509F, HHH Building, Washington, DC 20201, or at 1-800-368-1019, 800-537-7697 (TDD). Help for those who speak another language and for the hearing impaired For language assistance in your language call 877-973-3238. Para obtener asistencia lingüística en español, llame sin cargo al número que figura en su tarjeta de identificación.
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Health Savings Account
Get more value from your healthcare dollars with a health savings account. Enroll in a health savings account (HSA) and start saving today. How does an HSA work? An HSA is a personal savings account that allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars for current and future healthcare expenses for you and your dependents, even if they are not covered under your primary health plan. You are eligible to open an HSA if you are enrolled in an HSA-eligible high-deductible health plan. You choose an annual election amount, up to $3,550 for individuals and $7,100 for families. The money is placed in your account via payroll deduction, online banking transfer, or a direct contribution. Once your account is funded, you can choose to use the money to pay for current healthcare expenses or keep the funds in your account and watch your savings grow. If you are 55 or over, you have the option to contribute an additional $1,000 annually.
Why should I enroll in an HSA? High-deductible health plans typically have lower monthly premiums and greater out-of-pocket costs. An HSA helps ensure you have money set aside to pay for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. But an HSA is also a powerful investment vehicle and can be a smart addition to your retirement strategy. What makes an HSA such a great retirement investment tool? Simply put, money goes into an HSA tax-free, grows tax-free, and comes out tax free. That means you will never be taxed when you use HSA dollars for qualified medical expenses. No other investment account offers this benefit! How much can you potentially save for retirement? Annual Contribution Over 25 Years
Tax Savings*
Balance at Retirement
$600
$4,050
$30,668
$2,400
$16,200
$122,672
$3,550
$23,975
$181,453
$7,100
$47,925
$362,906
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How do I use my HSA to pay for healthcare expenses? You can use your Flexfacts Debit Card to pay your providers for eligible healthcare expenses, or pay with your personal funds and withdraw funds from your HSA to reimburse yourself for the expenses.
Qualifying expenses What qualifies?
What doesn’t qualify?
HSA funds can cover costs for: yy Copays, deductible payments, coinsurance
Certain expenses are not eligible, for instance:
yy Doctor office visits, exams, lab work, x-rays
yy Expenses incurred prior to opening your HSA
yy Hospital charges
yy Cosmetic procedures or surgery
yy Prescription drugs
yy Dental products for general health
yy Dental exams, x-rays, fillings, crowns, orthodontia
yy Personal hygiene products
yy Vision exams, frames, contact lenses, contact lens solution, laser vision correction
A comprehensive list of eligible expenses can be found at www.flexfacts.com.
yy Physical therapy yy Chiropractic care yy Medical supplies and first aid kits yy Prescribed over-the-counter medications yy COBRA premiums yy And much more…
Online & mobile access Get instant access to your account with the Flexfacts Participant Portal and Flexfacts Mobile App. yy View your account balance and transaction history
yy Invest HSA funds
yy Submit and view claims
yy View important alerts and communications
yy Upload and store receipts
yy Sign up for direct deposit
yy Make contributions
yy Sign up for text message alerts
Register for the Flexfacts Participant Portal at www.flexfacts.com
Download the Flexfacts Mobile App at on the App store or Google Play store
Helpful hints yy You must have funds in your HSA before you can spend them.
yy Save your receipts because the IRS may audit your HSA transactions.
yy You can change your election amount at any time during the plan year.
yy Unused funds roll over year to year and once your account balance reaches $1,000 you have the option to invest your funds and accelerate your account savings.
yy You own the HSA, which means the money in the account is yours to keep and stays with you, even if you change medical plans or leave your employer.
yy While your HSA funds are intended for healthcare expenses, once you reach 65 you have the option to use your account for any purpose, without penalty. You’ll just owe income taxes on withdrawals for non-qualified expenses.
yy Remember, withdrawals for qualified healthcare expenses are never taxable. yy Be a savvy HSA consumer and ask about the cost of procedures and provider visits to ensure you are getting the best care at the best price.
yy The easiest way to manage your account is online at www.flexfacts.com or through the Flexfacts Mobile App.
*For illustrative purposes. Savings calculations are based on a federal tax rate of 22%, a state tax rate of 5%, & an average interest rate of 5%. Your tax situation may be different. Consult a tax advisor.
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Cancer Insurance How would cancer impact your way of life? Hopefully, you and your family will never face cancer. If you do, a financial safety net can help you and your loved ones focus on what matters most — recovery. If you were diagnosed with cancer, you could have expenses that medical insurance doesn’t cover. In addition to your regular, ongoing bills, you could have indirect treatment and recovery costs, such as child care and home health care services.
Help when you need it most Cancer coverage from Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company can help protect the lifestyle you’ve worked so hard to build. It provides benefits you can use to help cover: ■ Loss of income ■ Out-of-network treatment ■ Lodging and meals ■ Deductibles and co-pays
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CANCER ASSIST
One family’s journey
DOCTOR’S SCREENING
Paul and Kim were preparing for their second child when they learned Paul had cancer. They quickly realized their medical insurance wouldn’t cover everything. Thankfully, Kim’s job enabled her to have a cancer insurance policy on Paul to help them with expenses.
SECOND OPINION
SURGERY
Wellness benefit
Travel expenses
Out-of-pocket costs
Paul’s wellness benefit helped pay for the screening that discovered his cancer.
When the couple traveled several hundred miles from their home to a top cancer hospital, they used the policy’s lodging and transportation benefits to help with expenses.
The policy’s benefits helped with deductibles and co-pays related to Paul’s surgery and hospital stay.
For illustrative purposes only
With cancer insurance: ■ Coverage options are available for you
and your eligible dependents. ■ Benefits are paid directly to you, unless
you specify otherwise. ■ You’re paid regardless of any insurance
you may have with other companies. ■ You can take coverage with you, even if you
change jobs or retire.
ONLY of ALL
CANCERS are
hereditary.
American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts & Figures, 2013
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Cancer insurance provides benefits to help with cancer expenses — from diagnosis to recovery.
TREATMENT
RECOVERY
Experimental care
Follow-up evaluations
Paul used his plan’s benefits to help pay for experimental treatments not covered by his medical insurance.
Paul has been cancer-free for more than four years. His cancer policy provides a benefit for periodic scans to help ensure the cancer stays in check.
Our cancer insurance offers more than 30 benefits that can help you with costs that may not be covered by your medical insurance. Treatment benefits
(inpatient or outpatient)
Surgery benefits ■ Surgical procedures
■ Radiation/chemotherapy
■ Anesthesia
■ Anti-nausea medication
■ Reconstructive surgery
■ Medical imaging studies
■ Outpatient surgical center
■ S upportive or protective care drugs
■ Prosthetic device/artificial limb
and colony stimulating factors ■ Second medical opinion ■ B lood/plasma/platelets/
immunoglobulins ■ B one marrow or peripheral stem
LIFETIME RISK OF DEVELOPING CANCER
Travel benefits ■ Transportation ■ Companion transportation ■ Lodging
MEN 1 in 2
cell donation ■ B one marrow or peripheral stem
cell transplant ■ E gg(s) extraction or harvesting/
sperm collection and storage ■ Experimental treatment ■ H air/external breast/voice
box prosthesis ■ Home health care services ■ Hospice (initial or daily care)
Inpatient benefits ■ Hospital confinement ■ Private full-time nursing services ■ Skilled nursing care facility ■ Ambulance ■ Air ambulance
Additional benefits WOMEN
■ Family care
1 in 3
■ Cancer vaccine ■ Bone marrow donor screening ■ Skin cancer initial diagnosis ■ Waiver of premium
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American Cancer Society, Cancer Facts & Figures, 2013
Optional riders For an additional cost, you may have the option of purchasing additional riders for even more financial protection against cancer. Talk with your benefits counselor to find out which of these riders are available for you to purchase. ■
Diagnosis of cancer rider — Pays a one-time, lump-sum benefit for the initial diagnosis of cancer. You may choose a benefit amount in $1,000 increments between $1,000 and $10,000. If your dependent child is diagnosed with cancer, we will pay two and a half times ($2,500 - $25,000) the chosen benefit amount.
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Diagnosis of cancer progressive payment rider — Provides a lump-sum payment of $50 for each month the rider has been in force and before cancer is first diagnosed.
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pecified disease hospital confinement rider — Pays $300 per day if S you or a covered family member is confined to a hospital for treatment for one of the 34 specified diseases covered under the rider.
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If cancer impacts your life, you should be able to focus on getting better — not on how you’ll pay your bills. Talk with your Colonial Life benefits counselor about how cancer insurance can help provide financial security for you and your family.
PRE-EXISTING CONDITION LIMITATION We will not pay benefits for the diagnosis of internal cancer or skin cancer that is a pre-existing condition, nor will we pay benefits for the treatment of internal cancer or skin cancer that is a pre-existing condition unless the covered person has satisfied the six-month pre-existing condition limitation period shown on the Policy Schedule. Pre-existing condition means a condition for which a covered person was diagnosed prior to the effective date of this policy, and for which medical advice or treatment was recommended by or received from a doctor within six months immediately preceding the effective date of this policy. EXCLUSIONS We will not pay benefits for cancer or skin cancer: ■ If the diagnosis or treatment of cancer is received outside of the territorial limits of the United States and its possessions; or ■ For other conditions or diseases, except losses due directly from cancer. The policy and its riders may have additional exclusions and limitations. For cost and complete details of the coverage, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Coverage may vary by state and may not be available in all states. Applicable to policy form CanAssist-VA and rider forms R-CanAssistIndx-VA, R-CanAssistProg-VA and R-CanAssistSpDis-VA. ©2016 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC | Colonial Life insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, for which Colonial Life is the marketing brand.
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Cancer Insurance Level 4 Benefits BENEFIT DESCRIPTION
Cancer insurance helps provide financial protection through a variety of benefits. These benefits are not only for you but also for your covered family members.
BENEFIT AMOUNT
Air ambulance. . . ............................................................................... $2,000 per trip
Transportation to or from a hospital or medical facility [max. of two trips per confinement]
Ambulance. . . . . . . ............................................................................... $250 per trip Transportation to or from a hospital or medical facility [max. of two trips per confinement]
Anesthesia
Administered during a surgical procedure for cancer treatment ■ General anesthesia. ......................................................................... 25% of surgical procedures benefit ■ Local anesthesia............................................................................. $50 per procedure
Anti-nausea medication. ..................................................................... $60 per day administered or Doctor-prescribed medication for radiation or chemotherapy [$240 monthly max.]
per prescription filled
Blood/plasma/platelets/immunoglobulins. . ............................................. $250 per day A transfusion required during cancer treatment [$10,000 calendar year max.]
Bone marrow donor screening.............................................................. $50 Testing in connection with being a potential donor [once per lifetime]
Bone marrow or peripheral stem cell donation.......................................... $1,000 Receiving another person’s bone marrow or stem cells for a transplant [once per lifetime]
Bone marrow or peripheral stem cell transplant........................................ $10,000 per transplant
Transplant you receive in connection with cancer treatment [max. of two bone marrow transplant benefits per lifetime]
Cancer vaccine.. . ............................................................................... $50 An FDA-approved vaccine for the prevention of cancer [once per lifetime]
Companion transportation. ................................................................. $0.50 per mile
Companion travels by plane, train or bus to accompany a covered cancer patient more than 50 miles one way for treatment [up to $1,500 per round trip]
Egg(s) extraction or harvesting/sperm collection and storage
Extracted/harvested or collected before chemotherapy or radiation [once per lifetime] ■ Egg(s) extraction or harvesting/sperm collection. ......................................... $1,500 ■ Egg(s) or sperm storage (cryopreservation). ............................................... $500
Experimental treatment. . .................................................................... $300 per day Hospital, medical or surgical care for cancer [$15,000 lifetime max.]
For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.
Family care. . . . . . . . .............................................................................. $60 per day Inpatient or outpatient treatment for a covered dependent child [$3,000 calendar year max.]
Hair/external breast/voice box prosthesis. ............................................... $500 per calendar year Prosthesis needed as a direct result of cancer
Home health care services................................................................... $175 per day Examples include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and audiology; prosthesis and orthopedic appliances; rental or purchase of durable medical equipment [up to 100 days per covered person per lifetime]
Hospice (initial or daily care)
An initial, one-time benefit and a daily benefit for treatment [$15,000 lifetime max. for both] ■ Initial hospice care [once per lifetime]...................................................... $1,000 ■ Daily hospice care. .......................................................................... $50 per day
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CANCER ASSIST – LEVEL 4
BENEFIT DESCRIPTION
BENEFIT AMOUNT
Hospital confinement
Hospital stay (including intensive care) required for cancer treatment ■ 30 days or less. . . ........................................................................................ $350 per day ■ 31 days or more. ........................................................................................ $700 per day
Lodging. . . . . . . . . . . . . ......................................................................................... $80 per day Hotel/motel expenses when being treated for cancer more than 50 miles from home [70-day calendar year max.]
Medical imaging studies.................................................................................. $225 per study
Specific studies for cancer treatment [$450 calendar year max.]
Outpatient surgical center............................................................................... $400 per day Surgery at an outpatient center for cancer treatment [$1,200 calendar year max.]
Private full-time nursing services. ...................................................................... $150 per day Services while hospital confined other than those regularly furnished by the hospital
Prosthetic device/artificial limb......................................................................... $3,000 per device or limb A surgical implant needed because of cancer surgery [payable one per site, $6,000 lifetime max.]
