2019 Open Enrollment Guide A SUMMARY OF YOUR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR THE 2019 PLAN YEAR

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1 2019 Open Enrollment Guide A SUMMARY OF YOUR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FOR THE 2019 PLAN YEAR

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents 2 Important Open Enrollment Information 10 Disability 2 Enrollment Instructions 11 Cancer Plus (Critical Illness) 3 What s Changing for Accident State Health Benefit Plan 13 Group Legal Plan 7 Dental Coverage 13 Identity Theft 7 Vision Coverage 14 EAP 8 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 15 How to Enroll 9 Life Insurance Access the Whitfield County Schools benefits website Go to and click Departments, then click Human Resources. * Links to SHBP website and ADP enrollment portal * 2019 benefits updates * Link to the voluntary plan enrollment portal * Benefits Service Center contact information * Important forms and documents * Summaries of Benefits * Plan and premium information 1 Whitfield County Schools 2019 Annual Open Enrollment Guide Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center

3 OPEN ENROLLMENT About Open Enrollment Open Enrollment is Monday, October 15 through Friday, November 2, Open Enrollment ends on Friday, November 2, at 11:59pm. Elections are effective on January 1, 2019 and the first deductions are taken in December. MEDICAL Although you are not required to complete an active election for medical to carry forward to 2019, Open Enrollment is a great time to access the SHBP enrollment portal to review your enrollment information and print a Confirmation Statement for your records. If you do not enroll, your medical benefits (including tobacco surcharge if applicable) will carry forward to TRICARE Your TRICARE Supplement plan will carry forward if you do not go online and enroll for next year. NON-MEDICAL VOLUNTARY PLANS Voluntary Benefits Active Enrollment is Required: Call the Benefits Service Center or access www. totemtools.com to enroll. If you are enrolled in the FSA in 2018 and wish to continue the FSA in 2019, an active enrollment election is required. Enrollment Instructions Medical (SHBP): Log on to You will likely need to reset your password. Be sure to print and retain your SHBP Confirmation Statement once you have completed your medical enrollment for Elections will roll over to 2019 if no action is taken. Voluntary Benefits (non-medical): Call the Benefits Service Center at or access Telephonic Enrollment: The Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center is available Monday Thursday from 8am to 6pm and Friday from 8am to 5pm. You can speak with a trained Benefits Specialist who will answer your benefits questions and complete your enrollment. English and Spanish Benefits Specialists are available to assist you. On-Line Enrollment: Access Click on Reset ID and Password link, enter personal information as requested, and create your case-sensitive password. Then, you will return to the login screen. Enter your last name + date of birth (mmddyyyy) as your User ID, and then your newly created case-sensitive password. You will receive a Confirmation Statement via following completion of your enrollment. An active election is required for 2019, including FSA. Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center Whitfield County Schools 2019 Annual Open Enrollment Guide 2

4 OPEN ENROLLMENT What s Changing for 2019 MEDICAL No changes to medical plan options, premiums, or benefits for Unused well-being incentive points earned in 2018 will roll over to 2019, even if you change your medical plan. Slight updates in activity and redemption options. Refer to the 2019 Decision Guide for complete details. VOLUNTARY BENEFITS Basic Life Insurance We are happy to inform you of a new employer paid basic life insurance benefit in the amount of $10,000, insured by The Hartford. This benefit provides financial protection for your family in the unfortunate event of your death at no employee cost. The amount of coverage does not reduce based on your age. A new beneficiary designation will be required for this benefit. Voluntary Term Life Insurance New voluntary life insurance plan insured by The Hartford Benefit enhancement: No reductions in coverage due to age Premium increase based on plan experience and enhanced plan Special Open Enrollment Opportunity! Employees may elect up to the lesser of 3 times your annual salary or $150,000 at this time with no health questions. You may elect spouse coverage up to $50,000 at this time with no health questions. You may elect new coverage for your child(ren) at this time with no health questions. Legal Plan The ARAG legal plan will replace the MetLife legal plan. ARAG offers enhanced services at a reduced monthly cost. ARAG has an extensive local attorney network. If you are currently enrolled in this plan, your coverage will continue with ARAG at the reduced monthly premium. The new ARAG legal plan includes coverage for contested and non-contested divorce, and allows members to access participating attorneys for services without first contacting ARAG. ARAG also offers a legal center website with educational tools and resources for all employees, regardless of enrollment in the plan. If you are not enrolled, take the time to evaluate your current needs and learn more about the ARAG legal plan. Complete plan information is located on the Whitfield County Schools benefits website: 3 Whitfield County Schools 2019 Annual Open Enrollment Guide Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center

