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2024 Benefits

Open Enrollment for your 2024 benefits will be held October 3 -27, 2023. Due to changes in our benefit plans, this year is an active open enrollment. You can speak with a professional benefits counselor by scheduling a telephonic or onsite appointment.  Click the button below to schedule your enrollment appointment today!

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Your 2024 Benefit Options

Jackson Hospital is committed to offering a comprehensive range of benefits designed to meet the evolving needs of you and your family. Along with your core benefits, we also have some exciting voluntary benefits, such as Identity Theft Protection, Legal Coverage, and more! Review your benefit options below:

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Medical - New Plan Options! ▼

We are pleased to offer 2 new medical plans options this year. There is nothing more important than your health, which is why Jackson Hospital offers Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama BlueCard PPO to all employees and their dependents. Child(ren) age off the medical plan at age 26.

  • Plan 1 - Grandfathered for employees before 8.1.23
  • Plan 2 - Effective for 8.1.23 hired employees
  • Plan 3 - Effective 1.1.24 all employees 

Although you may see any doctor you like, you will receive greater benefits and lower costs when you choose a Jackson Hospital provider. While prescription coverage is not through BCBS, your out-of-pocket prescription drug costs will be applied to your medical deductible.

Learn how to find a doctor in the video below:

 

Healthcare Waiver
If you receive healthcare treatment from a non-Jackson Hospital facility because it is not available at Jackson Hospital, the Employee Heathcare Waiver offers you reimbursement for that cost. The waiver submission process is as follows:

  1. Retrieve the Employee Healthcare Waiver Request Form from the Reference Library; Forms Bin; Human Resources section on PineStreet.com.
  2. Complete the form and submit it to Human Resources located on the first floor of the South Building.
  3. You will be contacted regarding the status of your request. If approved, all claims will be processed at the Jackson network rate. 
  4. All approved waiver requests are good for 12 months from the date of approval.

Jackson Apothecary
Our Meds to Beds Delivery Program is a free service that offers education about medication, and delivers prescriptions and over-the-counter medications straight to your office. Learn more at jackson.org/services/apothecary.

Program Features:

  • Lower prescription copays
  • Option to conveniently pay your copay via payroll deduction
  • Offers convenient medication education and delivery to your office
  • Refill or renew prescriptions online
  • Provides personal medication review and consultation
  • Behind the scenes, our highly trained pharmacists review your new prescriptions with your medication history and medical conditions and coordinate your pharmacy care with your health care team

MaxorPlus Prescription Plan
Jackson Hospital has chosen MaxorPlus to administer your prescription benefit program. Your prescription card program is processed by the real-time electronic pharmacy system. 

Click here to learn more.

The Jackson Hospital Drug Plan administered through MaxorPlus has a 3-tiered formulary. This means that your physician can prescribe most prescription drugs available in the marketplace as may be appropriate for treating your medical condition. The amount you pay will depend on whether your medication is generic or brand name and whether your medication is on the Preferred Drug List. See your complete benefit guide for more details.

Click here to create an online account.

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Dental ▼

Because maintaining your smile is important, Jackson Hospital offers a dental plan from MetLife to help you and your covered dependents pay for the costs of dental care. Dependent coverage is from birth up to age 26. 

All benefit-eligible employees will receive a dental card to their homes in the mail and have access to print cards through metlife.com.

Click here to find a dentist. 

For more information, review the dental plan summary here.

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Vision ▼

We are proud to offer vision benefits through MetLife. Although you have the option to see any provider you wish, you will receive the best benefits when you choose an in-network doctor.

Go to mymetlifevision.com to find a provider. Dependents are eligible for coverage up to age 26.

All benefit-eligible employees will receive a dental card to their homes in the mail and have access to print cards through metlife.com.

For more information, review the vision plan summary here.

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Life Insurance ▼

Reliance Standard Life Insurance
Life Insurance through Reliance Standard helps provide financial stability and protection for your family in the case of a death. You have access to a variety of life insurance options to ensure you have the amount of coverage that best fits your needs.

Click here to learn more.

Basic Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Jackson Hospital offers Basic Life Insurance and AD&D at no cost to you. The Basic Life and AD&D benefit offers one times your annual earnings (this does not include bonus pay, commission, etc.) to the next higher $1,000, subject to a maximum of $150,000. AD&D Insurance provides payment to you and your beneficiaries if you lose a limb or die in an accident. Employees' AD&D benefit automatically matches their Basic Life amount. There is a 6-month waiting period for this benefit.

Supplemental Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance is available for purchase in addition to your Jackson Hospital provided basic life. You may purchase life insurance for your spouse and dependent children, from birth to age 26. The age limit does not apply to handicapped children. You must purchase additional coverage for yourself to cover dependents. There is a 6-month waiting period. Employees' AD&D benefit automatically matches their Basic Life amount. You may elect up 1 increment in coverage for yourself and spouse (if applicable), without completing medical questions. Any increase in coverage over 1 increment will require medical questions to be submitted to Reliance Standard for approval. New hires within 31 days of their date of hire may elect up to the plan Guarantee Issue amounts.

