Benefits forArtSpace Charter School
Congratulations on your new employment!
Your employment means more than just a paycheck. Your employer also provides eligible employees with a valuable benefits package. Above you will find eligibility requirements and below you will find information about how to enroll in these benefits as a new employee.
Colonial and Telemedicine - Please call the Pierce Group Benefits Service Center within 30 days of your date of hire. The Service Center number is located at the bottom of this microsite.
All Other Benefits - Please contact your Benefits Department within 30 days of your date of hire.
Be sure to also review your group’s custom benefits website, that allows for easy, year-round access to benefit information, live chat support, benefit explainer videos, plan certificates and documents, and carrier contacts and forms.
Overview of Benefits
Pre-Tax Benefits
Dental Insurance: Principal
Vision Insurance: Superior Vision
Cancer Benefits: Colonial Life
Accident Benefits: Colonial Life
Medical Bridge Benefits: Colonial Life
Post-Tax Benefits
Short-Term Disability Benefits: Colonial Life
Long-Term Disability Benefits: Principal
Critical Illness Benefits: Colonial Life
Life Insurance: Colonial Life
– Term Life Insurance
– Whole Life Insurance
Group Term Life: Principal
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.