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- WELCOME
- ENROLLMENT
- MEDICAL/RX
- DENTAL
- VISION
- HSA (HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT)
- LIFE & DISABILITY
- BENEFIT EDUCATION VIDEOS
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WELCOME
Helping you and your family reach and maintain good health is very important. 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.
ENROLLMENT
Annual Open Enrollment: November 6, 2023 - November 13, 2023
Remember: The benefit choices you make during the initial enrollment or annual open enrollment remain in effect for the entire year. You can, however, modify your elections under certain circumstances, called "Qualifying Events." These are events such as marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, loss of eligibility under another plan. If you experience a qualifying event, you may make changes to your benefits within 30 days of the event. Refer to your Employee Benefits Guide or contact Human Resources if you have questions about qualifying events.
Please download the Benefit Guide and review all benefits and pricing.
To enroll or adjust your benefits for the 2024 plan year, visit your ADP portal using the link below.
MEDICAL/RX
BCBSTX will continue to be the medical and prescription carrier this year. Three medical plans will be offered: two High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and a PPO Plan.
The PPO option offers the freedom to see any provider, when you need care. When you use providers from within the PPO network, you receive benefits at the discounted network cost. Most expenses, such as office visits, emergency room and prescription drugs are covered by a copay. Other expenses are subject to a deductible and coinsurance.
The HDHP plans are similar to the PPO Plan in that you have the option to choose any provider when you need care. However, in exchange for a lower per-paycheck cost, you must satisfy a higher deductible that applies to almost all health care expenses, including those prescription drugs. All expenses are your responsibility until the deductible is reached, with the exception of preventative care, which is covered at 100% when you visit a physician in the network. Once the deductible is met, you are responsible for coinsurance for medical expenses and a copay for prescription drug expenses.
You may view participating providers at the link below or consult with your existing providers.
DENTAL
Our dental plan provides comprehensive coverage to help you and your family maintain good dental health. Providers are part of the Ameritas Dental Network, or you may see an out-of-network dentist of your choice. Be aware if you go out-of-network, your costs will be higher.
If you are already enrolled in the Choice Health Standard dental plan today and have not already done so, please be sure to register through the Standard member portal where you can access important information pertaining to your dental plan with the Standard including participating providers, coverage information, and explanation of benefits/claims. If you are not currently covered, you will be able to register in the Standard portal as of your effective date of coverage.
Register for your Standard Dental Benefits Portal here:
VISION
DID YOU KNOW?
- Eye exams can help detect serious eye and general health conditions sooner: high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol
- Babies should receive their first professional eye exam at 6 months
- 80% of learning in the first 12 years comes through the eyes
We offer vision coverage to help pay for eye exams, prescription glasses and contact lenses. You receive a higher level of benefits when you see a provider an In-Network provider.
HSA (HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT)
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-free savings account owned by you, is 100% vested from day one, and lets you build up savings for future needs. The funds may be used to pay for qualifying healthcare expenses not covered by insurance or any other plan for yourself, your spouse, or tax dependents. You decide how much you would like to contribute, when and how to spend the money on eligible expenses, and how to invest the balance.
LIFE & DISABILITY
Voluntary Life/AD&D
A sudden accident or death can leave you or your loved ones in a vulnerable position. Employees have the opportunity to enroll in Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance which will supplement lost income in the event of an accident or death.
Short Term Disability
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.
Long Term Disability
Serious illnesses or accidents can interrupt your life, and your ability to work for months - even years. Long Term Disability provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income, so you have financial support to manage your disability and your household.