 

Tier Benefit Amount
Employee Up to 5 times annual salary in $10,000
increments, up to $500,000, $200,000
Guarantee Issue
Spouse $50,000 Guarantee Issue
Child $10,000 Guarantee Issue

 


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Click here to review your 2024 Benefit Guide!

Voluntary Benefit Options

We have exciting voluntary benefits provided by Allstate, Reliance Standard, IDShield, Nationwide, and more! Review your options below and schedule an appointment with a benefit counselor if you would like to learn more.

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Critical Illness ▼

No one saves to get sick, which is why being diagnosed with a covered condition can be especially draining, both emotionally and financially. This policy provides you with a lump sum cash benefit in the event you or a loved one is diagnosed with a covered condition such as a heart attack, stroke, or cancer. Every year that you and a covered dependent complete a qualified health screening, you are eligible for a $50 Wellness Benefit. Coverage for children ends when the child reaches age 26, unless he or she continues to meet the requirements of an eligible dependent.

Newly-hired employees have the opportunity to elect up to $30,000 of coverage without answering any health questions!

Click here for more information.

 

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Short-Term Disability ▼

Short Term Disability Insurance offers full-time employees up to 25 weeks of coverage if you become totally disabled due to an injury or illness. The plan can help fill this gap until you are able to return to work by paying you a weekly benefit. The policy pays a benefit of 60% of your salary up to a maximum benefit of $5,000 monthly. Newly hired employees have the opportunity to elect coverage without answering medical questions!

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Accident ▼

Having an unexpected accident can cause more than physical injury—it can hurt your bank account, too. Accident Insurance can help cover the out-of-pocket costs associated with off-the-job accidents by paying you a benefit depending on the injuries you suffer and the treatment you receive. Coverage for children ends when the child reaches age 26, unless he or she continues to meet the requirements of an eligible dependent.

  • Family coverage available.
  • Plan pays a benefit directly to you and does not coordinate with other coverage, so you can still receive benefits on top of what your medical plan provides.
  • Coverage applies towards events such as concussions, dislocations, fractures, physical therapy, and x-rays.

Click here for more information.

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Flexible Spending Account (FSA) ▼

FSAs allow you to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars, which lowers your taxable income. Unused funds in your account cannot carry forward, so plan carefully.

Flex Spending Account
A Flex Spending Account helps you pay for medical, dental, and vision expenses not covered by insurance. You can use this account to pay for things like deductible and copayments, orthodontia, glasses, and contact lenses.

Dependent Care
A Dependent Care Account can help fund the care of children under the age of 13 or a disabled spouse or parent while you work. You can use the account to pay for things like payments to a licensed daycare provider, nursery school, before and after school care, summer day camp programs, and elder care.

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Kashable ▼

Kashable offers socially responsible financing for employees as a voluntary benefit. You will have access to low-cost loans via online application with quick decision and funds deposited directly to your bank account within 3 business days from approval. Kashable loans can help cover financial stressors such as car repair, out-of-pocket medical bills, and high-interest debt while improving an employee’s credit score. Kashable is offered as a voluntary benefit to all full-time benefit eligible employees with 12 months of consecutive/ continuous employment.

  • Loan amount eligibility based on income and employment history rather than credit score. 
  • 6% starting APR to eligible employees.
  • Timely reporting to credit bureaus. 
  • Funds deposited into employee’s bank account. 
  • Automatic repayment through payroll deduction with no additional action needed on the part of the employee.
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Pet Insurance ▼

Nationwide Pet Insurance provides coverage for a wide range of veterinary services, such as wellness visits, vaccinations, surgical procedures, medical care following accidents and illnesses, and more. With Pet Insurance, you can elect coverage for your dog(s), cat(s), bird(s) and/or exotic pet(s).

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Student Loan Relief ▼

We now offer the voluntary Loan Relief benefit from Fiducius, so you can take control of your student loans, put more money in your pocket and focus on what really matters to you. This benefit gives you access to student loan experts who will work for you at no cost. Student loan experts will:

  • Learn about your personal financial situation and goals 
  • Identify the best option to solve your student loan issue
  • Provide a customized Student Loan Financial Wellness Plan

Click here to learn more about Fiducius Student Loan Relief.

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MassMutual HealthBridge ▼

Through HealthBridge, MassMutual provides a free 3-year term life insurance policy for up to $25,000 for employees and qualifying volunteers of health care or emergency medical services providers that are testing, treating, or evaluating patients for COVID-19 can apply now for these free policies. Examples are those who have occupational exposure to the virus and work at urgent care centers, emergency medical service providers, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, inpatient hospice and cancer facilities, eligible Federally Qualified Health Centers and temporary COVID treatment facilities.

