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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS PLAN

EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL

PLAN YEAR:

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 - DECEMBER 31, 2020 ARRANGED BY: PIERCE GROUP BENEFITS


EMPLOYEE BENEFITS GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome to the Evergreen Community Charter School comprehensive benefits program. This booklet highlights the benefits offered to all eligible employees for the plan year listed below. Benefits described in this booklet are voluntary, employee-paid benefits unless otherwise noted.

ENROLLMENT PERIOD: AUGUST 13, 2019 - AUGUST 14, 2019 EFFECTIVE DATES: SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 - DECEMBER 31, 2020 (EXTENDED PLAN YEAR)

Benefits Plan Overview

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Life Insurance

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Flexible Spending Accounts

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Dental Benefits

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Cancer Benefits

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Vision Benefits

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Disability Benefits

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Telemedicine

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Additional Benefits Available

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Cobra Continuation Of Coverage Rights

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Authorization Form

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Accident Benefits

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State Of North Carolina Teachers’ And State Employees’ Health Plan – page Plan Comparison**

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Medical Bridge Benefits

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Notice Of Insurance Information Practices

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Critical Care Benefits

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Continuation Of Coverage for Benefits Form

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** for informational purposes only

Rev. 07/25/2019


PRE-TAX & POST-TAX BENEFITS

EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL ENROLLMENT PERIOD: AUGUST 13, 2019 - AUGUST 14, 2019 EFFECTIVE DATES: SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 - DECEMBER 31, 2020 (EXTENDED PLAN YEAR)

PRE-TAX BENEFITS Flexible Spending Accounts*

Ameriflex • Medical Reimbursement Maximum: $2,700/year • Dependent Care Reimbursement Maximum: $5,000/year

Cancer Benefits

Accident Benefits

Dental Insurance**

Vision Insurance

Colonial Life

Delta

Colonial Life

Medical Bridge Benefits

Colonial Life

United Healthcare

*You will need to re-sign for the spending accounts if you want them to continue next year. IF YOU DO NOT RE-SIGN, YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL STOP EFFECTIVE AUGUST 31, 2019.

POST-TAX BENEFITS Disability Benefits

Colonial Life

Critical Care Benefits Colonial Life

Life Insurance

Colonial Life • Term Life Insurance • Whole Life Insurance

Telemedicine

Call A Doctor Plus

**EMPLOYEES WILL NEED TO RE-ENROLL IN DENTAL BENEFITS IN ORDER TO CONTINUE COVERAGE FOR THE NEW PLAN YEAR BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 Please note other insurance products will remain in effect unless you see a representative to change them. 2


QUALIFICATIONS & IMPORTANT INFO

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW QUALIFICATIONS: • Employees must work a minimum of 20 hours per week to participate in Flexible Spending Accounts, Colonial Insurance products and Telemedicine benefits. • Employees must work a minimum of 30 hours per week to participate in Dental and Vision benefits.

IMPORTANT FACTS: • The plan year for Colonial Insurance products, Spending Accounts, Delta Dental, United Healthcare Vision and Call A Doctor Plus Telemedicine lasts from September 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020 (Extended Plan Year). Please Note: Dental benefits are based on the Calendar Year, running from January 1st through December 31st. Dental benefits and deductibles will reset every January 1st. • Deductions for Colonial Insurance products, Spending Accounts and Call A Doctor Plus Telemedicine will begin September 2019. Deductions for Delta Denta and United Healthcare Vision will begin August 2019. • Health FSA Rollover Provision: Your employer provides the rollover option for your FSA plan. Please see the Flexible Spending Account section of your benefit booklet for more information on this provision. • If signing up for any coverage on your spouse and/or children, please have their dates of birth and social security numbers available when meeting with the Benefits Representative. • If you will be receiving a new debit card, whether you are a new participant or to replace your expired card, please be aware that it may take up to 30 days following your plan effective date for your card to arrive. Your card will be delivered by mail in a plain white envelope. During this time you may use manual claim forms for eligible expenses. Please note that your debit card is good through the expiration date printed on the card. • Elections made during this enrollment period CANNOT BE CHANGED AFTER THE ENROLLMENT PERIOD unless there is a family status change as defined by the Internal Revenue Code. Examples of a family status change are: marriage, divorce, death of a spouse or child, birth or adoption of a child, termination or commencement of a spouse's employment, or the transition of spouse's employment from full-time to part-time, or vice-versa. • Once a family status change has occurred, an employee has 30 days to notify the North Carolina Service Center at 1-888-662-7500 to request a change in elections. • Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care Reimbursement expenses must be incurred during the Plan Year in order to be eligible for reimbursement. • An employee has 90 days after the plan year ends to submit claims for medical reimbursement and/or dependent care expenses that were incurred during the plan year. Please note that if employment terminates during the plan year, that employee's plan year ends the day employment ends. The employee has 90 days after the termination date to submit claims. • Unlike Medical Reimbursement Accounts, with Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, the maximum reimbursement you can get is equal to the current account balance in your Dependent Care account. • The Colonial Cancer plan and the Health Screening Rider on the Colonial Accident and Colonial Medical Bridge plan have a 30-day waiting period for new enrollees. Coverage, therefore, will not begin until October 1, 2019. • Additionally, some policies may include a pre-existing condition clause. Please read your policy carefully for full details. • Please be aware there are certain coverages that may be subject to federal and state tax when premium is paid by pretax deduction or employee contribution. • An employee taking a leave of absence, other than under the Family & Medical Leave Act, may not be eligible to re-enter the Flexible Benefits Program until the next plan year. Please contact your Benefit Administrator for more information.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS GUIDE

EVERGREEN COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL IN-PERSON ENROLLMENTS FOR PERSONAL SERVICE

During your open enrollment period, a Pierce Group Benefits representative will be available by appointment to meet with you one-on-one and assist you in the enrollment process. Your representative will help you evaluate benefits based on your individual needs and answer any questions you might have.

ACCESS YOUR BENEFITS WHENEVER, WHEREVER. You can view details about your benefits, view educational videos about all of your benefits, download forms, chat with one of our knowledgeable Service Center Specialists, and more on your personalized Pierce Group Benefits website. Our website is also mobile friendly, making it easy to view your plan information on the go!

To view your personalized website go to:

www.piercegroupbenefits.com/evergreencommunitycharterschool or piercegroupbenefits.com and click “Find Your Benefits”.

IMPORTANT NOTE & DISCLAIMER This is neither an insurance contract nor a Summary Plan Description and only the actual policy provisions will prevail. All information in this booklet including premiums quoted is subject to change. All policy descriptions are for information purposes only. Your actual policies may be different than those in this booklet. 4


FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS

You made a great decision by enrolling in a flexible spending account (FSA) and/or dependent care account (DCA)! Now that you’ve gotten the difficult decisions out of the way, use this packet to learn how to best take advantage of your account. Let’s get started!

HOW YOUR FSA WORKS

Your FSA is a spending account that can be used to pay for a variety of healthcare expenses.

TWO GREAT PERKS COME WITH YOUR FSA: 1

You will have access to your entire election on the first day of the plan year.

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The funds are taken out of your paycheck “pre-tax” (meaning they are subtracted from your gross earnings before taxes) throughout the course of the year. That means you are increasing your take-home pay simply by participating!

WHAT CAN I SPEND MY FSA FUNDS ON? The IRS determines what expenses are eligible under an FSA. Below are some examples of common eligible expenses.

Copays, deductibles, and other payments you are responsible for under your health plan.

Certain over-the-counter (OTC) Diabetic equipment healthcare expenses such as and supplies, durable Band-aids, medicine, First Aid medical equipment, supplies, etc. Note: OTC and qualified medical medicines require a doctor’s products or services prescription to be eligible. provided by a doctor. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Routine exams, dental care, prescription drugs, eye care, and hearing aids.

Prescription glasses and sunglasses.

HOW YOUR DCA WORKS

Your DCA is a spending account that can be used to pay for services like daycare, nursery school, and elder care. By simply participating in a DCA, you get to experience benefits like:

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A higher take-home pay thanks to your pre-tax payroll deductions

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Savings on daycare and other dependent care services you’re already paying for

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Easy-to-use MyAmeriflex Debit Mastercard to make purchases

WHAT CAN I SPEND MY DCA FUNDS ON?

The IRS determines what expenses are eligible under a DCA. Here are some examples of common eligible expenses

Summer day camp

Daycare Custodial care for dependent adults

Before and after school programs Nanny service

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Nursery school

Pre-school


GETTING STARTED CHECKLIST Use this checklist to take full advantage of all the great resources made available to you through your Flexible Spending Account and/or Dependent Care Account.

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Set up your MyAmeriflex account MyAmeriflex is where you’ll have real-time access to all of your account information, including your current balance, transaction history, payment status, and more. To register your account, visit myameriflex.com, select “Login to your account,” and click “Participants.” Then click the “New User” link to get started. You will be asked to enter an Employee ID, which will be your Social Security number with no dashes or spaces, as well as a Registration ID, which will either be your Ameriflex Debit Mastercard number or Employer ID. If you don’t know your Employer ID, please reach out to your HR representative or contact the Ameriflex Participants Services team at 888.868.FLEX (3539).

Download mobile app The MyAmeriflex App lets you access and manage your account anywhere you go, 24/7. It puts all of the great features of the MyAmeriflex Portal right at your fingertips. You can download the app on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Register for complimentary ID theft protection Ameriflex is pleased to offer our cardholders complimentary access to Mastercard’s comprehensive Identity Theft Protection program*, powered by CSID®. You can rest assured knowing that if your MyAmeriflex Debit Mastercard (or any other debit/credit cards you choose to register!) gets misplaced or stolen, you can utilize Mastercard’s industry-leading ID theft protection and restoration services for everything you may need. To register, visit myameriflex.com/IDtheftprotection.

Use your card You will receive a MyAmeriflex Debit Mastercard that can be used to make eligible purchases. Your card will be mailed within 7-10 business days after your enrollment is processed by Ameriflex.

Enroll for direct deposit By enrolling for direct deposit, getting reimbursed is easier and faster anytime you need to pay for an eligible expenses out of pocket. Login to MyAmeriflex to set up direct deposit.

Start spending You’re ready to make purchases! Be sure to hang on to your receipts anytime you make a purchase. Login to MyAmeriflex for a full list of eligible expenses.

The “Use It or Lose It” Rule If you contribute dollars to a reimbursement account and do not use all the money you deposit, you will lose any remaining balance in the account at the end of the eligible claims period. This rule, established by the IRS as a component of tax-advantaged plans, is referred to as the “use it or lose it” rule. To avoid losing any of the funds you contribute to your FSA, it’s important to plan ahead as much as possible to estimate what your expenditures will be in a given plan year.

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How do I pay for eligible expenses? Using Your MyAmeriflex Debit Mastercard® The easiest way to pay for eligible expenses is to use your MyAmeriflex Debit Mastercard®, which provides you with access to your FSA accounts (healthcare or dependent care) with a single card. The MyAmeriflex Card works just like a regular debit card, but with three important differences: Its use is limited to specific merchants* and to expenses deemed eligible by your plan. • You cannot use your MyAmeriflex Card at an ATM or to obtain “cash back” when making a purchase. • When using the card at self-service merchant terminals, you may select the ‘credit’ option to sign for your purchase, if offered a choice. If you are prompted to enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN) and do not have it, ask the provider to process the transaction so that you may sign the receipt. (To set up a PIN, register your account online at myameriflex.com/register.) •

Use of the MyAmeriflex Card is limited to day care providers; medical care providers such as hospitals, doctors’ offices, optometrists, dentist, orthodontists, pharmacies, or other merchants providing prescription and overthe-counter eligible products. Your card cannot be used at non-qualified businesses such as gas stations, retailers, convenience stores, etc.

