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<strong>BHT</strong> <strong>Investment</strong> Co.<br />
<strong>2022</strong> BENEFITS<br />
ENROLLMENT GUIDE<br />
<strong>BHT</strong> <strong>Investment</strong> Company, Inc.<br />
Effective 1/1/<strong>2022</strong> to 12/31/<strong>2022</strong>
CONTENTS<br />
4 <strong>Benefit</strong>s Overview<br />
7 Medical Insurance<br />
10 Dental Insurance<br />
12 Vision Insurance<br />
14 Life Insurance<br />
17 Disability Insurance<br />
19 Additional Voluntary <strong>Benefit</strong>s<br />
20 Voluntary Accident Insurance<br />
21 Voluntary Cancer Insurance<br />
22 Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance<br />
23 Open Enrollment Information<br />
25 Important Contacts<br />
26 Glossary
BENEFITS<br />
OVERVIEW<br />
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BENEFITS OVERVIEW<br />
ENROLLMENT<br />
You can enroll in benefits or change your elections at the following times:<br />
• 30 days prior to your initial eligibility date (as a newly hired employee)<br />
• During the annual benefits open enrollment period<br />
• Within 30 days of experiencing a qualifying life event<br />
OPTIONS<br />
We offer a comprehensive benefits package consisting of:<br />
• Medical Insurance<br />
• Dental Insurance<br />
• Vision Insurance<br />
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance<br />
• Voluntary Life Insurance<br />
• Short Term Disability Insurance<br />
• Voluntary Accident Insurance<br />
• Voluntary Cancer Insurance<br />
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Insurance<br />
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BENEFITS OVERVIEW<br />
ELIGIBILITY<br />
Full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week are eligible for<br />
benefits on the first of the month following or coinciding with 60 days of<br />
employment. Many of the plans offer coverage for eligible dependents,<br />
including:<br />
• Your legal spouse<br />
• Your children to age 26, regardless of student, marital, or<br />
tax-dependent status (including stepchild, legally adopted child, a child<br />
placed with you for adoption, or a child for whom you are the legal<br />
guardian)<br />
• Your dependent children over age 26 who are physically or mentally<br />
unable to care for themselves<br />
CHANGING BENEFITS AFTER OPEN ENROLLMENT<br />
You may pay your portion of the medical, dental, and vision plan costs on<br />
a pre-tax basis. Thus, due to IRS regulations, once you have made your<br />
elections for the plan year, you cannot change your benefits until the next<br />
annual open enrollment period. The only exception is if you experience a<br />
qualifying event, and election changes must be consistent with your life<br />
event.<br />
To request a benefits change, notify Human Resources within 30 days of<br />
the qualifying life event. Change requests submitted after 30 days cannot<br />
be accepted. You may need to provide proof of the life event.<br />
Qualifying life events include, but are not limited to:<br />
• Marriage, divorce, or legal separation<br />
• Birth or adoption of an eligible child<br />
• Death of your spouse or covered child<br />
• Change in your spouse’s work status that affects his or her benefits<br />
• Change in your child’s eligibility for benefits<br />
• Qualified Medical Child Support Order<br />
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MEDICAL<br />
INSURANCE<br />
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MEDICAL INSURANCE<br />
CARRIER: QualChoice<br />
Plan Options: High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) (Option 1) or two PPO Plans<br />
(Options 2 or 3).<br />
Please refer to the official plan documents for additional information on coverage and exclusions.<br />
COVERED BENEFITS<br />
Option 1<br />
HDHP Plan<br />
Option 2<br />
PPO Buy-Up Plan<br />
Option 3<br />
PPO Buy-Up Plan<br />