5 MEDICAL Medical Coverage State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) Whitfield County Schools participates in the State Health Benefit Plan. Details on the various health plans are below. SHBP Contribution The plan pays a significant portion of your health insurance premiums as noted below. This financial contribution reduces your premium for a quality health plan at a competitive cost. Online Resources Access the plan websites to locate participating providers and to find health and wellness tools, plan details, and much more. Anthem BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia Certified and Classified Employees $945 per month State Health Benefit Plan Overview HRA Gold HRA Silver HRA Bronze HMO HMO High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Anthem BlueCross BlueShield of Georgia Most services are subject to a deductible. Then, you pay coinsurance up to the outof-pocket maximum. For prescription drugs, you pay a percentage of the retail cost. The HRA plans include a plan-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) to reduce / offset your deductible and pharmacy expenses. Preventive care is covered at 100% before deductible. This plan has the lowest deductible and provides in-network coverage only. Some services (office visits, ER and prescription drugs) are covered at 100% after a copay. For most other services, you are responsible for a deductible and coinsurance until you meet your out-of-pocket maximum. Copays do not count towards your deductible. UnitedHealthcare Same benefits as the Anthem BlueCross BlueShield HMO UnitedHealthcare provider network. Lowest premiums, highest deductible and maximum out-of-pocket. All services including pharmacy are subject to deductible and coinsurance. Pharmacy Information CVS Caremark administers the pharmacy benefits for HRA, HMO, and HDHP members. You are not required to obtain prescriptions from a retail CVS pharmacy for coverage to apply. The CVS Caremark pharmacy network is extensive, and participating pharmacy information is available by accessing info.caremark.com/shbp. For your convenience, you may purchase a 90-day supply via retail at participating in-network pharmacies. Certain drug costs are waived if SHBP is primary and you actively participate in one of the Disease Management programs for diabetes, asthma, and/or coronary artery disease. Under Resources and Tools, select Find a Doctor, Pharmacy, Hospital or Urgent Care UnitedHealthcare I want to Find a Doctor in the drop down menu. Select Choice HMO or HDHP with HSA network and follow search instructions. ADP Enrollment Portal Your registration code is SHBP-GA. Welcome to the SHBP Enrollment Portal Don't have a User Name and Password? Register Here User Name: Forgot User ID? Password: Forgot Your Password? LOGIN > If you are unable to access your account, please contact SHBP Member Services at Representatives are available throughout the year Mon - Fri 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM and Sat 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Extendend hours are available during Open Enrollment/ROCP Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM. Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center Whitfield County Schools 2019 Annual Open Enrollment Guide 4

