2021-22 Palacios ISD Benefit Guide by FBS

PALACIOS ISD

BENEFIT GUIDE EFFECTIVE: 09/01/2021 - 8/31/2022 WWW.MYBENEFITSHUB.COM/PALACIOSISD 1

Table of Contents How to Enroll Disclaimers Rate Sheet Annual Benefit Enrollment 1. Benefit Updates 2. Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Guidelines 3. Annual Enrollment 4. Eligibility Requirements 5. Helpful Definitions 6. Health Savings Account (HSA) vs. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Medical Health Savings Account (HSA) Hospital Indemnity Dental Vision Accident Disability Cancer Life and AD&D Individual Life Critical Illness Identity Theft Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Emergency Medical Transportation Telehealth 2

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Enrollment Guide General Disclaimer: This summary of benefits for employees is meant only as a brief description of some of the programs for which employees may be eligible. This summary does not include specific plan details. You must refer to the specific plan documentation for specific plan details such as coverage expenses, limitations, exclusions, and other plan terms, which can be found at the Palacios ISD Benefits Website. This summary does not replace or amend the underlying plan documentation. In the event of a discrepancy between this summary and the plan documentation the plan documentation governs. All plans and benefits described in this summary may be discontinued, increased, decreased, or altered at any time with or without notice.

Rate Sheet General Disclaimer: The rate information provided in this guide is subject to change at any time by your employer and/or the plan provider. The rate information included herein, does not guarantee coverage or change or otherwise interpret the terms of the specific plan documentation, available at the Palacios ISD Benefits Website, which may include additional exclusions and limitations and may require an application for coverage to determine eligibility for the health benefit plan. To the extent the information provided in this summary is inconsistent with the specific plan documentation, the provisions of the specific plan documentation will govern in all cases.

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Rate Sheet TRS Medical Monthly Premium

District Contribution

Employee Cost

TRS ActiveCare Primary Employee Only Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family

$417.00

$500.00

$0.00

$1,176.00

$500.00

$676.00

$751.00

$500.00

$251.00

$1,405.00

$500.00

$905.00

$429.00

$500.00

$0.00

$1,209.00

$500.00

$709.00

$772.00

$500.00

$272.00

$1,445.00

$500.00

$945.00

TRS ActiveCare HD Employee Only

Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family

TRS ActiveCare Primary+ Employee Only Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family

$542.00

$500.00

$42.00

$1,334.00

$500.00

$834.00

$879.00

$500.00

$379.00

$1,675.00

$500.00

$1,175.00

TRS ActiveCare 2 Employee Only

$1,013.00

$500.00

$513.00

Employee & Spouse

$2,402.00

$500.00

$1,902.00

Employee & Child(ren)

$1,507.00

$500.00

$1,007.00

Employee & Family

$2,841.00

$500.00

$2,341.00

FSA Maximum Contribution

HSA Maximum Contribution

Healthcare

$2,750

Individual

$3,600

Dependent Care

$5,000

Family

$7,200

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Rate Sheet Dental PPO

Vision

Employee Only

$0.00

Employee Only

$0.00

Employee & Family

$96.95

Employee & Family

$6.96

Accident Low Plan

High Plan

Employee Only

$5.95

$10.21

Employee & Spouse

$12.18

$21.09

Employee & Child(ren)

$12.39

$21.12

Employee & Family

$15.52

$26.44

Critical Illness $10,000

$20,000

$30,000

Employee

Spouse

Employee

Spouse

Employee

Spouse

0-24

$3.08

$4.28

$5.48

25-29

$3.38

$4.88

$6.38

30-34

$3.88

$5.88

$7.88

35-39

$4.58

$7.28

$9.98

40-44

$5.58

$9.28

$12.98

45-49

$7.28

$12.68

$18.08

50-54

$9.28

$16.68

$24.08

55-59

$11.48

$21.08

$30.68

60-64

$16.08

$30.28

$44.48

65-69

$24.28

$46.68

$69.08

70-74

$43.38

$84.88

$126.38

75-79

$72.98

$144.08

$215.18

80-84

$124.28

$246.68

$369.08

85+

$226.08

$450.28

$674.48

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Rate Sheet Voluntary Life (per $10,000) Employee Age Employee Spouse 18-25 $0.31 $0.31 26-29 $0.57 $0.57 30-34 $0.57 $0.57 35-39 $0.82 $0.82 40-44 $1.35 $1.35 45-49 $1.96 $1.96 50-54 $3.62 $3.62 55-59 $6.71 $6.71 60-64 $9.80 $9.80 65-69 $16.00 $16.00 70-74 $28.60 $28.60 75+ $104.52 $104.52

Voluntary Group Life - Child(ren) Age 0-26 $10,000.00 $1.80 AD&D (per $10,000) Employee (0-85) $0.21 Spouse (0-85) $0.37 Child(ren) (0-85) $0.36 Telehealth Employee & Family Employer Paid

Disability Short Term Disability (per $10 weekly benefit) 30 Day Elimination

$0.46

14 Day Elimination

$0.57

Long Term Disability This option is provided to you at no cost by your employer.