In-Network Out-of-Network In-Network Out-of-Network In-Network Out-of-Network<br />
Year Deductible<br />
Individual $5,700 $3,000 $6,000 $1,000 $2,000<br />
Family $11,400 $6,000 $12,000 $2,000 $4,000<br />
Out of Pocket Maximum Included Deductible, Copays & Coins. Included Deductible, Copays & Coins. Included Deductible, Copays & Coins.<br />
Individual $5,700 $10,700 $5,500 $9,000 $2,000 $7,000<br />
Family $11,400 $21,400 $11,000 $18,000 $4,000 $14,000<br />
Coinsurance (Plan Pays) 100% after Ded. 50% after Ded. 80% after Ded. 60% after Ded. 80% after Ded. 60% after Ded.<br />
Preventive Care Plan pays 100% N/A Plan pays 100% N/A Plan pays 100% N/A<br />
Physician Services<br />
Primary Care 0% after Ded. 50% after Ded. $30 Copay 40% after Ded. $20 Copay 40% after Ded.<br />
Specialist 0% after Ded. 50% after Ded. $50 Copay 40% after Ded. $35 Copay 40% after Ded.<br />
Urgent Care 0% after Ded. 50% after Ded. $50 Copay 40% after Ded. $35 Copay 40% after Ded.<br />
Emergency Services<br />
Emergency Room 0% after Ded. 0% after Ded. $250 Copay $250 Copay 20% after Ded. 20% after Ded.<br />
Ambulance 0% after Ded. 0% after Ded. 20% after Ded. 20% after Ded. 20% after Ded. 20% after Ded.<br />
Hospital Services<br />
Inpatient 0% after Ded. 50% after Ded. 20% after Ded. 40% after Ded. 20% after Ded. 40% after Ded.<br />
Outpatient 0% after Ded. 50% after Ded. 20% after Ded. 40% after Ded. 20% after Ded. 40% after Ded.<br />
Prescription Drugs<br />
Tier 1 0% after Ded. Not Covered $15 Copay Not Covered $10 Copay Not Covered<br />
Tier 2 $35 Copay $30 Copay<br />
Tier 3 $50 Copay $50 Copay<br />
Tier 4 $100 Copay $100 Copay<br />
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WHICH MEDICAL INSURANCE PLAN IS<br />
RIGHT FOR YOU?<br />
Choosing the right medical plan is an important decision. Take<br />
the time to learn about your options to ensure you select the<br />
right plan for you and your family.<br />
THINGS TO CONSIDER<br />
1. Do you prefer to pay more for medical insurance out of your<br />
paycheck, but less when you need care?<br />
2. Or, do you prefer to pay less out of your paycheck, but more<br />
when you need care?<br />
3. What planned medical services do you expect to need in the<br />
upcoming year?<br />
4. Do you or any of your covered family members take<br />
prescription medications on a regular basis?<br />
MEDICAL RATES<br />
Option 1<br />
HDHP Plan<br />
Option 2<br />
PPO Buy-Up Plan<br />
Option 3<br />
PPO Buy-Up Plan<br />
COVERAGE<br />
LEVEL<br />
Monthly<br />
Employer<br />
Pays<br />
<strong>Employee</strong><br />
Monthly<br />
<strong>Employee</strong><br />
Weekly<br />
Monthly<br />
Employer<br />
Pays<br />
<strong>Employee</strong><br />
Monthly<br />
<strong>Employee</strong><br />
Weekly<br />
Monthly<br />
Employer<br />
Pays<br />
<strong>Employee</strong><br />
Monthly<br />
<strong>Employee</strong><br />
Weekly<br />
<strong>Employee</strong> Only $400.68 $246.26 $154.42 $35.64 $669.08 $291.89 $377.19 $87.04 $839.86 $346.77 $493.09 $113.79<br />
EE & Spouse $801.35 $333.51 $467.84 $107.96 $1,338.14 $416.85 $921.29 $212.61 $1,679.70 $534.52 $1,145.18 $264.27<br />
EE & Child(ren) $641.07 $298.61 $342.46 $79.03 $1,070.50 $366.86 $703.64 $162.38 $1,343.75 $459.42 $884.33 $204.08<br />
EE & Family $1,081.80 $394.57 $687.23 $158.59 $1,806.46 $504.31 $1,302.15 $300.50 $2,267.55 $665.91 $1,601.64 $369.61<br />
COMPARING YOUR MEDICAL PLAN OPTIONS<br />
PPO<br />
• Higher cost per paycheck<br />
• Lower deductible<br />
HDHP<br />
• Lower cost per paycheck<br />
• Higher deductible<br />
• Can fund a health savings account (HSA)<br />
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DENTAL<br />
INSURANCE<br />
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DENTAL INSURANCE<br />
CARRIER: Delta Dental<br />
● You will pay less out of pocket when you choose an in-network provider.<br />
● Locate an in-network provider at www.deltadentalar.com.<br />
● Be sure to ask for a pre-treatment estimate.<br />