6 MEDICAL Medical Plan Designs and Premiums No Changes for 2019! Deductible Anthem BCBS HRA Anthem BCBS/UHC UHC Gold Silver Bronze HMO HDHP In Out In Out In Out In In Out You $1,500 $3,000 $2,000 $4,000 $2,500 $5,000 $1,300 $3,500 $7,000 You + Child(ren)/Spouse $2,250 $4,500 $3,000 $6,000 $3,750 $7,500 $1,950 $7,000 $14,000 You + Family $3,000 $6,000 $4,000 $8,000 $5,000 $10,000 $2,600 $7,000 $14,000 Medical OOPM You $4,000 $8,000 $5,000 $10,000 $6,000 $12,000 $4,000 $6,450 $12,900 You + Child(ren)/Spouse $6,000 $12,000 $7,500 $15,000 $9,000 $18,000 $6,500 $12,900 $25,800 You + Family $8,000 $16,000 $10,000 $20,000 $12,000 $24,000 $9,000 $12,900 $25,800 Coinsurance (Plan Pays) 85% 60% 80% 60% 75% 60% 80% 70% 50% HRA You $400 $200 $100 N/A N/A You + Child(ren)/Spouse $600 $300 $150 N/A N/A You + Family $800 $400 $200 N/A N/A Medical ER Coins after ded Coins after ded Coins after ded $150 copay Coins after ded Urgent Care Coins after ded Coins after ded Coins after ded $35 copay Coins after ded PCP Visit Coins after ded Coins after ded Coins after ded $35 copay Coins after ded Specialist Visit Coins after ded Coins after ded Coins after ded $45 copay Coins after ded Preventive Care 100% None 100% None 100% None 100% 100% None Retail Rx Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Mail Order Rx 15%, Min $20, Max $50 25%, Min $50, Max $80 25%, Min $80, Max $125 15%, Min $20, Max $50 25%, Min $50, Max $80 25%, Min $80, Max $125 15%, Min $20, Max $50 25%, Min $50, Max $80 25%, Min $80, Max $125 $20 copay Coins after ded $50 copay Coins after ded $90 copay Coins after ded Tier 1 15%, Min $50, Max $125 15%, Min $50, Max $125 15%, Min $50, Max $125 $50 copay Coins after ded Tier 2 25%, Min $125, Max $200 25%, Min $125, Max $200 25%, Min $125, Max $200 $125 copay Coins after ded Tier 3 25%, Min $200, Max $313 25%, Min $200, Max $313 25%, Min $200, Max $313 $225 copay Coins after ded Monthly Payroll Deductions Anthem BCBS HRA Anthem BCBS/UHC UHC Gold Silver Bronze HMO HDHP You $ $ $72.45 $ $ $58.03 You + Child(ren) $ $ $ $ $ $ You + Spouse $ $ $ $ $ $ You + Family $ $ $ $ $ $ Whitfield County Schools 2019 Annual Open Enrollment Guide Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center

7 MEDICAL 2019 Wellness Program Sharecare, your wellness program vendor, provides comprehensive well-being and incentive programs for SHBP members. As you complete wellness activities, you will earn points to help offset your medical expenses. HDHP members must meet a portion of the deductible before well-being points may be used. In 2019, you and your covered spouse are each eligible to receive WellBeing Incentive Points of up to 480 (960 family total) as long as you complete the activities between January 1, 2019 and November 30, NEW: Enrolled members can choose to redeem Well-Being Incentive Points for either $150 Visa gift card, or 480 well-being incentive credits to be applied towards eligible medical or pharmacy expenses. Points are saved in the Sharecare Redemption Center until you choose to redeem them. Step 1 Complete the RealAge Test Earn 120 in Well-Being Incentive Points Step 2 Complete a biometric screening Earn 120 in Well-Being Incentive Points Step 3 Complete one or a combination of: Telephonic Coaching Pathway Online Pathway Earn up to 240 in Well-Being Incentive Points Please refer to the State Health Benefit Plan Decision Guide or access for additional details. Other Medical Options TRICARE The TRICARE Supplement Plan is an alternative to the State Health Benefit Plan that is offered to members and dependents who are eligible for SHBP coverage and enrolled in TRICARE. Who is eligible for the TRICARE Supplement Plan? Retired military receiving retired, retainer, or equivalent pay Retired Reservists between ages 60 and 65 Retired Reservists under age 60 and enrolled in TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR) Qualified National Guard and Reserve Members enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) Spouses/surviving spouses of any of the above 2019 TRICARE Supplement Plan Rates You $60.50 You + Child(ren) $ You + Spouse $ You + Family $ For information about eligibility and benefits, contact or visit ga_shbp or Financial Incentive for Married Employees Important Information about Dependent Documentation If you wish to add dependent(s), spouse and/or child(ren) to your health plan at this time, ADP will contact you (by mail and ) to request appropriate verification documents. This communication from ADP will include a personalized fax cover sheet with a bar code that must be used when submitting documentation. Appropriate documentation must be attached to the fax cover page. If you do not receive the request, contact SHBP directly at to have the request sent to you. Attention Families PeachCare You may be eligible for PeachCare (instead of SHBP), offered through the state of Georgia Income and other qualifications must be met Visit or for more info Not available through payroll deduction Husband and wife are Whitfield County Schools employees Both employees must be enrolled in State Health You + Spouse or You + Family Medical coverage and at least one employee in the couple must be Classified Coverage must be on the Certified employee s record in State Health (if applicable) BOE will provide a monthly after-tax contribution, which is a paycheck credit To receive the credit, provide a copy of your 2019 SHBP Confirmation Statement to Ginger Stafford, Benefits Specialist Monthly Financial Incentive for SHBP Coverage Anthem Anthem BCBS Anthem BCBS Anthem BCBS HRA Gold HRA Silver HRA Bronze BCBS HMO UHC HMO UHC HDHP Monthly Incentive $ $ $ $ $ $ Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center Whitfield County Schools 2019 Annual Open Enrollment Guide 6