Radiation/chemotherapy
[per day with a max. of one per calendar week] ■ Injected chemotherapy by medical personnel......................................................... $1,000 ■ Radiation delivered by medical personnel............................................................. $1,000 [per day with a max. of one per calendar month] ■ Self-injected . . . . . ........................................................................................ $400 ■ Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . ........................................................................................ $400 ■ Topical. . . . . . . . . . . ........................................................................................ $400 ■ Oral hormonal [1-24 months]. .......................................................................... $400 ■ Oral hormonal [25+ months]............................................................................ $350 ■ Oral non-hormonal...................................................................................... $400
Reconstructive surgery................................................................................... $60 per surgical unit
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A surgery to reconstruct anatomic defects that result from cancer treatment [min. $350 per procedure, up to $3,000, including 25% for general anesthesia]
Second medical opinion. ................................................................................. $300
A second physician’s opinion on cancer surgery or treatment [once per lifetime]
Skilled nursing care facility.............................................................................. $175 per day Confinement to a covered facility after hospital release [up to 100 days per covered person per lifetime]
Skin cancer diagnosis. .................................................................................... $600 A skin cancer diagnosis while the policy is in force [once per lifetime]
Supportive or protective care drugs and colony stimulating factors . ........................... $200 per day Doctor-prescribed drugs to enhance or modify radiation/chemotherapy treatments [$1,600 calendar year max.]
Surgical procedures. ...................................................................................... $70 per surgical unit Inpatient or outpatient surgery for cancer treatment [min. $350 per procedure, up to $6,000]
Transportation.. . . . ........................................................................................ $0.50 per mile
Travel expenses when being treated for cancer more than 50 miles from home [up to $1,500 per round trip]
Waiver of premium. ....................................................................................... Is available No premiums due if the named insured is disabled longer than 90 consecutive days
The policy has limitations and exclusions that may affect benefits payable. Most benefits require that a charge be incurred. Coverage may vary by state and may not be available in all states. For cost and complete details, see your benefits counselor. This chart highlights the benefits of policy forms CanAssist-NJ and CanAssist-VA. This chart is not complete without form 101505-NJ or 101481-VA.
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Cancer Insurance Wellness Benefits
To encourage early detection, our cancer insurance offers benefits for wellness and health screening tests.
For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.
Part one: Cancer wellness/health screening Provided when one of the tests listed below is performed while the policy is in force. Payable once per calendar year, per covered person.
Cancer wellness tests
Health screening tests
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Bone marrow testing
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Blood test for triglycerides
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Breast ultrasound
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Carotid Doppler
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CA 15-3 (blood test for breast cancer)
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Echocardiogram (ECHO)
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CA 125 (blood test for ovarian cancer)
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Electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG)
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CEA (blood test for colon cancer)
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Fasting blood glucose test
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Chest X-ray
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Colonoscopy
erum cholesterol test for HDL S and LDL levels
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Flexible sigmoidoscopy
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Stress test on a bicycle or treadmill
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Hemoccult stool analysis
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Mammography
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Pap smear
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PSA (blood test for prostate cancer)
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erum protein electrophoresis S (blood test for myeloma)
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Skin biopsy
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Thermography
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ThinPrep pap test
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Virtual colonoscopy
Part two: Cancer wellness — additional invasive diagnostic test or surgical procedure Provided when a doctor performs a diagnostic test or surgical procedure as the result of an abnormal result from one of the covered cancer wellness tests in part one. We will pay the benefit regardless of the test results. Payable once per calendar year, per covered person.
ColonialLife.com The policy has exclusions and limitations. For cost and complete details of the coverage, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Coverage may vary by state and may not be available in all states. Applicable to policy form CanAssist (and state abbreviations where applicable). ©2015 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC | Colonial Life insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, for which Colonial Life is the marketing brand.
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Individual Cancer Insurance Description of Benefits THE POLICY PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS. For cost and complete details of the coverage, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Coverage may vary by state and may not be available in all states. Coverage is dependent on answers to health questions. Applicable to policy forms CanAssist-VA and rider forms R-CanAssistIndx-VA, R-CanAssistProg-VA and R-CanAssistSpDis-VA. Cancer Insurance Benefits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Air Ambulance, per trip $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 Maximum trips per confinement 2 2 2 2 Ambulance, per trip $250 $250 $250 $250 Maximum trips per confinement 2 2 2 2 Anesthesia, General 25% of Surgical Procedures Benefit Anesthesia, Local, per procedure $25 $30 $40 $50 Anti-Nausea Medication, per day $25 $40 $50 $60 Maximum per month $100 $160 $200 $240 Blood/Plasma/Platelets/Immunoglobulins, per day $150 $150 $175 $250 Maximum per year $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 Bone Marrow or Peripheral Stem Cell Donation, per lifetime $500 $500 $750 $1,000 Bone Marrow or Peripheral Stem Cell Transplant, per transplant $3,500 $4,000 $7,000 $10,000 Maximum transplants per lifetime 2 2 2 2 Companion Transportation, per mile $0.50 $0.50 $0.50 $0.50 Maximum per round trip $1,000 $1,000 $1,200 $1,500 Egg(s) Extraction or Harvesting or Sperm Collection, per lifetime $500 $700 $1,000 $1,500 Egg(s) or Sperm Storage, per lifetime $175 $200 $350 $500 Experimental Treatment, per day $200 $250 $300 $300 Maximum per lifetime $10,000 $12,500 $15,000 $15,000 Family Care, per day $30 $40 $50 $60 Maximum per year $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 $3,000 Hair/External Breast/Voice Box Prosthesis, per year $200 $200 $350 $500 Home Health Care Services, per day $50 $75 $125 $175 Benefit payable for at least and not more than 100 days per covered person per lifetime Hospice, Initial, per lifetime $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 $1,000 Hospice, Daily $50 $50 $50 $50 Maximum combined Initial and Daily per lifetime $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 Hospital Confinement, 30 days or less, per day $100 $150 $250 $350 Hospital Confinement, 31 days or more, per day $200 $300 $500 $700 Benefit payable for up to 365 days per covered person per calendar year. Lodging, per day $50 $50 $75 $80 Maximum days per year 70 70 70 70 Medical Imaging Studies, per study $75 $125 $175 $225 Maximum per year $150 $250 $350 $450 Outpatient Surgical Center, per day $100 $200 $300 $400 Maximum per year $300 $600 $900 $1,200 Private Full-time Nursing Services, per day $50 $75 $125 $150 Prosthetic Device/Artificial Limb, per device or limb $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $3,000 Maximum per lifetime $2,000 $3,000 $4,000 $6,000
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Cancer Insurance Benefits Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Radiation/Chemotherapy Benefit payable period can exceed but will not be less than 365 days per covered person per lifetime Injected chemotherapy by medical personnel, per day with a $250 $500 $750 $1,000 maximum of one per calendar week Radiation delivered by medical personnel, per day with a $250 $500 $750 $1,000 maximum of one per calendar week Self-Injected Chemotherapy, per day with a maximum of one per $150 $200 $300 $400 calendar month Pump Chemotherapy, per day with a maximum of one per $150 $200 $300 $400 calendar month Topical Chemotherapy, per day with a maximum of one per $150 $200 $300 $400 calendar month Oral Hormonal Chemotherapy (1-24 months), per day with a $150 $200 $300 $400 maximum of one per calendar month Oral Hormonal Chemotherapy (25+ months), per day with a $100 $150 $250 $350 maximum of one per calendar month Oral Non-Hormonal Chemotherapy, per day with a maximum of $150 $200 $300 $400 one per calendar month Reconstructive Surgery, per surgical unit $40 $40 $60 $60 Minimum per procedure $100 $150 $250 $350 Maximum per procedure, including 25% for general anesthesia $2,500 $2,500 $3,000 $3,000 Second Medical Opinion, per lifetime $150 $200 $300 $300 Skilled Nursing Care Facility, per day, up to days confined $50 $75 $125 $175 Benefit payable for at least and not more than 100 days per covered person per lifetime Skin Cancer Initial Diagnosis $300 $300 $400 $600 Supportive/Protective Care Drugs/Colony Stimulating Factors, per day $50 $100 $150 $200 Maximum per year $400 $800 $1,200 $1,600 Surgical Procedures $40 $50 $60 $70 Minimum per procedure $100 $150 $250 $350 Maximum per procedure $2,500 $3,000 $5,000 $6,000 Transportation $0.50 $0.50 $0.50 $0.50 Maximum per round trip $1,000 $1,000 $1,200 $1,500 Waiver of Premium Yes Yes Yes Yes Policy-Wellness Benefits Bone Marrow Donor Screening, per lifetime $50 $50 $50 $50 Cancer Vaccine, per lifetime $50 $50 $50 $50 One amount per account: $0, $25, $50, Part 1: Cancer Wellness/Health Screening, per year $75 or $100 Part 2: Cancer Wellness/Health Screening, per year Same as Part 1 Additional Riders may be available at an additional cost What is not covered by the policy Pre-Existing Condition Limitation We will not pay benefits for the diagnosis of internal cancer or skin cancer that is a pre-existing condition nor will we pay benefits for the treatment of internal cancer or skin cancer that is a pre-existing condition, unless the covered person has satisfied the six-month pre-existing condition limitation period. Pre-existing condition means a condition for which a covered person was diagnosed prior to the effective date of the policy and for which medical advice or treatment was recommended by or received from a doctor within six months immediately preceding the effective date of the policy. We will not pay benefits for cancer or skin cancer: ■ If the diagnosis or treatment of cancer is received outside of the territorial limits of the United States and its possessions; or ■ For other conditions or diseases, except losses due directly from cancer. Underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC ©2018 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. All rights reserved. Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. ADR1962-2018
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Group Critical Illness Insurance Plan 1
When life takes an unexpected turn due to a critical illness diagnosis, your focus should be on recovery — not finances. Colonial Life’s group critical illness insurance helps provide financial support by providing a lump-sum benefit payable directly to you for your greatest needs.
An unexpected moment changes life forever
Coverage amount: ____________________________
Chris was mowing the lawn when he suffered a stroke. His recovery will be challenging and he's worried, since his family relies on his income.
Critical illness benefit
HOW CHRIS’S COVERAGE HELPED
The lump-sum payment from his critical illness insurance helped pay for: Co-payments and hospital bills not covered by his medical insurance Physical therapy to get back to doing what he loves Household expenses while he was unable to work
For illustrative purposes only.
COVERED CONDITION¹
PERCENTAGE OF APPLICABLE COVERAGE AMOUNT
Benign brain tumor
100%
Coma
100%
End stage renal (kidney) failure
100%
Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
100%
Loss of hearing
100%
Loss of sight
100%
Loss of speech
100%
Major organ failure requiring transplant
100%
Occupational infectious HIV or occupational infectious hepatitis B, C, or D
100%
Permanent paralysis due to a covered accident
100%
Stroke
100%
Sudden cardiac arrest
100%
Coronary artery disease
25%
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GCI6000 – PLAN 1 – CRITICAL ILLNESS
KEY BENEFITS
Available coverage for spouse and eligible dependent children at 50% of your coverage amount Cover your eligible dependent children at no additional cost Receive coverage regardless of medical history, within specified limits Works alongside your health savings account (HSA) Benefits payable regardless of other insurance
For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.
Subsequent diagnosis of a different critical illness2 If you receive a benefit for a critical illness, and are later diagnosed with a different critical illness, 100% of the coverage amount may be payable for that particular critical illness.
Subsequent diagnosis of the same critical illness2 If you receive a benefit for a critical illness, and are later diagnosed with the same critical illness,3 25% of the coverage amount may be payable for that critical illness.
Additional covered conditions for dependent children COVERED CONDITION¹
PERCENTAGE OF APPLICABLE COVERAGE AMOUNT
Cerebral palsy
100%
Cleft lip or palate
100%
Cystic fibrosis
100%
Down syndrome
100%
Spina bifida
100%
Preparing for the unexpected is simpler than you think. With Colonial Life, youʼll have the support you need to face lifeʼs toughest challenges.
1. R efer to the certificate for complete definitions of covered conditions. 2. Dates of diagnoses of a covered critical illness must be separated by more than 180 days. 3. Critical illnesses that do not qualify include: coronary artery disease, loss of hearing, loss of sight, loss of speech, and occupational infectious HIV or occupational infectious hepatitis B,C,or D. THIS INSURANCE PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS Insureds in MA must be covered by comprehensive health insurance before applying for this coverage.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR CRITICAL ILLNESS
We will not pay the Critical Illness Benefit, Benefits Payable Upon Subsequent Diagnosis of a Critical Illness or Additional Critical Illness Benefit for Dependent Children that occurs as a result of a covered person’s: alcoholism or drug addiction; felonies or illegal occupations; intoxicants and narcotics; suicide or injuring oneself intentionally, whether sane or not; war or armed conflict; or pre-existing condition, unless the covered person has satisfied the pre-existing condition limitation period shown on the Certificate Schedule on the date the covered person is diagnosed with a critical illness.
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PRE-EXISTING CONDITION LIMITATION
We will not pay a benefit for a pre-existing condition that occurs during the 12-month period after the coverage effective date. Pre-existing condition means a sickness or physical condition for which a covered person was treated, had medical testing, received medical advice or had taken medication within 12 months before the coverage effective date. This information is not intended to be a complete description of the insurance coverage available. The insurance or its provisions may vary or be unavailable in some states. The insurance has exclusions and limitations which may affect any benefits payable. Applicable to policy form GCI6000-P and certificate form GCI6000-C (including state abbreviations where used, for example: GCI6000-C-TX). For cost and complete details of coverage, call or write your Colonial Life benefits counselor or the company. Underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC. ©2020 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. All rights reserved. Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company.
