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Effective January 1, 2024
Open Enrollment runs from November 6, 2023 through November 17, 2023
American Industrial Transport, Inc. (AITX) is proud to offer a comprehensive program of benefits designed to serve the diverse needs of our unique workforce, and we are committed to continually enhancing and expanding our offerings. The information on this landing page and the Benefit Guide is meant to familiarize you with the benefits and programs currently in place.
Highlights of the 2024 benefit plans include:
Review the remainder of this page and the benefit guide to learn more about your benefit plan offerings for 2024!
Open Enrollment is from November 6, 2023 through November 17, 2023. This is the time of year where you can elect new plans with AITX. You may switch between plans and make changes without being required to have a qualifying life event. Please also keep in mind the following when making your elections for 2024.
THIS IS AN ACTIVE ENROLLMENT! You must make an active election for all benefits
Open Enrollment meetings will be held as follows:
St. Peters - December 4-6th
Chicago - December 4-6th
The AITX medical plans are administered by Cigna and utilize the Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP) provider network. This is the same provider network that was utilized under the SMBC Cigna medical program. You can continue to use the network providers you are using today with no disruption.
Group and ID Number
Once enrolled, your group policy number and ID number will change. The new group number is 3343203, your new ID number will be issued once your enrollment is processed. Please ensure that you are giving your doctors and pharmacy your new insurance information at each visit after January 1, 2024.
ID Cards
Cigna is going digital, so they will no longer be issuing hard copy ID cards. All ID cards will be made available online by logging into myCigna.com. You will be able to access your ID number and ID card on January 1, 2024.
Pharmacy Considerations
There may be instances where you have already received pre-authorization for a medication you or a family member are currently taking, you may now need a new authorization under the new Cigna. To verify whether you do or do not, please reach out to our NFP Claims Advocate, Nyisha Learperl at nyisha.learperl@nfp.com or at 516.327.2731.
In addition, it is strongly encouraged that you fill any maintenance medication(s) that you need filled under your current Cigna plan prior to December 31, 2023.
Medical Procedures and Surgeries
Similar to the pharmacy considerations, if you have an upcoming procedure or surgery that have been pre-authorized by Cigna previously, you may now need a new authorization under the new Cigna plan. To verify whether you do or do not, please reach out to our NFP Claims Advocate, Nyisha Learperl at nyisha.learperl@nfp.com or at 516.327.2731.
Wellness Incentives, Disease Management and Cost Containment Prescription Programs
By being part of the AITX Cigna medical program you will have access to Wellness Incentive, Disease Management and Cost Containment Prescription programs, below is a brief outline. More detailed information can be found in the Medical section of this page:
Wellness Incentives
Rewards provided for completing the following:
Disease Management
Cost Containment Prescription Program
All FULL-TIME employees working on average of at least 35 hours per week (30 hours per week for medical) are eligible to participate in the benefit plans offered by AITX. Newly hired employees are eligible to enroll 30 days from their date of hire. When you enroll in the benefits program, you may also cover your eligible dependents. Dependents include your legal spouse, domestic partner and children.
Verification of Eligibility
Action Required: All elections must be completed by November 17, 2023
THIS IS AN ACTIVE ENROLLMENT! You must make an active election for all benefits
ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
The Benefit choices you make during your open enrollment remain in effect for the entire year. You can, however, modify your elections under certain circumstances, called "Qualifying Life 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.
Life Events Include
Group #3343203 | (800) 244-6224 | www.myCigna.com
Cigna will be your medical and prescription carrier. You have the choice between three plans for the 2024 plan year. The three plan options include the PPO plan, the CDHP 1800 plan, and the CDHP 2900 plan. View the Providers & Networks for more information on how these plans networks differ from each other as well as buttons to locate participating providers.
If interested please click on the link below to complete an application. Applying is easy and takes less than five minutes. The screening questions confirm if you are clinically eligible and benefit eligible.
You have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of savings and/or spending accounts on a pre-tax basis which lowers your taxable income. View the information below for important details and guidelines for the various accounts offered by AITX
The Health Savings Account (HSA) allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical, dental, and vision expenses. The CDHP 1800 and CDHP 2900 Plans are qualified for an HSA. By contributing to an HSA you reduce your taxable income, so you pay less in taxes — which saves you money.
Eligibility Requirements
Maximum Tax-deductible Contribution to an HSA for 2024:
AITX Annual HSA Contributions
$400/year
Setting up your HSA for 2024
After you enroll in either the CDHP 1800 or the CDHP 2900 plan, your HSA account will be automatically set up with HSA bank.
Debit Card
An HSA debit card will be provided to all new participants. Your HSA debit card can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses billed from an insurance company, a physician’s office and a pharmacy.
Special Note for first time HSA participants:
If you have a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) balance on December 31, 2023, including pending claims that have not cleared your account, your HSA cannot be funded by the company until you have a zero balance in your FSA account.
