Administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Medical coverage is an essential part of Texas TransEastern’s benefit program. Texas TransEastern will continue to offer the three comprehensive medical plans through BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, which utilizes the BlueChoice network.
NEW! As part of your benefits, you have the option to receive up to a 90-day supply of generic, prescription, maintenance medication by mail at no cost to you ($0 copay, $0 shipping) through an easy program called – Rx 'n Go.
NEW! If you are on the company medical plan you are eligible to participate in the 2024 wellness program. To earn your incentive in 2024, you will need to complete the physician visit packet by December 31, 2024.
Administered by Livongo
The Diabetes Management program that is part of our benefits can help you save this money because you do not have to pay for anything. You get support for your diabetes with smart devices, expert coaches and easy-to-follow, personalized plans.
What is the program?
The Diabetes Management program supports people diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes and helps make living with diabetes easier. The program team works with you to provide personalized plans so you can live your healthiest life possible.
What resources do you receive?
The program gives you a connected meter and Unlimited strips and lancets. If members of the program team see that your glucose levels go out of range, they’ll reach out to you within 5 minutes to get you the support you need.* You also have the option to work with a certified health coach for more guidance. If you prefer to receive support in Spanish, this option is available to you.
How can you get started?
Getting registered for the Diabetes Management program is easy and only takes a few minutes. You can either download the Livongo app, call800-945-4355 or visit the website by scanning the QRcode below. You will start the process by answering a few simple questions about your health to see if you qualify for the program. If you do qualify, you will be mailed a Welcome Kit with instructions on how to get started.
Administered by MDLive
Texas TransEastern provides all benefits eligible employees and their immediate family members (spouses and dependents) access to Telemedicine through MDLive.
Why Virtual Visits?
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Administered by BPAS
A Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) is an employer-funded program that assists you in paying for your out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. You will receive a $200 HRA benefit each plan year and will have quick and easy access to your HRA funds with the convenience of a prepaid benefits card. HRAs are only available to individuals who are enrolled in the Core plan.
After enrolling, you’ll receive two Benefit Cards in a white envelope marked “do not throw away.” You will have the funds pre-loaded on the cards, which work just like a credit or debit card. When you use it at the doctor’s office or pharmacy, funds are automatically pulled from your HRA and paid directly to the healthcare provider.
Administered by hsabank
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account you establish exclusively for the purpose of paying for qualified medical, dental and vision expenses. HSAs are only available to individuals who are enrolled in the new High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
HSA dollars can be used to pay for medical, prescription drug, dental and vision expenses that are applied toward deductibles, over-the-counter medications, and other out of pocket expenses for your medical, prescription, dental, and vision expenses.
Administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Employees are offered Dental benefits through BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, which utilizes the BlueCare network. Please review your benefits and contact Human Resources if you have any questions.
Administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Employees are offered Vision benefits through BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, which utilizes the EyeMed network. Please review your benefits and contact Human Resources if you have any questions.
Administered by Guardian
Basic Life and AD&D – Employer-Paid
For your peace of mind and the financial protection of your family, Texas TransEastern provides a Life insurance benefit in the amount of $10,000 and a matching Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit at no cost to you. You are eligible for Basic Life & AD&D Insurance if you are a full-time employee.
Voluntary Life and AD&D – Employee-Paid
You also have the option to purchase Voluntary Life for yourself, your spouse and your child(ren) provided through Guardian. However, to provide coverage for your family, you must first elect coverage for yourself.
Administered by Guardian
Disability insurance is offered through Guardian on a voluntary basis and is designed to cover a portion of your salary when you are unable to work due to an illness or non-work-related accident.
Because Short-Term and Long-Term Disability premiums are taken out of your paycheck on a post-tax basis, any potential benefit you receive will NOT be subject to additional taxation.
Administered by Guardian
Texas TransEastern is pleased to offer accident insurance through Guardian. Accident insurance is an extra layer of protection that gives you a cash payment to cover out-of-pocket expenses when you suffer an unexpected, qualifying accident. Nobody can predict when an accident might happen. That’s why accident insurance is a great add-on policy for people who want to supplement the health and disability insurance coverage they already have.
Accident insurance pays you lump sum benefits after you suffer an accident. This could be, but is not limited to:
Administered by Guardian
Critical Illness insurance provides you with a payout in the unfortunate event of a stroke, heart attack, Parkinson’s disease and/or cancer. Critical Illness insurance is like Accident insurance you will receive a payout to cover expenses like deductibles, treatments, and/or living costs. However, the rate you will pay is based upon your age and desired coverage amount.
Guardian’s Critical Illness policy covers over 30 major illnesses, helping you stay financially stable by paying you a lump sum if you’re diagnosed with one of them.
Some common covered illnesses include:
Administered by Guardian
Hospital indemnity insurance can cover some of the cost associated with a hospital stay, letting you focus on recovery.
Being hospitalized for illness or injury can happen to anyone, at any time. While medical insurance may cover hospital bills, it may not cover all the costs associated with a hospital stay. That’s where hospital indemnity coverage can help.
What does it cover?
If you are admitted to a hospital for a covered sickness or injury, you’ll receive payments that can be used to cover all sorts of costs, including:
Administered by Guardian through ComPsych
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