● Out-of-network providers can balance bill, or bill you for the difference<br />
between the provider’s charge and the allowed amount.<br />
DENTAL<br />
ELECTION<br />
MONTHLY<br />
PREMIUM<br />
WEEKLY<br />
PREMIUM<br />
<strong>Employee</strong> Only $27.16 $6.27<br />
EE & Spouse $54.26 $12.52<br />
EE & Child(ren) $67.96 $15.68<br />
EE & Family $100.88 $23.28<br />
COVERED BENEFITS IN-NETWORK OUT-OF-NETWORK<br />
Deductible (per calendar year) $50 per person, $150 per family $50 per person, $150 per family<br />
Annual Plan <strong>Benefit</strong> Maximum $1,000 per covered member $1,000 per covered member<br />
Preventive Care<br />
Exams, cleanings, fluoride, x-rays, sealants<br />
Basic Services<br />
Simple extractions, space maintainers, oral surgery, fillings<br />
Major Services<br />
Crowns, inlays, onlays, veneers, bridges, dentures, implants<br />
100% 90%<br />
80% 72%<br />
50% 45%<br />
Orthodontia Services (to age 19) 50% 45%<br />
Lifetime Orthodontia Plan Max $1,000 $1,000<br />
Annual Maximum Carryover* $250 max $1,000 max<br />
*Carryover Eligibility: Must received at least one covered dental service and claims not to exceed $499 per year.<br />
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VISION<br />
INSURANCE<br />
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VISION INSURANCE<br />
CARRIER: VSP<br />
● You will pay less out of pocket when you choose an in-network provider.<br />
● Locate an in-network provider at www.vsp.com.<br />
● You must submit a claim form for out-of-network expenses.<br />
● LASIK surgery discounts available<br />
VISION<br />
ELECTION<br />
MONTHLY<br />
PREMIUM<br />
WEEKLY<br />
PREMIUM<br />
<strong>Employee</strong> Only $9.14 $2.11<br />
EE & Spouse $14.61 $3.37<br />
EE & Child(ren) $14.92 $3.44<br />
EE & Family $24.04 $5.55<br />
COVERED BENEFITS IN-NETWORK OUT-OF-NETWORK<br />
Eye Exam (every 12 months) $10 copay $45 allowance<br />
Frames (every 24 months) $130 allowance $40 allowance<br />
Standard Plastic Lenses (every 12 months)<br />
Single Vision<br />
Bifocal<br />
Trifocal<br />
Standard Progressive<br />
Premium Progressive<br />
Custom Progressive<br />
Contact Lenses (every 12 months)<br />
Elective<br />
Fitting & Evaluation<br />
$20 copay<br />
$20 copay<br />
$20 copay<br />
$55 allowance<br />
$95 - $105 allowance<br />
$150 - $175 allowance<br />
$130 allowance<br />
Up to $60 copay<br />
$30 allowance<br />
$50 allowance<br />
$65 allowance<br />
$50 allowance<br />
$50 allowance<br />
$50 allowance<br />
$120 allowance<br />
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GROUP LIFE &<br />
VOLUNTARY LIFE<br />
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GROUP LIFE INSURANCE<br />
CARRIER: QualChoice<br />
LIFE and ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT (AD&D)<br />
Basic Life and AD&D insurance are automatically provided to all benefitseligible<br />
employees at no cost if you enroll in any medical insurance plan. This<br />
also includes an AD&D Rider which will pay double in the event of your death. If<br />
you die as a result of an accident, your beneficiary would receive both the life<br />
and the AD&D benefits.<br />
● <strong>Benefit</strong> Amount: $15,000<br />
VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE<br />
CARRIER: Lincoln Financial<br />
WHAT IS VOLUNTARY LIFE<br />
INSURANCE? Voluntary Life Insurance is<br />
offered through an employer but is paid by<br />
employees.<br />
WHY PURCHASE VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE?<br />
● This type of Life Insurance has limited underwriting required. This allows for people with<br />
health conditions or lifestyles that might otherwise disqualify them to qualify for Life<br />
Insurance.<br />
● The group rates are lower than what you could purchase on your own.<br />
● You may purchase a policy for your spouse and children.<br />
● You may purchase a policy for your spouse and children IF you elect coverage for yourself.<br />