Hospital Indemnity Employee Only

Low $20.24

High $35.42

Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren)

$41.14 $31.56

$71.84 $55.48

Employee & Family

$52.46

$91.90

Emergency Transportation Emergent Plus

Platinum

Employee Only

$14.00

$39.00

Employee & Family

$14.00

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2021-22 TRS-ActiveCare Plan Highlights Sept. 1, 2021 — Aug. 31, 2022 All TRS-ActiveCare participants have three plan options. Each includes a wide range of wellness benefits. TRS-ActiveCare 2 TRS-ActiveCare Primary • Lowest premium of the •

Plan summary

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Monthly Premiums Employee Only Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family

plans Copays for doctor visits before you meet deductible Statewide network PCP referrals required to see specialists Not compatible with a health savings account (HSA) No out-of-network coverage

Total Premium $417 $1,176 $751 $1,405

Your Premium $ $ $ $

(This plan is closed and not accepting new enrollees. If you’re currently enrolled in TRS-ActiveCare 2, you can remain in this plan.)

TRS-ActiveCare Primary+

TRS-ActiveCare HD

• Lower deductible than the HD and

• Compatible with a health savings

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Primary plans Copays for many services and drugs Higher premium than the other plans Statewide network PCP referrals required to see specialists Not compatible with a health savings account (HSA) No out-of-network coverage

Total Premium $542 $1,334 $879 $1,675

account (HSA) • Nationwide network with out-ofnetwork coverage • No requirement for PCPs or referrals • Must meet your deductible before plan pays for non-preventive care

stay in this plan

• Lower deductible • Copays for many drugs and

services

• Nationwide network with out-of-

network coverage

• No requirement for PCPs or

referrals

Your Premium $ $ $ $

• Closed to new enrollees • Current enrollees can choose to

Total Premium $429 $1,209 $772 $1,445

Your Premium $ $ $ $

Total Premium $1,013 $2,402 $1,507 $2,841

Your Premium $ $ $ $

Plan Features Type of Coverage Individual/Family Deductible

In-Network Coverage Only

In-Network

Out-of-Network

In-Network

Out-of-Network

$2,500/$5,000

$1,200/$3,600

$3,000/$6,000

$5,500/$11,000

$1,000/$3,000

$2,000/$6,000

You pay 30% after deductible

You pay 20% after deductible

You pay 30% after deductible

You pay 20% after deductible

$8,150/$16,300

$6,900/$13,800

Statewide Network

You pay 50% after deductible $20,250/ $7,000/$14,000 $40,500 Nationwide Network

You pay 40% after deductible $23,700/ $7,900/$15,800 $47,400 Nationwide Network

Yes

Primary Care

$30 copay

Specialist

$70 copay

$0 per consultation

$50 copay

You pay 30% after deductible

You pay 20% after deductible

You pay 30% after deductible

$0 per consultation

$30 per consultation

Integrated with medical $15/$45 copay; $0 for certain generics

$200 brand deductible

Integrated with medical You pay 20% after deductible; $0 for certain generics

Coinsurance Individual/Family Maximum Out-of-Pocket Network Primary Care Provider (PCP) Required

Doctor Visits

TRS Virtual Health

You pay 30% You pay 50% after deductible after deductible You pay 30% You pay 50% after deductible after deductible $30 per consultation

You pay 40% after deductible You pay 40% $70 copay after deductible $0 per consultation $30 copay

Immediate Care Urgent Care Emergency Care TRS Virtual Health

You pay 30% after deductible

You pay 50% after deductible

You pay 40% after deductible You pay a $250 copay plus 20% after deductible $0 per consultation $50 copay

Prescription Drugs Drug Deductible Generics (30-Day Supply/ 90-Day Supply)

$15/$45 copay

Preferred Brand

You pay 30% after deductible

You pay 25% after deductible

Non-preferred Brand

You pay 50% after deductible

Specialty

You pay 30% after deductible

You pay 20% after deductible

How to Calculate Your Monthly Premium

Wellness Benefits at No Extra Cost

Total Monthly Premium

Being healthy is easy with:

Your District and State Contributions

Your Premium Ask your Benefits Administrator for your district’s premiums.

