Welcome
Helping you and your family reach and maintain good health is very important to ML Barnard, Inc. ML Barnard, Inc. is 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.
Eligibility
Regular employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible to participate in benefits offered by ML Barnard, Inc. When you enroll in the benefits program, you may also cover your eligible benefits. Dependents include your legal spouse, child(ren) up to age 26 (regardless of student status, marital status, residence, or financial dependence on you), and an unmarried child incapable of self-support.
Overview
ML Barnard, Inc. remains committed to providing a competitive, cost-effective benefit program.
Please review and sign your 2023 ML Barnard, Inc. Annual Notices.
Enrollment
Action Required:
All elections must be submitted by 01/30/2023. The benefits you elect during open enrollment will be effective from 01/01/2023-12/31/2023.
The Benefit choices you make during your 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 or 60 days if the event is due to birth or adoption of a child.
MEDICAL
Humana will administer your medical and prescription drug benefits this year.
To find out if your provider is in-network, please visit the Humana website below.
DENTAL
ML Barnard, Inc.'s dental plan provides comprehensive coverage to help you and your family maintain good dental health. Providers are part of the Humana 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.
To find out if your provider is in-network, please visit the Humana website below.
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
ML Barnard, Inc. offers vision coverage through Humana to help pay for eye exams, prescription glasses and contact lenses. You receive a higher level of benefits when you see a provider in the Humana Network. Review your coverage details in your Benefit Guide.
To find out if your provider is in-network, please visit the Humana website below.
LIFE & DISABILITY
ML Barnard, Inc. provides you with Basic Life/AD&D coverage through Humana as well as Short Term Disability through Unum.
Basic Life/AD&D
Employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for Flat $25,000 coverage payable to your designated beneficiary in the event of your death. An additional accidental death & dismemberment benefit (AD&D) is payable to you in the event of a covered dismemberment or to your beneficiary if your death is the result of an accident.
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
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. Your coverage through Unum pays 60% of your income to a maximum of $1,000 per week.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR BENEFITS
Go365 Wellness
What is Go365?
Go365 is a wellness program designed to help employees kick start their health and well-being. Employees take steps to engage in and adopt healthier behaviors and move up in Status level, earning Points and rewards for their progress. A combination of behavioral economics, individualized recommended activities, and an advanced incentive program help motivate members toward positive lifestyle change.
There are a few things members will need to do to get started with the Go365
program. This section outlines the registration process and moving out of Blue Status. It’s important to note that members who have Humana medical insurance will register for Go365 differently than those who do not.
How to register:
For members with Humana insurance:
Members who have Humana medical insurance
will follow the steps below. Once they create an account, they can use the same username and password on Go365.com and the Go365 App to access Go365 moving forward.
1. Visit Humana.com/register and “Get Started.”
2. Enter member ID number (or Social Security
number), date of birth and ZIP code.
3. Create a username, password and security prompt, and click “Next” to finish.
For members without Humana insurance:
There are two ways to register for members who DO NOT have
Humana medical insurance. Even if members register online,
encourage them to download the App for easy access on-the-go.
Via Go365.com
1. Visit Go365.com
2. Click “Register now” from the homepage
3. Complete the registration form and select “Continue.”
4. Create a username and password and click “Submit.”
Contact Us
Client Contacts
Melinda Kelley
mkelley@mlbarnard.com
(513) 943-1777