Filing A Manual Claim If you do not use your MyAmeriflex Card to pay for an eligible expense, you can also pay for the expenses out-ofpocket and then get reimbursed from your FSA by filing a manual claim. To file a manual claim, simply complete the Claim Form (myameriflex.com/claim-form) and send it to Ameriflex along with verification of the claim. Acceptable forms of verification include itemized receipts and the Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from your insurance carrier. Claims can be submitted through the following methods:

Online: Visit myameriflex.com/register to get started! Mail: Ameriflex ATTN Claims Department | P.O. Box 269009 | Plano, TX 75026 • Email: claims@myameriflex.com • Fax: 888.631.1038 ATTN Claims Department • Mobile App: Visit myameriflex.com/mobile-app to get started!

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Other Helpful Information What if there’s not enough money in my account? If you charge more than the available balance in your account, the transaction will be denied. You can obtain your current account balance by logging in to your account from the Ameriflex website (myameriflex.com/ register to get started) or by calling the Interactive Voice Response System (available 24/7) at 888.868.FLEX (3539). Do I need my receipts? Please save all your receipts as proof that FSA funds were used to pay for eligible expenses! For certain expenses, Ameriflex may need additional information (including receipts) to verify eligibility of the expense and to comply with IRS rules. That’s why it’s important to save your receipts and fax or mail them promptly if requested. Failure to comply could jeopardize the tax-exempt status of your account and cause the card to be deactivated.

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ALWAYS KNOW EXACTLY HOW MUCH IS IN YOUR ACCOUNT!

Receive balance alerts straight to your cell phone upon your request. For instructions on how to set it up, visit: myameriflex.com/ text-my-balance


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I check my account balance? You can check your real-time balance online by logging into MyAmeriflex or through the MyAmeriflex Mobile App. Ameriflex also provides 24/7 access to automated account information via telephone. Call 888.868.FLEX (3539) and follow the prompts to listen to balance and transaction information for your account. How do I order a new card? You can request a free replacement card online through your Ameriflex account or through the MyAmeriflex Mobile App. What happens if I don’t use my FSA account balance by the end the year? By law, employers are not allowed to return leftover money to participants. Furthermore, funds are forfeited if you leave your employer. Can I have an FSA and an HSA? You can’t contribute to an FSA and HSA within the same plan year. However, you can contribute to an HSA and a limited purpose FSA, which only covers dental and vision expenses. How do these programs save me money on taxes? Since the accounts are tax-advantaged, you get to leverage pre-tax payroll deductions -- increasing your take-home pay and saving you money on everyday expenses. In many cases, you can experience savings of up to 40% on expenses eligible under your employer-sponsored plan. Can I change my annual election amount? FSA elections are irrevocable and cannot be changed during the period of coverage unless there is a permitted change in election event, such as a change in marital status, birth or adoption of a child, change in an employment status, etc. The event and contribution change must coincide. How can I change my reimbursement setting to add direct deposit? To set up direct deposit, simply login to MyAmeriflex, select reimbursement settings under the my account tab, then enter your banking information. We also offer a paper direct deposit form that can be mailed, faxed, or emailed to Ameriflex. Will pre-taxing have an impact on Social Security benefits? Reductions in your taxable pay may lead to a reduction in Social Security benefits; however, for most employees, the reduction in Social Security benefits is insignificant when compared to the value of paying lower taxes now. Tax Credits vs. Dependent Care Spending Accounts If you participate in a Dependent Care Spending Account, you cannot claim credits on your income tax return for the same expenses. Also, any amount reimbursed under this plan will reduce the amount of other dependent care expenses that you can claim for purposes of tax credits. Before you enroll in a Dependent Day Care Account, evaluate whether the federal income tax credit or the Dependent Care Spending Account is best for you. ONE-TIME CLAIM FOR DEPENDENT CARE SERVICES Ameriflex makes it easy to get reimbursed automatically from your account as your funds build up during the year. If you’re paying for childcare or elderly care each month, you can avoid submitting a manual claim every month to get reimbursed for expenses you paid out of pocket. All you have to do is submit one Claim Form for the entire year that shows the date range for which childcare/ eldercare services will be provided, along with a signature from the service provider on the designated line of the form. As long as the form is signed by the provider, no receipt is needed. Once the recurring claim has been processed, Ameriflex will automatically reimburse you every month with a check or direct deposit as funds in your Dependent Care Account become available.

MODIFICATION TO HEALTH FSA “USE IT OR LOSE IT” RULE • FSA plan participants should note that up to $500 of any unused funds from the current plan year will be rolled over into your FSA balance for the new plan year. • The rollover modification applies to Health FSA plans only (and not to other types of FSA plans such as dependent care). • The rollover does not affect the maximum contribution amount for the new plan year. In other words, even if you roll over the entire $500 from the previous plan year, you may still elect up to the maximum contribution limit allowed under your employer’s plan. For more information, please visit myameriflex.com or contact Ameriflex by calling 888.868.FLEX (3539).

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Cancer Insurance Our Cancer Assist plan helps employees protect themselves and their loved ones through their diagnosis, treatment and recovery journey.

Competitive advantages

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n Four distinct plan levels, each featuring the same benefits with premiums and benefit

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n The plan’s Family Care Benefit provides a daily benefit when a covered dependent child

amounts designed to meet a variety of budgets and coverage needs (benefits overview on reverse).

Indemnity-based benefits pay exactly what’s listed for the selected plan level. receives inpatient or outpatient cancer treatment.

This individual voluntary policy pays benefits that can be used for both medical and/or out-of-pocket, non-medical expenses traditional health insurance may not cover. Available exclusively at the workplace, Cancer Assist is an attractive addition to any competitive benefits package that won’t add costs to a company’s bottom line.

Composite rates.

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Employer-optional cancer wellness/health screening benefits available:

n Part One covers 24 tests. If selected, the employer chooses one of four benefit amounts for employees: $25, $50, $75 or $100. This benefit is payable once per covered person per calendar year. n Part Two covers an invasive diagnostic test or surgical procedure if an abnormal result from a Part One test requires additional testing. This benefit is payable once per calendar year per covered person and matches the Part One benefit.

Flexible family coverage options

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Individual, Individual/Spouse, One-parent and Two-parent family policies.

n Family coverage includes eligible dependent children (to age 26) for the same rate,

regardless of the number of children covered.

Attractive features

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Available for businesses with 3+ eligible employees.

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Broad range of policy issue ages, 17-75.

n Each plan level features full schedule of 30+ benefits and three optional riders

(benefit amounts may vary based on plan level selected).

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Benefits don’t coordinate with any other coverage from any other insurer.

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HSA compliant.

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Guaranteed renewable.

n Portable.

n Waiver of premium if named insured is disabled due to cancer for longer than 90

consecutive days and the date of diagnosis is after the waiting period and while the policy is in force.

n Form 1099s may not be issued in most states because all benefits require that a

charge is incurred. Discuss details with your benefits representative, or consult your tax adviser if you have questions.

Talk to your benefits representative today to learn more about this product and how it helps provide extra financial protection to employees who may be impacted by cancer.

Optional riders (available at an additional cost/payable once per covered person)

n Initial Diagnosis of Cancer Rider pays a one-time benefit for the initial diagnosis of cancer.

A benefit amount in $1,000 increments from $1,000-$10,000 may be chosen. The benefit for covered dependent children is two and a half times ($2,500-25,000) the chosen benefit amount.

n Initial Diagnosis of Cancer Progressive Payment Rider pays a $50 lump-sum payment

for each month the rider has been in force, after the waiting period, once cancer is first diagnosed. The issue ages for this rider are 17-64.

n Specified Disease Hospital Confinement Rider pays $300 per day for confinement to a

hospital for treatment of one of 34 specified diseases covered under the rider.

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INDIVIDUAL CANCER INSURANCE


Cancer Assist Benefits Overview

Radiation/Chemotherapy

n Injected chemotherapy by medical personnel: $250-$1,000 once per calendar week n Radiation delivered by medical personnel: $250-$1,000 once per calendar week n Self-injected chemotherapy: $150-$400 once per calendar month n Topical chemotherapy: $150-$400 once per calendar month

This overview shows benefits available for all four plan levels and the range of benefit amounts payable for most common cancer treatments. Each benefit is payable for each covered person under the policy. Actual benefits vary based on the plan level selected.

n Chemotherapy by pump: $150-$400 once per calendar month n Oral hormonal chemotherapy (1-24 months): $150-$400 once per calendar month n Oral hormonal chemotherapy (25+ months): $75-$200 once per calendar month n Oral non-hormonal chemotherapy: $150-$400 once per calendar month

Anti-nausea Medication

$25-$60 per day, up to $100-$240 per calendar month

Medical Imaging Studies

$75-$225 per study, up to $150-$450 per calendar year

Outpatient Surgical Center

$100-$400 per day, up to $300-$1,200 per calendar year

Skin Cancer Initial Diagnosis

$300-$600 payable once per lifetime

Surgical Procedures

I npatient and Outpatient Surgeries: $40-$70 per surgical unit, up to $2,500-$6,000 per procedure

Reconstructive Surgery

$ 40-$60 per surgical unit, up to $2,500-$3,000 per procedure including 25% for general anesthesia

Anesthesia

General: 25% of Surgical Procedures Benefit Local: $25-$50 per procedure

Hospital Confinement Each benefit requires that charges are incurred for treatment. All benefits and riders are subject to a 30-day waiting period. Waiting period means the first 30 days following the policy’s coverage effective date during which no benefits are payable. States without a waiting period will have a pre-existing condition limitation. Product has exclusions and limitations that may affect benefits payable. Benefits vary by state and may not be available in all states. See your Colonial Life benefits representative for complete details.

30 days or less: $100-$350 per day 31 days or more: $200-$700 per day

Family Care

I npatient and outpatient treatment for a covered dependent child: $30-$60 per day, up to $1,500-$3,000 per calendar year

Second Medical Opinion on Surgery or Treatment $150-$300 once per lifetime

Home Health Care Services

xamples include physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, prosthesis and E orthopedic appliances, durable medical equipment: $50-$150 per day, up to the greater of 30 days per calendar year or twice the number of days hospitalized per calendar year

Hospice Care

I nitial: $1,000 once per lifetime Daily: $50 per day $15,000 maximum for initial and daily hospice care per lifetime

Transportation and Lodging

n Transportation for treatment more than 50 miles from covered person’s home:

$0.50 per mile, up to $1,000-$1,500 per round trip Companion Transportation (for any companion, not just a family member) for commercial travel when treatment is more than 50 miles from covered person’s home: $0.50 per mile, up to $1,000-$1,500 per round trip n Lodging for the covered person or any one adult companion or family member when treatment is more than 50 miles from the covered person’s home: $50-$80 per day, up to 70 days per calendar year n

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Benefits also included in each plan

Air Ambulance, Ambulance, Blood/Plasma/Platelets/Immunoglobulins, Bone Marrow or Peripheral Stem Cell Donation, Bone Marrow Donor Screening, Bone Marrow or Peripheral Stem Cell Transplant, Cancer Vaccine, Egg(s) Extraction or Harvesting/Sperm Collection and Storage (Cryopreservation), Experimental Treatment, Hair/External Breast/Voice Box Prosthesis, Private Full-time Nursing Services, Prosthetic Device/Artificial Limb, Skilled Nursing Facility, Supportive or Protective Care Drugs and Colony Stimulating Factors

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INDIVIDUAL CANCER INSURANCE


Cancer Insurance Wellness Benefits

To encourage early detection, our cancer insurance offers benefits for wellness and health screening tests.