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Group Critical Illness Insurance Plan 2
When life takes an unexpected turn, your focus should be on recovery — not finances. Colonial Life’s group critical illness insurance helps relieve financial worries by providing a lump-sum benefit payable directly to you to use as needed.
Preparing for a lifelong journey Rebecca was born with Down syndrome. Her parents’ critical illness coverage provided a benefit that can help cover expenses related to Rebecca’s care and her changing needs. HOW THEIR COVERAGE HELPED
The lump-sum amount from the family coverage benefit helped pay for:
A hospital stay and treatment for corrective heart surgery Physical therapy to build muscle strength
Special needs daycare
Coverage amount: ____________________________
Critical illness and cancer benefits COVERED CRITICAL ILLNESS CONDITION¹
Benign brain tumor
100%
Coma
100%
End stage renal (kidney) failure
100%
Heart attack (myocardial infarction)
100%
Loss of hearing
100%
Loss of sight
100%
Loss of speech
100%
Major organ failure requiring transplant
100%
Occupational infectious HIV or occupational infectious hepatitis B, C, or D
100%
Permanent paralysis due to a covered accident
100%
Stroke
100%
Sudden cardiac arrest
100%
Coronary artery disease
25%
COVERED CANCER CONDITION¹ For illustrative purposes only.
PERCENTAGE OF APPLICABLE COVERAGE AMOUNT
PERCENTAGE OF APPLICABLE COVERAGE AMOUNT
Invasive cancer (including all breast cancer)
100%
Non-invasive cancer
25%
Skin cancer initial diagnosis............................................................. $400 per lifetime
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GCI6000 – PLAN 2 – CRITICAL ILLNESS AND CANCER
KEY BENEFITS
Available coverage for spouse and eligible dependent children at 50% of your coverage amount Cover your eligible dependent children at no additional cost Receive coverage regardless of medical history, within specified limits Works alongside your health savings account (HSA) Benefits payable regardless of other insurance
Subsequent diagnosis of a different critical illness2 If you receive a benefit for a critical illness, and are later diagnosed with a different critical illness, 100% of the coverage amount may be payable for that particular critical illness.
Subsequent diagnosis of the same critical illness2 If you receive a benefit for a critical illness, and are later diagnosed with the same critical illness,3 25% of the coverage amount is payable for that critical illness.
Reoccurrence of invasive cancer (including all breast cancer) If you receive a benefit for invasive cancer and are later diagnosed with a reoccurrence of invasive cancer, 25% of the coverage amount is payable if treatment-free for at least 12 months and in complete remission prior to the date of reoccurrence; excludes non-invasive or skin cancer.
Additional covered conditions for dependent children COVERED CONDITION¹
PERCENTAGE OF APPLICABLE COVERAGE AMOUNT
Cerebral palsy
100%
Cleft lip or palate
100%
Cystic fibrosis
100%
Down syndrome
100%
Spina bifida
100%
Preparing for the unexpected is simpler than you think. With Colonial Life, youʼll have the support you need to face lifeʼs toughest challenges. 1. R efer to the certificate for complete definitions of covered conditions. 2. Dates of diagnoses of a covered critical illness must be separated by more than 180 days. 3. Critical illnesses that do not qualify include: coronary artery disease, loss of hearing, loss of sight, loss of speech, and occupational infectious HIV or occupational infectious hepatitis B,C,or D.
For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.
THIS INSURANCE PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS Insureds in MA must be covered by comprehensive health insurance before applying for this coverage.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR CRITICAL ILLNESS
We will not pay the Critical Illness Benefit, Benefits Payable Upon Subsequent Diagnosis of a Critical Illness or Additional Critical Illness Benefit for Dependent Children that occurs as a result of a covered person’s: alcoholism or drug addiction; felonies or illegal occupations; intoxicants and narcotics; suicide or injuring oneself intentionally, whether sane or not; war or armed conflict; or pre-existing condition, unless the covered person has satisfied the pre-existing condition limitation period shown on the Certificate Schedule on the date the covered person is diagnosed with a critical illness.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR CANCER
We will not pay the Invasive Cancer (including all Breast Cancer) Benefit, Non-Invasive Cancer Benefit, Benefit Payable Upon Reoccurrence of Invasive Cancer (including all Breast Cancer) or Skin Cancer Initial Diagnosis Benefit for a covered person’s invasive cancer or non-invasive cancer that: is diagnosed or treated outside the territorial limits of the United States, its possessions, or the countries of Canada and Mexico; is a pre-existing condition, unless the covered person has satisfied the pre-existing condition limitation period shown on the Certificate Schedule on the date the covered person is initially diagnosed as having invasive or non-invasive cancer. No pre-existing condition limitation will be applied for dependent children who are born or adopted while the named insured is covered under the certificate, and who are continuously covered from the date of birth or adoption.
PRE-EXISTING CONDITION LIMITATION
We will not pay a benefit for a pre-existing condition that occurs during the 12-month period after the coverage effective date. Pre-existing condition means a sickness or physical condition for which a covered person was treated, had medical testing, received medical advice or had taken medication within 12 months before the coverage effective date.
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This information is not intended to be a complete description of the insurance coverage available. The insurance or its provisions may vary or be unavailable in some states. The insurance has exclusions and limitations which may affect any benefits payable. Applicable to policy form GCI6000-P and certificate form GCI6000-C (including state abbreviations where used, for example: GCI6000-C-TX). For cost and complete details of coverage, call or write your Colonial Life benefits counselor or the company. Underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC ©2020 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. All rights reserved. Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company.
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Group Critical Illness Insurance First Diagnosis Building Benefit Rider
The first diagnosis building benefit rider provides a lump-sum payment in addition to the coverage amount when you are diagnosed with a covered critical illness or invasive cancer (including all breast cancer). This benefit is for you and all your covered family members.
First diagnosis building benefit Payable once per covered person per lifetime
¾ Named insured............................................................. Accumulates $1,000 each year ¾ Covered spouse/dependent children................................ Accumulates $500 each year The benefit amount accumulates each rider year the rider is in force before a diagnosis is made, up to a maximum of 10 years.
For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.
If diagnosed with a covered critical illness or invasive cancer (including all breast cancer) before the end of the first rider year, the rider will provide one-half of the annual building benefit amount. Coronary artery disease is not a covered critical illness. Non-invasive and skin cancer are not covered cancer conditions.
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THIS INSURANCE PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS. This information is not intended to be a complete description of the insurance coverage available. The insurance or its provisions may vary or be unavailable in some states. The insurance has exclusions and limitations which may affect any benefits payable. Applicable to policy form GCI6000-P and certificate form GCI6000-C (including state abbreviations where used, for example: GCI6000-C-TX) and rider form R-GCI6000-BB. For cost and complete details of coverage, call or write your Colonial Life benefits counselor or the company. Underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC. ©2020 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. All rights reserved. Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company.
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Group Critical Illness Insurance Infectious Diseases Rider
The sudden onset of an infectious or contagious disease can create unexpected circumstances for you or your family. The infectious diseases rider provides a lump sum which can be used toward health care expenses or meeting day-today needs. These benefits are for you as well as your covered family members.
Payable for each covered infectious disease once per covered person per lifetime COVERED INFECTIOUS DISEASE¹
PERCENTAGE OF APPLICABLE COVERAGE AMOUNT
Hospital confinement for seven or more consecutive days for treatment of the disease
For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.
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Antibiotic resistant bacteria (including MRSA)
50%
Cerebrospinal meningitis (bacterial)
50%
Diphtheria
50%
Encephalitis
50%
Legionnaires’ disease
50%
Lyme disease
50%
Malaria
50%
Necrotizing fasciitis
50%
Osteomyelitis
50%
Poliomyelitis
50%
Rabies
50%
Sepsis
50%
Tetanus
50%
Tuberculosis
50%
Hospital confinement for 14 or more consecutive days for treatment of the disease Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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GCI6000 – INFECTIOUS DISEASES RIDER
1. R efer to the certificate for complete definitions of covered diseases. THIS INSURANCE PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASES RIDER
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We will not pay benefits for a covered infectious disease that occurs as a result of a covered person’s: alcoholism or drug addiction; felonies or illegal occupations; intoxicants and narcotics; suicide or injuring oneself intentionally, whether sane or not; war or armed conflict; or pre-existing condition, unless the covered person has satisfied the pre-existing condition limitation period shown on the Certificate Schedule on the date the covered person is diagnosed with a covered infectious disease.
PRE-EXISTING CONDITION LIMITATION
We will not pay a benefit for a pre-existing condition that occurs during the 12-month period after the coverage effective date. Pre-existing condition means a sickness or physical condition for which a covered person was treated, had medical testing, received medical advice or had taken medication within 12 months before the coverage effective date. This information is not intended to be a complete description of the insurance coverage available. The insurance or its provisions may vary or be unavailable in some states. The insurance has exclusions and limitations which may affect any benefits payable. Applicable to policy form GCI6000-P and certificate form GCI6000-C (including state abbreviations where used, for example: GCI6000-C-TX) and rider form R-GCI6000-INF. For cost and complete details of coverage, call or write your Colonial Life benefits counselor or the company. Underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC. ©2020 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. All rights reserved. Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company.
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Group Critical Illness Insurance Progressive Diseases Rider
The debilitating effects of a progressive disease not only impact you physically, but financially as well. Changes in lifestyle may require home modification, additional medical treatment and other expenses. These benefits are for you as well as your covered family members. Payable for each covered progressive disease once per covered person per lifetime PERCENTAGE OF APPLICABLE COVERAGE AMOUNT
COVERED PROGRESSIVE DISEASE¹
This benefit is payable if the covered person is unable to perform two or more activities of daily living2 and the 90-day elimination period has been met.
For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
25%
Dementia (including Alzheimer’s disease)
25%
Huntington’s disease
25%
Lupus
25%
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
25%
Muscular dystrophy
25%
Myasthenia gravis (MG)
25%
Parkinson’s disease
25%
Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
25%
1. R efer to the certificate for complete definitions of covered diseases. 2. Activities of daily living include bathing, continence, dressing, eating, toileting and transferring. THIS INSURANCE PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR PROGRESSIVE DISEASES RIDER
We will not pay benefits for a covered progressive disease that occurs as a result of a covered person’s: alcoholism or drug addiction; felonies or illegal occupations; intoxicants and narcotics; suicide or injuring oneself intentionally, whether sane or not; war or armed conflict; or pre-existing condition, unless the covered person has satisfied the preexisting condition limitation period shown on the Certificate Schedule on the date the covered person is diagnosed with a covered progressive disease.
PRE-EXISTING CONDITION LIMITATION We will not pay a benefit for a pre-existing condition that occurs during the 12-month period after the coverage effective date. Pre-existing condition means a sickness or physical condition for which a covered person was treated, had medical testing, received medical advice or had taken medication within 12 months before the coverage effective date. This information is not intended to be a complete description of the insurance coverage available. The insurance or its provisions may vary or be unavailable in some states. The insurance has exclusions and limitations which may affect any benefits payable. Applicable to policy form GCI6000-P and certificate form GCI6000-C (including state abbreviations where used, for example: GCI6000-C-TX) and rider form R-GCI6000-PD. For cost and complete details of coverage, call or write your Colonial Life benefits counselor or the company. Underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC. ©2020 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. All rights reserved. Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company.
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Educator Disability Income Insurance
How long could you afford to go without a paycheck? Help protect your paycheck with Colonial Life’s short-term disability insurance. You use your paycheck mainly to pay for your home, your car, groceries, medical bills and utilities. What if you couldn’t go to work due to an accident or sickness? Monthly Expenses:
$_________________
$_________________
$_________________
$_________________
$_________________
$_________________ Total $_________________
My Coverage Worksheet (For use with your Colonial Life Benefits Counselor) Who’s being covered?
You only You and your spouse You and your dependent children You, your spouse and your dependent children
How much coverage do I need? On-Job Accident/On-Job Sickness $______________ Off-Job Accident/Off-Job Sickness $______________ Select One Benefit Period Option:
On-Job
Off-Job
First 3 months
$_____________/month
$_____________/month
Next 9 months
$_____________/month
$_____________/month
First 6 months
$_____________/month
$_____________/month
Next 6 months
$_____________/month
$_____________/month
$_____________/month
$_____________/month
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Option A Option B = Partial Disability Up to 3 months
When will my benefits start? After an Accident: ___________ days
After a Sickness: ___________ days
How much will it cost? Your cost will vary based on the level of coverage you select.
