Overview of Benefits

Pre-Tax Benefits

Cancer Benefits: Colonial Life

Accident Benefits: Colonial Life

Medical Bridge Benefits: Colonial Life

Post-Tax Benefits

Critical Illness Benefits: Colonial Life

Whole Life Insurance: Colonial Life

Additional Benefits

Short-Term Disability Benefits: Colonial Life

Employee Assistance Program: Comm Psych

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

Enrollment Period: May 20, 2024 – May 22, 2024

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

ELIGIBILITY:

– Employees must work 30 hours or more to qualify for benefits.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

– When do my benefits start? The plan year for Sun Life Short Term Disability and Colonial Insurance Products runs from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

– When do my deductions start? Deductions for Sun Life Short Term Disability and Colonial Insurance Products 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 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 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.