For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.

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Part One: Cancer Wellness/Health Screening Provided when one of the tests listed below is performed after the waiting period and while the policy is in force. Payable once per calendar year, per covered person.

Cancer Wellness Tests

Health Screening Tests

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Bone marrow testing

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Blood test for triglycerides

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Breast ultrasound

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Carotid Doppler

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CA 15-3 [blood test for breast cancer]

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Echocardiogram [ECHO]

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CA 125 [blood test for ovarian cancer]

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Electrocardiogram [EKG, ECG]

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CEA [blood test for colon cancer]

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Fasting blood glucose test

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Chest X-ray

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Colonoscopy

erum cholesterol test for HDL S and LDL levels

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Flexible sigmoidoscopy

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Stress test on a bicycle or treadmill

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Hemoccult stool analysis

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Mammography

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Pap smear

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PSA [blood test for prostate cancer]

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erum protein electrophoresis S [blood test for myeloma]

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Skin biopsy

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Thermography

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ThinPrep pap test

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Virtual colonoscopy

Part Two: Cancer Wellness — Additional Invasive Diagnostic Test or Surgical Procedure Provided when a doctor performs a diagnostic test or surgical procedure after the waiting period as the result of an abnormal result from one of the covered cancer wellness tests in Part One. We will pay the benefit regardless of the test results. Payable once per calendar year, per covered person.

Waiting period means the first 30 days following the policy’s coverage effective date during which no benefits are payable. The policy has exclusions and limitations. For cost and complete details of the coverage, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Coverage may vary by state and may not be available in all states. Applicable to policy form CanAssist (and state abbreviations where applicable – for example: CanAssist-TX).

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CANCER ASSIST WELLNESS – 101486


Educator Income Protection Insurance

How long could you afford to go without a paycheck? Monthly Expenses:

$_________________

$_________________

$_________________

Mortgage/rent Groceries Car

$_________________ $_________________ $_________________ Medical bills Utilities Other

Total $_________________ Colonial Life’s Income Protection for School Personnel in North Carolina was designed especially to supplement existing state plans in North Carolina and help protect your paycheck.

My Coverage Worksheet (For use with your Colonial Life Benefits Counselor) Employee Coverage (includes both on- and off-job benefits) How much coverage do I need? On-Job Accident/On-Job Sickness

= Total Disability

$_____________ Off-Job Accident/Off-Job Sickness $_____________

On-Job

Off-Job

First 3 months

$_____________/month

$_____________/month

Next 9 months

$_____________/month

$_____________/month

$____________/month

$_____________/month

= Partial Disability

Up to 3 months

When will my benefits start? After an Accident: ___________ days

After a Sickness: ___________ day

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Normal pregnancy is covered the same as any other covered sickness.

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Waiver of Premium.

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You’re eligible for most benefits from the first day of your covered accident – including weekends, holidays and summer vacation – with no waiting period. Disability benefits may have an elimination period.

How much will it cost? Your cost will vary based on the level of coverage you select.

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Employee Coverage In addition to disability coverage, this plan also provides employees with benefits for medical fees related to accidents, hospital confinement, accidental death and dismemberment, as well as fractures and dislocations. Even if you’re not disabled, the following benefits are payable for covered accidental injuries: Even if you’re not disabled, the following benefits are payable for covered accidental injuries:

Medical Fees for Accidents Only Medical Fees are for doctor office visits, X-rays, and hospital emergency room expenses, including supplies used. Up to.................................................................................................................................................................................................. $350

Hospital Confinement Benefit for Accident or Sickness Pays in addition to disability benefit. l

Benefits begin on the first day of confinement in a hospital for a covered accident or covered sickness.

Up to 3 months..................................................................................................................... $1,200/month ($40/day)

The Hospital Confinement benefit increases to $6,200/month when the Total Disability benefit ends at age 70.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits Benefits payable for death or dismemberment occurring within 90 days from date of accident. l l

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Accidental Death............................................................................................................................................................... $10,000 Loss of a Finger or Toe Single Dismemberment.................................................................................................................................................. $750 Double Dismemberment.............................................................................................................................................$1,500

Loss of a Hand, Foot or Sight of an Eye Single Dismemberment...............................................................................................................................................$5,000 Double Dismemberment.......................................................................................................................................... $10,000

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Common Carrier Death (includes school bus for school activities) ............................................................... $20,000

Complete Fractures Complete Fractures requiring closed reduction Hip, Thigh .....................................................................................................................................................................................$1,500 Vertebrae ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1,350 Pelvis ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1,200 Skull (depressed) ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1,125 Leg ........................................................................................................................................................................................................900 Foot, Ankle, Kneecap ......................................................................................................................................................................750 Forearm, Hand, Wrist ......................................................................................................................................................................750 Lower Jaw ...........................................................................................................................................................................................600 Shoulder Blade, Collarbone .........................................................................................................................................................600 Skull (simple) .....................................................................................................................................................................................525 Upper Arm, Upper Jaw ..................................................................................................................................................................525 Facial Bones .......................................................................................................................................................................................450 Vertebral Processes .........................................................................................................................................................................300 Coccyx, Rib, Finger, Toe .................................................................................................................................................................120

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Complete Dislocations .Complete Dislocations requiring closed reduction with anesthesia Hip ...................................................................................................................................................................................................$1,350 Knee .....................................................................................................................................................................................................975 Shoulder .............................................................................................................................................................................................750 Collarbone ..........................................................................................................................................................................................675 Ankle, Foot .........................................................................................................................................................................................600 Hand .....................................................................................................................................................................................................525 Lower Jaw ...........................................................................................................................................................................................450 Wrist .....................................................................................................................................................................................................375 Elbow ...................................................................................................................................................................................................300 One Finger, Toe .................................................................................................................................................................................120 l

For a fracture or dislocation requiring an open operation, your benefit would be 1½ times the amount shown.

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For a chip fracture, your benefit would be 25% of the amount shown. Chip fractures are those in which a fragment of bone is broken off near a joint at a point where a ligament is attached.

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For multiple fractures or dislocations, you would receive each amount, up to a total of 1½ times the highest amount.

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For your first dislocation, you would receive the amount shown; however, recurrent dislocations of the same joint are not covered.

Optional Spouse and Dependent Coverage You may cover one or all of the eligible dependent members of your family for an additional premium. Eligible dependents include your spouse and ALL dependent children who are younger than age 26.

Medical Fees for Accidents Only Medical Fees are for doctor office visits, X-rays, and hospital emergency room expenses, including supplies used. Up to ................................................................................................................................................................................................... $350

Hospital Confinement Benefit for Accident or Sickness

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Up to 3 months........................................................................................................................ $1,200/month ($40/day)

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits

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Accidental Death.........................................................................................................................................................$1,000

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Loss of a Finger or Toe

Single Dismemberment............................................................................................................................................$75

Double Dismemberment...................................................................................................................................... $150

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Loss of a Hand, Foot or Sight of an Eye

Single Dismemberment......................................................................................................................................... $500

Double Dismemberment...................................................................................................................................$1,000

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Common Carrier Death (includes school bus for school activities) ........................................................ $2,000

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Here are some

frequently asked questions about Colonial Life’s Educator Income Protection insurance:

Will my disability income payment be reduced if I have other insurance?

How do I file a claim Visit coloniallife.com or call our Policyholder Service Center at 1.800.325.4368 for additional information.

You’re paid regardless of workers’ compensation or any other insurance you may have with other insurance companies. Benefits are paid directly to you (unless you specify otherwise).

What is a pre-existing condition? A pre-existing condition means a sickness or physical condition for which any covered person was treated, received medical advice, or had taken medication within 12 months before the effective date of the policy. If you are age 65 or older when the policy is issued, pre-existing conditions include only conditions specifically excluded from coverage by the rider.

When am I considered totally disabled? Totally disabled means you are: l Unable to perform the material and substantial duties of your job; l Not, in fact, working at any job; and l Under the regular and appropriate care of a doctor.

If you become disabled due to a pre-existing condition, we will not pay for any disability period if it begins during the first 12 months the policy is in force.

What if I want to return to work part-time after I am totally disabled? You may be able to return to work part-time and still receive benefits. We call this “Partial Disability.” This means you may be eligible for coverage if: l You are unable to perform the material and substantial duties of your job for 20 hours or more per week, l You are able to work at your job or your place of employment for less than 20 hours per week, l Your employer will allow you to return to your job or place of employment for less than 20 hours per week; and l You are under the regular and appropriate care of a doctor. The total disability benefit must have been paid for at least one full month immediately prior to your being partially disabled.

When do disability benefits end? The Total Disability Benefit will end on the policy anniversary date on or next following your 70th birthday. The Hospital Confinement benefit increases when the Total Disability Benefit ends.

What if I change employers or retire?

What is a covered accident or a covered sickness? A covered accident is an accident. A covered sickness means an illness, infection, disease or any other abnormal physical condition. A covered accident or covered sickness: Occurs after the effective date of the policy; l Occurs while the policy is in force; and l Is of a type listed on the Policy Schedule; and l Is not excluded by name or specific description in the policy. l

EXCLUSIONS We will not pay benefits for losses that are caused by or are the result of: alcoholism or drug addiction; flying; hazardous avocations; felonies or illegal occupations; having a pre-existing condition as defined and limited by the policy; psychiatric or psychological condition; racing; semi-professional or professional sports; suicide or self-inflicted injury, war or armed conflict. For cost and complete details, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Applicable to policy form NCK1000-NC. This is not an insurance contract and only the actual policy provisions will control. NCK 1000

If you change jobs or retire, you can take your coverage with you at no additional cost. Your coverage is guaranteed renewable for life as long as you pay your premiums when they are due or within the grace period.

Colonial Life 1200 Colonial Life Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina 29210 coloniallife.com

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Accident Insurance

Accidents happen in places where you and your family spend the most time – at work, in the home and on the playground – and they’re unexpected. How you care for them shouldn’t be. In your lifetime, which of these accidental injuries have happened to you or someone you know? l

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Sports-related accidental injury Broken bone Burn Concussion Laceration

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Back or knee injuries

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Car accidents l Falls & spills l Dislocation l Accidental injuries that send you to the Emergency Room, Urgent Care or doctor’s office

Accident 1.0­-Preferred with Health Screening Benefit

Colonial Life’s Accident Insurance is designed to help you fill some of the gaps caused by increasing deductibles, co-payments and out-of-pocket costs related to an accidental injury. The benefit to you is that you may not need to use your savings or secure a loan to pay expenses. Plus you’ll feel better knowing you can have greater financial security.

