Active Enrollment: This year will be an active enrollment. This means that all benefit-eligible employees must take action during this open enrollment period to ensure coverage for 2024.
Important: Benefit elections must be completed online through Viventium. If you have not already done so, please sign up for Employee Self Service (ESS). See HR for an invitation.
Aetna will be the new provider for our Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity benefits.
Allstate will be the new provider for our Short-Term Disability and Universal Life with Long-Term Care benefits.
During this enrollment period only, benefit-eligible employees have a special opportunity to elect Aetna and Allstate benefits, up to a certain amount, without answering medical questions!
To ensure you understand the benefit options, we are working with EOI Service Company, LLC., a professional enrollment firm with over 40 years in the benefits and communications industry. All benefit-eligible employees will speak with a benefit counselor over-the-phone to complete the enrollment process.
During your confidential phone appointment with a benefit counselor, you will:
We are committed to offering a portfolio of benefits that give you peace of mind in knowing that the most important things in life are protected - your family, your finances, and your future. For detailed information about each of the benefits plans and programs available to you and your family, please click on the down arrow for each benefit listed below or refer to your Benefit Guide.
Administered by Cigna
AristaCare offers two medical plans:
Administered by United Healthcare (UHC)
AristaCare offers two dental plans:
Both plans feature coverage for dental cleanings, x-rays, and fluoride treatments, as well as fillings, crowns, bridges, and more. To search for in-network providers, log on to www.myuhc.com.
Meadow employees: You have two plan options through Aetna, High and Low. To search for in-network providers, log on to www.aetna.com.
See your benefit packet for more details.
Administered by United Healthcare (UHC)
AristaCare offers a vision plan that provides coverage for eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses.
To search for in-network providers, log on to www.myuhcvision.com.
Meadow employees: You have one plan option through Aetna. To search for in-network providers, log on to www.aetna.com.
See your benefit packet for more details.
Administered by Allstate
Provides a monthly benefit if you are disabled from a sickness or off-the-job injury
If you get sick or have an accident, you may not be able to work for some time — and your monthly bills won’t wait. Disability Insurance from Allstate Benefits can help you replace your lost income and protect your financial health.
Administered by Mutual of Omaha and The Hartford
Life Insurance protects your family with money that can be used any way they choose. It is most often used to pay for mortgage or rent, education for children and grandchildren, retirement, family debt, and final expenses.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment provides financial support for your loved ones if you die in a covered accident.
Meadow employees: Your Life and AD&D plan is administered through The Hartford.
See your benefit packet for more details.
Administered by Aetna
Be prepared for the unexpected
Accidents are just that — accidents. You can’t plan for them. But, you can protect yourself financially as much as possible.
What is the Accident Plan?
The Aetna Accident Plan pays benefits when you get treatment for an accidental injury. The plan pays for a long list of covered minor and serious injuries. You can use the benefits to help pay out-of-pocket medical costs or personal expenses.
How can you use the cash benefits?
It’s completely up to you. You can use the money any way you want, like paying for:
...or anything else you choose.
Administered by Aetna
Be prepared for what happens next
Critical illness insurance coverage can keep you focused on your health when it matters most. This extra coverage can help ease some financial worries during a difficult time.
What is the Critical Illness Plan?
The Aetna Critical Illness Plan pays benefits when a doctor diagnoses you with a covered serious illness or condition, like heart attack, stroke, cancer and more*. You can use the benefits to help pay out-of-pocket medical costs or towards personal expenses.
How can you use the cash benefits?
It’s completely up to you. You can use the money any way you want, like paying for:
...or anything else you choose.
Administered by Aetna
Be prepared for what lies ahead
Maybe you’re expecting to have a hospital stay — or maybe not. Either way, you can plan ahead to give yourself an extra financial cushion.
What is the Hospital Indemnity Plan?
The plan pays benefits when you have a planned, or unplanned hospital stay for an illness, injury, surgery or delivering a baby. It also pays a lump-sum benefit for admission and a daily benefit for a covered hospital stay. You can use the benefits to help pay out-of-pocket medical costs or personal expenses. How is this different from a major medical
How can you use the cash benefits?
It’s completely up to you. You can use the money any way you want, like paying for:
...or anything else you choose.
Administered by Allstate
Provides a cash benefit directly to your beneficiary
With an unexpected death — you don’t want to leave behind financial obligations. Universal Life Insurance from Allstate Benefits can help your family realize the goals and dreams you shared together, and builds cash value you can draw on while still alive.
Here’s How It Works
Coming soon!
This open enrollment period is your only opportunity to enroll in benefits until the next open enrollment period, unless you experience a qualifying life event and request a change to your benefits within 30 days of the life event.