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Employee Coverage In addition to disability coverage, this plan also provides employees with benefits for medical fees related to accidents, hospital confinement, accidental death and dismemberment, as well as fractures and dislocations. Even if you’re not disabled, the following benefits are payable for covered accidental injuries:
Medical Fees for Accidents Only Doctor’s Office or Urgent Care Facility Visit (Once per covered accident)...................................................................$75 X-Ray and Other Diagnostic Imaging (Once per covered accident)..............................................................................$75 Emergency Room Visit (Once per covered accident)....................................................................................................... $150
Hospital Confinement Benefit for Accident or Sickness Pays in addition to disability benefit. l
Benefits begin on the first day of confinement in a hospital for a covered accident or sickness. Up to 3 months..................................................................................................................... $1,200/month ($40/day) The Hospital Confinement benefit increases to $6,000/month ($200/day) when the Total Disability benefit ends at age 70
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits Benefits payable for death or dismemberment. l l
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Accidental Death............................................................................................................................................................... $25,000 Loss of a Finger or Toe Single Dismemberment.................................................................................................................................................. $750 Double Dismemberment.............................................................................................................................................$1,500 Loss of a Hand, Foot or Sight of an Eye Single Dismemberment...............................................................................................................................................$7,500 Double Dismemberment.......................................................................................................................................... $15,000 Accidental Death Common Carrier ........................................................................................................................... $50,000
Complete Fractures Complete Fractures requiring closed reduction Hip, Thigh .....................................................................................................................................................................................$1,500 Vertebrae . ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1,350 Pelvis ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1,200 Skull (depressed) ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1,125 Leg ........................................................................................................................................................................................................900 Foot, Ankle, Kneecap .....................................................................................................................................................................750 Forearm, Hand, Wrist . ....................................................................................................................................................................750 Lower Jaw ..........................................................................................................................................................................................600 Shoulder Blade, Collarbone .........................................................................................................................................................600 Skull (simple) . ...................................................................................................................................................................................525 Upper Arm, Upper Jaw ..................................................................................................................................................................525 Facial Bones .......................................................................................................................................................................................450 Vertebral Processes . .......................................................................................................................................................................300 Coccyx, Rib, Finger, Toe .................................................................................................................................................................120
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Complete Dislocations .Complete Dislocations requiring closed reduction with anesthesia Hip ..................................................................................................................................................................................................$1,350 Knee .....................................................................................................................................................................................................975 Collarbone - sternoclavicular.......................................................................................................................................................750 Shoulder .............................................................................................................................................................................................750 Collarbone - acromioclavicular separation.............................................................................................................................675 Ankle, Foot .........................................................................................................................................................................................600 Hand . ...................................................................................................................................................................................................525 Lower Jaw ..........................................................................................................................................................................................450 Wrist .....................................................................................................................................................................................................375 Elbow ...................................................................................................................................................................................................300 One Finger, Toe . ...............................................................................................................................................................................120 For a fracture or dislocation requiring an open reduction, your benefit would be 11/2 times the amount shown.
Additional Features l
Waiver of Premium
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Worldwide Coverage
Optional Spouse and Dependent Coverage You may cover one or all of the eligible dependent members of your family for an additional premium.
Medical Fees for Accidents Only Doctor’s Office or Urgent Care Facility Visit (Once per covered accident)...........................................................$75 X-Ray and Other Diagnostic Imaging (Once per covered accident)......................................................................$75 Emergency Room Visit (Once per covered accident)............................................................................................... $150
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Up to 3 months........................................................................................................................ $1,200/month ($40/day)
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Accidental Death..................................................................................................................................... Spouse $10,000 Child(ren) $5,000 Loss of a Finger or Toe Single Dismemberment............................................................................................................................................$75 Double Dismemberment...................................................................................................................................... $150
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Loss of a Hand, Foot or Sight of an Eye Single Dismemberment......................................................................................................................................... $750 Double Dismemberment...................................................................................................................................$1,500
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Accidental Death Common Carrier . ................................................................................................Spouse $20,000 Child(ren) $10,000
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Here are some
Colonial Life’s frequently asked questions about disability insurance: Will my disability income payment be reduced if I have other insurance?
What if I change employers?
You’re paid regardless of any other insurance you may have with other insurance companies. Benefits are paid directly to you (unless you specify otherwise).
If you change jobs or leave your employer, you can take your coverage with you at no additional cost. Your coverage is guaranteed renewable for life as long as you continue to pay your premiums when they are due.
When am I considered totally disabled?
Can my premium change? You may choose the amount of coverage to meet your needs (subject to your income). You can elect more or less coverage which will change your premium. Colonial Life can change your premium only if we change it on all policies of this kind in the state where your policy was issued.
Totally disabled means you are: l
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Unable to perform the material and substantial duties of your job; Not, in fact, engaged in any employment or occupation for wage or profit for which you are qualified by reason of education, training or experience; and
What is a covered accident or a covered sickness?
Under the regular and appropriate care of a doctor.
A covered accident is an accident. A covered sickness means an illness, infection, disease or any other abnormal physical condition, not caused by an injury.
What if I want to return to work part-time after I am totally disabled? You may be able to return to work part-time and still receive benefits. We call this “Partial Disability.” This means you may be eligible for coverage if: l You are unable to perform the material and substantial duties of your job for more than 20 hours per week, l You are able to work at your job or your place of employment for 20 hours or less per week, l Your employer will allow you to return to your job or place of employment for 20 hours or less per week; and l You are under the regular and appropriate care of a doctor. The total disability benefit must have been paid for at least one full month immediately prior to your being partially disabled.
A covered accident or covered sickness: l Occurs after the effective date of the policy; l Occurs while the policy is in force; l Is of a type listed on the Policy Schedule; and l Is not excluded by name or specific description in the policy. EXCLUSIONS We will not pay benefits for injuries received in accidents or sicknesses which are caused by or are the result of: alcoholism or drug addiction; flying; giving birth within the first nine months after the effective date of the policy; felonies or illegal occupations; having a pre-existing condition as described and limited by the policy; psychiatric or psychological condition; committing or trying to commit suicide or injuring yourself intentionally; being exposed to war or any act of war or serving in the armed forces of any country or authority.
When do disability benefits end? The Total Disability Benefit will end on the policy anniversary date on or after your 70th birthday. The Hospital Confinement benefit increases when the Total Disability Benefit ends. A pre-existing condition is when you have a sickness or physical condition for which you were treated, had medical testing, received medical advice, or had taken medication within 12 months testing, or before the effective date of your policy. If you become disabled because of a pre-existing condition, Colonial Life will not pay for any disability period if it begins during the first 12 months the policy is in force. Colonial Life 1200 Colonial Life Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina 29210 coloniallife.com 6/11
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Colonial Life and Making benefits count are registered service marks of Colonial Life &71381-1 Accident Insurance Company. 100252
Educator Disability 1.0-VA
For cost and complete details, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Applicable to policy form ED DIS 1.0-VA. Coverage may vary by state and may not be available in all states. This is not an insurance contract and only the actual policy provisions will control.
What is a pre-existing condition?
GROUP VOLUNTARY LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS Martinsville City Public Schools
A disability can happen to anyone. Long-term disability insurance helps protect your paycheck if you’re unable to work for a long period of time after a serious condition, injury or sickness.
More than 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. has some type of disability.1
To learn more about Long-Term Disability insurance, visit thehartford.com/employee-benefits/employees
COVERAGE INFORMATION
MINIMUM
BENEFIT PERCENTAGE
MAXIMUM
Option 1
60%
$10,000
Option 2
60%
$10,000
COVERAGE LEVEL
(PERCENT OF YOUR EARNINGS)
(BASED ON MONTHLY INCOME LOSS BEFORE THE DEDUCTION OF OTHER INCOME BENEFITS)
The greater of $100 or 10% of the benefit
BENEFIT STARTS
(ELIMINATION PERIOD)
After 120 disabled After 90 days disabled
BENEFIT DURATION Disabled before: Age 66 Benefit duration: As long as you are disabled Benefit duration maximum: 2 years Disabled before: Age 61 Benefit duration: As long as you are disabled Benefit duration maximum: 5 years
PREMIUMS
See the Premium Worksheet.2 ASKED & ANSWERED WHO IS ELIGIBLE? You are eligible if you are an active full time employee who works at least 37.5 hours per week on a regularly scheduled basis. AM I GUARANTEED COVERAGE? If this is the first time you are eligible to elect coverage, evidence of insurability is not required. If you did not elect coverage the first time it was offered to you, evidence of insurability is required to elect coverage. Evidence of insurability is also required to make a change to enhance your current coverage. This coverage is subject to a pre-existing condition exclusion, which is detailed on the Limitations & Exclusions sheet. Please refer to the Limitations & Exclusions sheet provided with this benefit highlights sheet for more information on limitations and exclusions, such as preexisting conditions. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST AND HOW DO I PAY FOR THIS INSURANCE? Premiums are provided on the Premium Worksheet. You have a choice of coverage amounts. Premiums will be automatically paid through payroll deduction, as authorized by you during the enrollment process. This ensures you don’t have to worry about writing a check or missing a payment. WHEN CAN I ENROLL? You may enroll during any scheduled enrollment period, within 31 days of the date you have a change in family status, or within 31 days of the completion of any eligibility waiting period established by your employer. WHEN DOES THIS INSURANCE BEGIN? Subject to any eligibility waiting period established by your employer, 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.
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WHEN DOES THIS INSURANCE END? This insurance will end when you no longer satisfy the applicable eligibility conditions, premium is unpaid, you leave your employer, or the coverage is no longer offered. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE DISABLED? Disability is defined in The Hartford’s certificate 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 condition covered by the insurance, and as a result, your current monthly earnings are less than 80% of your pre-disability earnings. Once you have been disabled for 2 years following the elimination period, you must be prevented from performing one or more of the essential duties of any occupation and as a result, your current monthly earnings are less than or equal to 60% of your pre-disability earnings. Pre-disability earnings are defined in your policy. 1Center
for Disease Control and Prevention “Disability Impacts All of Us,” September 2020: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/disabilityandhealth/infographic-disability-impacts-all.html, as viewed on 10/14/2020 and/or benefits may be changed on a class basis.
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The Hartford® is The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including underwriting company Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company. Home Office is Hartford, CT. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. Policies underwritten by the underwriting company listed above detail exclusions, limitations, reduction of benefits and terms under which the policies may be continued in force or discontinued. 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. Complete details are in the Certificate of Insurance issued to each insured individual and the Master Policy as issued to the policyholder. Benefits are subject to state availability. © 2020 The Hartford. 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. Disability Form Series includes GBD-1000, GBD-1200, or state equivalent. 5962d NS 05/21
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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 LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS GENERAL EXCLUSIONS • You must be under the regular care of a physician to receive benefits. • You cannot receive disability insurance benefit payments for disabilities that are caused or contributed to by: • War or act of war (declared or not) • The commission of, or attempt to commit a felony • An intentionally self-inflicted injury • Your being engaged in an illegal occupation PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS • Your insurance excludes the benefits you can receive for pre-existing conditions. In general, if you were diagnosed or received care for a condition before the effective date of your certificate, you will be covered for a disability due to that condition only if: • You have not received treatment for your condition for 6 months before the effective date of your insurance, or • You have not received treatment for your condition for 3 months after the effective date of your insurance, or • You have been insured under this coverage for 12 months prior to your disability commencing, so you can receive benefits even if you're receiving treatment, or • You have already satisfied the pre-existing condition requirement of your previous insurer LIMITATIONS • Mental Illness and Substance Abuse Limitation. If you are disabled because of Mental Illness or because of alcoholism or the use of narcotics, sedatives, stimulants, hallucinogens or other similar substance, benefits will be payable for a maximum of 24 months in your lifetime, unless at the end of that 24 months, you are confined to a hospital or other place licensed to provide medical care for your disability. OFFSETS • Your benefit payments will be reduced by other income you receive or are eligible to receive due to your disability, such as: • Social Security disability insurance (please see next section for exceptions) • Workers’ compensation • Other employer-based insurance coverage you may have • Unemployment benefits • Settlements or judgments for income loss • Retirement benefits that your employer fully or partially pays for (such as a pension plan) • Your benefit payments will not be reduced by certain kinds of other income, such as: • Retirement benefits if you were already receiving them before you became disabled • Retirement benefits that are funded by your after-tax contributions your personal savings, investments, IRAs or Keoghs profit-sharing • Most personal disability policies • Social Security cost-of-living increases This example is for purposes of illustrating the effect of the benefit reductions and is not intended to reflect the situation of a particular claimant under the Policy: Insured’s monthly [Pre-Disability Earnings/Basic Monthly Pay] $3,000 Long term disability benefits percentage x 60% Unreduced maximum benefit $1,800 Less Social Security disability benefit per month - $900 Less state disability income benefit per month - $300 Total amount of long term disability benefit per month $600 THIS POLICY PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS. This limited benefit plan (1) does not constitute major medical coverage, and (2) does not satisfy the individual mandate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) because the coverage does not meet the requirements of minimum essential coverage. In New York: This Disability policy provides disability income insurance only. It does NOT provide basic hospital, basic medical or major medical insurance as defined by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
5962d NS 05/21 Disability Form Series includes GBD-1000, GBD-1200, or state equivalent.
The Buck’s Got Your Back ®
The Hartford® is The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including underwriting company Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company. Home Office is Hartford, CT. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. Policies underwritten by the underwriting company listed above detail exclusions, limitations, reduction of benefits and terms under which the policies may be continued in force or discontinued. 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. Complete details are in the Certificate of Insurance issued to each insured individual and the Master Policy as issued to the policyholder. Benefits are subject to state availability. © 2020 The Hartford.
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If you are enrolled in insurance coverage with The Hartford, you may also be eligible to receive additional services. These services help with challenges that come before and after a claim. Be sure to read the information provided below; The Hartford wants to be there when you need us.
SERVICES AVAILABLE COVERAGE ENROLLED IN Long Term Disability
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE Ability Assist Counseling Services Health Champion Travel Assistance and ID Theft Protection Services
ASKED & ANSWERED
WHAT IS ABILITY ASSIST COUNSELING SERVICES? Ability Assist®1 Counseling Services provides access to Master’s degree clinicians for 24/7 assistance if you’re enrolled in our long term disability plan. This includes 3 face-to-face visits per occurrence per year for emotional concerns and unlimited phone consultations for financial, legal, and work-life concerns. For more information on Ability Assist® Counseling Services: Call 1-800-964-3577 Visit www.guidanceresources.com Company name: Abili Company ID: HLF902 WHAT IS HEALTHCHAMPION? HealthChampionSM5 offers unlimited access to benefit specialists and nurses for administrative and clinical support to address medical care and insurance claims concerns if you’re enrolled in our long term disability plan. Service includes: claims and billing support, explanation of benefits, cost estimates and fee negotiation, information related to conditions and available treatments, and support to help prepare for medical visits. For more information on HealthChampionSM Services Call 1-800-964-3577 Visit www.guidanceresources.com Company name: Abili Company ID: HLF902 WHAT IS TRAVEL ASSISTANCE AND ID THEFT PROTECTION SERVICES? Travel Assistance Services and ID Theft Protection Services6 includes pre-trip information to help you feel more secure while traveling. It can also help you access medical professionals across the globe for medical assistance when traveling 100+ miles away from home for 90 days or less when unexpected detours arise. The ID theft protection services are available to you and your family at home or when you travel. Protection is provided two ways: educational materials to help prevent identity theft and access to caseworkers to help resolve problems that result from identity theft. For more information on Travel Assistance Services or ID Theft Services: Call from United States: 1-800-243-6108 Call collect from other locations: 202-828-5885 Fax: 202-331-1528 Travel Assistance Identification Number: GLD-09012 You’ll be asked to provide your employer’s name, a phone number where you can be reached, nature of the problem, Travel Assistance Identification Number, and your company policy number which can be obtained through your Human Resources/Personnel department. If you have a serious medical emergency, please obtain emergency medical services first, and then contact Generali Global Assistance for follow-up.