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Worldwide coverage

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Portable

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Compliant with Healthcare Spending Account (HSA) guidelines

What if I change employers? If you change jobs or leave your employer, you can take your coverage with you at no additional cost. Your coverage is guaranteed renewable as long as you pay your premiums when they are due or within the grace period.

Can my premium change?

Will my accident claim payment be reduced if I have other insurance?

Colonial Life can change your premium only if we change it on all policies of this kind in the state where your policy was issued.

You’re paid regardless of any other insurance you may have with other insurance companies, and the benefits are paid directly to you (unless you specify otherwise).

How do I file a claim? Visit coloniallife.com or call our Customer Service Department at 1.800.325.4368 for additional information.

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Benefits listed are for each covered person per covered accident unless otherwise specified.

Initial Care l

Accident Emergency Treatment........... $150

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Ambulance........................................$400

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X-ray Benefit....................................................$50

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Ambulance.............................. $2,000

Common Accidental Injuries Dislocations (Separated Joint) Hip Knee (except patella) Ankle – Bone or Bones of the Foot (other than Toes) Collarbone (Sternoclavicular) Lower Jaw, Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist Bone or Bones of the Hand Collarbone (Acromioclavicular and Separation) One Toe or Finger Fractures Depressed Skull Non-Depressed Skull Hip, Thigh Body of Vertebrae, Pelvis, Leg Bones of Face or Nose (except mandible or maxilla) Upper Jaw, Maxilla Upper Arm between Elbow and Shoulder Lower Jaw, Mandible, Kneecap, Ankle, Foot Shoulder Blade, Collarbone, Vertebral Process Forearm, Wrist, Hand Rib Coccyx Finger, Toe

Non-Surgical

Surgical

$6,600 $3,300 $2,640 $1,650 $990 $990 $330 $330

$13,200 $6,600 $5,280 $3,300 $1,980 $1,980 $660 $660

Non-Surgical

Surgical

$5,500 $2,200 $3,300 $1,650 $770 $770 $770 $660 $660 $660 $550 $440 $220

$11,000 $4,400 $6,600 $3,300 $1,540 $1,540 $1,540 $1,320 $1,320 $1,320 $1,100 $880 $440

Your Colonial Life policy also provides benefits for the following injuries received as a result of a covered accident. l

Burn (based on size and degree).....................................................................................$1,000 to $12,000

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Coma..............................................................................................................................................................$10,000

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Concussion........................................................................................................................................................$150

Emergency Dental Work........................................$75 Extraction, $300 Crown, Implant, or Denture l Lacerations (based on size)............................................................................................................$50 to $800 l

Requires Surgery l

Eye Injury............................................................................................................................................................$300

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Tendon/Ligament/Rotator Cuff...........................................................$500 - one, $1,000 - two or more

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Ruptured Disc...................................................................................................................................................$500

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Torn Knee Cartilage........................................................................................................................................$500

Surgical Care Surgery (cranial, open abdominal or thoracic)................................................................................. $1,500

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Surgery (hernia)...............................................................................................................................................$150

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Surgery (arthroscopic or exploratory).....................................................................................................$250

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Blood/Plasma/Platelets.................................................................................................................................$300

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Transportation/Lodging Assistance If injured, covered person must travel more than 50 miles from residence to receive special treatment and confinement in a hospital. Transportation..............................................................................$500 per round trip up to 3 round trips

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Lodging (family member or companion)................................................$125 per night up to 30 days for a hotel/motel lodging costs

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Accident Hospital Care Hospital Admission*......................................................................................................... $1,500 per accident

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Hospital ICU Admission*................................................................................................. $3,000 per accident * We will pay either the Hospital Admission or Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Admission, but not both. l

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Hospital Confinement.......................................................... $250 per day up to 365 days per accident

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Hospital ICU Confinement ....................................................$500 per day up to 15 days per accident

Accident Follow-Up Care l

Accident Follow-Up Doctor Visit........................................................... $50 (up to 3 visits per accident)

Medical Imaging Study.......................................................................................................$250 per accident (limit 1 per covered accident and 1 per calendar year)

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Occupational or Physical Therapy...................................................... $35 per treatment up to 10 days

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Appliances ........................................................................................... $125 (such as wheelchair, crutches)

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Prosthetic Devices/Artificial Limb .....................................................$500 - one, $1,000 - more than 1

Rehabilitation Unit..................................................$100 per day up to 15 days per covered accident, and 30 days per calendar year. Maximum of 30 days per calendar year

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Accidental Dismemberment l

Loss of Finger/Toe..................................................................................$750 – one, $1,500 – two or more

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Loss or Loss of Use of Hand/Foot/Sight of Eye......................$7,500 – one, $15,000 – two or more

Catastrophic Accident For severe injuries that result in the total and irrecoverable: l

Loss of one hand and one foot

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Loss of the sight of both eyes

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Loss of both hands or both feet

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Loss of the hearing of both ears

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Loss or loss of use of one arm and one leg or

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Loss of the ability to speak

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Loss or loss of use of both arms or both legs

Named Insured................. $25,000 Spouse...............$25,000 Child(ren)..........$12,500 365-day elimination period. Amounts reduced for covered persons age 65 and over. Payable once per lifetime for each covered person.

Accidental Death Accidental Death

Common Carrier

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Named Insured

$25,000

$100,000

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Spouse

$25,000

$100,000

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Child(ren)

$5,000

$20,000

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Health Screening Benefit

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$50 per covered person per calendar year

Provides a benefit if the covered person has one of the health screening tests performed. This benefit is payable once per calendar year per person and is subject to a 30-day waiting period.

Tests include: l.

Blood test for triglycerides

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Hemoccult stool analysis

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Bone marrow testing

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Mammography

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Breast ultrasound

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Pap smear

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CA 15-3 (blood test for breast cancer)

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PSA (blood test for prostate cancer)

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CA125 (blood test for ovarian cancer)

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Carotid doppler

Serum cholesterol test to determine level of HDL and LDL

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CEA (blood test for colon cancer)

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Chest x-ray

Serum protein electrophoresis (blood test for myeloma)

Colonoscopy

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Stress test on a bicycle or treadmill

Echocardiogram (ECHO)

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Skin cancer biopsy

Electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG)

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Thermography

Fasting blood glucose test

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ThinPrep pap test

Flexible sigmoidoscopy

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Virtual colonoscopy

My Coverage Worksheet (For use with your Colonial Life benefits counselor) Who will be covered? (check one) Employee Only

Spouse Only

One-Parent Family, with Employee

One Child Only

One-Parent Family, with Spouse

Employee & Spouse Two-Parent Family

On and Off -Job Benefits

Off -Job Only Benefits

EXCLUSIONS We will not pay benefits for losses that are caused by or are the result of: hazardous avocations; felonies or illegal occupations; racing; semi-professional or professional sports; sickness; suicide or self-inflicted injuries; war or armed conflict; in addition to the exclusions listed above, we also will not pay the Catastrophic Accident benefit for injuries that are caused by or are the result of: birth; intoxication. For cost and complete details, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Applicable to policy form Accident 1.0-HS-NC. This is not an insurance contract and only the actual policy provisions will control.

Colonial Life 1200 Colonial Life Boulevard Columbia, South Carolina 29210 coloniallife.com

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Accident 1.0­-Preferred with Health Screening Benefit

When are covered accident benefits available? (check one)


The following summary is included in this booklet for informational purposes only. Open Enrollment for the State of North Carolina Teachers' and State Employees' Health Plan is not part of this benefits plan open enrollment period.

2019 STATE HEALTH PLAN COMPARISON Active and Non-Medicare Subscribers 80/20 PLAN

70/30 PLAN

PLAN DESIGN FEATURES IN-NETWORK

OUT-OFNETWORK

IN-NETWORK

OUT-OFNETWORK

Annual Deductible

$1,250 Individual $3,750 Family

$2,500 Individual $7,500 Family

$1,080 Individual $3,240 Family

$2,160 Individual $6,480 Family

Coinsurance

40% of eligible 50% of eligible expenses after expenses after 20% of eligible deductible and the 30% of eligible deductible and the expenses after difference between expenses after difference between deductible is met the allowed deductible is met the allowed amount and the amount and the charge charge

Medical Coinsurance Maximum

N/A

Pharmacy Out-of-Pocket Maximum

N/A

$4,388 Individual $13,164 Family

$8,776 Individual $26,328 Family

$3,360 Individual $10,080 Family

Out-of-Pocket Maximum (Combined Medical and Pharmacy)

$4,890 Individual $14,670 Family

$9,780 Individual $29,340 Family

Affordable Care Act (ACA) Preventive Services

$0 (covered at 100%)

Dependent on service

Office Visits

$25 for PCP; $10 if 40% after you use PCP on ID deductible is met card; $80 Specialist

Urgent Care

$70

PCP: Primary Care Provider

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N/A

$40 for PCP; $94 for Specialist

Dependent on service

$40 for PCP; $94 for Specialist

50% after deductible is met

$100


80/20 PLAN

70/30 PLAN

PLAN DESIGN FEATURES OUT-OFNETWORK

IN-NETWORK

Emergency Room (Copay waived w/admission or observation stay)

Inpatient Hospital

$300 copay, then 20% after deductible is met

$300, then 20% after deductible is met

OUT-OFNETWORK

IN-NETWORK

$337 copay, then 30% after deductible is met

$337 copay, then 30% after deductible is met

$337 copay, then 50% after deductible is met

PHARMACY BENEFITS

Tier 1 (Generic)

$5 copay per 30-day supply

$16 copay per 30-day supply

$30 copay per 30-day supply

$47 copay per 30-day supply

Deductible/coinsurance

$74 copay per 30-day supply

Tier 4 (Low-Cost Generic Specialty)

$100 copay per 30-day supply

10% coinsurance up to $100 per 30-day supply

Tier 5 (Preferred Specialty)

$250 copay per 30-day supply

25% coinsurance up to $103 per 30-day supply

Tier 6 (Non-preferred Specialty)

Deductible/coinsurance

25% up to $133 per 30-day supply

Preferred Diabetic Testing Supplies**

$5 copay per 30-day supply

$10 copay per 30-day supply

$0

N/A

Tier 2 (Preferred Brand & High-Cost Generic) Tier 3 (Non-preferred Brand)

ACA Preventive Medications

** Preferred Brand is the OneTouch Test Strips. Non-preferred diabetic testing supplies are considered a Tier 3 member copay.

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Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance Plan 2

Our Individual Medical BridgeSM insurance can help with medical costs that your health insurance may not cover. These benefits are available for you, your spouse and eligible dependent children. Hospital confinement. ......................................................................... $_______________ Maximum of one benefit per covered person per calendar year

Observation room................................................................................... $100 per visit Maximum of two visits per covered person per calendar year

Rehabilitation unit confinement.................................................................. $100 per day Maximum of 15 days per confinement with a 30-day maximum per covered person per calendar year

Waiver of premium Available after 30 continuous days of a covered hospital confinement of the named insured

Outpatient surgical procedure Tier 1.. . . . . .......................................................................................... .. $_______________ Tier 2.. . . . . .......................................................................................... .. $_______________ Maximum of $________________ per covered person per calendar year for all covered outpatient surgical procedures combined

For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.

The surgeries listed below are only a sampling of the surgeries that may be covered. Surgeries must be performed by a doctor in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center. For complete details and definitions, please refer to your policy.

