New Hire Open Enrollment
As a benefits eligible employee, you have a suite of benefit options to choose from. To learn more about the benefits, please review the Benefits Guide below. This site provides an array of resources available to you and we encourage you to review and ask questions. Any questions regarding the benefit plans can be directed to the Benefits Concierge team by calling 1.877.835.1361.
During Open enrollment:
- Review this 26/27 Benefits Guide carefully as you consider your plan choices.
- Beneficiary(ies) Designation. Be sure to include your beneficiary information for all Guardian plans.
All elections made will be effective through June 30th, 2027, unless you have a qualifying life event.
Benefits Overview
BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF OUR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS THAT ARE EFFECTIVE THROUGH JUNE 30.
IBA is UG Medical Program Administrator!
Customer Service – you can contact IBA by phone (878-222-4409) or online at www.ibatpa.com.
Northwell Direct provides access to a comprehensive network of high-quality providers and facilities in metro NY and NJ covering every specialty of care, offering members an array of choices and expanded access to Tier 1 network providers.
REMINDER: When utilizing the Northwell Direct network, members will have the lowest copays and deductibles.
How to Search for an In-Network Provider
To find a doctor in the Northwell Direct network:
- Scan the QR code below or visit the Northwell Direct Network Directory.
To find a doctor in the Anthem BlueCard network:
- Register on the member portal here.
- Select the “Click to Register" button.
- Fill out the Registration Form and click Submit. Your ID Number is printed on your Health Insurance Member ID Card.
- Once you have registered for the Member Portal, you may use your username and password to log in.
IBA Concierge Member Service
All members of the Uncle Giuseppe's medical plan have access to IBA's member concierge medical service.
- Key capabilities include:
- Personalized support available to help you
- Understanding Your Benefits
- Find top doctors, specialists, manage chronic conditions, and deal with complex cases
- Claims Questions
- Pre-Authorizations and Referrals
- ID Cards & Eligibility
Download the Sydney Health app to access virtual care through Live Health Online!
Here’s how to access the program:
- Download Anthem's no-cost Sydney Health app.
- Register (if you haven’t yet) and log in.
- Once you register, your username and password are the same for our app and anthem.com.
- Select Care and then select Virtual Care.
- OR, Visit anthem.com.
- Register (if you haven’t yet) and log in.
- Once you register, your username and password are the same for anthem.com and our Sydney Health app.
- From the Care tab, select Virtual Care in the drop-down menu. Then, click Video Visit Options.
Anthem administers the Dental and Vision Plans
- DPPO
- Annual preventive care is covered at 100% in-network, not subject to the annual deductible
- This plan features an annual maximum benefit of $1,500 per member up to the annual maximum
- Orthodontia is covered for children under age 19
- DHMO
- No annual benefit maximum and all benefits are based on Anthem's published fee schedule (see below in Additional Resources)
- Orthodontia is covered for adults and children
- Vision
- The vision plan utilizes Anthem's Access network.
Flexible Benefit Service administers FSA and Dependent Care accounts. Plan year runs through 6/30/2027.
- Health Care FSAs and Limited Purpose FSAs - Plan year runs through 6/30/27.
- You may elect to defer from $100 to $3,400 into a health care FSA or limited purpose FSA for the 26/27 plan year.
- Maximum Rollover is $680 of unused funds.
- Dependent Care FSAs - Plan year runs through 6/30/27.
- You may elect to defer from $100 to $7,500 of your salary into a dependent care FSA per household for the 26/27 plan year. If you are a highly compensated employee (HCE), defined by the IRS as an employee with annual compensation greater than $160,000, your election will be capped at $2,500 and may be reduced during the year, if necessary, to ensure that the plan passes required discrimination testing.
- Please note that for expenses to qualify for reimbursement, both you and your spouse (if applicable) must be working, looking for work or attending school fulltime during the period for which you are requesting reimbursement.
FOR LEADS AND ABOVE - Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD), Voluntary Long-Term Disability, and Voluntary Life/AD&D are available to supplement your income protection strategy. Watch the videos linked in each bullet for more information.
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability (STD) - STD will be offered on a Voluntary basis, and employees who elect will be eligible for the following benefits:
- After being continuously disabled for 7 days, the plan will pay 60% of your earnings to a maximum benefit of $1,500 per week.
- Covers accidents and sicknesses for up to 13 weeks.
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability (LTD) - LTD will be offered on a Voluntary basis, and employees who elect will be eligible for the following benefits:
- After being continuously disabled for 90 days, the plan will pay 60% of your monthly earnings up to a maximum benefit of $10,000 per month.