REMINDER<br />
Review your beneficiary designations<br />
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VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE<br />
CARRIER: Lincoln Financial<br />
<strong>Employee</strong> <strong>Benefit</strong><br />
● <strong>Benefit</strong> Amount: $10,000 increments up to $500,000 not to exceed 5x your annual base salary<br />
● <strong>Employee</strong>s age 70+ Maximum <strong>Benefit</strong>: $50,000<br />
● Guarantee Issue: $150,000 (only available during New Hire eligibility)<br />
● AD&D <strong>Benefit</strong>: Equal to Life amount elected<br />
● <strong>Benefit</strong> Reduction Schedule: 35% at age 65<br />
○ Additional 25% of original amount at age 70<br />
○ Additional 15% of original amount at age 75<br />
○ Additional 15% of original amount at age 80<br />
● <strong>Benefit</strong> Termination: <strong>Benefit</strong>s terminate at retirement<br />
Spouse <strong>Benefit</strong><br />
● <strong>Benefit</strong> Amount: $5,000 increments up to $250,000, not to exceed <strong>Employee</strong> amount<br />
● Guarantee Issue: $30,000 (only available during New Hire eligibility)<br />
● AD&D <strong>Benefit</strong>: Equal to Spousal Life amount elected<br />
● <strong>Benefit</strong> Reduction Schedule: 35% at <strong>Employee</strong> age 65<br />
● <strong>Benefit</strong> Termination: <strong>Benefit</strong>s terminate at <strong>Employee</strong> age 70 or retirement, whichever occurs first.<br />
Child(ren) <strong>Benefit</strong><br />
● Child 14 days to 6 months old: $250<br />
● Child 6 months to age 19 years (25 if a full-time student): $10,000<br />
OPEN ENROLLMENT<br />
If you are currently enrolled and your benefit is under Guarantee Issue, the employee can increase<br />
your benefit by $10,000 or $20,000 without medical questions will be required.<br />
If you waived coverage during your New Hire eligibility period and want to elect coverage now,<br />
medical questions will be required and subject to approval.<br />
REMINDER<br />
Review your beneficiary designations<br />
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DISABILITY<br />
INSURANCE<br />
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DISABILITY INSURANCE<br />
CARRIER: Lincoln Financial<br />
SHORT-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE<br />
Short-Term Disability (STD) Insurance is designed to help you meet your financial<br />
needs if you become unable to work due to a non-work related illness or injury.<br />
This is a voluntary plan; employees are responsible for 100% of the cost.<br />
Premiums are calculated as a percentage of you annual base salary.<br />
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<strong>Benefit</strong>: 60% of base weekly salary up to $1,500 per week<br />
Elimination Period: 1 st day Accident / 8 th day Illness<br />
<strong>Benefit</strong> Durations: Up to 13 weeks<br />
Pre-Existing Conditions Limitation: 3/6 – You may not be eligible for<br />
benefits if you have received treatment for a condition within 3 months prior<br />
to your effective date under this policy until you have been covered by the<br />
policy for 6 months.<br />
Attained Age Premium Factor<br />
0-29 0.01412<br />
30-34 0.01315<br />
35-39 0.01205<br />
40-44 0.01108<br />
45-49 0.01135<br />
50-54 0.01260<br />
55-59 0.01482<br />
60-64 0.01758<br />
65-69 0.01994<br />
70+ 0.02395<br />
Premium calculated<br />
in MyPay during<br />
enrollment<br />
REMINDER<br />
Review your beneficiary designations<br />
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ADDITIONAL<br />
VOLUNTARY<br />
BENEFITS<br />
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VOLUNTARY ACCIDENT INSURANCE<br />
CARRIER: Aflac<br />
Accident Insurance supplements your existing<br />
medical insurance in case you are have an<br />
accident; medical insurance alone may not be<br />
enough to cover your expenses. The plan pays<br />