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TRS’s Texas-sized purchasing power creates broad networks without county boundaries. Specialty drug insurance means you’re covered, no matter what life throws at you. 8

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$0 preventive care 24/7 customer service One-on-one health coaches Weight loss programs Nutrition programs

$200 brand deductible $20/$45 copay

You pay 25% after deductible ($40 min/$80 max)/ You pay 25% after deductible ($105 min/$210 max) You pay 50% after deductible ($100 min/$200 max)/ You pay 50% after deductible ($215 min/$430 max) You pay 20% after deductible ($200 min/$900 max)

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Ovia® pregnancy support TRS Virtual Health Mental health support And much more!

Available for all plans. See your Benefits Booklet for more details.

2021-22 Health Maintenance Organizations: Premiums for Regional Plans Remember: When you choose an HMO, you’re choosing a regional network. TRS also contracts with HMOs in certain regions of the state to bring participants in those areas another option. Central and North Texas Scott and White Care Plan

Blue Essentials — South Texas HMOSM

Brought to you by TRS-ActiveCare

You can choose this plan if you live in one of these counties: Austin, Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Bosque, Brazos, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Collin, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Erath, Falls, Freestone, Grimes, Hamilton, Hays, Hill, Hood, Houston, Johnson, Lampasas, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Madison, McLennan, Milam, Mills, Navarro, Robertson, Rockwall, Somervell, Tarrant, Travis, Walker, Waller, Washington, Williamson

Total Monthly Premiums Employee Only

Total Premium

Your Premium

You can choose this plan if you live in one of these counties: Cameron, Hildalgo, Starr, Willacy

Total Premium

Your Premium

Blue Essentials — West Texas HMOSM Brought to you by TRS-ActiveCare You can choose this plan if you live in one of these counties: Andrews, Armstrong, Bailey, Borden, Brewster, Briscoe, Callahan, Carson, Castro, Childress, Cochran, Coke, Coleman, Collingsworth, Comanche, Concho, Cottle, Crane, Crockett, Crosby, Dallam, Dawson, Deaf Smith, Dickens, Donley, Eastland, Ector, Fisher, Floyd, Gaines, Garza, Glasscock, Gray, Hale, Hall, Hansford, Hartley, Haskell, Hemphill, Hockley, Howard, Hutchinson, Irion, Jones, Kent, Kimble, King, Knox, Lamb, Lipscomb, Llano, Loving, Lubbock, Lynn, Martin, Mason, McCulloch, Menard, Midland, Mitchell, Moore, Motley, Nolan, Ochiltree, Oldham, Parmer, Pecos, Potter, Randall, Reagan, Reeves, Roberts, Runnels, San Saba, Schleicher, Scurry, Shackelford, Sherman, Stephens, Sterling, Stonewall, Sutton, Swisher, Taylor, Terry, Throckmorton, Tom Green, Upton, Ward, Wheeler, Winkler, Yoakum

Total Premium

Your Premium

$542.48

$524.00

$596.54

Employee and Spouse

$1,362.70

$1,264.28

$1,443.66

Employee and Children

$872.16

$819.60

$936.18

$1,568.42

$1,345.58

$1,532.74

Employee and Family

Plan Features Type of Coverage

In-Network Coverage Only

$1,150/$3,450

$500/$1,000

$950/$2,850

You pay 20% after deductible

You pay 25% after deductible

$7,450/$14,900

$4,500/$9,000

$7,450/$14,900

Primary Care

$20 copay

$25 copay

$20 copay

Specialist

$70 copay

$60 copay

$70 copay

$50 copay

$75 copay

$50 copay

$500 copay after deductible

You pay 20% after deductible

$500 copay before deductible and 25% after deductible

$200 (excl. generics)

$100

$150

30-day supply/90-day supply

Individual/Family Deductible Coinsurance Individual/Family Maximum Outof-Pocket

In-Network Coverage Only

Doctor Visits

Immediate Care Urgent Care Emergency Care

Prescription Drugs Drug Deductible Day Supply Generics

$10/$25 copay

$10/$30 copay

$5/$12.50 copay; $0 for certain generics

Preferred Brand

You pay 30% after deductible

$40/$120 copay

You pay 30% after deductible

Non-preferred Brand

You pay 50% after deductible

$65/$195 copay

You pay 50% after deductible

You pay 15%/25% after deductible (preferred/non-preferred)