1AbilityAssist®
services are offered 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 and reserves the right to discontinue any of these services at any time. Services may not be available in all states. Visit https://www.thehartford.com/employee-benefits/value-added-services for more information. 5HealthChampionsm 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 doesn’t
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provide basic hospital, basic medical, or major medical insurance. HealthChampion specialists are only available during business hours. Inquiries outside of this timeframe can either request a call-back the next day or schedule an appointment. The Hartford is not responsible and assumes no liability for the goods and services provided by ComPsych and reserves the right to discontinue any of these services at any time. Health Champion is a service mark of ComPsych. Services may not be available in all states. Visit https://www.thehartford.com/employee-benefits/value-added-services for more information. 6Travel Assistance and Identity Theft Protection Services are provided by Generali Global Assistance, Inc. Generali Global Assistance, Inc. is not affiliated with The Hartford and is not a provider of insurance services. Generali Global Assistance, Inc. may modify or terminate all or any part of the service at any time without prior notice. None of the benefits provided to you by Generali Global Assistance, Inc. as a part of the Travel Assistance and Identity Theft service are insurance. The flyer, the Travel Assistance and Identity Theft service Terms and Conditions of Use, and the Identity Theft Resolution Kit constitute your benefit materials and contain the terms, conditions, and limitations relating to your benefits. These services may not be used for business or commercial purposes or by any person other than the individual insured under The Hartford’s group insurance policy. The Hartford is not responsible and assumes no liability for the goods and services described in these materials and reserves the right to discontinue any of these services at any time. Services may not be available in all states. Visit https://www.thehartford.com/employee-benefits/value-added-services for more information. The Buck’s Got Your Back ®
The Hartford® is The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including underwriting company Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company. Home Office is Hartford, CT. © 2020 The Hartford. This Benefit Highlights Sheet is an overview of the non-insurance services being offered and is provided for illustrative purposes only and is not a contract. It in no way changes or affects the services as actually provided. Only the Service Provider can fully describe all of the provisions, terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of your non-insurance service coverage. 5962a NS 05/21
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Premium Worksheet Rates and/or benefits may be changed on a class basis.
VOLUNTARY LONG TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE Monthly Premium Amount (Cost per Pay Period – 12/Year)QQ5.2 Options Rates
Option 1 $0.1800
O p ti o n 2 $0.3500
To calculate your monthly premium amount, use the following formula. ÷ 12 = Your Annual Earnings Maximum = $200,000
÷ 100 =
x
Your Monthly Earnings
$0.1800 Rate
= Premium Amount
5962e NS 07/21. Disability Form Series includes GBD-1000, GBD-1200, or state equivalent.
The Buck’s Got Your Back ® The Hartford® is The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including underwriting company Hartford Fire Insurance Company. Home Office is Hartford, CT. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. Policies underwritten by the underwriting company listed above detail exclusions, limitations, reduction of benefits and terms under which the policies may be continued in force or discontinued. © 2020 The Hartford. This 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.
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CREATION DATE: 4/18/2022 MARTINSVILLE CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS/00136931
Accident Insurance
Accidents happen in places where you and your family spend the most time – at work, in the home and on the playground – and they’re unexpected. How you care for them shouldn’t be. In your lifetime, which of these accidental injuries have happened to you or someone you know?
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Sports-related accidental injury Broken bone Burn Concussion Laceration
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Back or knee injuries
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Car accidents Falls & spills Dislocation Accidental injuries that send you to the Emergency Room, Urgent Care or doctor’s office
Accident 1.0-Preferred with Health Screening Benefit-VA
Colonial Life’s Accident Insurance is designed to help you fill some of the gaps caused by increasing deductibles, co-payments and out-of-pocket costs related to an accidental injury. The benefit to you is that you may not need to use your savings or secure a loan to pay expenses. Plus you’ll feel better knowing you can have greater financial security.
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Worldwide coverage
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Portable
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What if I change employers? If you change jobs or leave your employer, you can take your coverage with you at no additional cost. Your coverage is guaranteed renewable for life as long as you pay your premiums when they are due or within the grace period.
Compliant with Healthcare Spending Account (HSA) guidelines
Can my premium change?
Will my accident claim payment be reduced if I have other insurance?
Colonial Life can change your premium only if we change it on all policies of this kind in the state where your policy was issued.
You’re paid regardless of any other insurance you may have with other insurance companies, and the benefits are paid directly to you (unless you specify otherwise).
How do I file a claim? Visit coloniallife.com or call our Customer Service Department at 1.800.325.4368 for additional information.
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Benefits listed are for each covered person per covered accident unless otherwise specified.
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Accident Emergency Treatment........... $125
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Ambulance........................................$200
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X-ray Benefit....................................................$30
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Air Ambulance.............................. $2,000
Common Accidental Injuries Dislocations (Separated Joint) Hip Knee (except patella) Ankle – Bone or Bones of the Foot (other than Toes) Collarbone (Sternoclavicular) Lower Jaw, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist Bone or Bones of the Hand Collarbone (Acromioclavicular and Separation) One Toe or Finger Fractures Depressed Skull Non-Depressed Skull Hip, Thigh Body of Vertebrae, Pelvis, Leg Bones of Face or Nose (except mandible or maxilla) Upper Jaw, Maxilla Upper Arm between Elbow and Shoulder Lower Jaw, Mandible, Kneecap, Ankle, Foot Shoulder Blade, Collarbone, Vertebral Process Forearm, Wrist, Hand Rib Coccyx Finger, Toe
Non-Surgical
Surgical
$2,200 $1,100 $880 $550 $330 $330 $110 $110
$4,400 $2,200 $1,760 $1,100 $660 $660 $220 $220
Non-Surgical
Surgical
$2,750 $1,100 $1,650 $825 $385 $385 $385 $330 $330 $330 $275 $220 $110
$5,500 $2,200 $3,300 $1,650 $770 $770 $770 $660 $660 $660 $550 $440 $220
Your Colonial Life policy also provides benefits for the following injuries received as a result of a covered accident. l
Burn (based on size and degree).....................................................................................$1,000 to $12,000
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Coma..............................................................................................................................................................$10,000
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Concussion.......................................................................................................................................................... $60
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Emergency Dental Work........................................$75 Extraction, $300 Crown, Implant, or Denture Lacerations (based on size)............................................................................................................$30 to $500
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Eye Injury............................................................................................................................................................$300
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Tendon/Ligament/Rotator Cuff...........................................................$500 - one, $1,000 - two or more
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Ruptured Disc...................................................................................................................................................$500
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Torn Knee Cartilage........................................................................................................................................$500
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Surgery (cranial, open abdominal or thoracic)................................................................................. $1,500
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Surgery (hernia)...............................................................................................................................................$150
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Surgery (arthroscopic or exploratory).....................................................................................................$200
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Blood/Plasma/Platelets.................................................................................................................................$300
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Transportation/Lodging Assistance If injured, covered person must travel more than 50 miles from residence to receive special treatment and confinement in a hospital. l l
Transportation..............................................................................$500 per round trip up to 3 round trips Lodging (family member or companion)................................................$125 per night up to 30 days for a hotel/motel lodging costs
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Hospital Admission*......................................................................................................... $1,000 per accident
Hospital ICU Admission*................................................................................................. $2,000 per accident * We will pay either the Hospital Admission or Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Admission, but not both. l
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Hospital Confinement.......................................................... $225 per day up to 365 days per accident
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Hospital ICU Confinement ....................................................$450 per day up to 15 days per accident
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Accident Follow-Up Doctor Visit........................................................... $50 (up to 3 visits per accident) Medical Imaging Study.......................................................................................................$150 per accident (limit 1 per covered accident and 1 per calendar year)
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Occupational or Physical Therapy...................................................... $25 per treatment up to 10 days
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Appliances ........................................................................................... $100 (such as wheelchair, crutches)
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Prosthetic Devices/Artificial Limb .....................................................$500 - one, $1,000 - more than 1
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Rehabilitation Unit..................................................$100 per day up to 15 days per covered accident, and 30 days per calendar year. Maximum of 30 days per calendar year
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Loss of Finger/Toe..................................................................................$750 – one, $1,500 – two or more
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Loss or Loss of Use of Hand/Foot/Sight of Eye......................$7,500 – one, $15,000 – two or more
Catastrophic Accident For severe injuries that result in the total and irrecoverable: l
Loss of one hand and one foot
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Loss of the sight of both eyes
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Loss of both hands or both feet
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Loss of the hearing of both ears
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Loss or loss of use of one arm and one leg or
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Loss of the ability to speak
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Loss or loss of use of both arms or both legs Named Insured................. $25,000
Spouse...............$25,000
Child(ren)..........$12,500
365-day elimination period. Amounts reduced for covered persons age 65 and over. Payable once per lifetime for each covered person.
Accidental Death Accidental Death
Common Carrier
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Named Insured
$25,000
$100,000
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Spouse
$25,000
$100,000
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Child(ren)
$5,000
$20,000
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Health Screening Benefit
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$50 per covered person per calendar year
Provides a benefit if the covered person has one of the health screening tests performed. This benefit is payable once per calendar year per person and is subject.
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Blood test for triglycerides
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Hemoccult stool analysis
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Bone marrow testing
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Mammography
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Breast ultrasound
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Pap smear
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CA 15-3 (blood test for breast cancer)
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PSA (blood test for prostate cancer)
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CA125 (blood test for ovarian cancer)
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Carotid doppler
Serum cholesterol test to determine level of HDL and LDL
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CEA (blood test for colon cancer)
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Chest x-ray
Serum protein electrophoresis (blood test for myeloma)
Colonoscopy
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Stress test on a bicycle or treadmill
Echocardiogram (ECHO)
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Skin cancer biopsy
Electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG)
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Thermography
Fasting blood glucose test
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ThinPrep pap test
Flexible sigmoidoscopy
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Virtual colonoscopy
My Coverage Worksheet (For use with your Colonial Life benefits counselor) Who will be covered? (check one) Employee Only
Spouse Only
One-Parent Family, with Spouse
Employee & Spouse Two-Parent Family
When are covered accident benefits available? (check one) On and Off -Job Benefits
Off -Job Only Benefits
EXCLUSIONS We will not pay benefits for losses that are caused by or are the result of: felonies or illegal occupations; sickness; suicide or self-inflicted injuries; war or armed conflict; in addition to the exclusions listed above, we also will not pay the Catastrophic Accident benefit for injuries that are caused by or are the result of: birth; intoxication. For cost and complete details, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Applicable to policy form Accident 1.0-HS -VA. This is not an insurance contract and only the actual policy provisions will control.
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Accident 1.0-Preferred with Health Screening Benefit-VA
One-Parent Family, with Employee
One Child Only
Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance Plan 1 Our Individual Medical BridgeSM insurance can help with medical costs that your health insurance may not cover. These benefits are available for you, your spouse and eligible dependent children.
Hospital confinement. ..................................................................... $__________________ Maximum of one benefit per covered person per calendar year
Observation room................................................................................... $100 per visit Maximum of two visits per covered person per calendar year
Rehabilitation unit confinement. ................................................................. $100 per day Maximum of 15 days per confinement with a 30-day maximum per covered person per calendar year
Waiver of premium Available after 30 continuous days of a covered hospital confinement of the named insured
Health savings account (HSA) compatible
For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.
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This plan is compatible with HSA guidelines. This plan may also be offered to employees who do not have HSAs. Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company’s Individual Medical Bridge offers an HSA compatible plan in most states.
THIS POLICY PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS. EXCLUSIONS We will not pay benefits for losses which are caused by: alcoholism or drug addiction, dental procedures, elective procedures and cosmetic surgery, felonies or illegal occupations, pregnancy of a dependent child, psychiatric or psychological conditions, suicide or injuries which any covered person intentionally does to himself or herself, war, or giving birth within the first nine months after the effective date of the policy. We will not pay benefits for hospital confinement of a newborn who is neither injured nor sick. We will not pay benefits for loss during the first 12 months after the effective date due to a pre-existing condition. A pre-existing condition is a sickness or physical condition for which a covered person was treated, had medical testing, received medical advice or had taken medication within the 12 months before the effective date of the policy. For cost and complete details, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Applicable to policy number IMB7000 (including state abbreviations where used, for example: IMB7000-TX). Coverage may vary by state and may not be available in all states. This is not an insurance contract and only the actual policy provisions will control. ©2016 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC | Colonial Life insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, for which Colonial Life is the marketing brand.