8 DENTAL / VISION Dental Coverage The MetLife Standard and Premium dental plans will be offered again in The Standard Plan has lower premiums and a lower annual maximum and does not include orthodontia coverage. The Premium Plan has a higher premium and annual maximum and includes orthodontia coverage. Both plans have the same coinsurance and deductibles. To reduce your out-of-pocket costs and help manage the long term costs of the plan, we encourage you to use MetLife network dental providers. Please visit and indicate PDP Plus as the dental network when searching for providers on-line. Dental Benefit Highlights Standard Plan Premium Plan Deductible $75 Individual / $225 Family $75 Individual / $225 Family Type A - Preventive Services: Cleanings, exams, fluoride, bitewing x-rays, periodontal maintenance and more Type B - Basic Services: Fillings, simple extractions, sealants, full mouth x-rays, general anesthesia and more Type C - Major Services: Periodontal surgery, scaling/ root planing, crowns, bridges, dentures pulp therapy 100% 100% 80% 80% 50% 50% Type D Orthodontia (adults & children) None 50% Orthodontia Lifetime Maximum None $1,500 Per Person Annual Maximum $1,000 Per Person $5,000 Per Person 2019 Dental Monthly Payroll Deductions Standard Dental Coverage Premium Dental Coverage Employee Only $34.36 $45.95 Employee + Spouse $68.71 $91.89 Employee + Child(ren) $71.96 $96.23 Family $ $ * Dependent children are eligible up to age 26. Vision Coverage Whitfield County Schools offers a voluntary vision plan with MetLife. With the MetLife vision plan, you may visit any vision provider, but in order to maximize your MetLife vision plan benefits, we encourage you to use participating providers. Locate participating providers at www. metlife.com, click Find a Vision Provider from the home page, select Vision PPO, and follow search instructions. Remember, the plan includes frequency limitations. The plan pays an exam benefit and a lens benefit every 12 months and a frame benefit every 24 months. Coverage Level 2019 Vision Monthly Payroll Deductions Employee Only $7.08 Employee + Spouse $14.17 Employee + Child(ren) $13.30 Family $20.37 * Dependent children are eligible up to age Whitfield County Schools 2019 Annual Open Enrollment Guide Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center

