Benefits Plan Overview

Pre-Tax Benefits

Health Insurance: The Local Choice – Anthem

Dental Insurance: The Local Choice – Delta Dental of VA

Vision Insurance: The Local Choice – Blue View Vision

Health Savings Accounts: Ameriflex
– Employee Maximum $3,850/year
– Family Maximum $7,750/year
HSA plans can only be established in conjunction with a qualified High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Brunswick County Public Schools will contribute $250 annually to the employee’s HSA.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Ameriflex
– Medical Reimbursement Maximum: $3,050/year
– Dependent Care Reimbursement Maximum: $5,000/year
– Limited Purpose Reimbursement Maximum: $3,050/year
You will need to re-enroll in the Flexible Spending Accounts if you want them to continue next year.
IF YOU DO NOT RE-ENROLL, YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL STOP EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 30, 2023.

Cancer Benefits: Colonial Life

Accident Benefits: Colonial Life

Medical Bridge Benefits: Colonial Life

Post-Tax Benefits

Disability Benefits: Colonial Life

Critical Illness Benefits: Colonial Life

Life Insurance: Colonial Life
– Term Life Insurance
– Whole Life Insurance

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

Enrollment Period: AUGUST 1, 2023 – AUGUST 15, 2023

Effective Dates: OCTOBER 1, 2023 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

ELIGIBILITY:

– Employees must work 30 hours or more per week and/or be a contracted employee.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

– When do my benefits start? The plan year for The Local Choice Benefits (Anthem Health, Delta Dental, and Blue View Vision), Health Savings Accounts, Spending Accounts, and Colonial Insurance products lasts from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

– When do my deductions start? Deductions for The Local Choice Benefits (Anthem Health, Delta Dental and Blue View Vision) will begin September 2023. Deductions for Health Savings Accounts, Spending Accounts, and Colonial Insurance Products will begin October 2023.

– Why have my Cancer, Accident, or Medical Bridge benefits not started yet? The Health Screening Rider on the Colonial Medical Bridge plan has a 30-day waiting period for new enrollees. Coverage, therefore, will not begin until October 31, 2023.

– How do Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds work, and do my FSA funds have to be used by a specific deadline? Flexible Spending Account expenses must be incurred during the Plan Year to be eligible for reimbursement. Failure to use all allotted funds in the FSA account by the deadline will result in a “Use It or Lose It” scenario. After the plan year ends or the employee’s termination date, they have 90 days to submit claims for incurred spending account expenses. If employment is terminated before the plan year ends, the flexible spending account(s) also ends, and any unused funds are forfeited. Additionally, for a married couple, if one spouse contributes to an HSA, the other cannot enroll in a Medical Reimbursement FSA simultaneously.

– How do Dependent Care Account (DCA) funds work and when do they need to be used? Dependent Care Accounts (DCAs) are like FSA accounts and allow you to request reimbursement up to your current balance. However, you cannot receive more reimbursement than what has been deducted from your pay. It’s important to note that any remaining funds in your DCA account must be utilized before the deadline. Failure to do so will result in a “Use It or Lose It” scenario.

– When will I get my card? If you will be receiving a new debit card, whether you are a new participant or to replace your expired card, please be aware that it may take up to 30 days following your plan effective date for your card to arrive. Your card will be delivered by mail in a plain white envelope. During this time you may use manual claim forms for eligible expenses. Please note that your debit card is good through the expiration date printed on the card.

– 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 does Pre-Tax vs. Post-Tax Change? Pre-Tax benefits take funds directly from your paycheck to cover benefits before going through State and Federal taxing process. Post-Tax collects funds for benefits after taxes have been taken out. Please be aware there are certain coverages that may be subject to federal and state tax when premium is paid by pretax 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. Please speak with your Plan Administrator for more information.

– 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.