Tier 1 outpatient surgical procedures Breast

Gynecological

– Axillary node dissection – Breast capsulotomy – Lumpectomy

– Dilation and curettage (D&C) – Endometrial ablation – Lysis of adhesions

Cardiac

Liver

– Pacemaker insertion

– Paracentesis

Digestive

Musculoskeletal system

– Colonoscopy – Fistulotomy – Hemorrhoidectomy – Lysis of adhesions

– Carpal/cubital repair or release – Foot surgery (bunionectomy, exostectomy, arthroplasty, hammertoe repair) – Removal of orthopedic hardware – Removal of tendon lesion

Skin – Laparoscopic hernia repair – Skin grafting

Ear, nose, throat, mouth – Adenoidectomy – Removal of oral lesions – Myringotomy – Tonsillectomy – Tracheostomy – Tympanotomy

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IMB7000 – PLAN 2


Tier 2 outpatient surgical procedures Breast

Gynecological

– Breast reconstruction – Breast reduction

– Hysterectomy – Myomectomy

Cardiac

Musculoskeletal system

– Angioplasty – Cardiac catheterization

Digestive – Exploratory laparoscopy – Laparoscopic appendectomy – Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Ear, nose, throat, mouth – Ethmoidectomy – Mastoidectomy – Septoplasty – Stapedectomy – Tympanoplasty

– Arthroscopic knee surgery with meniscectomy (knee cartilage repair) – Arthroscopic shoulder surgery – Clavicle resection – Dislocations (open reduction with internal fixation) – Fracture (open reduction with internal fixation) – Removal or implantation of cartilage – Tendon/ligament repair

Thyroid – Excision of a mass

Urologic

Eye – Cataract surgery – Corneal surgery (penetrating keratoplasty) – Glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy) – Vitrectomy

– Lithotripsy

ColonialLife.com THIS POLICY PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS. EXCLUSIONS We will not pay benefits for losses which are caused by: alcoholism or drug addiction, dental procedures, elective procedures and cosmetic surgery, felonies or illegal occupations, pregnancy of a dependent child, psychiatric or psychological conditions, suicide or injuries which any covered person intentionally does to himself or herself, or war. We will not pay benefits for hospital confinement of a newborn who is neither injured nor sick. We will not pay benefits for loss during the first 12 months after the effective date due to a pre-existing condition. Pre-exisiting conditions are those conditions whether diagnosed or not, for which a covered person received medical advice, diagnosis or care, or treatment was received or recommended within the one-year period immediately preceding the effective date of the policy. If a covered person is 65 or older when the policy is issued, pre-existing conditions will include only conditions specifically eliminated by rider. For cost and complete details, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Applicable to policy number IMB7000-NC. This is not an insurance contract and only the actual policy provisions will control. Underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC ©2018 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. All rights reserved. Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company.

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Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance Plan 3 Our Individual Medical BridgeSM insurance can help with medical costs that your health insurance may not cover. These benefits are available for you, your spouse and eligible dependent children. Hospital confinement. ......................................................................... $_______________ Maximum of one benefit per covered person per calendar year

Observation room................................................................................... $100 per visit Maximum of two visits per covered person per calendar year

Rehabilitation unit confinement. ................................................................. $100 per day Maximum of 15 days per confinement with a 30-day maximum per covered person per calendar year

Waiver of premium

Available after 30 continuous days of a covered hospital confinement of the named insured

Diagnostic procedure Tier 1. . . . . .......................................................................................... ................. $250 Tier 2. . . . . .......................................................................................... ................. $500 Maximum of $500 per covered person per calendar year for all covered diagnostic procedures combined

Outpatient surgical procedure Tier 1. . . . . .......................................................................................... . $_______________ Tier 2. . . . . ............................................................................................ $_______________

For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.

Maximum of $___________ per covered person per calendar year for all covered outpatient surgical procedures combined

The following is a list of common diagnostic procedures that may be covered.

Tier 1 diagnostic procedures Breast – Biopsy (incisional, needle, stereotactic) Diagnostic radiology – Nuclear medicine test Digestive – Barium enema/lower GI series – Barium swallow/upper GI series – Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) Ear, nose, throat, mouth – Laryngoscopy Gynecological – Hysteroscopy – Amniocentesis – Loop electrosurgical – Cervical biopsy excisional procedure – Cone biopsy (LEEP) – Endometrial biopsy

Liver – biopsy Lymphatic – biopsy Miscellaneous – Bone marrow aspiration/biopsy Renal – biopsy Respiratory – Biopsy – Bronchoscopy – Pulmonary function test (PFT) Skin – Biopsy – Excision of lesion Thyroid – biopsy Urologic – Cystoscopy

Tier 2 diagnostic procedures Cardiac – Angiogram – Arteriogram – Thallium stress test – Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)

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Diagnostic radiology – Computerized tomography scan (CT scan) – Electroencephalogram (EEG) – Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) – Myelogram – Positron emission tomography scan (PET scan) IMB7000 – PLAN 3


The surgeries listed below are only a sampling of the surgeries that may be covered. Surgeries must be performed by a doctor in a hospital or ambulatory surgical center. For complete details and definitions, please refer to your policy.

Tier 1 outpatient surgical procedures Breast

Gynecological

Cardiac

Liver

Digestive

Musculoskeletal system

– Axillary node dissection – Breast capsulotomy – Lumpectomy

– Dilation and curettage (D&C) – Endometrial ablation – Lysis of adhesions

– Pacemaker insertion

– Paracentesis

– Colonoscopy – Fistulotomy – Hemorrhoidectomy – Lysis of adhesions

– Carpal/cubital repair or release – Foot surgery (bunionectomy, exostectomy, arthroplasty, hammertoe repair) – Removal of orthopedic hardware – Removal of tendon lesion

Skin

– Laparoscopic hernia repair – Skin grafting

Ear, nose, throat, mouth – Adenoidectomy – Removal of oral lesions – Myringotomy – Tonsillectomy – Tracheostomy – Tympanotomy

Tier 2 outpatient surgical procedures Breast

Gynecological

Cardiac

Musculoskeletal system

– Breast reconstruction – Breast reduction

– Hysterectomy – Myomectomy

– Angioplasty – Cardiac catheterization

Digestive

– Exploratory laparoscopy – Laparoscopic appendectomy – Laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Ear, nose, throat, mouth – Ethmoidectomy – Mastoidectomy – Septoplasty – Stapedectomy – Tympanoplasty

Thyroid

– Excision of a mass

Eye

ColonialLife.com

– Arthroscopic knee surgery with meniscectomy (knee cartilage repair) – Arthroscopic shoulder surgery – Clavicle resection – Dislocations (open reduction with internal fixation) – Fracture (open reduction with internal fixation) – Removal or implantation of cartilage – Tendon/ligament repair

– Cataract surgery – Corneal surgery (penetrating keratoplasty) – Glaucoma surgery (trabeculectomy) – Vitrectomy

Urologic

– Lithotripsy

EXCLUSIONS We will not pay benefits for losses which are caused by: alcoholism or drug addiction, dental procedures, elective procedures and cosmetic surgery, felonies or illegal occupations, pregnancy of a dependent child, psychiatric or psychological conditions, suicide or injuries which any covered person intentionally does to himself or herself, or war. We will not pay benefits for hospital confinement of a newborn who is neither injured nor sick. We will not pay benefits for loss during the first 12 months after the effective date due to a pre-existing condition. Pre-exisiting conditions are those conditions whether diagnosed or not, for which a covered person received medical advice, diagnosis or care, or treatment was received or recommended within the one-year period immediately preceding the effective date of the policy. If a covered person is 65 or older when the policy is issued, pre-existing conditions will include only conditions specifically eliminated by rider. For cost and complete details, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Applicable to policy number IMB7000-NC. This is not an insurance contract and only the actual policy provisions will control. ©2015 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC | Colonial Life insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, for which Colonial Life is the marketing brand.

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Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance Health Screening Individual Medical BridgeSM insurance’s health screening benefit can help pay for health and wellness tests you have each year.

Health screening. .............................................................................. $_____________ Maximum of one health screening test per covered person per calendar year; subject to a 30-day waiting period

Blood test for triglycerides Bone marrow testing Breast ultrasound CA 15-3 (blood test for breast cancer) CA 125 (blood test for ovarian cancer) CEA (blood test for colon cancer) Carotid Doppler

Serum protein electrophoresis (blood test for myeloma) Skin cancer biopsy Stress test on a bicycle or treadmill Thermography ThinPrep pap test Virtual colonoscopy

Chest X-ray Colonoscopy Echocardiogram (ECHO) Electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG) Fasting blood glucose test Flexible sigmoidoscopy

For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.

Hemoccult stool analysis Mammography Pap smear PSA (blood test for prostate cancer) Serum cholesterol test for HDL and LDL levels

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Waiting period means the first 30 days following any covered person’s policy coverage effective date, during which no benefits are payable. For cost and complete details, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Applicable to policy number IMB7000 (including state abbreviations where used, for example: IMB7000-TX). Coverage may vary by state and may not be available in all states. This is not an insurance contract and only the actual policy provisions will control. ©2015 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC | Colonial Life insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, for which Colonial Life is the marketing brand.

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Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance Medical Treatment Package The medical treatment package for Individual Medical BridgeSM coverage can help pay for deductibles, co-payments and other out-of-pocket expenses related to a covered accident or covered sickness.

The medical treatment package paired with Plan 3 provides the following benefits: Air ambulance. ............................................................................................. $1,000 Maximum of one benefit per covered person per calendar year

Ambulance. .................................................................................................... $100 Maximum of one benefit per covered person per calendar year

Appliance. ...................................................................................................... $100 Maximum of one benefit per covered person per calendar year

Doctor’s office visit. ................................................................................... $25 per visit Maximum of three visits per calendar year for named insured coverage or maximum of five visits per calendar year for all covered persons combined

Emergency room visit. ............................................................................. $100 per visit

For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.

Maximum of two visits per covered person per calendar year

X-ray. ................................................................................................ $25 per benefit Maximum of two benefits per covered person per calendar year

THIS POLICY PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS. EXCLUSIONS

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We will not pay benefits for losses which are caused by: alcoholism or drug addiction, dental procedures, elective procedures and cosmetic surgery, felonies or illegal occupations, pregnancy of a dependent child, psychiatric or psychological conditions, suicide or injuries which any covered person intentionally does to himself or herself, or war. For cost and complete details, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Applicable to policy number IMB7000-NC. This is not an insurance contract and only the actual policy provisions will control. Š2016 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC | Colonial Life insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, for which Colonial Life is the marketing brand. IMB7000-MEDICAL TREATMENT PACKAGE NORTH CAROLINA EDUCATORS | 1-16 | NS-15014-NC

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Hospital Confinement Indemnity Insurance Optional Riders Individual Medical BridgeSM offers two optional benefit riders – the daily hospital confinement rider and the enhanced intensive care unit confinement rider. For an additional cost, these riders can help provide extra financial protection to help with out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Daily hospital confinement rider. ................................................................. $100 per day Per covered person per day of hospital confinement Maximum of 365 days per covered person per confinement

Enhanced intensive care unit confinement rider............................................... $500 per day Per covered person per day of intensive care unit confinement Maximum of 30 days per covered person per confinement

Re-confinement for the same or related condition within 90 days of discharge is considered a continuation of a previous confinement.

For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.