9 FSA Flexible Spending Account (FSA) The FSA plan allows you to set aside pre-tax funds that are available for healthcare and dependent day care expenses. You may enroll in the Healthcare FSA (for medical, dental, vision, pharmacy and related expenses) and/or the Dependent Care FSA (primarily for dependent day care expenses). Remember to carefully estimate your 2019 expenses when making an election. You must use all the funds in your account by the end of the plan year or the money is forfeited per IRS regulations. Claims must be incurred within 2½ months following the last day of the plan year (by March 15, 2020) to be eligible for reimbursement Plan Maximums Healthcare FSA: $2,650 Dependent Care FSA: $5,000 Total Administrative Services Corporation, or TASC, is your FSA administrator. TASC Mobile Tools TASC Mobile offers a free mobile app and text messaging option for FSA participants to access your accounts from anywhere at any time. You will enjoy convenient mobile options to check balances, view transaction details, request a reimbursement, and submit documentation on the go. About the TASC FSA Debit Card The FSA debit card provides convenient method to pay for eligible FSA expenses directly from your accounts, rather than paying out of pocket and waiting to be reimbursed. The TASC Card includes two accounts: MyBenefits is your FSA fund account for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses. MyCash is a separate cash account on the TASC Card for direct deposit of reimbursements (as an alternative to the bank direct deposit option). Upon reimbursement, participants have immediate access to their MyCash funds via the TASC Card for cash purchases or ATM withdrawal (PIN required). MyCash funds may be spent anywhere on any expense. The TASC Card offers the convenience of healthcare and retail purchases in a single transaction. As a reminder, be sure to retain all receipts when using your FSA Mastercard debit card. You may need to provide documentation for debit card transactions. Monthly FSA Administrative Fee Reminder: FSA plan participants pay a $3.45 monthly post-tax administrative fee via payroll deduction. Only one fee applies if you are enrolled in both the Dependent Care and the Healthcare FSA. Election is Required! If you are enrolled in the FSA plan today and wish to keep this plan for 2019, you are required to complete an active enrollment election. This benefit will not carry forward if you do not call or go online during Open Enrollment. Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center Whitfield County Schools 2019 Annual Open Enrollment Guide 8

10 LIFE Life Insurance Insurance Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance NEW! Whitfield County Schools provides basic life coverage in the amount of $10,000 insured by The Hartford. This is a new benefit provided at no cost to you. The benefit does not reduce due to age. You are required to provide your beneficiary(ies) during Open Enrollment for this new benefit. Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance NEW! You may elect voluntary life insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) for yourself and your dependents through convenient payroll deduction to supplement the basic life benefit. Effective January 1, 2019, the voluntary life insurance plan will be insured by The Hartford. The new plan does not include benefit reductions due to age. The voluntary life plan includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D). The AD&D benefit pays in the event of death or loss of limbs, speech, hearing and more caused by a covered accident. (Refer to the Certificate of Coverage for details) Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance Options Employee Up to the lesser of 5 times annual earnings or $300,000 in $10,000 increments Spouse (common law and domestic spouses not eligible) Up to $100,000, not to exceed 100% of the employee amount in $10,000 increments Child(ren) Age 15 days to 6 months $100 Age 6 months to 26 years $10,000 Beneficiary Information: Your beneficiary is the person(s) who will receive your life insurance benefits when you die. Your beneficiary can be a person or multiple people, charitable institutions, or your estate. Once named, your beneficiary remains on file until you make a change. If your family situation changes, you ll want to review the beneficiaries on file and make updates if needed. If you don t name a beneficiary, your life insurance benefits will automatically go to your estate. You are required to designate / confirm your beneficiary(ies) during your enrollment. Special Open Enrollment Opportunity No Medical Questions: The Hartford is including a special enrollment period that allows you to elect coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren) at this time with no health questions. Future elections will require medical underwriting. The below Voluntary Life & AD&D elections do not require Evidence of Insurability (EOI): Employee coverage up to the lesser of $150,000 or 3 times your annual earnings Spouse coverage up to $50,000 Child(ren) coverage in the amount of $10,000 Should you elect an amount that requires medical underwriting, an Evidence of Insurability (EOI) will be required. The EOI Form is available on the benefits website. If you have a pending life insurance election, you will receive instructions regarding how to complete and submit your EOI. You will not be deducted for the pending coverage amount unless / until you are approved by The Hartford. Employee Voluntary Life & AD&D Monthly Payroll Deductions Benefit Amount Age 30 Age 40 Age 50 Age 60 $50,000 $4.95 $6.30 $14.55 $39.05 $100,000 $9.90 $12.60 $29.10 $78.10 $150,000 $14.85 $18.90 $43.65 $ Spouse Voluntary Life & AD&D Monthly Payroll Deductions Benefit Amount Age 30 Age 40 Age 50 Age 60 $30,000 $2.97 $3.78 $8.73 $23.43 $50,000 $4.95 $6.30 $14.55 $39.05 $100,000 $9.90 $12.60 $29.10 $78.10 Child Voluntary Life & AD&D Monthly Payroll Deduction Benefit Amount Up to age 26 $10,000 $1.50 per month (covers all children) 9 Whitfield County Schools 2019 Annual Open Enrollment Guide Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center