a cash benefit during the term of your<br />
coverage following a covered accident and<br />
could help cover:<br />
● Out-of-pocket expenses such as copays and<br />
deductibles<br />
● Transportation<br />
● Lodging costs<br />
● Emergency room expenses<br />
Plan Features<br />
● 24 hour coverage<br />
● Coverage is guaranteed-issue, provided the applicant is eligible for coverage.<br />
● The plan features benefits for both inpatient and outpatient treatment of covered accidents.<br />
● <strong>Benefit</strong>s are payable regardless of any other insurance programs.<br />
● <strong>Benefit</strong>s are available for spouse and/or dependent children.<br />
● There's no limit on the number of claims an insured can file.<br />
ELECTION Monthly Weekly<br />
<strong>Employee</strong> Only $20.43 $4.71<br />
EE + Spouse $30.62 $7.07<br />
EE + Child(ren) $35.46 $8.18<br />
EE +Family $45.65 $10.53<br />
See <strong>Benefit</strong> Summary for complete benefit listing and coverage amounts.<br />
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VOLUNTARY CANCER INSURANCE<br />
CARRIER: AllState<br />
Cancer Insurance supplements your existing<br />
medical insurance in case you are diagnosed with<br />
cancer; medical insurance alone may not be<br />
enough to cover your expenses. The plan pays a<br />
cash benefit during the term of your coverage<br />
following a positive diagnosis of an internal cancer.<br />
WHY PURCHASE CANCER<br />
INSURANCE? You and your loved ones can<br />
rest a little easier knowing you have protection in<br />
place to help avoid depleting your bank accounts<br />
or taking on additional debt to cover day-to-day<br />
living expenses.<br />
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Help cover medical plan deductibles, co-pays and other out-of-pocket costs<br />
Help cover everyday living expenses such as groceries, rent and mortgage payments<br />
Hire extra help for around the house, such as in-home caregivers<br />
Pay for travel to treatment facilities away from home as well as family visits<br />
BENEFITS<br />
● Continuous Hospital Confinement (daily): $400<br />
● Government or Charity Hospital (daily): $400<br />
● Radiation/Chemotherapy for Cancer (every 12 months): $15,000<br />
● Blood, Plasma, and Platelets (every 12 months): $15,000<br />
● Surgery (maximum, depending on surgery): $3,000<br />
● Anesthesia (% of surgery benefit): 25%<br />
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Cancer Initial Diagnosis:<br />
○ 1 time benefit of $5,000 when a covered person is diagnosed for the 1st time in their life as<br />
having cancer other than skin cancer.<br />
○ 1st diagnosis must occur after the effective date of coverage.<br />
● Pre-Existing Condition: 12 / 12<br />
ELECTION Monthly Weekly<br />
<strong>Employee</strong> Only $35.41 $8.18<br />
EE + Spouse $55.13 $12.73<br />
EE + Child(ren) $50.21 $11.59<br />
EE +Family $69.91 $16.14<br />
See <strong>Benefit</strong> Summary for complete benefit listing and coverage amounts.<br />
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VOLUNTARY HOSPITAL INDEMNITY<br />
INSURANCE<br />
CARRIER: Aflac<br />
Hospital Indemnity Insurance helps protect your<br />
finances if an unexpected hospital stay occurs and<br />
those expenses are not covered by your health plan.<br />
This benefit would pay in addition to any other<br />
coverage(s) you may already have. <strong>Benefit</strong>s are<br />
payable for hospital stay due to:<br />
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Sickness<br />
Mental and nervous disorders<br />
Substance abuse<br />
Accidents*<br />
Routine pregnancy**<br />
PLAN FEATURES<br />
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<strong>Benefit</strong>s are paid directly to the insured, unless otherwise assigned.<br />
<strong>Benefit</strong>s are paid for covered sickness and accidents.<br />
Coverage is available for all family members.<br />