EXCLUSIONS

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We will not pay benefits for losses which are caused by: alcoholism or drug addiction, dental procedures, elective procedures and cosmetic surgery, felonies or illegal occupations, pregnancy of a dependent child, psychiatric or psychological conditions, suicide or injuries which any covered person intentionally does to himself or herself, or war. We will not pay benefits for hospital confinement of a newborn who is neither injured nor sick. We will not pay benefits for loss during the first 12 months after the effective date due to a pre-existing condition. Pre-exisiting conditions are those conditions whether diagnosed or not, for which a covered person received medical advice, diagnosis or care, or treatment was received or recommended within the one-year period immediately preceding the effective date of the policy. If a covered person is 65 or older when the policy is issued, pre-existing conditions will include only conditions specifically eliminated by rider. For cost and complete details, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Applicable to rider numbers R-DHC7000-NC and R-EIC7000-NC. This is not an insurance contract and only the actual policy or rider provisions will control. ©2015 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC | Colonial Life insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, for which Colonial Life is the marketing brand.

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Group Specified Disease Insurance Plan 3 Full

If you’re diagnosed with a covered specified disease, group specified disease insurance* from Colonial Life can help with your expenses, so you can concentrate on what’s most important – your treatment, care and recovery. *The policy name is Specified Disease Group Insurance.

Face amount: $_______________ Plan features A lump-sum payment that can be used as you see fit Adjustable face amount to best meet your personal needs May pay multiple times for a covered specified disease Guaranteed renewable Portable

Specified disease benefit For the diagnosis of this covered specified disease condition:1

For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.

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This percentage of the face amount is payable:

Heart attack (myocardial infarction)

100%

Stroke

100%

End-stage renal (kidney) failure

100%

Major organ failure

100%

Coma

100%

Permanent paralysis due to a covered accident

100%

Blindness

100%

Occupational infectious HIV or occupational infectious hepatitis B, C or D

100%

Coronary artery bypass graft surgery/disease2

25%

Subsequent diagnosis of a different specified disease3 If you receive a benefit for a specified disease, and later you are diagnosed with a different specified disease, the original percentage of the face amount is payable for that particular specified disease. Subsequent diagnosis of the same specified disease3 If you receive a benefit for a specified disease, and later you are diagnosed with the same specified disease, 25% of the original face amount is payable. Specified disease conditions that do not qualify are: coronary artery bypass graft surgery/coronary artery disease2 and occupational infectious HIV or occupational infectious hepatitis B, C or D.

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GROUP CRITICAL CARE PLAN 3 FULL - GUARANTEED RENEWABLE


1 Please refer to the certificate for complete definitions of covered conditions.

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2 Benefit for coronary artery disease applicable in lieu of benefit for coronary artery bypass graft surgery when health savings account (HSA) compliant plan is selected. 3 Dates of diagnoses of a covered specified disease must be separated by at least 180 days. THIS POLICY PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS.

EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS FOR SPECIFIED DISEASE We will not pay the Specified Disease Benefit or Benefit Payable Upon Subsequent Diagnosis of a Specified Disease that occurs as a result of a covered person’s: alcoholism or drug addiction; felonies or illegal occupations; intoxicants and narcotics; psychiatric or psychological conditions; suicide or injuries which any covered person intentionally does to himself; war or armed conflict; or pre-existing condition, unless the covered person has satisfied the pre-existing condition limitation period shown on the Certificate Schedule on the date the covered person is diagnosed with a specified disease. This is not an insurance contract and only the actual certificate provisions will control. Applicable to certificate form GCC1.0-C-GR-NC. Please see your Colonial Life benefits counselor for details.

Underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC Š2017 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. All rights reserved. Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company.

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Group Specified Disease Insurance First Diagnosis Building Benefit Rider (Specified Disease)

A specified disease can have a big impact on your finances. To help protect your way of life, you can add the first diagnosis building benefit rider to your group specified disease coverage. Available at an additional cost, the rider provides a lump-sum benefit when a covered specified disease* is first diagnosed.

First diagnosis building benefit rider Payable once per covered person per lifetime

¾ Named insured............................................................. Accumulates $1,000 each year ¾ Covered spouse/dependent child. ..................................... Accumulates $500 each year

The rider covers the same family members as your group specified disease insurance. The benefit amount accumulates each year the rider is in force before a diagnosis is made, up to a maximum of 10 years. If you are diagnosed with a covered specified disease before the end of the first rider year, the rider will pay one-half of the annual building benefit amount.

For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.

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* Conditions that do not apply to the rider include coronary artery bypass graft surgery/coronary artery disease. Benefit for coronary artery disease applicable in lieu of benefit for coronary artery bypass graft surgery when health savings account (HSA) compliant plan is selected.

The certificate to which the rider is attached has exclusions and limitations. This is not an insurance contract and only the actual certificate provisions will control. Applicable to rider form R-GCC1.0-BB-NC. Please see your Colonial Life benefits counselor for details. Underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC ©2017 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. All rights reserved. Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. GROUP CRITICAL CARE FIRST DIAGNOSIS BUILDING BENEFIT RIDER – SPECIFIED DISEASE | 1-17 | 100584-1

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Specified Disease Insurance Health Screening Benefit

The optional health screening benefit can help you reduce the risk of serious illness through early detection. Health screening benefit................................................................. $_______________ Maximum of one screening test per covered person per calendar year.

Blood test for triglycerides

Pap smear

Bone marrow testing

PSA (blood test for prostate cancer)

Breast ultrasound

Serum cholesterol test for HDL and LDL levels

CA 15-3 (blood test for breast cancer) CA 125 (blood test for ovarian cancer) Carotid Doppler CEA (blood test for colon cancer) Chest X-ray Colonoscopy Echocardiogram (ECHO) Electrocardiogram (EKG, ECG)

For more information, talk with your benefits counselor.

Fasting blood glucose test

Serum protein electrophoresis (blood test for myeloma) Skin cancer biopsy Stress test on a bicycle or treadmill Thermography ThinPrep pap test Virtual colonoscopy

Flexible sigmoidoscopy Hemoccult stool analysis Mammography

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For cost and complete details, see your Colonial Life benefits counselor. Applicable to form CI-1.0-NC and GCC1.0-P-NC. Underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC ©2016 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. All rights reserved. Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. GROUP CRITICAL CARE, CRITICAL ILLNESS 1.0 – HEALTH SCREENING BENEFIT | 12-16 | 100595-2

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Term Life Insurance Life insurance protection when you need it most Life insurance needs change as life circumstances change. You may need different coverage if you’re getting married, buying a home or having a child. Term life insurance from Colonial Life provides protection for a specified period of time, typically offering the greatest amount of coverage for the lowest initial premium. This fact makes term life insurance a good choice for supplementing cash value coverage during life stages when obligations are higher, such as while children are younger. It’s also a good option for families on a tight budget — especially since you can convert it to a permanent cash value plan later.

With this coverage: n A beneficiary can receive a benefit that is typically free from income tax. n The policy’s accelerated death benefit can pay a percentage of the death benefit if the covered person is diagnosed with a terminal illness. n You can convert it to a Colonial Life cash value insurance plan, with no proof of good health, to age 75. n Coverage is guaranteed renewable up to age 95 as long as premiums are paid when due.

Talk with your Colonial Life benefits counselor to learn more.

n Portability allows you to take it with you if you change jobs or retire.

Spouse coverage options

Dependent coverage options

Two options are available for spouse coverage at an additional cost:

You may add a Children’s Term Life Rider to cover all of your eligible dependent children with up to $20,000 in coverage each for one premium.

1. Spouse Term Life Policy: Offers guaranteed premiums and level death benefits equivalent to those available to you –whether or not you buy a policy for yourself.

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2. Spouse Term Life Rider: Add a term rider for your spouse to your policy, up to a maximum death benefit of $50,000; 10-year and 20-year are available (20-year rider only available with a 20- or 30-year term policy).

The Children’s Term Life Rider may be added to either the primary or spouse policy, not both.

Colonial Life insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC. ©2019 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. All rights reserved. Colonial Life is a registered trademark and marketing brand of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company.

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Whole Life Insurance Life insurance that comes with guarantees — because life doesn’t You can’t predict the future, but you can rest easier knowing you have life insurance with lifelong guarantees. Whole life insurance provides guaranteed features – cash value accumulation, premium rates and a death benefit (minus any loans and loan interest) – that help ensure those benefits will be there to help protect your family’s way of life.

With this coverage: n Life insurance benefits for the beneficiary are typically free from income tax. n You have three opportunities to purchase additional coverage with no proof of good health required if you are 55 or younger when you initially purchase coverage. n The policy’s accelerated death benefit can pay a percentage of the death benefit if the covered individual is diagnosed with a terminal illness.

Talk with your Colonial Life benefits counselor to learn more.

n A $3,000 immediate claim payment can be paid to the designated beneficiary as an advance of the death benefit.

n You can take the policy with you even if you change jobs or retire; with no increase in premium.

n Paid-Up at Age 65 or Paid-Up at Age 95 These two plan design options allow you to select what age your premium payments will end. You can choose to have your policy paid up when you reach age 65 or 9

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Whole Life Insurance Long-Term Care Benefit Rider

Prepare now for long-term care costs The day you may need long-term care might seem like a long way off, but unexpected events and challenging times could come at any point. A little planning now could go a long way in helping protect what you’ve worked so hard to build.

You could need long-term care at any age: You could have an accident or illness and need home health care or related services. When you get older, you could need nursing home services or home health care. Many long-term care costs aren’t covered by health insurance. Would you be able to manage these expenses without having to pull from your savings or rely on financial aid from others?

Whole Life Insurance from Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company includes a long-term care benefit rider option to help you safeguard your assets. It can provide a monthly benefit for long-term care services to help protect your family’s way of life.

A monthly payment to help you You may be eligible for long-term care benefits if you require substantial supervision due to severe cognitive impairment or if you’re unable to perform at least two of the six Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). The monthly benefit varies based on your care setting.

Care setting

Support during challenging times Eric and his wife, Lisa, work full-time jobs to support their two children. The couple recently purchased a new home to accommodate their growing family. After a serious accident, Eric needed a home health care professional to provide medical assistance while he recovered. To cover these expenses, he was going to have to pull from savings or borrow money from family. Fortunately, Eric had a whole life insurance policy with a long-term care benefit rider. His policy had a $100,000 death benefit, and he needed assistance for three months. He was able to receive a 4% monthly payment from his whole life policy’s death benefit, which helped with his long-term care costs.

$100,000 Death Benefit

Monthly benefit* -$12,000

Long-term care facility ( example: nursing home )

6% of Death Benefit

Assisted living facility

6% of Death Benefit

Three $4,000 monthly benefits

$88,000

Remaining death benefit

Home health care agency or licensed home health care professional

4% of Death Benefit

Adult day care

4% of Death Benefit

For illustrative purposes only

* Monthly benefit provided for each benefit period, minus any policy loans, as of the end of the 90-day elimination period.

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WHOLE LIFE 1000 LONG-TERM CARE BENEFIT RIDER


A reliable backup plan A whole life insurance policy with a long-term care benefit rider can: Provide access to a portion of your whole life policy’s death benefit to help you pay for services you may need for a chronic illness, serious accident, sudden illness or cognitive impairment. Offer coverage for various long-term care settings and services, including in-home care and assisted living facilities. Forgive premiums on your whole life policy while long-term care benefits are paid under the rider. While the long-term care benefit rider isn’t meant to cover all long-term care expenses, it’s a more affordable way to get extra financial protection that could help you during challenging times.