11 DISABILITY Disability Insurance Your disability coverage is issued by The Hartford. You accumulate sick leave days from Whitfield County Schools, for which you will receive full pay if you are injured or ill and cannot work. Disability coverage provides an income replacement benefit once your sick days are exhausted. You have the option to elect disability coverage or change your election at this time with no health questions. You select the monthly amount of coverage in increments of $100 from $100 up to $7,000, not to exceed 60% of your earnings. You also select when you would like your benefit to start, from 7 different waiting period options. The shortest waiting period is 7 days, and the longest waiting period is 180 days. The plan includes long term disability coverage, and the benefit continues until age 65 or normal retirement age if you remain disabled. Pre-Existing Condition Limitation The plan pays no benefit or a limited benefit for disabilities caused by pre-existing conditions during the first 12 months of disability coverage. A pre-existing condition is a sickness or injury for which you have been diagnosed or treated during the immediate 6 months prior to your coverage effective date. Enroll or Change Your Election with No Health Questions You may elect new coverage, increase your benefit amount, or decrease your waiting period option at this time with no health questions. In the event you increase your coverage at this time, the increased benefit amount will be subject to the pre-existing condition limitation Monthly Payroll Deductions Monthly Deduction Option 1 7 day wait Option 2 14 day wait Option 3 30 day wait Option 4 45 day wait Option 5 60 day wait Option 6 90 day wait Option day wait Salary: $30,000 Benefit: $500 $6.40 $5.30 $4.20 $3.90 $3.50 $3.30 $2.00 Salary: $30,000 Benefit: $1,000 $12.80 $10.60 $8.40 $7.80 $7.00 $6.60 $4.00 Salary: $30,000 Benefit: $1,500 $19.20 $15.90 $12.60 $11.70 $10.50 $9.90 $6.00 All benefit options and premiums are available online or by calling the Benefits Service Center. Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center Whitfield County Schools 2019 Annual Open Enrollment Guide 10

12 CANCER PLUS (CRITICAL ILLNESS) Cancer Plus (Critical Illness) Whitfield County Schools offers voluntary Cancer Plus (Critical Illness) coverage which provides a dollar benefit in the event of a diagnosis of a covered illness. Covered Diagnoses Cancer (see certificate definition) Carcinoma in situ (limited benefit) Heart attack Stroke Major organ failure End state renal (kidney) failure Permanent Paralysis Coma (see certificate definition) Coronary artery bypass surgery (limited benefit) Skin cancer (limited benefit) Benefit Options Employees: From $5,000 to $30,000 in increments of $5,000 Spouses: From $5,000 to $15,000 in increments of $5,000 Spouses up to age 70 are eligible to elect this coverage. Employees must be enrolled to elect spouse coverage. Spouse coverage can exceed employee amount if desired. Children: $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, or $10,000 Covers all children Employees must be enrolled to elect child coverage. Child coverage can exceed employee coverage if desired. Employees may elect up to the maximum amount of coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren) with no health questions. The benefit amount reduces by 50% at for employees and spouses at age 70. (Premium does not reduce.) Wellness Benefit Included The voluntary Cancer Plus (Critical Illness) plan includes a wellness benefit as follows for covered preventive screenings included but not limited to: chest x-ray, mammogram, hemocult, colonoscopy, CA 125 and CEA blood tests, prostate-specific antigen testing, and pap smear. Wellness Benefit Amount Employee: $50 Spouse $50 Child(ren): $25 (maximum of $100 for all covered children) 2019 Monthly Payroll Deductions Employee Coverage Age $5,000 $10,000 $20,000 < 30 $2.20 $4.40 $ $2.70 $5.40 $ $5.10 $10.20 $ $9.75 $19.50 $ $14.10 $28.20 $ $18.95 $37.90 $ $25.95 $51.90 $ Spouse Coverage Age $5,000 $10,000 $15,000 < 30 $2.80 $5.60 $ $3.15 $6.30 $ $5.95 $11.90 $ $12.55 $25.10 $ $19.15 $38.30 $ $22.85 $45.70 $ $29.85 $59.70 $89.55 Child Coverage Age $1,000 $2,500 $5,000 $10,000 To age 26 $0.26 $0.65 $1.30 $2.60 * All options and premiums are available online or by calling the Benefits Service Center. 11 Whitfield County Schools 2019 Annual Open Enrollment Guide Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center