You pay 20% after deductible

You pay 15%/25% after deductible (preferred/non-preferred)

Specialty

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Annual Benefit Enrollment

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Benefit Updates - What’s New: NOW IS THE TIME to make your supplemental benefit elections for a 09/01/2021 effective date. During your annual enrollment period, you may enroll for additional benefits, change plan options, or change dependents. For supplemental benefits that require Evidence of Insurability, a later effective date may apply. If you experience a special enrollment event outside of the annual enrollment period, call your benefits administrator within 31 days of event. TRS-ACTIVECARE CUSTOMER SERVICE Do you have questions on TRS‐ActiveCare, or do you need to update your PCP? Call BCBSTX at (866) 355‐5999 BENEFITS AT A GLANCE For a complete list of benefits please visit www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd

HSA A HSA is a unique tax‐advantaged account you use to pay for healthcare, dental and/or vision expenses. Funds contributed to your HSA never expire and accumulate year to year. You must enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) to qualify for a HSA. New 2021 maximums are $3,600 for individual & $7,200 for family. Participants 55 years+ have an additional “catch‐up" contribution of $1,000. If you enroll in a HSA you are NOT eligible for the HealthCare FSA (Flex).

DENTAL Dental insurance is a coverage that helps defray the costs of dental care. It insurances against the expense of routine care, dental treatment and disease. The dental plan had a slight rate increase.

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Login and complete your benefit enrollment from July 12 - August 23, 2020 Enrollment assistance is available by calling Financial Benefit Services at (866) 914-5202 to speak to a representative Monday– Friday 8am– 7pm. Update your information: home address, phone numbers, email, and beneficiaries. REQUIRED: Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements, you must add your dependent’s CORRECT social security numbers in the online enrollment system. If you have questions, please contact your Benefits Administrator.

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Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Guidelines A Cafeteria plan enables you to save money by using pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible group insurance premiums sponsored and offered by your employer. Enrollment is automatic unless you decline this benefit. Elections made during annual enrollment will become effective on the plan effective date and will remain in effect during the entire plan year.

Changes in benefit elections can occur only if you experience a qualifying event. You must present proof of a qualifying event to your Benefit Office within 31 days of your qualifying event and meet with your Benefit/HR Office to complete and sign the necessary paperwork in order to make a benefit election change. Benefit changes must be consistent with the qualifying event.

CHANGES IN STATUS (CIS):

QUALIFYING EVENTS

Marital Status

A change in marital status includes marriage, death of a spouse, divorce or annulment (legal separation is not recognized in all states).

Change in Number of Tax Dependents

A change in number of dependents includes the following: birth, adoption and placement for adoption. You can add existing dependents not previously enrolled whenever a dependent gains eligibility as a result of a valid change in status event.

Change in Status of Employment Affecting Coverage Eligibility

Change in employment status of the employee, or a spouse or dependent of the employee, that affects the individual's eligibility under an employer's plan includes commencement or termination of employment.

Gain/Loss of Dependents' Eligibility Status

An event that causes an employee's dependent to satisfy or cease to satisfy coverage requirements under an employer's plan may include change in age, student, marital, employment or tax dependent status.

If a judgment, decree, or order from a divorce, annulment or change in legal custody requires that you provide accident or health coverage for your dependent child (including a foster child who is your dependent), you may change your election to provide coverage for the dependent child. If the order Judgment/Decree/Order requires that another individual (including your spouse and former spouse) covers the dependent child and provides coverage under that individual's plan, you may change your election to revoke coverage only for that dependent child and only if the other individual actually provides the coverage. Eligibility for Government Programs

Gain or loss of Medicare/Medicaid coverage may trigger a permitted election change.

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Annual Enrollment During your annual enrollment period, you have the opportunity

Where can I find forms?

to review, change or continue benefit elections each year.

For benefit summaries and claim forms, go to your school

Changes are not permitted during the plan year (outside of

district’s benefit website:

annual enrollment) unless a Section 125 qualifying event occurs.

www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd. Click on the benefit plan you need information on (i.e., Dental) and you can find

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Changes, additions or drops may be made only during the

the forms you need under the Benefits and Forms section.

annual enrollment period without a qualifying event. How can I find a Network Provider?

• Employees must review their personal information and verify that dependents they wish to provide coverage for are

district’s benefit website:

included in the dependent profile. Additionally, you must

www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd. Click on the benefit

notify your employer of any discrepancy in personal and/or benefit information.