Talk with your Colonial Life benefits counselor about how a long-term care benefit rider can help provide you valuable financial security.

These coverages may not be available in all states. Product benefits and benefit amounts vary by state. This coverage has exclusions and limitations that may affect benefits payable. For complete details, see the outline of coverage form, ICC14-WL-LTC-O.

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LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS Pre-existing Condition Limitations – No benefits will be paid for any benefit period that results from a pre-existing condition, and that starts during the first six months after the effective date of the rider. Pre-existing Condition means a condition for which medical advice or treatment was recommended by, or received, from a provider of health care services, within the six months preceding the rider’s effective date. Other Limitations or Conditions on Eligibility for Benefits – We will not pay benefits for confinement or services: resulting from alcoholism, and drug addiction; for which there is no charge in the absence of insurance; provided by a family member; received while residing or confined outside the United States and Canada; and due to chronic illnesses resulting from: – war or any act of war, whether declared or undeclared, or active duty in the armed forces of any nation or international governmental authority or units auxiliary thereto or the National Guard or similar government organizations; – intentionally self-inflicted injuries, attempted suicide or suicide; – participation in a felony, riot, or insurrections; and – aviation (if a non-fare paying passenger). Non-Duplication of Benefits – Qualified Long-Term Care Services do not include services for which charges are covered under any of the following: treatment provided in a government facility (unless otherwise required by law); services for which benefits are available under Medicare or other government programs (except Medicaid); and any state or federal workers’ compensation, employer’s liability or occupational disease law, or under any motor vehicle no-fault law. The rider may not cover all of the expenses associated with your long-term care needs. Renewability and Termination – The rider is guaranteed renewable, meaning you have the right, subject to the terms of your rider, to continue it as long as you pay your premiums on time. Benefit payments under the rider will end upon the earliest of the following: the date the insured is no longer chronically ill; the date the insured’s licensed health care practitioner’s certification expires; the date the insured is no longer receiving qualified long-term care services; or the date the benefit period maximum is reached. Change in Premiums – We reserve the right to change premiums for this rider. The premium can be changed only if we change it on all riders of this kind in force in the state where the rider was issued. Premiums cannot be increased because of a change in the age or health of the insured. Grace Period – After you have paid the first premium, you have a 31-day grace period in which to pay any premium, which is due. The grace period begins on the due date of the premium and ends 31 days later. The policy remains in force during the grace period. Underwriting – Health questions or a medical exam may be required. Federal Tax – The rider is intended to be federally tax-qualified. Applicable to rider form, ICC14-WL-LTC. This brochure is not complete without the corresponding outline of coverage form, ICC14-WL-LTC-O. ©2014 Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Columbia, SC | Colonial Life insurance products are underwritten by Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, for which Colonial Life is the marketing brand.

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Delta Dental of North Carolina Dental Benefit Highlights For Evergreen Community Charter Schools Delta Dental PPO plus Premier

Plan Pays

Coverage effective September 01, 2019 PPO Dentist

NonPremier participating Dentist* Dentist

Diagnostic & Preventive Diagnostic and Preventive Services - exams, cleanings, fluoride, and space maintainers

100%

100%

100%

Emergency Palliative Treatment - to temporarily relieve pain

100%

100%

100%

Sealants - to prevent decay of permanent teeth

100%

100%

100%

Brush Biopsy - to detect oral cancer

100%

100%

100%

Radiographs - X-rays

100%

100%

100%

Minor Restorative Services - fillings

80%

80%

80%

Non-Surgical Periodontic Services - non-surgical services to treat gum disease

80%

80%

80%

Simple Extractions - non-surgical removal of teeth

80%

80%

80%

Other Basic Services - misc. services

80%

80%

80%

Relines and Repairs - to bridges and dentures

80%

80%

80%

Endodontic Services - root canals

50%

50%

50%

Surgical Periodontic Services - surgical services to treat gum disease

50%

50%

50%

Other Oral Surgery - dental surgery

50%

50%

50%

Major Restorative Services - crowns

50%

50%

50%

Prosthodontic Services - bridges, implants, and dentures

50%

50%

50%

Basic Services

Major Services

* When you receive services from a Nonparticipating Dentist, the percentages in this column indicate the portion of Delta Dental's Nonparticipating Dentist Fee that will be paid for those services. The Nonparticipating Dentist Fee may be less than what the dentist charges and you are responsible for that difference.

Welcome to North Carolina's largest dental benefits family! • It's easy to find a dentist! Four out of five dentists nationwide participate in our network. • You have superior access to care and fee savings because of our agreements with participating dentists. • Our dentists cannot balance bill you, which means more money in your pocket! • No troublesome paperwork! Network dentists will fill out and file your claims. • Pay only your copayments and/or deductibles when you receive care from network dentists -- there are no hidden fees. • You can still visit nonparticipating dentists, but you may be billed the full amount at the time of service and then have to wait to be reimbursed.

Quality Dental Program With our quick and accurate claims processing, we pay more than 90% of claims in 10 days or less. Delta Dental also offers world-class customer service from our BenchmarkPortal Certified Center of Excellence call center.

Online Access Our online Consumer Toolkit lets you access your dental plan securely over the Internet. You can find a dentist, check benefits, select paperless notices, review claims and amounts used toward maximums, print ID cards, and more -- all at your own convenience.

Maximum Payment – $1,000 per person total per calendar year on Diagnostic & Preventive, Basic Services and Major Services.

A Healthy Smile

Maximum Carryover – If at least one Covered Service is paid in a calendar year and the total benefit paid does not exceed $500 in that calendar year, $250 will be added to the next calendar year carryover maximum. This amount will accumulate from one calendar year to the next, but will not exceed $1,000. If no Covered Services are paid during a calendar year, all accumulated carryover amounts from previous calendar years will be forfeited.

Keep your smile healthy with dental benefits from Delta Dental. Your smile is a good indicator of your health. Did you know that your dentist can detect up to 120 different diseases, including diabetes and heart disease? Early detection is one of the best ways to prevent further complications.

Deductible – $50 deductible per person total per calendar year limited to a maximum deductible of $150 per family per calendar year. The deductible does not apply to Diagnostic & Preventive services.

Questions?

Employee Only Employee & Spouse Employee & Child(ren) Employee & Family

$38.53 $75.92 $97.77 $136.33

Note - This document is only intended to provide a brief description of your benefits. Please refer to your Certificate and summary for a complete description of benefits, exclusions, and limitations.

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If you have questions, please call our Customer Service team at 800-662-8856 (TTY users call 711) or look online at www.DeltaDentalNC.com.


Vision Benefit Summary www.myuhcvision.com Customer Service: (800) 638-3120 Provider Locator: (800) 839-3242

Plan V1043

Comprehensive Vision Exam Materials - Eyeglass Lenses/Eyeglass Frames or Contact Lenses Frequencies - Based on last date of service

NON-NETWORK

$15 Copay

Up to $40 See below

$30 Copay¹ Exam Once every 12 months Lenses Once every 12 months Frames Once every 24 months

COVERED SERVICES Pair of Lenses (for Eyewear) • Standard single vision lenses • Standard lined bifocal lenses • Standard lined trifocal lenses • Standard lenticular lenses

NETWORK

NETWORK

NON-NETWORK

Covered in full after applicable copay¹

Up to $40 Up to $60 Up to $80 Up to $80

Includes standard scratch-resistant coating

Lens options such as progressive lenses, tints, UV, and anti-reflective coating may be available at a discount at participating providers. Frames $130 Retail Frame Allowance (after applicable copay ¹ )

Up to $45

Up to 4 boxes of contact lenses plus the fitting/evaluation fees and up to two follow-up visits are covered-in-full

Up to $105

You will receive a retail frame allowance toward the purchase of any frame at a network provider. For frames that exceed your allowance, you may receive an additional 30% discount on the overage (available only at participating providers and may exclude certain frame manufacturers). Contact Lenses² • Covered contact lens selection It is important to note the covered contact lens selection may vary by provider but does include the most popular brands on the market today.³ A complete list can be found by visiting our website www.myuhcvision.com.

(after applicable copay ¹ )

• Non-selection contacts

Up to $105 (material copay is waived)

Up to $105

Covered in full after applicable copay¹

Up to $210

You receive an allowance which is applied toward the fitting/evaluation fees and purchase of contact lenses outside the covered contact lens selection. • Necessary contact lenses 4

{@Bullet} Necessary contact lenses

1

The material copayment will apply once if frames and lenses, or contact lenses in lieu of eyewear, are purchased at the same time at a network provider.

2

Contact lenses are in lieu of eyeglass lenses and/or eyeglass frames.

3

Coverage for Covered Contact Lens Selection does not apply at Walmart or Sam's Club locations. The allowance for non-selection contact lenses will be applied toward the fitting/evaluation fee and purchase of all contacts. 4 Necessary contact lenses are determined at the provider's discretion for one or more of the following conditions: Following cataract surgery without intraocular lens implant; to correct extreme vision problems that cannot be corrected with eyeglass lenses and/or eyeglass frames; with certain conditions of anisometropia, keratoconus, irregular corneals/astigmatism, aphakia, facial deformity, or corneal deformity. If your provider considers your contacts necessary, you should ask your provider to contact UnitedHealthcare concerning the reimbursement that UnitedHealthcare will make before you purchase such contacts. Employee Only Employee + Spouse Employee + Child(ren) Employee + Family

$8.21 $16.01 $16.83 $23.40

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Vision Benefit Summary www.myuhcvision.com Customer Service: (800) 638-3120 Provider Locator: (800) 839-3242

Plan V1043

Important to Remember: Network • Always identify yourself as a UnitedHealthcare customer when making your appointment. This will assist your provider in obtaining a claim authorization before your visit. • Your participating provider will help you determine which contact lenses are available in the UnitedHealthcare selection. • Your contact lens allowance is applied to the fitting/evaluation fees, as well as the purchase of non-covered selection contact lenses. For example, if your allowance is $105 and the fitting fee and evaluation is $35, you will have $70 toward the purchase of non-selection contact lenses. Evaluation and fitting fees may vary among providers and type of fitting required. Your material copay is waived when purchasing non-selection contacts. • Patient options, such as UV coating, progressive lenses, etc., which are not covered-in-full, may be available at a discount at participating providers. Choice and Access of Vision Care Providers UnitedHealthcare offers its vision program through a national network including both private practice and retail chain providers. To access the Provider Locator service, visit our Web site at www.myuhcvision.com or call 1-800-839-3242, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You may also view your benefits, search for a provider or print an ID card online at www.myuhcvision.com. Retain this UnitedHealthcare vision benefit summary which includes detailed benefit information and instructions on how to use the program. Please refer to your Certificate of Coverage for a full explanation of benefits. Network Provider - Copays and non-covered patient options are paid to provider by program participant at the time of service. Non-Network Provider - Participant pays full fee to the provider, and UnitedHealthcare reimburses the participant for services rendered up to the maximum allowance. Copays do not apply to non-network benefits. All receipts must be submitted at the same time. Written proof of loss should be given to the Company within 90 days after the date of the loss. If it was not reasonably possible to give written proof in the time required, the Company will not reduce or deny the claim for this reason. However, proof must be filed as soon as reasonably possible, but no later than 1 year after the date of service unless the Covered Person was legally incapacitated. Additional Materials Benefit UnitedHealthcare offers an additional Materials Discount Program. At a participating network provider you will receive a 20% discount on an additional pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses. This program is available after your vision benefits have been exhausted. Please note that this discount shall not be considered insurance, and that UnitedHealthcare shall neither pay nor reimburse the provider or member for any funds owed or spent. Not all providers may offer this discount. Please contact your provider to see if they participate. Discounts on contact lenses may vary by provider. Additional materials do not have to be purchased at the time of initial material purchase. Additional materials can be purchased at a discount any time after the insured benefit has been used. Customer Service is available toll-free at 1-800-638-3120 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Eastern Time Monday through Friday; and 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday. This Benefit Summary is intended only to highlight your benefits and should not be relied upon to fully determine coverage. This benefit plan may not cover all of your healthcare expenses. More complete descriptions of benefits and the terms under which they are provided are contained in the certificate of coverage that you will receive upon enrolling in the plan. If this Benefit Summary conflicts in any way with the Policy issued to your employer, the Policy shall prevail. UnitedHealthcare Vision® coverage provided by or through UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, located in Hartford, Connecticut, or its affiliates. Administrative services provided by Spectera, Inc., United HealthCare Services, Inc. or their affiliates. Plans sold in Texas use policy form number VPOL.06.TX and associated COC form number VCOC.INT.06.TX.