Guaranteed-Issue coverage during New Hire Eligibility<br />
Applicable to only In-Patient Admissions, not included ER Treatment or Outpatient Treatment<br />
There are no pre-existing condition limitations.<br />
The plan doesn't have a waiting period for benefits.<br />
<strong>Benefit</strong>s do not reduce as insured gets older.<br />
Annual Health Screening <strong>Benefit</strong> is included.<br />
ELECTION Monthly Weekly<br />
<strong>Employee</strong> Only $16.72 $3.86<br />
EE + Spouse $29.26 $6.75<br />
EE + Child(ren) $24.38 $5.63<br />
EE +Family $36.92 $8.52<br />
See <strong>Benefit</strong> Summary for complete benefit listing and coverage amounts.<br />
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OPEN<br />
ENROLLMENT<br />
INSTRUCTIONS<br />
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OPEN ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS<br />
During the <strong>Employee</strong> <strong>Benefit</strong>s Enrollment process, a representative will cover the extensive benefits<br />
package that <strong>BHT</strong> <strong>Investment</strong> Company, Inc. offers eligible employees, including<br />
Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Life, Accident,<br />
Cancer and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.<br />
STEP 1: Go to the following link<br />
to create an account as an<br />
employee:<br />
https://hralliance.net/ee<br />
STEP 2: You will be asked for<br />
personal identifying data.<br />
STEP 3: Write down the<br />
username and password you<br />
created for future reference.<br />
STEP 4: You are ready to make your benefit elections! Please select the ‘Start <strong>Benefit</strong>s” button.<br />
The system will guide you through the process when you select ‘Save & Continue’ on every screen.<br />
Note: IF you are covering a spouse and /or child, please have their full name, DOB, and SSN available.<br />
STEP 5: Click the “Agree” button to complete your enrollment.<br />
For a quick overview, visit: https://meeting.videobenefitsguy.com/bhtinvest<strong>2022</strong><br />
REMEMBER: Open Enrollment must be completed by the deadline or<br />
you may not be able to enroll yourself and/or your eligible dependents until our<br />
next open enrollment, or a qualifying event occurs.<br />
This summary of benefits is not intended to be a complete description of the terms of <strong>BHT</strong> <strong>Investment</strong> Company, Inc.’s insurance benefit plans. Please<br />
refer to the plan document(s) for a complete description. Each plan is governed in all respects by the terms of its legal plan document, rather than by<br />
this or any other summary of the insurance benefits provided by the plan. In the event of any conflict between a summary of the plan and the official<br />
document, the official document will prevail. Although <strong>BHT</strong> <strong>Investment</strong> Company, Inc. maintains its benefit plans on an ongoing basis, <strong>BHT</strong> <strong>Investment</strong><br />
Company, Inc. reserves the right to terminate or amend each plan, in its entirety or in any part at any time.<br />
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS<br />
BENEFIT CARRIER PHONE WEBSITE<br />
Medical Insurance QualChoice 800-235-7111 www.qualchoice.com<br />
Dental Insurance Delta Dental 800-462-5410 www.deltadental.com<br />
Vision Insurance VSP 800-877-7195 www.vsp.com<br />
Life and AD&D<br />
Insurance<br />
Voluntary Life and<br />
AD&D Insurance<br />
Short Term Disability<br />
Insurance<br />
Accident &<br />
Hospital Indemnity<br />
Insurance<br />
QualChoice 800-235-7111 www.qualchoice.com<br />
Lincoln Financial 800-423-2765 www.lincolnfinancial.com<br />
Lincoln Financial 800-423-2765 www.lincolnfinancial.com<br />
Aflac 800-992-3522 www.Aflac.com<br />
Cancer Insurance Allstate <strong>Benefit</strong>s 800-521-3535 www.allstateatwork.com<br />
Employer Contact Cindy Allison 501-268-6107 callison@doublebees.com<br />