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For benefit summaries and claim forms, go to your school

Employees must confirm on each benefit screen (medical, dental, vision, etc.) that each dependent to be covered is selected in order to be included in the coverage for that particular benefit.

plan you need information on (i.e., Dental) and you can find provider search links under the Quick Links section. When will I receive ID cards? If the insurance carrier provides ID cards, you can expect to receive those 3-4 weeks after your effective date. For most dental and vision plans, you can login to the carrier website and print a temporary ID card or simply give your provider the insurance company’s phone number and they can call and

New Hire Enrollment All new hire enrollment elections must be completed in the online enrollment system within the first 31 days of benefit eligibility employment. Failure to complete elections during this timeframe will result in the forfeiture of coverage.

verify your coverage if you do not have an ID card at that time. If you do not receive your ID card, you can call the

carrier’s customer service number to request another card. If the insurance carrier provides ID cards, but there are no changes to the plan, you typically will not receive a new ID card each year.

Q&A Who do I contact with Questions? For supplemental benefit questions, you can contact your Benefits/HR department or you can call Financial Benefit Services at 866-914-5202 for assistance.

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Employee Eligibility Requirements

Dependent Eligibility Requirements

Supplemental Benefits: Eligible employees must work 20 or more

Dependent Eligibility: You can cover eligible dependent

regularly scheduled hours each work week.

children under a benefit that offers dependent coverage,

Eligible employees must be actively at work on the plan effective date for new benefits to be effective, meaning you are physically capable of performing the functions of your job on the first day of work concurrent with the plan effective date. For example, if

provided you participate in the same benefit, through the maximum age listed below. Dependents cannot be double covered by married spouses within the district as both employees and dependents.

your 2021 benefits become effective on September 1, 2021, you must be actively-at-work on September 1, 2021 to be eligible for your new benefits. PLAN

MAXIMUM AGE

Medical

To age 26

Dental

To age 26

Vision

To age 26

Cancer

To age 26

Voluntary Life

To age 26

Identity Theft

To age 26

Critical Illness

To age 26

Hospital Indemnity

To age 26

Telehealth

To age 26

Accident

To age 26

Emergency Medical Transportation

To age 26

Please note, limits and exclusions may apply when obtaining coverage as a married couple or when obtaining coverage for dependents. Potential Spouse Coverage Limitations: When enrolling in coverage, please keep in mind that some benefits may not allow you to cover your spouse as a dependent if your spouse is enrolled for coverage as an employee under the same employer. Review the applicable plan documents, contact Financial Benefit Services, or contact the insurance carrier for additional information on spouse eligibility. FSA/HSA Limitations: Please note, in general, per IRS regulations, married couples may not enroll in both a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA). If your spouse is covered under an FSA that reimburses for medical expenses then you and your spouse are not HSA eligible, even if you would not use your spouse's FSA to reimburse your expenses. However, there are some exceptions to the general limitation regarding specific types of FSAs. To obtain more information on whether you can enroll in a specific type of FSA or HSA as a married couple, please reach out to the FSA and/or HSA provider prior to enrolling or reach out to your tax advisor for further guidance. Potential Dependent Coverage Limitations: When enrolling for dependent coverage, please keep in mind that some benefits may not allow you to cover your eligible dependents if they are enrolled for coverage as an employee under the same employer. Review the applicable plan documents, contact Financial Benefit Services, or contact the insurance carrier for additional information on dependent eligibility. Disclaimer: You acknowledge that you have read the limitations and exclusions that may apply to obtaining spouse and dependent coverage, including limitations and exclusions that may apply to enrollment in Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts as a married couple. You, the enrollee, shall hold harmless, defend, and indemnify Financial Benefit Services, LLC from any and all claims, actions, suits, charges, and judgments whatsoever that arise out of the enrollee's enrollment in spouse and/or dependent coverage, including enrollment in Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.

If your dependent is disabled, coverage may be able to continue past the maximum age under certain plans. If you have a disabled dependent who is reaching an ineligible age, you must provide a physician’s statement confirming your dependent’s disability. Contact your HR/Benefit Administrator to request a continuation of coverage. 13

Helpful Definitions

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Actively at Work

In-Network

You are performing your regular occupation for the employer

Doctors, hospitals, optometrists, dentists and other providers

on a full-time basis, either at one of the employer’s usual

who have contracted with the plan as a network provider.

places of business or at some location to which the employer’s business requires you to travel. If you will not be actively at work beginning 9/1/2021 please notify your benefits administrator.

Annual Enrollment The period during which existing employees are given the opportunity to enroll in or change their current elections.

Annual Deductible The amount you pay each plan year before the plan begins to pay covered expenses.