13 ACCIDENT Accident The Voya Financial accident plan provides financial protection in the event of an unexpected accident. Voya Financial offers extensive coverage based on a benefits schedule at a reduced cost. A summary of the benefits schedule is below. Please refer to the Voya Summary of Benefits or certificate of coverage for complete details. Hospital Care Surgery Open abdominal, thoracic $1,000 Blood, plasma, platelets $500 Admission $1,125 Confinement $350/day up to 365 days Transportation $650/trip up to 3 per accident Lodging $150/day up to 30 days Accident Care Initial doctor visit $75 Urgent care $200 Follow-up doctor treatment $75 Medical equipment $100 Speech & physical therapy $40 up to 6 per accident X-Ray $40 Common Injuries 2nd degree and 3rd degree burns $1,125 to $12,500 Emergency dental work $75 to $300 Eye injury $80 to $275 Torn knee cartilage $175 to $650 Lacerations $25 to $400 Tendon, ligament, rotator cuff $350 to $1,000 Concussion $175 Paralysis $13,500 to $20,000 Injuries - Dislocations Non-Surgical / Surgical Hip Joint $3,200 / $6,400 Knee $2,000 / $4,000 Ankle or foot bones (other than toes) $1,200 / $2,400 Shoulder $1,500 / $3,000 Elbow, wrist $900 / $1,800 Finger/Toe $250 / $ 500 Hand bones, lower jaw, collarbone $900 / $1,800 Partial Dislocations 25% of the non-surgical benefit Injuries - Fractures Non-Surgical / Surgical Hip $2,500 / $5,000 Leg $1,800 / $3,600 Ankle, forearm, hand, wrist $1,500 / $3,000 Collarbone $1,200 / $2,400 Rib(s) $350 / $700 Shoulder $1,500 / $3,000 Sports Accident Benefit Covers accidents as a result of an organized sporting activity Pays an additional 25% of the Hospital Care, Accident Care, or Common Injuries to a maximum benefit of $1, Accident Monthly Payroll Deductions Employee $8.43 Employee + Spouse $13.98 Employee + Child(ren) $16.94 Family $22.49 Note: Spouses age 70 and older are not eligible to elect coverage. Employees are eligible regardless of age. Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center Whitfield County Schools 2019 Annual Open Enrollment Guide 12

14 GROUP LEGAL AND IDENTITY THEFT Group Legal Plan The new legal plan administrator for 2019 is ARAG Legal. The ARAG legal plan will replace the MetLife legal plan and offers enhanced services at a reduced monthly cost. ARAG also has a more extensive local attorney network. If you are currently enrolled in this plan, your coverage will continue with the ARAG legal plan at the reduced monthly premium. The ARAG legal plan helps cover the costs of legal expenses associated with a variety of needs, and includes office and telephonic advice with an attorney for personal legal problems. The new ARAG legal plan includes additional coverage for divorce in both contested and uncontested proceedings, and allows members to go directly to a participating attorney for services without first contacting ARAG. The plan also includes a legal center website with educational tools and resources for all employees, regardless of enrollment in the plan. Emergency service with an attorney is available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week Legal Plan Monthly Payroll Deduction $16.00 Telephonic and office consultations are available on a variety of matters, including: Identity Theft Every 2 seconds, thieves steal another identity. The ID Watchdog Identity Protection Plan gives you the tools and protection to stop identity theft early and resolve it quickly. Most victims only discover they have a problem when they are denied credit or receive bills for items never ordered. We encourage you to consider this benefit as a pro-active step to help protect your personal information. The ID Watchdog plan has extensive protection for you and your family. Benefits include but are not limited to: Proactive Credit Monitoring Rapid Credit Alerts Monthly Credit Score Tracking Non-Credit Monitoring Social Network Alerts Registered Sex Offender Reporting 100% Fully-Managed Resolution up to $1M Coverage Level 2019 ID Watchdog Monthly Payroll Deductions Employee Only $8.95 Family $17.95 Family law Estate planning Real estate Financial issues Traffic offenses And more If you are not enrolled, we encourage you to take the time to evaluate your current needs and learn more about the ARAG legal plan. Complete plan information is located on the Whitfield County Schools benefits website. 13 Whitfield County Schools 2019 Annual Open Enrollment Guide Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center