- The benefit will continue to be paid until you are no longer disabled or reach normal social security normal retirement age.
- Voluntary Life/AD&D - We offer additional life insurance with Voluntary Life/AD&D plans that you pay for through payroll deductions. Coverage is available for yourself and your eligible spouse and child(ren).
- For yourself: An amount between $10,000 and $300,000, in increments of $10,000.
- For your spouse: An amount between $10,000 and $250,000, in increments of $5,000. Coverage cannot exceed 100% of the employee’s optional life coverage. Coverage ends when the employee turns 70 years old.
- For your eligible children: An amount between $1,000 and $10,000 for each eligible child over 14 days up to 26 years of age, in increments of $1,000. For a description of children eligible for coverage, refer to your group insurance booklet or ask your employer. Coverage cannot exceed 100% of the employee’s optional life coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Advocate - Confidential support with personal issues at no cost to you! Your Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program and Work/Life Program offers access to Licensed Professional Counselors for short-term assistance with a wide range of personal, family, and work-related issues. You also have access to Work/Life Specialists who can help you achieve a better work/life balance. Simply call the toll-free number anytime, 24/7 for prompt support.
- Address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship/family problems, substance abuse, grief and loss, and more.
- Referrals to more long-term help, if needed.
- Locate childcare, eldercare, and other resources.
- Legal/financial consultation and services.
- Available to the whole family. Health Advocate's confidential services are available at no cost to employees, spouses, dependents, parents, and parents-in-law.
- Easy to reach
- Call: 866-799-2485
- Email: answers@HealthAdvocate.com
- Web: HealthAdvocate.com/members
Plus, use the Health Advocate app for instant access to all of your Health Advocate services, trusted health information, and much more. Additional details are available in the Benefits Guide.
Additional Resources
InsurChoice
Uncle Giuseppe's also offers InsurChoice which gives the ability to personalize your own protection program with a variety of insurance products and carriers such as pet insurance, renter's insurance, home warranty, and traveler's protection. Check out the InsurChoice Employee Marketplace for additional information, discounts, and cost-savings.
Anything purchased through the marketplace is direct-to-consumer, so premiums would be paid from the employee to the vendor.
Employees can extend the offerings to family members as well, and all will receive the cost-savings and discounted premiums that are built into each program.
Medicare Coverage
Determining the Medicare coverage that’s right for you can be overwhelming. Multiple options, complex nuances and various costs can be difficult to navigate. And making the wrong choice can be costly. NFP provides expertise that’s critical to making informed decisions. Whether you’ve just become eligible for Medicare or already have coverage in place, we can review your options and make sure you have the correct plan for your unique needs.
The Medicare Coverage team is here to support you with any questions you may have and to help determine if Medicare is the right fit for your needs. Feel free to reach out to either of the following contacts:
Ellen Cosgrove
1-609-732-0602
Riitta Schoenfeld
1-516-331-4833
NFP Benefits Concierge and Claims Advocacy team
All employees and dependents participating in our benefit plans have access to a Benefits Concierge and Claims Advocacy team. This is a valuable resource provided to us by our benefits consulting firm, NFP. They provide a one-stop contact center for answering your medical plan questions and resolving medical claim issues.
The Benefits Concierge can help with:
- Benefits questions
- ID card issues
- Prescription issues
- Provider network questions
- And much more!
The Claims Advocacy team can help with:
- Claims questions
- Review of Explanation of Benefits
- Questions Regarding Bills/Claims Resolution
- Prescription Issues
- Appeals
- And much more!
Contact Us
Contact Uncle Giuseppe's Human Resources
Phone: 1-516-420-0126
Contact your NFP Claims Advocacy Service
Email: CSclaims@nfp.com
Business Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm ET
Contact your NFP Benefits Concierge Service
Phone: 877-835-1361
Email: DBbenadmin@nfp.com
Business Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-6pm ET
Contact Rightway
Download the "Rightway Healthcare" App in the Apple App Store or Google Play
Phone: 888-755-4414
The information in this document is intended as a general outline of the benefits offered under your employer's benefits program and should not be considered legal, investment, or other benefits advice. Specific details and plan limitations are provided in the Summary Plan Descriptions (SPD), which is based on the official written Plan Documents that may include carrier policies, contracts, and plan procedures. The SPD and Plan Documents contain all the specific provisions of the plans. In the event that the information in this document differs from the Plan Documents, the Plan Documents will prevail. Benefit plans are subject to change, amendment, or termination without notice to or the agreement of any employee/participant. If you have any questions regarding this information, contact Human Resources.