Benefits forArtSpace Charter School

Overview of Benefits

Pre-Tax Benefits

Dental Insurance: Principal

Vision Insurance: Superior Vision

Cancer Benefits: Colonial Life

Accident BenefitsColonial Life

Medical Bridge BenefitsColonial Life

 

Post-Tax Benefits

Short-Term Disability BenefitsColonial Life

Long-Term Disability Benefits: Principal

Critical Illness BenefitsColonial Life

Life InsuranceColonial Life
– Term Life Insurance
– Whole Life Insurance

Group Term LifePrincipal

Telemedicine Benefits: Call A Doctor Plus

ID Theft & Legal Benefits: Legal Resources

 

Additional Benefits

Student Loan Assistance Program: GradFin

Employee Assistance Program: NexGen EAP

 

Please note your insurance products will remain in effect unless you speak with a representative to change them.

 

Enrollment Period: May 13, 2024 – May 17, 2024

Effective Dates: July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025

 

ELIGIBILITY:

– Employees muse work 20 hours or more to be eligible for benefits.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

When do my benefits start? The plan year for Superior Vision, Legal Shield ID Theft and Legal Benefits, Call a DoctorPlus, Principal Dental insurance and Group Term Life insurance, and Colonial insurance products run from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. Please Note: Dental benefits are based on the Calendar Year, running from January 1st through December 31st. Dental benefits and deductibles will reset every January 1st.

When do my deductions start? Deductions for Superior Vision, Legal Shield ID Theft and Legal Benefits, Call a DoctorPlus, Principal Dental insurance and Group Term Life insurance, and Colonial insurance products and Group Term Insurance insurance start July 2024 for enrolled employees.

Why have my Cancer, Accident, or Medical Bridge benefits not started yet? The Colonial Cancer plan and the Health Screening Rider on the Colonial Accident and Colonial Medical Bridge plan have a 30-day waiting period for new enrollees. Coverage, therefore, will not begin until July 31, 2024.

What is an EAP? Your Group Term Life coverage includes Health Advocate Employee Assistance + Work/Life Programs. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers confidential support and resources for personal or work-related challenges and concerns. Please see the Group Term Life 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 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 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.