15 EAP Employee Assistance Program Life presents complex challenges. If the unexpected happens, you want to know that you and your family have simple solutions to help you cope with the stress and life changes that may result. That s why Whitfield County Schools is offering the Hartford s Ability Assist Counseling Services to all of their employees. Their straightforward approach takes the complexity out of managing stress when life throws you a curve. From the everyday issues like job pressures, relationships, retirement planning, personal grief, loss, or a disability, Ability Assist can be your resource for professional support. You and your family, including spouse and dependents, can access Ability Assist at any time. The service includes unlimited telephonic support, and up to 3 face-to-face emotional or work-life counseling sessions per occurrence per year, so each member of your family can get counseling help for their own unique needs. Legal and financial counseling are also available by telephone during regular business hours. Emotional or Work-Life Counseling Financial Information and Resources Legal Support and Resources Health Champion Helps address stress, relationship or other personal issues you or your family members may face. It s staffed by GuidanceExperts SM highly trained master s and doctoral level clinicians who listen to concerns and quickly make referrals to in-person counseling or other valuable resources. Situations may include: Job pressures Relationship/marital conflicts Stress, anxiety and depression Provides support for the complicated financial decisions you or your family members may face. Speak by phone with a Certified Public Accountant and Certified Financial Planner Professionals on a wide range of financial issues. Topics may include: Managing a budget Retirement Getting out of debt Offers assistance if legal uncertainties arise. Talk to an attorney by phone about the issues that are important to you or your family members. If you require representation, you ll be referred to a qualified attorney in your area with a 25% reduction in customary legal fees thereafter. Topics may include: Debt and bankruptcy Guardianship Buying a home Work/school disagreements Substance abuse Child and elder care referral services Tax questions Saving for college Power of attorney Divorce A service that supports you through all aspects of your health care issues by helping to ensure that you re fully supported with employee assistance programs and/or work-life services. HealthChampion is staffed by both administrative and clinical experts who understand the nuances of any given health care concern. Situations may include: One-on-one review of your health concerns Preparation for upcoming doctor s visits/lab work/tests/surgeries Answers regarding diagnosis and treatment options Coordination with appropriate health care plan provider(s) An easy-to-understand explanation of your benefits what s covered and what s not Cost estimation for covered/non-covered treatment Guidance on claims and billing issues Fee/payment plan negotiation To access services, simply call HELPS ( ). Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center Whitfield County Schools 2019 Annual Open Enrollment Guide 14

16 HOW TO ENROLL Need additional information about your benefits? Access the Whitfield County Schools benefits website on the Human Resources page of the district website, or call the Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center at Review the 2019 State Health Benefit Plan Decision Guide Ready to enroll? Remember, the enrollment deadline is Friday, November 2nd at 11:59pm. The Benefit Service Center closes at 5pm on Friday, November 2nd. All voluntary benefit options and premiums are included on Your Benefits Specialist at the Benefits Service Center can also review your options and complete your 2019 election. Are you electing new or additional life insurance that requires Evidence of Insurability? You will receive an from Voya Financial following open enrollment. You may also obtain the form from the benefits website or the Benefits Service Center. Reminder, please review and retain the SHBP and non-medical Confirmation Statements when you complete your enrollment. 15 Whitfield County Schools 2019 Annual Open Enrollment Guide Whitfield County Schools Benefits Service Center

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20 This guide is a general summary of your benefit options. For specific details, you may refer to each plan s Summary Plan Description (SPD). SPDs for health insurance plans can be found on the State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) website at Every effort has been made to ensure that this document accurately represents the benefits being offered. However, if there are any discrepancies between the terms in this document and the terms in the SPD, the SPD will prevail.