Overview of Benefits

Pre-Tax Benefits

Health Insurance: Sentara

Health Savings Accounts: Health Equity
– Employee Maximum $4,150/year
– Family Maximum $8,300/year
HSA plans can only be established in conjunction with a qualified High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
Employer provides a lump sum contribution of $1,800 per benefit year.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Flex Facts
– Limited Purpose Reimbursement Maximum: $3,200/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 JUNE 30, 2024.

Dental Insurance: Delta Dental

Vision Insurance: UnitedHealthCare

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

Legal Benefits: Legal Resources (Direct Billing Only)

Long Term Care: CHUBB

Additional Benefits

Student Loan Assistance Program: GradFin

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

Enrollment Period: April 22, 2024 – May 17, 2024

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

ELIGIBILITY:

– Employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible to participate.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

– When do my benefits start? The plan year for Sentara Health Insurance, Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Delta Dental, UnitedHealthCare Vision, CHUBB Long Term Care, and Colonial Insurance Products runs from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.

– When do my deductions start? Deductions for Sentara Health Insurance, Delta Dental, and UnitedHealthCare Vision start June 2024 for all eligible employees. Deductions for Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, CHUBB Long Term Care, and Colonial Insurance Products start July 2024 for eligible employees.

– Why have my Accident or Medical Bridge benefits not started yet? 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.

– My spouse is enrolled in an Health Savings Account (HSA), am I eligible for an FSA? As a married couple, one spouse cannot be enrolled in a Medical Reimbursement FSA at the same time the other opens or contributes to an HSA.

– How do Dependent Care Account (DCA) funds work and when do they need to be used? Dependent Care Accounts 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 use all allotted funds in the DCA account will result in a “Use It or Lose It” scenario.

– When will I get my flex 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 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) or a Mid-Year Event, as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. Examples of a Mid-Year Events 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.