Arranged by Pierce Group Benefits
THE EXPEDITION SCHOOL PLAN YEAR: August 1, 2017 - July 31, 2018
What’s Inside The Expedition School Plan Year August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018
The Expedition School is offering all eligible employees a comprehensive Benefits Program.
This booklet highlights the benefits offered through your employer for the current plan year. Benefits described in this booklet are voluntary, employee-paid benefits unless otherwise noted. You have the opportunity to select the benefits in which you wish to participate. Please see the Benefits Plan Overview section of the booklet for more details.
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.
Benefits Plan Overview.................................................................................
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Cancer Benefits…………………………………………...
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Disability Benefits…………………………………………
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Accident Benefits…………………………………………
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State of North Carolina Teachers’ and State Employees’ Health Plan – Plan Comparison**…………………………
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Medical Bridge Indemnity Benefits………………………..
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Critical Illness Benefits……………………………………
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Life Insurance……………………………………………..
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Dental Benefits……………………………………………
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Vision Benefits……………………………………………
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Corporate Shopping…...………………………………….
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Authorization Form……………………………………………………
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Notice of Insurance Information Practices…………………………….
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Supplemental Continuation of Coverage Form………………………..
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Arranged & Enrolled by
Pierce Group Benefits Rev. 06/27/2017 **The State of North Carolina Teachers’ and State Employees’ Health Plan pages are included in this booklet for informational purposes only.
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THE EXPEDITION SCHOOL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PROGRAM Provided by Pierce Group Benefits
Pre-Tax Benefits Cancer Benefits
Colonial Life
Accident Benefits
Colonial Life
Medical Bridge Indemnity Benefits
Colonial Life
Dental Insurance
BlueCross BlueShield
Vision Insurance
Superior
Post-Tax Benefits Disability Benefits
Colonial Life
Critical Illness Benefits
Colonial Life
Life Insurance o Term Life Insurance o Whole Life Insurance
Colonial Life Colonial Life
Insurance Products will remain in effect unless you see a representative to change them.
Enrollment Period July 20, 2017 through July 21, 2017 Effective Dates August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018
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Qualifications • You must work 30 hours or more per week.
Important Facts: The plan year for Colonial Insurance products, BlueCross BlueShield Dental and Superior Vision lasts from
August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018. Deductions for Colonial Insurance products, BlueCross BlueShield Dental and Superior Vision will begin August
2017. If signing up for any coverage on your spouse and/or children, please have their dates of birth and social security
numbers available when meeting 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 North Carolina Service Center
at 1-888-662-7500 to request a change in elections. The Colonial Cancer plan and the Health Screening Rider on the Colonial Accident, Colonial Critical Illness and
Colonial Medical Bridge plan have a 30-day waiting period for new enrollees. Coverage, therefore, will not begin until August 31, 2017.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING DENTAL PLAN WAITING PERIODS: Enrolling In This Dental Benefit Plan You are a timely enrollee if you apply for coverage and/or add dependents within a 30-day period of when you first become eligible for coverage under this dental benefit plan or within 30 days following a qualifying event as described below. Once dental coverage has terminated, regardless of the reason, you may not re-enroll, unless a qualifying event occurs. If you apply for coverage at a time, which does not qualify you or your dependents as timely enrollees as stated above, then you are considered late enrollees. Late enrollees have no waiting period for diagnostic and preventive services. For all other dental services, where timely enrollees have no waiting period, late enrollees have a 12-month waiting period. Where timely enrollees have waiting periods, these waiting periods are doubled for late enrollees. See “Waiting Periods.” Waiting Periods There is no waiting period for members to receive benefits for diagnostic and preventive, or basic services, except for late enrollees. However, there is a 12-month waiting period for major services and a 12-month waiting period for orthodontic services. These waiting periods are doubled for late enrollees. Eligible children who are added as a result of a court order are not subject to a waiting period. Waiting periods are waived for timely enrollees who can show proof of prior dental coverage, with a maximum gap in coverage of no more than 63 days. If a waiting period applies, see the Dental Coverage chart in “Covered Services.”
To enroll or make changes to your Benefits Plan, please see the representative while he/she is at your location.
