Important Information About Your Supplemental Benefits Enrollment

IN-PERSON

During your open enrollment period, a PGB Benefits Representative will be available by appointment to meet with you one-on-one to help you evaluate your benefits based on your individual and family needs, answer any questions you may have, and assist you in the enrollment process.

OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD: October 1, 2024 – October 31, 2024

ELIGIBILITY:

– Employees must work 30 hours to qualify for supplemental benefits.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

– When do my supplemental benefits start? The plan year for Colonial Insurance Products and Nationwide Pet Insurance runs from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

– When do my deductions for supplemental benefits start? Deductions for Colonial Insurance Products and Nationwide Pet Insurance start January 2025 for enrolled employees.

– What is an EAP? Your employer offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your eligible family members. An EAP is an employer-sponsored benefit that offers confidential support and resources for personal or work-related challenges and concerns. Please see the EAP pages of this benefit guide for more details and contact information.

– I want to sign my family up for benefits as well, what information will I need? If signing up for any coverage on your spouse and/or children, please have their dates of birth and social security numbers available when speaking with the Benefits Representative.

– What is the difference between pre and post-tax supplemental benefits? Pre-tax benefit contributions are taken from an employee’s paycheck before state and federal taxes are applied. Post-tax benefit contributions are paid after taxes are deducted. It’s important to note that some coverages may still be subject to taxes even if paid for through pre-tax deduction or employee contribution.

– Can I sign up for PEBA Benefits as well? No, Pierce Group Representatives are not authorized to assist employees with PEBA enrollment or make enrollment elections on an employee’s behalf. PEBA information is included in this guide for informational purposes only. Please see the following page for ways to access your benefits and enrollment information.

– Can I change my benefit elections outside of the enrollment period? Elections made during this enrollment period CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER THE ENROLLMENT PERIOD unless there is a family status change, otherwise known as a qualifying life event (QLE), as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. Examples of a QLE can be found here.

– I have a pre-existing condition. Will I still be covered? Some policies may include a pre-existing condition clause. Please read your policy carefully for full details.

YOU CAN MAKE THE FOLLOWING BENEFIT ELECTIONS DURING THE OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD:

– Enroll in, change, or cancel Pet Insurance.**

– Enroll in, change, or cancel Colonial coverage.

**Please see the coordinating pages of your Benefits Guide for enrollment instructions for Pet Insurance.

IMPORTANT NOTE & DISCLAIMER

This is neither an insurance contract nor a Summary Plan Description and only the actual policy provisions will prevail. All information on this microsite including premiums quoted is subject to change. All policy descriptions are for information purposes only. Your actual policies may be different than those on this microsite.