Out-of-Pocket Maximum The most an eligible or insured person can pay in co-insurance for covered expenses.

Plan Year September 1st through August 31st

Pre-Existing Conditions Applies to any illness, injury or condition for which the participant has been under the care of a health care provider, taken prescriptions drugs or is under a health care provider’s orders to take drugs, or received medical care or services

Calendar Year January 1st through December 31st

Co-insurance After any applicable deductible, your share of the cost of a covered health care service, calculated as a percentage (for example, 20%) of the allowed amount for the service.

Guaranteed Coverage The amount of coverage you can elect without answering any medical questions or taking a health exam. Guaranteed coverage is only available during initial eligibility period. Actively-at-work and/or pre-existing condition exclusion provisions do apply, as applicable by carrier.

(including diagnostic and/or consultation services).

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HSA vs. FSA Health Savings Account (HSA) (IRC Sec. 223)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (IRC Sec. 125)

Approved by Congress in 2003, HSAs are actual bank accounts in employee’s names that allow employees to save and pay for unreimbursed qualified medical expenses tax-free.

Allows employees to pay out-of-pocket expenses for copays, deductibles and certain services not covered by medical plan, tax-free. This also allows employees to pay for qualifying dependent care tax-free.

Employer Eligibility

A qualified high deductible health plan.

All employers

Contribution Source

Employee and/or employer

Account Owner

Individual

Employer

Underlying Insurance Requirement

High deductible health plan

None

Minimum Deductible

$1,400 single (2021) $2,800 family (2021)

N/A

Maximum Contribution

$3,600 single (2021) $7,200 family (2021)

$2,750

Permissible Use Of Funds

If used for non-qualified medical expenses, subject to current tax rate plus 20% penalty.

Reimbursement for qualified medical expenses (as defined in Sec. 213(d) of IRC).

Cash-Outs of Unused Amounts (if no medical expenses)

Permitted, but subject to current tax rate plus 20% penalty (penalty waived after age 65).

Not permitted

Year-to-year rollover of account balance?

Yes, will roll over to use for subsequent year’s health coverage.

No. Access to some funds may be extended if your employer’s plan contains a 2 1/2 –month grace period.

Does the account earn interest?

Yes

Portable?

Yes, portable year-to-year and between jobs.

Description

About Medical Major medical insurance is a type of health care coverage that provides benefits for a broad range of medical expenses that may be incurred either on an inpatient or outpatient basis.

For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd

Why I Need Medical Insurance Healthcare is one of the few things that people purchase and never know the true cost or value. If we knew the typical cost of common medical services. We would realize how much we save by opting into a major medical plan. The average 30-day prescription for a name brand is $945.98. For a generic prescription, it is $67.61. An average emergency room visit without insurance is $1,283.

60% of adults across the United States have a chronic disease.

A Well Baby Visit typically costs $204 and a regular delivery is $10,273. Certain preventative care services are covered at 100% in-network.

https://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/ infographic/chronic-diseases.htm

About HSA A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a personal savings account where the money can only be used for eligible medical expenses. Unlike a flexible spending account (FSA), the money rolls over year to year however only those funds that have been deposited in your account can be used. Contributions to Health Savings Account can only be used if you are also enrolled in a High Deductible Health Care Plan. For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd

Why I Need an HSA Healthcare Savings Accounts are designed to work in conjunction with high deductible health plans (HDHPs) to help cover the rising costs of healthcare. HSA funds accrue interest over time tax-free with no lifetime limit. HSA accounts are individual accounts. Contributions are yours to keep even if you leave your employer. HSA funds can be used to pay for any qualified medical expense for you and your tax-eligible dependents, even if the expense is not covered by your insurance plan. 16

The interest earned in an HSA is tax free.

Money withdrawn for medical spending never falls under taxable income. https://www.irs.gov/publications/p969 https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p969.pdf

About Hospital Indemnity This is an affordable supplemental plan that pays you should you be in-patient hospital confined. This plan complements your health insurance by helping you pay for costs left unpaid by your health insurance.

For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd

Why I Need a Hospital Indemnity Plan Hospital indemnity policies pay a set benefit based on your hospital stay. These funds: Help cover high medical deductibles and copays.

The median hospital cost has grown to over $10,500 per stay. $9,600

$10,400

$10,700

2008

2012

2018

Provide a safety net for unexpected medical expenses. Can be paid directly to you or the care provider.

https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb180Hospitalizations-United-States-2012.pdf https://www.hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb204-Most -Expensive-Hospital-Conditions.jsp

About Dental Dental insurance is a coverage that helps defray the costs of dental care. It insures against the expense of routine care, dental treatment and disease.