In addition to doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, the following types of personnel will be considered for policies: lab technicians, custodial staff, maintenance crews, cafeteria workers, security personnel, volunteers and others. Healthcare workers are eligible to apply if they:

  • Are between the ages of 18 and 60;
  • Are a US citizen and resident or have permanent residency status;
  • Are recently actively employed or volunteering at least 10 hours per month at a health care or emergency medical services provider that is testing, treating, or evaluating patients for COVID-19;
  • Work in a role that has or will have direct in-person contact with patients diagnosed with or being treated/evaluated for symptoms related to COVID-19;
  • Live or work in the United States where HealthBridge is available (not available in Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands)
  • Earn no more than $250,000 per year

This is a guaranteed issue policy. Other than meeting the above eligibility requirements, there are no additional health requirements and no physical or lab testing in order to qualify. There is no cost to the insured or their beneficiaries. MassMutual pays all of the premiums for the policy.

 

If you meet all of the eligibility requirements, please complete the online application. Employees of health care providers will be asked to upload a recent paystub showing eligible employer, recently active working status, and annual income that is $250,000 or less. Volunteers are required to provide confirmation from the healthcare provider of volunteer status and number of hours performed, as well as confirmation that volunteer service was performed with Covid-19 patients. Additional documentation may be required for any applicant on an individual case basis. 

Click here to learn more.

Click here for a brochure on HealthBridge.

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Universal Life Insurance With Long Term Care ▼

Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care through Allstate provides a lump-sum cash benefit to help pay final expenses, bills, and more. Take charge of creating the future you imagine by getting coverage that’s guaranteed to stay with you. Wherever you go or however your view changes along the way, you have permanent insurance protection for the important things in life – your family, your home, and your finances.

Click here for more information.

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Long-Term Disability ▼

Voluntary Long Term Disability (LTD) coverage provides income when you have been disabled for 90 days or more. All eligible employees will receive a 50% benefit at no additional cost to them (this benefit is paid by Jackson Hospital). Employees may purchase an additional 10% benefit (60% benefit max) at a discounted rate. This amount may be reduced by other deductible sources of income or disability earnings. There is a 6-month waiting period.

Click here to learn more.

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Hospital Indemnity ▼

Hospital Indemnity Insurance is designed to help provide financial protection for covered individuals by paying a benefit due to hospitalization as a result of a covered illness, in addition to any other medical coverage you may have. This benefit is paid directly to you and you can use it however you see fit, whether it’s to meet out-of-pocket expenses or to pay extra expenses that aren’t a result of hospitalization. This policy is available for you, your spouse, and your children and can be used regardless of pre-existing conditions, without undergoing a health exam.

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Employee Assistance Program ▼

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through ACI provides professional and confidential services to help you and your family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work-related issues. To support you through the stress of everyday life, EAP benefits include unlimited telephonic sessions of professional assessment, child care and elder care referrals, multilingual services, and resources for legal and financial services, pet care, education, personal services, and more.

These benefits are free of charge, 100% confidential, available to all family members regardless of location, and easily accessible 24/7 at 855-775-4357 or rsli.acieap.com. To log in for the first time, click “Log in to myACIonline.” Click “Get Started” (the company code, RSLI859, should already be filled in). Complete your profile and sign in to access benefits immediately.

 

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Legal Coverage ▼

Legal coverage from LegalShield can offer you the support you need if you or your family members are in need of legal services. Covered services include:

  • Personal legal advice on unlimited issues
  • Letters/calls made on your behalf 
  • Contract and document review 
  • Preparation of wills and living wills
  • Moving traffic violations 
  • IRS audit assistance 
  • Trial defense (if named defendant/respondent in a covered civil action suit)
  • Uncontested divorce, separation, adoption and/or name change representation
  • 25% preferred member discount n 24/7 emergency access for covered situations

Click here to learn more.

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Identity Theft Protection ▼

Identity Theft Protection through IDShield offers you peace of mind that your personal information is secure from all forms of identity theft. IDShield Plans are available to cover you, your spouse, and up to eight dependents. This coverage includes:

  • Privacy and security monitoring of your name, SSN, date of birth, email addresses, phone numbers, driver license, and passport numbers, bank account, and credit cards, as well as financial activity alerts and quarterly credit score tracking to keep you secure from every angle.
  • Consultation through 24/7/365 live support for covered emergencies, unlimited counseling, identity alerts, data breach notifications and lost wallet protection.
  • Full-service restoration and a $5 million service guarantee to ensure that if your identity is stolen, it will be restored to its pre-theft status.
 
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Purchasing Power ▼

Purchasing Power is a voluntary benefit program that gives employees financial flexibility by providing access to the products and services they need and want.

Through our program, employees can comfortably pay for their purchases interest-free over time through payroll deduction. Our program allows employees to access thousands of brand-name products and services. Through payroll deduction, they make manageable payments over a 6- or 12-month period with no interest, hidden fees or credit check.

Why We Do It

  • To improve employee financial well-being and happiness
  •  To offset the burden of rising benefit costs to both HR and employees
  • To help organizations increase productivity and retention

Telephonic Enrollment Process

To ensure our employees understand the benefit options, we have partnered again with EOI Service Company to help facilitate enrollment. Professional benefit counselors will meet one-on-one telephonically or onsite to help you enroll.

During your appointment, the professional benefit counselor will:

  • Answer your questions
  • Provide detailed information
  • Help you make changes or enroll in your benefits
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