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IMB7000 – PLAN 1 | 5-16 | 101576-1
Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance Plan 3 Our Individual Medical BridgeSM insurance can help with medical costs that your health insurance may not cover. These benefits are available for you, your spouse and eligible dependent children. Hospital confinement. ......................................................................... $_______________ Maximum of one benefit per covered person per calendar year
Observation room................................................................................... $100 per visit Maximum of two visits per covered person per calendar year
Rehabilitation unit confinement. ................................................................. $100 per day Maximum of 15 days per confinement with a 30-day maximum per covered person per calendar year
Waiver of premium
Available after 30 continuous days of a covered hospital confinement of the named insured
Diagnostic procedure Tier 1. . . . . . .......................................................................................................... $250 Tier 2. . . . . . .......................................................................................................... $500 Maximum of $500 per covered person per calendar year for all covered diagnostic procedures combined
Outpatient surgical procedure Tier 1. . . . . . .......................................................................................... $_______________ Tier 2. . . . . . ........................................................................................... $_______________
For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.
Maximum of $___________ per covered person per calendar year for all covered outpatient surgical procedures combined
The following is a list of common diagnostic procedures that may be covered.
Tier 1 diagnostic procedures Breast – Biopsy (incisional, needle, stereotactic) Diagnostic radiology – Nuclear medicine test Digestive – Barium enema/lower GI series – Barium swallow/upper GI series – Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Ear, nose, throat, mouth – Laryngoscopy Gynecological – Hysteroscopy – Amniocentesis – L oop electrosurgical – Cervical biopsy excisional procedure – Cone biopsy (LEEP) – Endometrial biopsy
Liver – biopsy Lymphatic – biopsy Miscellaneous – Bone marrow aspiration/biopsy Renal – biopsy Respiratory – Biopsy – Bronchoscopy – Pulmonary function test (PFT) Skin – Biopsy – Excision of lesion Thyroid – biopsy Urologic – Cystoscopy
Tier 2 diagnostic procedures Cardiac – Angiogram – Arteriogram – Thallium stress test – Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
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Diagnostic radiology – Computerized tomography scan (CT scan) – Electroencephalogram (EEG) – Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – Myelogram – Positron emission tomography scan (PET scan) IMB7000 – PLAN 3
The surgeries listed below are only a sampling of the surgeries that may be covered. Surgeries must be performed by a doctor in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center. For complete details and definitions, please refer to your policy.
Tier 1 outpatient surgical procedures Breast
Gynecological
Cardiac
Liver
Digestive
Musculoskeletal system
– Axillary node dissection – Breast capsulotomy – Lumpectomy
– Dilation and curettage (D&C) – Endometrial ablation – Lysis of adhesions
– Pacemaker insertion
– Paracentesis
– Colonoscopy – Fistulotomy – Hemorrhoidectomy – Lysis of adhesions
– Carpal/cubital repair or release – Foot surgery (bunionectomy, exostectomy, arthroplasty, hammertoe repair) – Removal of orthopedic hardware – Removal of tendon lesion
Skin
– Laparoscopic hernia repair – Skin grafting
Ear, nose, throat, mouth – Adenoidectomy – Removal of oral lesions – Myringotomy – Tonsillectomy – Tracheostomy – Tympanotomy
Tier 2 outpatient surgical procedures Breast
Gynecological
Cardiac
Musculoskeletal system
– Breast reconstruction – Breast reduction
– Hysterectomy – Myomectomy
– Angioplasty – Cardiac catheterization
Digestive
– Exploratory laparoscopy – Laparoscopic appendectomy – Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Ear, nose, throat, mouth – Ethmoidectomy – Mastoidectomy – Septoplasty – Stapedectomy – Tympanoplasty
Thyroid
– Excision of a mass
Eye
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– Arthroscopic knee surgery with meniscectomy (knee cartilage repair) – Arthroscopic shoulder surgery – Clavicle resection – Dislocations (open reduction with internal fixation) – Fracture (open reduction with internal fixation) – Removal or implantation of cartilage – Tendon/ligament repair
– Cataract surgery – Corneal surgery (penetrating keratoplasty) – Glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy) – Vitrectomy
Urologic
– Lithotripsy
EXCLUSIONS We will not pay benefits for losses which are caused by: alcoholism or drug addiction, dental procedures, elective procedures and cosmetic surgery, felonies or illegal occupations, pregnancy of a dependent child, psychiatric or psychological conditions, suicide or injuries which any covered person intentionally does to himself or herself, war, or giving birth within the first nine months after the effective date of the policy. We will not pay benefits for hospital confinement of a newborn who is neither injured nor sick. We will not pay benefits for loss during the first 12 months after the effective date due to a pre-existing condition. A pre-existing condition is a sickness or physical condition for which a covered person was treated, had medical testing, received medical advice or had taken medication within the 12 months before the effective date of the policy. For cost and complete details, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Applicable to policy number IMB7000 (including state abbreviations where used, for example: IMB7000-TX). Coverage may vary by state and may not be available in all states. This is not an insurance contract and only the actual policy provisions will control. ©2016 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC | Colonial Life insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, for which Colonial Life is the marketing brand.
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Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance Health Screening Individual Medical BridgeSM insurance’s health screening benefit can help pay for health and wellness tests you have each year.
Health screening. .............................................................................. $_____________ Maximum of one health screening test per covered person per calendar year; subject to a 30-day waiting period
Blood test for triglycerides Bone marrow testing Breast ultrasound CA 15-3 (blood test for breast cancer) CA 125 (blood test for ovarian cancer) CEA (blood test for colon cancer) Carotid Doppler
Serum protein electrophoresis (blood test for myeloma) Skin cancer biopsy Stress test on a bicycle or treadmill Thermography ThinPrep pap test Virtual colonoscopy
Chest X-ray Colonoscopy Echocardiogram (ECHO) Electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG) Fasting blood glucose test Flexible sigmoidoscopy
For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.
Hemoccult stool analysis Mammography Pap smear PSA (blood test for prostate cancer) Serum cholesterol test for HDL and LDL levels
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Waiting period means the first 30 days following any covered person’s policy coverage effective date, during which no benefits are payable. For cost and complete details, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Applicable to policy number IMB7000 (including state abbreviations where used, for example: IMB7000-TX). Coverage may vary by state and may not be available in all states. This is not an insurance contract and only the actual policy provisions will control. ©2016 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC | Colonial Life insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, for which Colonial Life is the marketing brand.
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IMB7000 – HEALTH SCREENING BENEFIT | 5-16 | 101579-1
Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance Medical Treatment Package
The medical treatment package for Individual Medical BridgeSM coverage can help pay for deductibles, co-payments and other out-of-pocket expenses related to a covered accident or covered sickness. The medical treatment package cannot be paired with Plan 1. Air ambulance. ............................................................................................. $1,000 Maximum of one benefit per covered person per calendar year
Ambulance..................................................................................................... $100 Maximum of one benefit per covered person per calendar year
Appliance. ...................................................................................................... $100 Maximum of one benefit per covered person per calendar year
Doctor’s office visit. ................................................................................... $25 per visit Maximum of three visits per calendar year for named insured coverage or maximum of five visits per calendar year for all covered persons combined
Emergency room visit.............................................................................. $100 per visit
For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.
Maximum of two visits per covered person per calendar year
X-ray. ................................................................................................ $25 per benefit Maximum of two benefits per covered person per calendar year
THIS POLICY PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS.
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EXCLUSIONS We will not pay benefits for losses which are caused by: alcoholism or drug addiction, dental procedures, elective procedures and cosmetic surgery, felonies or illegal occupations, pregnancy of a dependent child, psychiatric or psychological conditions, suicide or injuries which any covered person intentionally does to himself or herself, or war. For cost and complete details, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Applicable to policy number IMB7000-VA. This is not an insurance contract and only the actual policy provisions will control.
©2016 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC | Colonial Life insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, for which Colonial Life is the marketing brand.
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IMB7000 – MEDICAL TREATMENT PACKAGE | 9-16 | 101596-VA
Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance Optional Riders Individual Medical BridgeSM offers two optional benefit riders – the daily hospital confinement rider and the enhanced intensive care unit confinement rider. For an additional cost, these riders can help provide extra financial protection to help with out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Daily hospital confinement rider. ................................................................. $100 per day Per covered person per day of hospital confinement Maximum of 365 days per covered person per confinement
Enhanced intensive care unit confinement rider............................................... $500 per day Per covered person per day of intensive care unit confinement Maximum of 30 days per covered person per confinement
Re-confinement for the same or related condition within 90 days of discharge is considered a continuation of a previous confinement.
For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.
EXCLUSIONS
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We will not pay benefits for losses which are caused by: alcoholism or drug addiction, dental procedures, elective procedures and cosmetic surgery, felonies or illegal occupations, pregnancy of a dependent child, psychiatric or psychological conditions, suicide or injuries which any covered person intentionally does to himself or herself, war, or giving birth within the first nine months after the effective date of the rider. We will not pay benefits for hospital confinement of a newborn who is neither injured nor sick. We will not pay benefits for loss during the first 12 months after the effective date due to a pre-existing condition. A pre-existing condition is a sickness or physical condition for which a covered person was treated, had medical testing, received medical advice or had taken medication within the 12 months before the effective date of the rider. For cost and complete details, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Applicable to rider numbers R-DHC7000 and R-EIC7000 (including state abbreviations where used, for example: R-DHC7000-TX and R-EIC7000-TX). Coverage may vary by state and may not be available in all states. This is not an insurance contract and only the actual policy or rider provisions will control. ©2016 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC | Colonial Life insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, for which Colonial Life is the marketing brand. IMB7000 – DAILY HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT AND ENHANCED INTENSIVE CARE UNIT CONFINEMENT RIDERS | 6-16 | 101582-1
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Term Life Insurance Life insurance protection when you need it most Life insurance needs change as life circumstances change. You may need different coverage if you’re getting married, buying a home or having a child. Term life insurance from Colonial Life provides protection for a specified period of time, typically offering the greatest amount of coverage for the lowest initial premium. This fact makes term life insurance a good choice for supplementing cash value coverage during life stages when obligations are higher, such as while children are younger. It’s also a good option for families on a tight budget — especially since you can convert it to a permanent cash value plan later.
With this coverage: n A beneficiary can receive a benefit that is typically free from income tax. n The policy’s accelerated death benefit can pay a percentage of the death benefit if the covered person is diagnosed with a terminal illness. n You can convert it to a Colonial Life cash value insurance plan, with no proof of good health, to age 75. n Coverage is guaranteed renewable up to age 95 as long as premiums are paid when due. n Portability allows you to take it with you if you change jobs or retire.
Talk with your Colonial Life benefits counselor to learn more.
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Spouse coverage options
Dependent coverage options
Two options are available for spouse coverage at an additional cost:
You may add a Children’s Term Life Rider to cover all of your eligible dependent children with up to $20,000 in coverage each for one premium.
1. Spouse Term Life Policy: Offers guaranteed premiums and level death benefits equivalent to those available to you –whether or not you buy a policy for yourself. 2. Spouse Term Life Rider: Add a term rider for your spouse to your policy, up to a maximum death benefit of $50,000; 10-year and 20-year are available (20-year rider only available with a 20- or 30-year term policy).
The Children’s Term Life Rider may be added to either the primary or spouse policy, not both.
If the insured dies by suicide, whether sane or insane, within two years (one year in ND) from the coverage effective date or the date of reinstatement, we will not pay the death benefit. We will terminate this policy and return the premiums paid, without interest. Product may vary by state. For cost and complete details of the coverage, call or write your Colonial Life benefits counselor or the company. Colonial Life insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC. ©2019 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. All rights reserved. Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. 7-19 | NS-16570-1
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Whole Life Plus Insurance
You can’t predict your family’s future, but you can be prepared for it.
ADVANTAGES OF WHOLE LIFE PLUS INSURANCE
Give your family peace of mind and coverage for final expenses with Whole Life Plus insurance from Colonial Life.
• P ermanent coverage that stays the same through the life of the policy
BENEFITS AND FEATURES Choose the age when your premium payments end — Paid-Up at Age 70 or Paid-Up at Age 100 Stand-alone spouse policy available even without buying a policy for yourself Ability to keep the policy if you change jobs or retire Built-in terminal illness accelerated death benefit that provides up to 75% of the policy’s death benefit (up to $150,000) if you’re diagnosed with a terminal illness2 Immediate $3,000 claim payment that can help your designated beneficiary pay for funeral costs or other expenses
• Premiums will not increase due to changes in health or age • Accumulates cash value based on a non-forfeiture interest rate of 3.75%1 • Policy loans available, which can be used for emergencies • Benefit for the beneficiary that is typically tax-free
Provides cash surrender value at age 100 (when the policy endows)
ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OPTIONS Spouse term rider Cover your spouse with a death benefit up to $50,000, for 10 or 20 years. Juvenile Whole Life Plus policy Purchase a policy (paid-up at age 70) while children are young and premiums are low — whether or not you buy a policy for yourself. You may also increase the coverage when the child is 18, 21 and 24 without proof of good health. Children’s term rider
Your cost will vary based on the amount of coverage you select.
You may purchase up to $20,000 in term life coverage for all of your eligible dependent children and pay one premium. The children’s term rider may be added to either your policy or your spouse’s policy — not both.
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WHOLE LIFE PLUS (IWL5000)
Benefits worksheet For use with your benefits counselor How much coverage do you need?
YOU $________________________ Select the option:
Paid-Up at Age 70 Paid-Up at Age 100
Accidental death benefit rider The beneficiary may receive an additional benefit if the covered person dies as a result of an accident before age 70. The benefit doubles if the accidental bodily injury occurs while riding as a fare-paying passenger using public transportation, such as ride-sharing services. An additional 25% will be payable if the injury is sustained while driving or riding in a private passenger vehicle and wearing a seatbelt.
