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Open Enrollment runs from 03/15/2023-03/29/2023
Benefits Effective: April 1, 2023 through July 31, 2023
Helping you and your family reach and maintain good health is very important to Askar Brands. We are pleased to offer a selection of benefits designed with your health and financial wellbeing in mind. We review our benefit programs each year to ensure we consider the best combination of benefit coverage, network access and affordability for employees.
Askar Brands remains committed to providing a competitive, cost-effective benefit program. Each year we take great care and detail in the benefit programs offered to employees.
Please review the remainder of this page for more information regarding the Askar Brands benefit plans.
Action Required: All elections must be submitted by 03/29/2023
ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Remember, this is the only time during the year that you can enroll in coverage or change your benefit elections, unless you have a qualifying event during the year. You have 30 days from the qualifying event date to notify your Benefits Administrator to make the changes. Common life events are marriage, divorce, birth, adoption, and loss in coverage.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI (BCBSM) & Blue Care Network (BCN) I Group # 007030947 (BCBSM) 00413951 (BCN) | 877.722.6030 (BCBSM) 800.662.6667 (BCN)| www.bcbsm.com
You have three options to choose from:
PPO - Provider Search
Visit BCBSM.com under “Find a Doctor”. Set your location and select “PPO Plans” under plans.
POS - Provider Search
Michigan Member: Visit BCBSM.com under “Find a Doctor”. Set your location and select “Blue Care Network (HMO and POS)” under plans.
Member Outside of Michigan: For BlueCard providers, go to provider.bcbs.com to set your location and select “BlueCard Traditional”
A comparison of plans is below:
BCBSM Online Visits | (844) 606-1608 | www.bcbsmonlinevisits.com
Askar Brands provides those employees who are covered by one of the medical plans access to virtual visits with BCBSM Online Visits. BCBSM Online Visits provides members the opportunity to receive medical and mental health care from the comfort of your own home. With BCBSM Online Visits, eligible employees and dependents have access to board certified doctors, psychiatrists and licensed therapists 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year.
Common Medical Services Include:
How Much Does it Cost?
To get access to these convenient services, visit www.bcbsmonlinevisits.com and sign up - OR - you may contact BCBSM Online Visits at (844) 606-1608
Unum | Policy # 915270 | 888.400.9304 | https://unumdentalcare.com
Askar Brands dental plan provides comprehensive coverage to help you and your family maintain good dental health. Be aware if you go out-of-network, your costs will be higher.
Unum | Policy # 915270 | 855.652.8686 | www.eyemedvisioncare.com/unum
Askar Brands offers Vision coverage through Unum to help pay for eye exams, prescription glasses and contact lenses. You receive a higher level of benefits when you see a provider in network, however, out-of-network coverage is provided but may only be handled as reimbursements in some situations.
Unum | Policy # 428470 (Supplemental Life) 915269 (Basic Life) 915269 (STD) | 800.854.1446 | www.unum.com
Askar Brands provides you with financial protection benefits with Basic Life insurance and Short-Term Disability benefits with Unum. You also have the opportunity to purchase Supplemental Life insurance.
Basic Life/AD&D- Employer Paid (Provided to Managers and above)
You are automatically enrolled in Basic Life and AD&D insurance benefits if you are a manager or above. Your Basic Life insurance benefit is $20,000 (reduced if you are age 65 or older), and the amount of your AD&D benefit is $20,000.
Supplemental Life- Employee Paid
You have the opportunity to enroll in Supplemental Life insurance for yourself, your spouse or your dependent children, which will supplement lost income in the event of death. You must elect Supplemental Life insurance coverage in order to elect coverage for your spouse and/or children.
Evidence of Insurability (EOI): When you are first eligible (at hire) for Voluntary Life, you may purchase up to the Guaranteed Issue without Evidence of Insurability (EOI). Any amount elected over the GI will require EOI.
Who's Your Beneficiary? Naming a beneficiary is a crucial part of electing life insurance. Also, don't forget to update your primary or secondary beneficiary if you experience a life event, such as a divorce or birth of a child.
Short Term Disability- Employer Paid (Provided to Managers and above)
Everyday illnesses or injuries can interfere with your ability to work. Even a few weeks away from work can make it difficult to manage household costs. Short Term Disability coverage provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income, so you can focus on getting better and worry less about keeping up with your bills. You are automatically enrolled in Short Term Disability if you are a manager or above. This benefit will provide you 60% of your weekly income (up to $1,000 per week) for up to 26 weeks.
Typical claims would include: pregnancy, injuries, joint, back and digestive disorders.
The resources below are provided to all full time employees at no additional cost:
HMO/POS/PPO
HMO/POS/PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of MI (BCBSM) & Blue Care Network (BCN) I Group # 007030947 (BCBSM) 00413951 (BCN) | 877.722.6030 (BCBSM) 800.662.6667 (BCN)| www.bcbsm.com
BCBSM Online Visits | (844) 606-1608 | www.bcbsmonlinevisits.com
Unum Dental | Policy # 915270 | 888.400.9304 | https://unumdentalcare.com
Unum Vision | Policy # 915270| 855.652.8686 | www.eyemedvisioncare.com/unum
Unum Life & Disability | Policy # 428470 (Supplemental Life) 915269 (Basic Life) 915269 (STD) | 800.854.1446 | www.unum.com
As you consider your benefit options, please be sure to review all available information. If you don't understand your benefits or need any assistance, please contact your Benefits Administrator, Brenda Briggs.
bbriggs@askarmanagementgroup.com
(248) 363-4580