2013 USX Office SPD.pdf - US Xpress
2013 USX Office SPD.pdf - US Xpress
2013 USX Office SPD.pdf - US Xpress
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Description of Benefits<br />
Medical Benefits Medical benefits under the Plan (including prescription drug benefits) are<br />
provided on a self-insured basis by the Company, with claims paid from the general assets of the<br />
Company and by Employees' contributions. Claim payments are paid first from employee<br />
contributions and then, to the extent necessary, from the Company's general assets. The<br />
Company has a contract with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee, Inc. ("BCBST") to process<br />
claims for medical benefits under the Plan. Two coverage levels are available: standard plan and<br />
premium plan. A detailed description of medical benefits is contained in the "Evidence of<br />
Coverage" document prepared by BCBST, which forms part of this Summary Plan Description.<br />
The Company has delegated to BCBST the exclusive discretionary authority to decide claims for<br />
medical benefits under the Plan, including the right to make final determinations on appeals of<br />
denied claims. BCBST's authority includes the right to make factual determinations with regard to<br />
medical benefits provided under the Plan.<br />
The Company has a contract with Medco/Express Scripts to process claims for prescription drugs<br />
under the Plan under a self-insured arrangement. A detailed evidence of coverage booklet may<br />
be obtained from the Human Resources Department by calling the Benefits Department at (800)<br />
670-1915. The Company has delegated to Medco/Express Scripts the exclusive discretionary<br />
authority to decide claims for prescription drug benefits under the Plan, including the right to<br />
make factual determinations with regard to prescription drug benefits under the Plan.<br />
Dental Benefits Dental benefits under the Plan are provided on a fully-insured basis through an<br />
insurance contract issued by Delta Dental Plan of Tennessee ("Delta Dental"). Premiums for<br />
dental coverage are paid solely by the covered employee. The Company does not contribute<br />
toward the cost of dental benefits. A detailed description of dental benefits is contained in the<br />
benefit description document prepared by Delta Dental, which forms part of this Summary Plan<br />
Description and is attached at the end of this Summary. Delta Dental has exclusive discretionary<br />
authority to determine eligibility for coverage under the terms of the insurance contract, based<br />
upon employee information provided by the Company, and to determine whether benefits are<br />
payable under the contract and the amount of such benefits.<br />
Vision Benefits Vision benefits under the Plan are provided on a fully-insured basis through an<br />
insurance contract issued by Vision Service Plan (“VSP”). Premiums for vision coverage are paid<br />
solely by the covered employee. The Company does not contribute toward the cost of vision<br />
benefits. A description of vision benefits is contained in the benefit description document<br />
prepared by VSP, which forms part of this Summary Plan Description and is attached at the end<br />
of this Summary. VSP has exclusive discretionary authority to determine eligibility for coverage<br />
under the terms of the insurance contract, based upon employee information provided by the<br />
Company, and to determine whether any benefits are payable under the contract and the amount<br />
of such benefits.<br />
Long-Term Disability Benefits Long-term disability ("LTD") benefits under the Plan are<br />
provided on a fully-insured basis through an insurance contract issued by Unum. A detailed<br />
description of the LTD benefits is contained in the separate certificate of insurance document<br />
prepared by Unum, which forms part of this Summary Plan Description. Premiums for LTD<br />
coverage are paid solely by the covered employee. Employee contributions are made on an<br />
after-tax basis. Unum has exclusive discretionary authority to determine eligibility for coverage<br />
under the terms of the insurance contract, based upon employee information provided by the<br />
Company, and to determine whether any benefits are payable under the contract and the amount<br />
of such benefits. A brief summary of the LTD benefits is attached at the end of this Summary. A<br />
copy of the certificate of insurance coverage may be obtained from the Human Resources<br />
department by calling the Benefits Department at (800) 670-1915.<br />
Short-Term Disability Benefits Short-term disability ("STD") benefits under the Plan are<br />
provided on a fully-insured basis through an insurance contract issued by Unum. A detailed<br />
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