SPOUSE $___________________
Chronic care accelerated death benefit rider
Select the option:
If a licensed health care practitioner certifies that you have a chronic illness, you may receive an advance on all or a portion of the death benefit, available in a one-time lump sum or monthly payments.2 A chronic illness means you require substantial supervision due to a severe cognitive impairment or you may be unable to perform at least two of the six Activities of Daily Living (bathing, continence, dressing, eating, toileting and transferring). Premiums are waived during the benefit period.
Paid-Up at Age 70 Paid-Up at Age 100
DEPENDENT STUDENT
$_____________________________ Select the option:
Paid-Up at Age 70 Paid-Up at Age 100
Select any optional riders:
ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OPTIONS (CONTINUED)
Spouse term rider $ _____________face amount for _________-year term period
Children’s term rider $ ______________ face amount
Accidental death benefit rider Chronic care accelerated death benefit rider
Critical illness accelerated death benefit rider
Guaranteed purchase option rider
Waiver of premium benefit rider
Critical illness accelerated death benefit rider If you suffer a heart attack (myocardial infarction), stroke or end-stage renal (kidney) failure, a $5,000 benefit is payable.2 A subsequent diagnosis benefit is included. Guaranteed purchase option rider This rider allows you to purchase additional whole life coverage — without having to answer health questions — at three different points in the future. The rider may only be added if you are age 50 or younger when you purchase the policy. You may purchase up to your initial face amount, not to exceed a total combined maximum of $100,000 for all options. Waiver of premium benefit rider Premiums are waived (for the policy and riders) if you become totally disabled before the policy anniversary following your 65th birthday and you satisfy the six-month elimination period. Once you are no longer disabled, premium payments will resume.
1. Accessing the accumulated cash value reduces the death benefit by the amount accessed, unless the loan is repaid. Cash value will be reduced by any outstanding loans against the policy. 2. Any payout would reduce the death benefit. Benefits may be taxable as income. Individuals should consult with their legal or tax counsel when deciding to apply for accelerated benefits.
To learn more, talk with your benefits counselor.
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS: If the insured dies by suicide, whether sane or insane, within two years (one year in ND) from the coverage effective date or the date of reinstatement, we will not pay the death benefit. We will terminate this policy and return the premiums paid without interest, minus any loans and loan interest to you. This information is not intended to be a complete description of the insurance coverage available. The policy or its provisions may vary or be unavailable in some states. The policy has exclusions and limitations which may affect any benefits payable. Applicable to policy forms ICC19IWL5000-70/IWL5000-70, ICC19-IWL5000-100/IWL5000-100, ICC19-IWL5000J/IWL5000J and rider forms ICC19-R-IWL5000-STR/R-IWL5000-STR, ICC19-R-IWL5000-CTR/R-IWL5000-CTR, ICC19-R-IWL5000-WP/R-IWL5000-WP, ICC19-R-IWL5000-ACCD/R-IWL5000-ACCD, ICC19-RIWL5000-CI/R-IWL5000-CI, ICC19-R-IWL5000-CC/R-IWL5000-CC, ICC19-R-IWL5000-GPO/RIWL5000-GPO. For cost and complete details of the coverage, call or write your Colonial Life benefits counselor or the company. Underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC.
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Virginia Association of Counties Group Self Insurance Risk Pool (VACORP) Short and Long Term Disability Group Short Term Disability (STD) program provided for its participant by the Sponsor and administered by Anthem Life Insurance Company helps provide financial protection for covered members by promising to pay a weekly benefit in the event of a covered disability. Group Long Term Disability (LTD) insurance from Anthem Life Insurance Company helps provide financial protection for insured members by promising to pay a monthly benefit in the event of a covered disability. Please refer to the plan summary document and your employee handbook for specific plan details, eligibility definitions, limitations, and exclusions Questions about your VACORP Short and Long Term Disability can be directed to: 1-844-404-2111 or www.vacorp.org/hybrid-disability/
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Required Notices Newborn and Mothers’ Health Protection Act Group health plans and health insurance issuers generally may not, under federal law restrict benefits for any hospital length of stay in connection with childbirth for the mother or newborn child to less than 48 hours following vaginal delivery, or less than 96 hours following a cesarean section. However, federal law generally does not prohibit the mother’s or newborn’s attending provider, after consulting with the mother, from discharging the mother or newborn earlier than 48 hours (or 96 hours as applicable). In any case, plans and issuers may not, under federal law, require that a provider obtain authorization from the plan or the issuer for prescribing a length of stay not in excess of 48 hours (or 96 hours).
Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act In October 1998, Congress enacted the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act of 1998. This notice explains some important provisions of the Act. Please review this information carefully. As specified in the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act, a plan participant or beneficiary who elects breast reconstruction in connection with a covered mastectomy is also entitled to the following benefits: 1. All stages of reconstruction of the breast on which the mastectomy has been performed: 2. Surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to produce a symmetrical appearance; and 3. Prostheses and treatment of physical complications of the mastectomy , including lymphedemas. Health plans must provide coverage of mastectomy related benefits in a manner to determine in consultation with the attending physician and the patient. Coverage for breast reconstruction and related services may be subject to deductibles and insurance amounts that are consistent with those that apply to other benefits under the plan.
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Required Notices Premium Assistance Under Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) If you or your children are eligible for Medicaid or CHIP and you’re eligible for health coverage from your employer, your state may have a premium assistance program that can help pay for coverage, using funds from their Medicaid or CHIP programs. If you or your children aren’t eligible for Medicaid or CHIP, you won’t be eligible for these premium assistance programs but you may be able to buy individual insurance coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplace. For more information, visit www.healthcare.gov. If you or your dependents are already enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP and you live in a State listed below, contact your State Medicaid or CHIP office to find out if premium assistance is available. If you or your dependents are NOT currently enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP, and you think you or any of your dependents might be eligible for either of these programs, contact your State Medicaid or CHIP office or dial 1-877-KIDS NOW or www.insurekidsnow.gov to find out how to apply. If you qualify, ask your state if it has a program that might help you pay the premiums for an employersponsored plan. If you or your dependents are eligible for premium assistance under Medicaid or CHIP, as well as eligible under your employer plan, your employer must allow you to enroll in your employer plan if you aren’t already enrolled. This is called a “special enrollment” opportunity, and you must request coverage within 60 days of being determined eligible for premium assistance. If you have questions about enrolling in your employer plan, contact the Department of Labor at www.askebsa.dol.gov or call 1-866-444-EBSA (3272). COLORADO – Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid If you live in one of the –following ALABAMA Medicaid states, you may be eligible for assistance paying your Program) & Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+) employer health plan premiums. The following Health list ofFirst states is Website: current as of July 31, 2020. Colorado Contact your State for more information on eligibility – https://www.healthfirstcolorado.com/
Website: http://myalhipp.com/ Phone: 1-855-692-5447
ALASKA – Medicaid The AK Health Insurance Premium Payment Program Website: http://myakhipp.com/ Phone: 1-866-251-4861 Email: CustomerService@MyAKHIPP.com Medicaid Eligibility: http://dhss.alaska.gov/dpa/Pages/medicaid/default.aspx ARKANSAS – Medicaid Website: http://myarhipp.com/ Phone: 1-855-MyARHIPP (855-692-7447) CALIFORNIA – Medicaid Website:
https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/Pages/TPLRD_CAU_cont.aspx
Phone: 916-440-5676
Health First Colorado Member Contact Center: 1-800-221-3943/ State Relay 711 CHP+: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/hcpf/child-healthplan-plus CHP+ Customer Service: 1-800-359-1991/ State Relay 711 Health Insurance Buy-In Program (HIBI): https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/hcpf/healthinsurance-buy-program HIBI Customer Service: 1-855-692-6442 FLORIDA – Medicaid
Website: https://www.flmedicaidtplrecovery.com/flmedicaidtplrecovery. com/hipp/index.html Phone: 1-877-357-3268 GEORGIA – Medicaid Website: https://medicaid.georgia.gov/health-insurancepremium-payment-program-hipp Phone: 678-564-1162 ext 2131 INDIANA – Medicaid Healthy Indiana Plan for low-income adults 19-64 Website: http://www.in.gov/fssa/hip/ Phone: 1-877-438-4479 All other Medicaid Website: https://www.in.gov/medicaid/ Phone 1-800-457-4584
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Required Notices IOWA – Medicaid and CHIP (Hawki)
Medicaid Website: https://dhs.iowa.gov/ime/members Medicaid Phone: 1-800-338-8366 Hawki Website: http://dhs.iowa.gov/Hawki Hawki Phone: 1-800-257-8563
MONTANA – Medicaid Website: http://dphhs.mt.gov/MontanaHealthcarePrograms/HIPP Phone: 1-800-694-3084
KANSAS – Medicaid Website: http://www.kdheks.gov/hcf/default.htm Phone: 1-800-792-4884
NEBRASKA – Medicaid
Website: http://www.ACCESSNebraska.ne.gov Phone: 1-855-632-7633 Lincoln: 402-473-7000 Omaha: 402-595-1178
KENTUCKY – Medicaid Kentucky Integrated Health Insurance Premium Payment Program (KI-HIPP) Website: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dms/member/Pages/kihipp.aspx Phone: 1-855-459-6328 Email: KIHIPP.PROGRAM@ky.gov KCHIP Website: https://kidshealth.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx Phone: 1-877-524-4718 Kentucky Medicaid Website: https://chfs.ky.gov
NEVADA – Medicaid
Medicaid Website: http://dhcfp.nv.gov Medicaid Phone: 1-800-992-0900
LOUISIANA – Medicaid Website: www.medicaid.la.gov or www.ldh.la.gov/lahipp Phone: 1-888-342-6207 (Medicaid hotline) or 1-855-618-5488 (LaHIPP)
NEW HAMPSHIRE – Medicaid Website: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/oii/hipp.htm Phone: 603-271-5218 Toll free number for the HIPP program: 1-800-852-3345, ext 5218
MAINE – Medicaid Website: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/publicassistance/index.html Phone: 1-800-442-6003 TTY: Maine relay 711
NEW JERSEY – Medicaid and CHIP
Medicaid Website: http://www.state.nj.us/humanservices/dmahs/clients/medicaid/ Medicaid Phone: 609-631-2392 CHIP Website: http://www.njfamilycare.org/index.html CHIP Phone: 1-800-701-0710
MASSACHUSETTS – Medicaid and CHIP Website: http://www.mass.gov/eohhs/gov/departments/masshealth/ Phone: 1-800-862-4840
NEW YORK – Medicaid Website: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/ Phone: 1-800-541-2831
MINNESOTA – Medicaid
NORTH CAROLINA – Medicaid
Website: https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/children-andWebsite: https://medicaid.ncdhhs.gov/ families/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-andservices/medical-assistance.jsp [Under ELIGIBILITY tab, see “what Phone: 919-855-4100 if I have other health insurance?”] Phone: 1-800-657-3739
MISSOURI – Medicaid Website: http://www.dss.mo.gov/mhd/participants/pages/hipp.htm Phone: 573-751-2005
NORTH DAKOTA – Medicaid Website: http://www.nd.gov/dhs/services/medicalserv/medicaid/ Phone: 1-844-854-4825
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Required Notices OKLAHOMA – Medicaid and CHIP Website: http://www.insureoklahoma.org Phone: 1-888-365-3742
OREGON – Medicaid Website: http://healthcare.oregon.gov/Pages/index.aspx http://www.oregonhealthcare.gov/index-es.html Phone: 1-800-699-9075 PENNSYLVANIA – Medicaid Website: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/providers/Providers/Pages/Medical/HI PP-Program.aspx Phone: 1-800-692-7462 RHODE ISLAND – Medicaid and CHIP
UTAH – Medicaid and CHIP Medicaid Website: https://medicaid.utah.gov/ CHIP Website: http://health.utah.gov/chip Phone: 1-877-543-7669 VERMONT– Medicaid Website: http://www.greenmountaincare.org/ Phone: 1-800-250-8427 VIRGINIA – Medicaid and CHIP Website: https://www.coverva.org/hipp/ Medicaid Phone: 1-800-432-5924 CHIP Phone: 1-855-242-8282
WASHINGTON – Medicaid
Website: http://www.eohhs.ri.gov/ Website: https://www.hca.wa.gov/ Phone: 1-855-697-4347, or 401-462-0311 (Direct RIte Share Line) Phone: 1-800-562-3022 SOUTH CAROLINA – Medicaid Website: https://www.scdhhs.gov Phone: 1-888-549-0820 SOUTH DAKOTA - Medicaid Website: http://dss.sd.gov Phone: 1-888-828-0059 TEXAS – Medicaid Website: http://gethipptexas.com/ Phone: 1-800-440-0493
WEST VIRGINIA – Medicaid Website: http://mywvhipp.com/ Toll-free phone: 1-855-MyWVHIPP (1-855-699-8447) WISCONSIN – Medicaid and CHIP Website: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/badgercareplus/p-10095.htm Phone: 1-800-362-3002 WYOMING – Medicaid Website: https://wyequalitycare.acs-inc.com/ Phone: 307-777-7531
To see if any other states have added a premium assistance program since July 31, 2020, or for more information on special enrollment rights, contact either: U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa 1-866-444-EBSA (3272)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services www.cms.hhs.gov 1-877-267-2323, Menu Option 4, Ext. 61565
Paperwork Reduction Act Statement According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13) (PRA), no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The Department notes that a Federal agency cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless it is approved by OMB under the PRA, and displays a currently valid OMB control number, and the public is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. See 44 U.S.C. 3507. Also, notwithstanding any other provisions of law, no person shall be subject to penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information if the collection of information does not display a currently valid OMB control number. See 44 U.S.C. 3512. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average approximately seven minutes per respondent. Interested parties are encouraged to send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration, Office of Policy and Research, Attention: PRA Clearance Officer, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Room N-5718, Washington, DC 20210 or email ebsa.opr@dol.gov and reference the OMB Control Number 1210-0137.
