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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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