Benefits forPittsylvania County Schools

Overview of Benefits

Pre-Tax Benefits

Vision Insurance: Superior

Cancer Benefits: Colonial Life

Accident BenefitsColonial Life

Medical Bridge BenefitsColonial Life

 

Post-Tax Benefits

Disability BenefitsColonial Life

Critical Illness BenefitsColonial Life

Life InsuranceColonial Life
– Term Life Insurance
– Whole Life Insurance

 

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: AUGUST 2, 2023 – SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

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

 

ELIGIBILITY:

– An employee must be contracted to be eligible for benefits.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

When do my benefits start? The plan year for Superior Vision and Colonial Insurance Products lasts from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

When do my deductions start? Deductions for Superior Vision and Colonial Insurance Products will begin October 2023.

Why have my 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.

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 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 in the chart on the next page. Once a QLE has occurred, an employee has 30 days to notify PGB’s Service Center at 1-800-387-5955 to request a change in elections.

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.