For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd

Why I Need Dental Insurance By opting into dental insurance, a person can save thousands of dollars per year on routine and emergency oral care. Average costs of dental procedures without insurance include: Office visits =$288 Cavity filling= $90-$250 Tooth Extraction= $75-$300

Good dental care may improve your overall health. Women with gum disease may be at greater risk of giving birth to a preterm or low birth weight baby. https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(17)30399-9/fulltext https://www.colgate.com/en-us/oral-health/life-stages/oralcare-during-pregnancy/pregnancy-oral-health-and-yourbaby

About Vision Vision insurance provides coverage for routine eye examinations and can help with covering some of the costs for eyeglass frames, lenses or contact lenses.

For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd

Why I Need Vision Insurance Vision insurance reduces the costs of services and products such as vision exams, glasses, frames, and contact lens.

76%

Regular eye exams can help detect other health issues such as diabetes, cancer, liver disease, and heart disease. Signs you need an eye exam include squinting, blurred vision, night vision issues, or chronic itching and redness.

of adults use some sort of vision correction. https://www.cdc.gov/contactlenses/fastfacts.html#one

About Accident Do you have kids playing sports, are you a weekend warrior, or maybe accident prone? Accident plans are designed to help pay for medical costs associated with accidents and benefits are paid directly to you.

For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd

Why I Need Accident Insurance

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More than of all medically consulted injuries in the US happen at home.

Accident insurance will deliver a pre-determined payment to you for various qualifying incidents. These occurrences may include: Injuries such as fractures, dislocations, burns, concussions, lacerations, etc. Medical services and treatments such as emergency transportation and physical therapy. Some plans also include accidental death and dismemberment or common carrier benefits as an add on benefit.

78%

of American workers live paycheck to paycheck to maintain their livelihood.

https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/all-injuries/overview/ http://press.careerbuilder.com/2017-08-24-LivingPaycheck-to-Paycheck-is-a-Way-of-Life-for-Majority -of-U-S-Workers-According-to-New-CareerBuilderSurvey

About Disability Disability insurance protects one of your most valuable assets, your paycheck. This insurance will replace a portion of your income in the event that you become physically unable to work due to sickness or injury for an extended period of time.

For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd

Why I Need Disability Insurance On top of the medical bills that come with a serious injury or illness, can you afford to be out of work for an extended period of time? Disability insurance can offer you peace of mind to protect your paycheck. One in 8 workers will be disabled for 5 or more years during their working careers.

Just over 1 in 4 of today's 20 year-olds will become disabled before they retire.

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A disabling injury occurs every eight seconds. Americans have a 50% chance of becoming disabled for 90 days or more between the ages of 35 and 65.

months is the duration of the average disability claim. https://www.ssa.gov/disabilityfacts/facts.html https://disabilitycanhappen.org/overview/

About Cancer Cancer insurance offers you and your family supplemental insurance protection in the event you or a covered family member is diagnosed with cancer. It pays a benefit directly to you to help with expenses associated with cancer treatment.

For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd

Why I Need Cancer Insurance Cancer kills more than 500,000 Americans each year, making it the second most common cause of death in the United States. Cancer insurance is designed to relieve your financial burden to help you focus on recovering your health. Money received from cancer benefits can help pay for many expenses such as: Experimental cancer treatments Travel and lodging costs related to treatment Routine living expenses like mortgage and utility bills

Breast Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. If caught early, prostate cancer is one of the most treatable malignancies. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/about/ how-common-is-breast-cancer.html https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ articles/322700.php

About Life and AD&D Group term life is the most inexpensive way to purchase life insurance. You have the freedom to select an amount of life insurance coverage you need to help protect the well-being of your family. Accidental Death & Dismemberment is life insurance coverage that pays a death benefit to the beneficiary, should death occur due to a covered accident. Dismemberment benefits are paid to you, according to the benefit level you select, if accidentally dismembered. For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd

Why I Need Life and AD&D Life insurance is never fun to think about and may seem like an unnecessary expense. However, if you have someone that depends on you financially, life insurance is really about protecting them if something were to happen to you. Life insurance and AD&D policies help your loved ones pay for expenses, such as:

Motor vehicle crashes

Mortgage payments College tuition Burial expenses

are one of the top causes of accidental deaths in the US including falls and poisoning.

https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/fastats/accidentalinjury.htm

About Individual Life Individual insurance is a policy that covers a single person and is intended to meet the financial needs of the beneficiary, in the event of the insured’s death. This coverage is portable and can continue after you leave employment or retire.