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CANCER BENEFIT Cancer Assist Plan Provided by Colonial Life The following information highlights the benefits of the current Cancer policy available through your benefits package. If you enrolled in a Cancer Plan prior to this year, you may have different benefits and features than those shown here. You should refer to your personal policy for your exact benefits and features. Your Benefits Representative can provide you with further information on which plan you have, and assist with any questions. Please meet with your Benefits Representative during your enrollment period or call the Pierce Group Service Center at 1-888-662-7500 for any assistance.
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Cancer Benefit
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Cancer Benefit
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Cancer Benefit
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Cancer Benefit
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Cancer Benefit
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Cancer Benefit
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Cancer Benefit
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Cancer Benefit
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Cancer Benefit
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Cancer Benefit
Individual Cancer Rates LEVEL 1 – Monthly Premiums - Composite Rates Employee
Employee /Spouse
One-Parent Family
Two-Parent Family
$18.25
$28.75
Level 1 with $100 Cancer Wellness/Health Screening Premium
$18.10
$28.60
LEVEL 2 – Monthly Premiums - Composite Rates Employee
Employee /Spouse
One-Parent Family
Two-Parent Family
$21.95
$34.15
Level 2 with $100 Cancer Wellness/Health Screening Premium
$21.65
$33.85
LEVEL 3 – Monthly Premiums - Composite Rates Employee
Employee /Spouse
One-Parent Family
Two-Parent Family
$27.10
$44.85
Level 3 with $100 Cancer Wellness/Health Screening Premium
$26.65
$44.40
LEVEL 4 – Monthly Premiums - Composite Rates Employee
Employee /Spouse
One-Parent Family
Two-Parent Family
$36.20
$60.00
One-Parent Family
Two-Parent Family
$1.75
$1.25
$1.75
$2.50
$1.60
$2.60
$7.80
$17.05
Level 4 with $100 Cancer Wellness/Health Screening Premium
$35.60
$59.40
OPTIONAL RIDERS Employee
Employee /Spouse
Specified Disease Hospital Confinement Rider Premium
$1.25
Initial Diagnosis of Cancer Rider (per $1,000) Premium
$1.50
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$7.80
$17.05
DISABILITY BENEFIT Disability – Educator Income Plan Provided by Colonial Life The following information highlights the benefits of the current Disability policy available through your benefits package. If you enrolled in a Disability Plan prior to this year, you may have different benefits and features than those shown here. You should refer to your personal policy for your exact benefits and features. Your Benefits Representative can provide you with further information on which plan you have, and assist with any questions. Please meet with your Benefits Representative during your enrollment period or call the Pierce Group Service Center at 1-888-662-7500 for any assistance.
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Disability Benefit
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Disability Benefit
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Disability Benefit
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Disability Benefit
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Disability Benefit
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Disability Benefit
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Disability Benefit
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Disability Benefit
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ACCIDENT BENEFIT Accident 1.0 Plan Provided by Colonial Life The following information highlights the benefits of the current Accident policy available through your benefits package. If you enrolled in an Accident Plan prior to this year, you may have different benefits and features than those shown here. You should refer to your personal policy for your exact benefits and features. Your Benefits Representative can provide you with further information on which plan you have, and assist with any questions. Please meet with your Benefits Representative during your enrollment period or call the Pierce Group Service Center at 1-888-662-7500 for any assistance.
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Accident Benefit
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Accident Benefit
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Accident Benefit
Accident 1.0 – Preferred with Health Screening Monthly Premiums Named Insured Employee & Spouse One-Parent Family Two-Parent Family
$21.15 $28.97 $32.67 $40.48
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STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA TEACHERS’ AND STATE EMPLOYEES’ HEALTH PLAN The following summary is included in this benefit booklet for informational purposes only. Open enrollment for the State of North Carolina Teachers’ and State Employees’ Health Plan is not part of this Flexible Benefits Plan Open Enrollment Period.