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General Notice of COBRA Continuation Coverage Rights ** Continuation Coverage Rights Under COBRA** Introduction You are receiving this notice because you recently gained coverage under a group health plan (the Plan). This notice has important information about your right to COBRA continuation coverage, which is a temporary extension of coverage under the Plan. This notice explains COBRA continuation coverage, when it may become available to you and your family, and what you need to do to protect your right to get it. When you become eligible for COBRA, you may also become eligible for other coverage options that may cost less than COBRA continuation coverage. The right to COBRA continuation coverage was created by a federal law, the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA). COBRA continuation coverage can become available to you and other members of your family when group health coverage would otherwise end. For more information about your rights and obligations under the Plan and under federal law, you should review the Plan’s Summary Plan Description or contact the Plan Administrator. You may have other options available to you when you lose group health coverage. For example, you may be eligible to buy an individual plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. By enrolling in coverage through the Marketplace, you may qualify for lower costs on your monthly premiums and lower out-of-pocket costs. Additionally, you may qualify for a 30-day special enrollment period for another group health plan for which you are eligible (such as a spouse’s plan), even if that plan generally doesn’t accept late enrollees. What is COBRA continuation coverage? COBRA continuation coverage is a continuation of Plan coverage when it would otherwise end because of a life event. This is also called a “qualifying event.” Specific qualifying events are listed later in this notice. After a qualifying event, COBRA continuation coverage must be offered to each person who is a “qualified beneficiary.” You, your spouse, and your dependent children could become qualified beneficiaries if coverage under the Plan is lost because of the qualifying event. Under the Plan, qualified beneficiaries who elect COBRA continuation coverage must pay for COBRA continuation coverage. If you’re an employee, you’ll become a qualified beneficiary if you lose your coverage under the Plan because of the following qualifying events: • Your hours of employment are reduced, or • Your employment ends for any reason other than your gross misconduct. If you’re the spouse of an employee, you’ll become a qualified beneficiary if you lose your coverage under the Plan because of the following qualifying events: • Your spouse dies; • Your spouse’s hours of employment are reduced; • Your spouse’s employment ends for any reason other than his or her gross misconduct; • Your spouse becomes entitled to Medicare benefits (under Part A, Part B, or both); or • You become divorced or legally separated from your spouse. Your dependent children will become qualified beneficiaries if they lose coverage under the Plan because of the following qualifying events: • The parent-employee dies; • The parent-employee’s hours of employment are reduced; • The parent-employee’s employment ends for any reason other than his or her gross misconduct; • The parent-employee becomes entitled to Medicare benefits (Part A, Part B, or both); • The parents become divorced or legally separated; or • The child stops being eligible for coverage under the Plan as a “dependent child.” Sometimes, filing a proceeding in bankruptcy under title 11 of the United States Code can be a qualifying event. If a proceeding in bankruptcy is filed with respect to Martinsville City Schools, and that bankruptcy results in the loss of coverage of any retired employee covered under the Plan, the retired employee will become a qualified beneficiary. The retired employee’s spouse, surviving spouse, and dependent children will also become qualified beneficiaries if bankruptcy results in the loss of their coverage under the Plan. When is COBRA continuation coverage available? The Plan will offer COBRA continuation coverage to qualified beneficiaries only after the Plan Administrator has been notified that a qualifying event has occurred. The employer must notify the Plan Administrator of the following qualifying events: • The end of employment or reduction of hours of employment; • Death of the employee; • Commencement of a proceeding in bankruptcy with respect to the employer; or • The employee’s becoming entitled to Medicare benefits (under Part A, Part B, or both). For all other qualifying events (divorce or legal separation of the employee and spouse or a dependent child’s losing eligibility for coverage as a dependent child), you must notify the Plan Administrator within 60 days after the qualifying event occurs. You must provide this notice to: Janie Fulcher at Martinsville City Schools. Applicable documentation will be required i.e. court order, certificate of coverage etc.
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How is COBRA continuation coverage provided? Once the Plan Administrator receives notice that a qualifying event has occurred, COBRA continuation coverage will be offered to each of the qualified beneficiaries. Each qualified beneficiary will have an independent right to elect COBRA continuation coverage. Covered employees may elect COBRA continuation coverage on behalf of their spouses, and parents may elect COBRA continuation coverage on behalf of their children. COBRA continuation coverage is a temporary continuation of coverage that generally lasts for 18 months due to employment termination or reduction of hours of work. Certain qualifying events, or a second qualifying event during the initial period of coverage, may permit a beneficiary to receive a maximum of 36 months of coverage. There are also ways in which this 18-month period of COBRA continuation coverage can be extended: Disability extension of 18-month period of COBRA continuation coverage If you or anyone in your family covered under the Plan is determined by Social Security to be disabled and you notify the Plan Administrator in a timely fashion, you and your entire family may be entitled to get up to an additional 11 months of COBRA continuation coverage, for a maximum of 29 months. The disability would have to have started at some time before the 60th day of COBRA continuation coverage and must last at least until the end of the 18-month period of COBRA continuation coverage. Second qualifying event extension of 18-month period of continuation coverage If your family experiences another qualifying event during the 18 months of COBRA continuation coverage, the spouse and dependent children in your family can get up to 18 additional months of COBRA continuation coverage, for a maximum of 36 months, if the Plan is properly notified about the second qualifying event. This extension may be available to the spouse and any dependent children getting COBRA continuation coverage if the employee or former employee dies; becomes entitled to Medicare benefits (under Part A, Part B, or both); gets divorced or legally separated; or if the dependent child stops being eligible under the Plan as a dependent child. This extension is only available if the second qualifying event would have caused the spouse or dependent child to lose coverage under the Plan had the first qualifying event not occurred. Are there other coverage options besides COBRA Continuation Coverage? Yes. Instead of enrolling in COBRA continuation coverage, there may be other coverage options for you and your family through the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, or other group health plan coverage options (such as a spouse’s plan) through what is called a “special enrollment period.” Some of these options may cost less than COBRA continuation coverage. You can learn more about many of these options at www.healthcare.gov. If you have questions Questions concerning your Plan or your COBRA continuation coverage rights should be addressed to the contact or contacts identified below. For more information about your rights under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), including COBRA, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and other laws affecting group health plans, contact the nearest Regional or District Office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) in your area or visit www.dol.gov/ebsa. (Addresses and phone numbers of Regional and District EBSA Offices are available through EBSA’s website.) For more information about the Marketplace, visit www.HealthCare.gov. Keep your Plan informed of address changes To protect your family’s rights, let the Plan Administrator know about any changes in the addresses of family members. You should also keep a copy, for your records, of any notices you send to the Plan Administrator. Plan Contact Information City of Martinsville Attn: Janie Fulcher 55 West Church St., P.O. Box 1112 Martinsville, VA 24112 jfulcher@martinsville.k12.va.us COBRA Administrator for Dental, Vision and Health Coverage Flex Facts 7 Grant Avenue Lakewood, NJ 08701 Fax: 877-747-8564 COBRA@flexfacts.com
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Authorization for Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company For the purpose of evaluating my application(s) for insurance submitted during the current enrollment and eligibility for benefits under any insurance issued including checking for and resolving any issues that may arise regarding incomplete or incorrect information on my application(s), I hereby authorize the disclosure of the following information about me and, if applicable, my dependents, from the sources listed below to Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company (Colonial) and its duly authorized representatives. Health information may be disclosed by any health care provider or institution, health plan or health care clearinghouse that has any records or knowledge about me including prescription drug database or pharmacy benefit manager, or ambulance or other medical transport service. Health information may also be disclosed by any insurance company, Medicare or Medicaid agencies or the Medical Information Bureau (MIB). Health information includes my entire medical record, but does not include psychotherapy notes. Non-health information including earnings or employment history deemed appropriate by Colonial to evaluate my application may be disclosed by any person or organization that has these records about me, including my employer, employer representative and compensation sources, insurance company, financial institution or governmental entities including departments of public safety and motor vehicle departments. Any information Colonial obtains pursuant to this authorization will be used for the purpose of evaluating my application(s) for insurance or eligibility for benefits. Some information obtained may not be protected by certain federal regulations governing the privacy of health information, but the information is protected by state privacy laws and other applicable laws. Colonial will not disclose the information unless permitted or required by those laws. This authorization is valid for two (2) years from its execution and a copy is as valid as the original. A copy will be included with my contract(s) and I or my authorized representative may request access to this information. This authorization may be revoked by me or my authorized representative at any time except to the extent Colonial has relied on the authorization prior to notice of revocation or has a legal right to contest coverage under the contract(s) or the contract itself. If revoked, Colonial may not be able to evaluate my application(s) for insurance or eligibility for benefits as necessary to issue my contract(s). I may revoke this authorization by sending written notice to: Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Underwriting Department, P.O. Box 1365, Columbia, SC 29202. You may refuse to sign this form; however, Colonial may not be able to issue your coverage. I am the individual to whom this authorization applies or that person’s legal Guardian, Power of Attorney Designee, or Conservator. ________________________ (Printed name of individual subject to this disclosure)
_____________ (Social Security Number)
___________________ (Signature)
________________ (Date Signed)
If applicable, I signed on behalf of the proposed insured as __________________________ (indicate relationship). If legal Guardian, Power or Attorney Designee, or Conservator.
________________________________ (Printed name of legal representative)
_____________________________ (Signature of legal representative)
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___________ (Date Signed)
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YES! I want to keep my Colonial Life Coverage. My premiums are no longer being payroll-deducted. Complete this form and mail it today — along with a check for your premium payment. Name: ____________________________________ Daytime Telephone Number: (______) ________________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________ Social Security Number or Date of Birth:_____________________ City: ______________________________________ State:_______________________ Zip: _____________________ Policy number(s) to be continued: ______________________,
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______________________,
______________________,
Which Colonial Life & Accident Insurance do you want to continue? (check one or more) Accident
Disability
Hospital Income
Cancer or Critical Illness
Life
Please choose one of the following payment options:
M 1. Deduct premiums monthly from my bank account. M 1st-5th M 6th-10th M 11th-15th M 16th-20th M 21st-26th Your draft will occur on one of the dates within the range you have selected. Please include a voided check or Routing #____________________________ and Account #________________________________
_______________________________ Signature of bank account owner
M 2. Bill me directly. (choose one of the following) M Quarterly
(Submit a payment 3 times your monthly premium)
Date: ____________________
M Semi-annually
(Submit a payment 6 times your monthly premium)
M Annually
(Submit a payment 12 times your monthly premium)
Policy Owner’s Signature:______________________________________________
Return To: Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company P.O. Box 1365 Columbia, South Carolina 29202 1.800.325.4368 (phone) 1.800.561.3082 (fax)
Colonial Life products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, for which Colonial Life is the marketing brand. 10-16
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CONTACT INFORMATION: AETNA - VISION INSURANCE
AETNA - HEALTH INSURANCE
• Customer Service: 1-877-973-3238 • Website: www.aetnavision.com
• Customer Service: 1-888-982-3862 • Website: www.aetna.com
FLEX FACTS - HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNTS • Customer Service: 1-877-943-2287 • Website: www.FlexFacts.com • Claims Mailing Address: 1200 River Avenue, Suite 10E Lakewood, NJ 08701
THE HARTFORD - LONG-TERM DISABILITY • Customer Service: 1-800-523-2233 • Website: www.thehartford.com/employeebenefits
TO VIEW YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE
MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD THE FLEX FACTS MOBILE APP
DELTA - DENTAL INSURANCE • Customer Service: 1-800-237-6060 • Website: www.deltadentalVA.com
Visit www.PierceGroupBenefits.com/
MartinsvilleCityPublicSchools
For additional information concerning plans offered to employees of Martinsville City Public Schools, please contact our Pierce Group Benefits Service Center at 1-800-387-5955
COLONIAL LIFE VISIT COLONIALLIFE.COM TO SET UP YOUR PERSONAL ACCOUNT • Website: www.coloniallife.com • Claims Fax: 1-800-880-9325
• Customer Service & Wellness Screenings: 1-800-325-4368 • TDD for hearing impaired customers call: 1-800-798-4040
If you wish to file a Wellness/Cancer Screening claim for a test performed within the past 18 months, you need the name and date of the test performed as well as your doctor’s name and phone number. Colonial also needs to know if this is for you or another covered individual and their name and social security number. You may: • FILE BY PHONE! Call 1-800-325-4368 and provide the information requested by Colonial’s Automated Voice Response System, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, or • SUBMIT ON THE INTERNET using the Wellness Claim Form at www.coloniallife.com, or • Write your name, address, social security number and/or policy/certificate number on your bill and indicate “Wellness Test.” Fax this to Colonial at 1-800-880-9325 or MAIL to PO Box 100195, Columbia, SC 29202 If your Wellness/Cancer Screening test was more than 18 months ago, you must fax or mail Colonial a copy of the bill or statement from your doctor indicating the type of procedure performed, the charge incurred and the date of service. Please write your full name, social security number, and current address on the bill. Please Note: If your cancer policy includes a second part to the screening benefit, bills for tests covered and a copy of the diagnostic report (reflecting the abnormal reading of your first test) must be mailed or faxed to us for benefits to be provided.
When you terminate employment, you have the opportunity to continue your Colonial coverage either through direct billing or automatic payment through your bank account. Please contact Colonial at 1-800-325-4368 to request the continuation of benefits form.