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The Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical and/or dental and vision expenses. The nice part about an FSA is you have access to the full annualized amount on day one! The election you make cannot be changed throughout the year unless the change aligns with the qualifying event.
There are two types of FSA options:
Plan Details are as follows:
The Dependent Care Account (DCA) allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible dependent care expenses. Qualifying expenses include daycare, nursery & preschool tuition, summer day camps, and more!
The election you make cannot be changed throughout the year unless the change aligns with the qualifying event. For example, you can increase your contribution if you add another member to your family through birth or adoption, however, you cannot decrease your contribution for this type of life event.
Plan Details are as follows:
Note: In order for expenses to qualify for reimbursement, both you and your spouse (if applicable) must be working, looking for work or attending school full time during the period for which you are requesting reimbursement.
Commuted Benefits allow you to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses with pretax dollars. Since they are deducted before federal income taxes and Social Security taxes are calculated, your taxable income is lowered; you pay less tax in each paycheck; and you reimburse yourself with tax-free money from your account.
Group #3343203 | (800) 244-6224 | www.myCigna.com
AITX's dental plans provide comprehensive coverage to help you and your family maintain good dental health. You have access to a second lower cost dental plan. Both dental plans include both in and out of network benefits. However, if you do go out of network it is likely that you will experience balance billing.
You have the choice of two dental plans - The Base Plan includes a deductible (for basic and major services only), no orthodontia coverage, higher cost sharing for basic services and an annual maximum that doesn't accumulate year over year - OR - The Buy Up Plan. The Buy up plan has richer benefits for basic services, includes orthodontia and offers an opportunity to increase your annual maximum if you receive an annual preventive visit each year.
Cigna offers one of the largest dental networks: DPPO. You will not be balance billed if you see a DPPO dentist - giving them added savings. If you do choose to visit a nonparticipating dentist you may be balance billed and may have to pay more.
Locate a participating provider by using the button below.
Group #1026252 | 866.804.0982 | www.eyemed.com
AITX offers vision coverage through EyeMed to help pay for eye exams, prescription glasses and contact lenses. EyeMed also provides discounts for Hearing Care and Lasik.
Your vision network with EyeMed is the INSIGHT network. You may use the eye care professional of your choice. However, when you visit a participating in-network provider, you receive higher levels of coverage. If you choose to receive services out-of-network, you may be required to pay that provider at time of service and will need to submit a claim to EyeMed for the applicable reimbursement based on the out-of-network reimbursement schedule.
Locate a participating provider using the button, select the INSIGHT network.
AITX understands the importance to you and your family to have strong financial protection. We provide all employees Basic Life/AD&D and Disability coverage at no cost to you. In addition to these benefits, we offer a variety of insurance you can choose from on a voluntary, employee paid basis so you can select what is best for your family. All of these coverages are provided to protect your income and out of pocket expenses.
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A sudden accident or death can leave you or your loved ones in a vulnerable position. AITX provides all eligible employees Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage in the amount of 1 time's your annual salary up to $500,000 at no cost to you. Employees have the opportunity to enroll in additional Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance which will supplement lost income in the event of an accident or death. If you choose to enroll in employee coverage, this will be in addition to your employer provided Basic Life coverage.
AITX provides both Short & Long Term Disability benefits through The Hartford
AITX provides a competitive benefits package for all employees as part of our total compensation package. We realize you make benefit choices based on what’s important to you and the needs of your changing lifestyle. Therefore, along with our core benefits, we offer these additional benefits which help to provide financial support to you. These benefits are paid for through payroll deduction on a post tax basis so that the benefits are tax free.
Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital coverage is provided through Cigna. Hopefully you are never in the position to use it, but if you were to experience an accident, illness, or hospitalization, it could end up costing you a lot of money. With these plans, you will be paid money for qualifying situations/services to cover our of pocket expenses or you may use the funds for whatever you like.
AITX realizes that your needs go beyond just the standard insurance. This is why we also provide all employees and their families access to personal service and assistance resources at no cost. Here you will find information on our Employee Assistance Program to give you peace of mind and support when you need it the most!
For access over the phone, simply call toll-free 800-96-HELPS (800-964-3577) or visit guidanceresources.com to access hundreds of personal health topics and resources for childcare, elder care, attorneys or financial planners.
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Your NFP Claims Advocate
Our group insurance benefits are managed by NFP. AITX has a dedicated Claims Advocate, Nyisha Learperl, whose role is to assist you with any issues or problems you may be having with your medical/Rx, dental, or vision benefits. For example, you may have trouble reading a statement from the carrier or think that your doctor’s office is not charging you correctly. Our Claims Advocate can explain your benefits and acts on your behalf when communicating with the insurance carrier or physician’s office.