Employer Contact Blake Hummer 501-279-7663 bhummer@doublebees.com<br />
YOUR BXS INSURANCE ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE:<br />
Ashley Bray<br />
870-974-7424<br />
Ashley.Bray@bxsi.com<br />
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GLOSSARY<br />
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GLOSSARY<br />
Coinsurance: Your share of the cost of a covered health care service, calculated as a percent (for<br />
example, 20%) of the allowed amount for the service, typically after you meet your deductible. For<br />
instance, if your plan’s allowed amount for an office visit is $100 and you’ve met your deductible (but<br />
haven’t yet met your out-of-pocket maximum), your coinsurance payment of 20% would be $20. Your<br />
plan sponsor or employer would pay the rest of the allowed amount.<br />
Copay: The fixed amount, as determined by your insurance plan, you pay for health care services<br />
received.<br />
Deductible: The amount you owe for medical services before your medical insurance or plan sponsor<br />
(employer) begins to pay its portion. For example, if your deductible is $3,000, your plan does not pay<br />
anything until you’ve met your $3,000 deductible for covered health care services. This deductible may<br />
not apply to all services, including preventive care. Preventive care is 100% covered by the plan.<br />
<strong>Employee</strong> Contribution: The weekly amount you pay for your insurance coverage.<br />
Explanation of <strong>Benefit</strong>s (EOB) / Personal Health Statement (PHS): A statement sent by your insurance<br />
carrier that explains which procedures and services were provided, how much they cost, what portion<br />
of the claim was paid by the plan, and what portion is your liability, in addition to how you can appeal<br />
the insurer’s decision. These statements are also posted on the carrier’s website for your review. Health<br />
Care Cost Transparency: Also known as Market Transparency or Medical Transparency. Health care<br />
provider costs can vary widely, even within the same geographic area. To make it easier for you to get<br />
the most cost-effective health care products and services, online cost transparency tools, which are<br />
typically available through health insurance carriers, allow you to search an extensive national database<br />
to compare costs for everything from prescription drugs and office visits to MRIs and major surgeries.<br />
Health Savings Account (HSA): A personal health care bank account funded by your or your employer’s<br />
tax-free dollars to pay for qualified Medical expenses. You must be enrolled in a HDHP to open an HSA.<br />
Funds contributed to an HSA roll over from year to year and the account is portable, meaning if you<br />
change jobs, your account goes with you.<br />
High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP): Plan option that provides choice, flexibility and control when it<br />
comes to spending money on health care. Preventive care is covered at 100% with in-network<br />
providers, there are no copays, and all qualified employee-paid Medical expenses count toward your<br />
deductible and your out-of-pocket maximum.<br />
In-Network: In-network providers are doctors, hospitals and other providers that contract with your<br />
insurance company to provide health care services at discounted rates.<br />
Out-of-Network: Out-of-network providers are doctors, hospitals and other providers that are not<br />
contracted with your insurance company. If you choose an out-of-network doctor, services will not be<br />
provided at a discounted rate and your cost sharing (deductibles and coinsurance) will increase.<br />
Out-of-Pocket Maximum: The maximum amount of money you will pay for medical services during the<br />
plan year. The out-of-pocket maximum is the sum of your deductible and coinsurance payments.<br />
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