For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd

Why I Need Individual Life

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Individual life polices are owned by you and can be taken with you if you leave your employer and kept into retirement. These policies help protect loved ones from financial distress when you are gone. Premiums are paid through your payroll deductions as long as you are with your employer. Premiums are based on coverage amount and age at time of purchase.

x 10 your gross annual income in coverage when purchasing life insurance. https://money.cnn.com/retirement/guide/ insurance_life.moneymag/index11.htm

About Critical Illness Critical illness insurance can be used towards medical or other expenses. It provides a lump sum benefit payable directly to the insured upon diagnosis of a covered condition or event, like a heart attack or stroke. The money can also be used for non-medical costs related to the illness, including transportation, child care, etc.

For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd

Why I Need Critical Illness Insurance Serious medical conditions can affect not only your heath, but also your bank account. Medical expenses reportedly lead to more than half of all bankruptcies in the United States. When faced with a severe illness, a critical illness policy can help in many ways. Plans are designed to pay a benefit specific to the diagnosis usually ranging from $10,000 to $30,000. Plans often include a wellness benefit that pays employees for having certain annual screenings performed. Critical illness plans complement high deductible health plans (HDHP) by reducing the worry of having to pay a large medical deductible while suffering from a major illness.

$20,000 Is the average cost of a hospital stay for a heart attack. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/how-muchdoes-hospital-stay-cost#2

About Identity Theft Identity theft protection monitors and alerts you to identity threats. Resolution services are included should your identity ever be compromised while you are covered.

For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd

Why I Need Identity Theft Protection ID theft helps you recover your identity in many ways. Your plan includes: Monitoring of your personal information 24/7/365. System alerts to inform you of potential threats. Works on your behalf to restore your identity.

An identity is stolen every 2 seconds, and an average of

30 hours

to resolve, causing an average loss of $500.

Peace of mind should a breach occur. https://money.cnn.com/2014/02/06/pf/identity-fraud/ index.html https://www.ftc.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ reports/federal-trade-commission-identity-theftprogram/synovatereport.pdf

About FSA A Flexible Spending Account allows you to pay for eligible healthcare expenses with a pre-loaded debit card. You choose the amount to set aside from your paycheck every plan year, based on your employer’s annual plan limit. This money is use it or lose it within the plan year (unless your plan contains a $500 rollover or grace period provision).

For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd

Why I Need an FSA Your Flexible Spending Account saves you money by putting aside funds tax-free that can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses. Your pre-loaded FSA debit card can be used at places like the doctor’s office or the pharmacy without the need for reimbursement forms. You do not have to be enrolled in a medical plan to enroll in an FSA.

The funds in a full-purpose healthcare FSA can be used to pay for eligible medical expenses like deductibles, copayments, prescription drugs, orthodontics, glasses and contacts for you and any tax-eligible dependents.

http://www.hr.emory.edu/eu/benefits/tecbenefits/fsa/ about.html

About Medical Transport Medical Transport covers emergency transportation to and from appropriate medical facilities by covering the out -of-pocket costs that are not covered by insurance. It can include emergency transportation via ground ambulance, air ambulance and helicopter, depending on the plan.

For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd

Why I Need Emergency Transportation Emergency transportation is one of the more expensive items in emergency medical care. Benefits of a medical transportation plan include: No cost emergency transportation for covered individuals. Coverage anywhere in the US and Canada. Some plans include worldwide coverage. Coverage for both ground and air transportation.

A ground ambulance can cost up to

$2,400

and a helicopter transportation fee can cost over $30,000 https://www.gao.gov/assets/650/649018.pdf https://www.gao.gov/assets/690/686167.pdf

About Telehealth Telehealth provides 24/7/365 access to board-certified doctors via telephone or video consultations that can diagnose, recommend treatment and prescribe medication. Telehealth makes care more convenient and accessible for non-emergency care when your primary care physician is not available. For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/palaciosisd

Why I Need Telehealth Healthcare should be simple, fast, and effective. Telehealth makes it easy to get treatment for your minor ailments without visiting urgent care or your primary care physician.

75%

Virtual visits can treat mild conditions like sinus infections, allergies, and pink eye without waiting on the next available appointment. No consultation fees on most plans. Appointments while at work or traveling.

of all doctor, urgent care, and ER visits could be handled safely and effectively via telehealth. http://pages.healthcareitnews.com/rs/922-ZLW292/images/How%20To%20Successfully% 20Adopt%20Telemedicine%20Into%20Your% 20Practice_0.pdf?aliId=913083420

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