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State of North Carolina Teachers’ and State Employees’ Health Plan
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MEDICAL BRIDGE INDEMNITY BENEFIT Individual Medical Bridge Plan Provided by Colonial Life The following information highlights the benefits of the current Medical Bridge policy available through your benefits package. If you enrolled in a Medical Bridge Plan prior to this year, you may have different benefits and features than those shown here. You should refer to your personal policy for your exact benefits and features. Your Benefits Representative can provide you with further information on which plan you have, and assist with any questions. Please meet with your Benefits Representative during your enrollment period or call the Pierce Group Service Center at 1-888-662-7500 for any assistance.
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Medical Bridge Indemnity Benefit
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Medical Bridge Indemnity Benefit
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Medical Bridge Indemnity Benefit
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Medical Bridge Indemnity Benefit
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CRITICAL ILLNESS BENEFIT Critical Illness 1.0 Plan Provided by Colonial Life The following information highlights the benefits of the current Critical Illness policy available through your benefits package. If you enrolled in a Critical Illness Plan prior to this year, you may have different benefits and features than those shown here. You should refer to your personal policy for your exact benefits and features. Your Benefits Representative can provide you with further information on which plan you have, and assist with any questions. Please meet with your Benefits Representative during your enrollment period or call the Pierce Group Service Center at 1-888-662-7500 for any assistance.
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Critical Illness Benefit
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TERM LIFE INSURANCE Term Life 1000 Plan Provided by Colonial Life The following information highlights the benefits of the current Term Life policy available through your benefits package. If you enrolled in a Term Life Plan prior to this year, you may have different benefits and features than those shown here. You should refer to your personal policy for your exact benefits and features. Your Benefits Representative can provide you with further information on which plan you have, and assist with any questions. Please meet with your Benefits Representative during your enrollment period or call the Pierce Group Service Center at 1-888-662-7500 for any assistance.
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Term Life Insurance
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WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE Whole Life 1000 Plan Provided by Colonial Life The following information highlights the benefits of the current Whole Life policy available through your benefits package. If you enrolled in a Whole Life Plan prior to this year, you may have different benefits and features than those shown here. You should refer to your personal policy for your exact benefits and features. Your Benefits Representative can provide you with further information on which plan you have, and assist with any questions. Please meet with your Benefits Representative during your enrollment period or call the Pierce Group Service Center at 1-888-662-7500 for any assistance.
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Whole Life Insurance
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Whole Life Insurance Long-Term Care Benefit Rider
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Whole Life Insurance Long-Term Care Benefit Rider
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Juvenile Whole Life Insurance
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Juvenile Whole Life Insurance
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DENTAL INSURANCE Dental Benefits Provided by BlueCross BlueShield
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Dental Insurance
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VISION INSURANCE Vision Benefits Provided by Superior
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CORPORATE SHOPPING
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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)
___________ (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: _______________________, _______________________, _______________________, _______________________
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: Deduct premiums each month from my checking account. Attach a voided check with this form and circle one range of dates you would like your account to be drafted. Your draft will occur on one of the dates within the range you have selected. Range:
(A) 1st-5th
(B) 6th-10th
(C) 11th-15th
(D) 16th-20th
(E) 21st-26th
Signature of Checking Account Owner:________________________________________________________ or Bill
me directly. Choose one of the following: Quarterly (Submit a payment 3 times your monthly premium) Semi-annually (Submit a payment 6 times your monthly premium) Annually (Submit a payment 12 times your monthly premium)
Date:________________________ 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.
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BlueCross BlueShield - Dental Insurance
Superior - Vision Insurance
Customer Service.........................................................1-888-471-2738 Internet Address………………………....… www.bcbsnc-dental.com
Customer Service.........................................................1-800-507-3800 Internet Address….........................................www.superiorvision.com
Colonial Life Visit ColonialLife.com to set up your personal account. Download the free My Colonial Life app available at the Apple iTunes store to access claims and policy information! Customer Service & Wellness Screenings 1-800-325-4368 TDD for hearing impaired customers call 1-800-798-4040
Internet Address www.coloniallife.com
Claims Fax 1-800-880-9325
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 with The Expedition School, 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.
To view your benefits online visit
www.piercegroupbenefits.com/ theexpeditionschool or for additional information concerning plans offered to employees of The Expedition School, please contact our North Carolina Service Center at 1-888-662-7500, ext. 100