Plan V1043

ODSVPI-02A

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Available soon to Evergreen Charter School employees! 24/7 access to quality care... on your schedule! Visit with your Benefit Counselor during your upcoming Annual Enrollment! Complete

Teladoc Connect in under 10 minutes to US-based, board certified physicians who can answer questions, diagnose and even prescribe when necessary.

Pharmacy Discount Card

ü

Save up to 75% on your prescription medication using our pharmacy discount card. It’s easy to use and accepted at over 50,000 pharmacies nationwide!

ü

Individual Rate PMPM Family Rate PFPM

$10.00 $13.00.

We Win When You Win.

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Explanation of Benefits The Call A Doctor Plus program provides your team with fast, convenient, 24/7 access to quality care by phone, video or mobile app. Here is more information about each service offered, including how to access the benefit.

Teladoc – Talk to a doctor in minutes Teladoc provides your team with 24/7 phone or video access to doctors who can diagnose common medical conditions, provide treatment plans, and even write prescriptions when needed. Whether they’re on vacation or it’s 2 in the morning, your team can have access to the care they need, when they need it.

Key Benefits: à à à à à à

Talk to a doctor in 10 minutes on average No co-pays, deductibles or per-call charges 92% of issues are resolved on the first call US-based, board-certified doctors Connect 24/7/365 by phone, video or app Get answers, prescriptions and treatment plans

Get Started in 3 Easy Steps! 1. Visit Teladoc.com or call (800) 835-2362 and select the option to ‘set up your account’. 2. Be prepared to provide the following information a. First Name b. Last Name c. Date of Birth d. Zip Code e. Email Address: your primary email address f. Preferred Language g. Gender h. The name of your employer 3. Follow the rest of the steps, complete your medical history and you’re all set! Note: if trying to register online and your account cannot be found, please call (800) 8352362 so that Teladoc’s Client Service team can help you locate and set up your account.

Once you are finished, you can add dependents and download the mobile app.

Contact Teladoc à Phone: (800) 835-2362 à Online: www.teladoc.com

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Pharmacy Discount Card – Save on prescription medication Our FREE pharmacy discount card allows your employees to save up to 75% on your prescription medication using the pharmacy discount card. It’s easy to use and accepted at over 50,000 pharmacies nationwide!

Key Benefits: à à à à à

Save up to 75% on prescriptions No claim forms to file No deductibles No limits or maximums No pre-existing conditions

Accessing the Discount Card 1. Register for a card at npsncard.com/teladoc a. Provide your personal information, including name, address, email and/or phone b. Click ‘submit’ and a card is sent to you by mail in 3 to 4 weeks c. If selected, your card will be immediately texted to your phone 2. Find a provider. a. Use searchrx.com to search local partners for the lowest possible price b. Search from over 50,000 pharmacies to find the best price 3. Go to your pharmacy of choice and present your card. a. You will pay the discounted rate at the time of purchase by showing your card. b. You will not have to fill out any reimbursement paperwork your savings are immediate!

Contact the Discount Card à Online: npsncard.com/teladoc

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PIERCE GROUP BENEFITS ADDITIONAL BENEFITS THE FSASTORE Pierce Group Benefits partners with the FSAStore to provide one convenient location for all your FSA eligible purchases. Through this partnership, Pierce Group and the FSAStore can help you shop for FSA eligible items, search for local and eligible physicians, and answer the many questions that come along with having a Flexible Spending Account. The FSAStore focuses on three main channels to help you better understand your benefits and eligible services and products as an FSA participant: • Products - Shop for more than 4,000 FSA eligible products • Services - Find FSA eligible services and providers in your area • Learning Center - Learn more about your FSA and get answers to your questions

Accessing the FSAStore is easy. Simply visit www.FSAStore.com

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General Notice of COBRA Continuation Coverage Rights ** Continuation Coverage Rights Under COBRA** Introduction You are receiving this notice because you recently gained coverage under a group health plan (the Plan). This notice has important information about your right to COBRA continuation coverage, which is a temporary extension of coverage under the Plan. This notice explains COBRA continuation coverage, when it may become available to you and your family, and what you need to do to protect your right to get it. When you become eligible for COBRA, you may also become eligible for other coverage options that may cost less than COBRA continuation coverage. The right to COBRA continuation coverage was created by a federal law, the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (COBRA). COBRA continuation coverage can become available to you and other members of your family when group health coverage would otherwise end. For more information about your rights and obligations under the Plan and under federal law, you should review the Plan’s Summary Plan Description or contact the Plan Administrator. You may have other options available to you when you lose group health coverage. For example, you may be eligible to buy an individual plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. By enrolling in coverage through the Marketplace, you may qualify for lower costs on your monthly premiums and lower out-of-pocket costs. Additionally, you may qualify for a 30-day special enrollment period for another group health plan for which you are eligible (such as a spouse’s plan), even if that plan generally doesn’t accept late enrollees. What is COBRA continuation coverage? COBRA continuation coverage is a continuation of Plan coverage when it would otherwise end because of a life event. This is also called a “qualifying event.” Specific qualifying events are listed later in this notice. After a qualifying event, COBRA continuation coverage must be offered to each person who is a “qualified beneficiary.” You, your spouse, and your dependent children could become qualified beneficiaries if coverage under the Plan is lost because of the qualifying event. Under the Plan, qualified beneficiaries who elect COBRA continuation coverage must pay for COBRA continuation coverage. If you’re an employee, you’ll become a qualified beneficiary if you lose your coverage under the Plan because of the following qualifying events: • Your hours of employment are reduced, or • Your employment ends for any reason other than your gross misconduct. If you’re the spouse of an employee, you’ll become a qualified beneficiary if you lose your coverage under the Plan because of the following qualifying events: • Your spouse dies; • Your spouse’s hours of employment are reduced; • Your spouse’s employment ends for any reason other than his or her gross misconduct; • Your spouse becomes entitled to Medicare benefits (under Part A, Part B, or both); or • You become divorced or legally separated from your spouse. Your dependent children will become qualified beneficiaries if they lose coverage under the Plan because of the following qualifying events: • The parent-employee dies; • The parent-employee’s hours of employment are reduced; • The parent-employee’s employment ends for any reason other than his or her gross misconduct; • The parent-employee becomes entitled to Medicare benefits (Part A, Part B, or both); • The parents become divorced or legally separated; or • The child stops being eligible for coverage under the Plan as a “dependent child.” Sometimes, filing a proceeding in bankruptcy under title 11 of the United States Code can be a qualifying event. If a proceeding in bankruptcy is filed and that bankruptcy results in the loss of coverage of any retired employee covered under the Plan, the retired employee will become a qualified beneficiary. The retired employee’s spouse, surviving spouse, and dependent children will also become qualified beneficiaries if bankruptcy results in the loss of their coverage under the Plan. When is COBRA continuation coverage available? The Plan will offer COBRA continuation coverage to qualified beneficiaries only after the Plan Administrator has been notified that a qualifying event has occurred. The employer must notify the Plan Administrator of the following qualifying events: • The end of employment or reduction of hours of employment; • Death of the employee; • Commencement of a proceeding in bankruptcy with respect to the employer; or • The employee’s becoming entitled to Medicare benefits (under Part A, Part B, or both). For all other qualifying events (divorce or legal separation of the employee and spouse or a dependent child’s losing eligibility for coverage as a dependent child), you must notify the Plan Administrator within 60 days after the qualifying event occurs. You must provide this notice to: Evergreen Charter School at the contact information below Applicable documentation will be required i.e. court order, certificate of coverage etc.

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How is COBRA continuation coverage provided? Once the Plan Administrator receives notice that a qualifying event has occurred, COBRA continuation coverage will be offered to each of the qualified beneficiaries. Each qualified beneficiary will have an independent right to elect COBRA continuation coverage. Covered employees may elect COBRA continuation coverage on behalf of their spouses, and parents may elect COBRA continuation coverage on behalf of their children. COBRA continuation coverage is a temporary continuation of coverage that generally lasts for 18 months due to employment termination or reduction of hours of work. Certain qualifying events, or a second qualifying event during the initial period of coverage, may permit a beneficiary to receive a maximum of 36 months of coverage. There are also ways in which this 18-month period of COBRA continuation coverage can be extended: Disability extension of 18-month period of COBRA continuation coverage If you or anyone in your family covered under the Plan is determined by Social Security to be disabled and you notify the Plan Administrator in a timely fashion, you and your entire family may be entitled to get up to an additional 11 months of COBRA continuation coverage, for a maximum of 29 months. The disability would have to have started at some time before the 60th day of COBRA continuation coverage and must last at least until the end of the 18-month period of COBRA continuation coverage. Second qualifying event extension of 18-month period of continuation coverage If your family experiences another qualifying event during the 18 months of COBRA continuation coverage, the spouse and dependent children in your family can get up to 18 additional months of COBRA continuation coverage, for a maximum of 36 months, if the Plan is properly notified about the second qualifying event. This extension may be available to the spouse and any dependent children getting COBRA continuation coverage if the employee or former employee dies; becomes entitled to Medicare benefits (under Part A, Part B, or both); gets divorced or legally separated; or if the dependent child stops being eligible under the Plan as a dependent child. This extension is only available if the second qualifying event would have caused the spouse or dependent child to lose coverage under the Plan had the first qualifying event not occurred. Are there other coverage options besides COBRA Continuation Coverage? Yes. Instead of enrolling in COBRA continuation coverage, there may be other coverage options for you and your family through the Health Insurance Marketplace, Medicaid, or other group health plan coverage options (such as a spouse’s plan) through what is called a “special enrollment period.” Some of these options may cost less than COBRA continuation coverage. You can learn more about many of these options at www.healthcare.gov. If you have questions Questions concerning your Plan or your COBRA continuation coverage rights should be addressed to the contact or contacts identified below. For more information about your rights under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), including COBRA, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and other laws affecting group health plans, contact the nearest Regional or District Office of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) in your area or visit www.dol.gov/ebsa. (Addresses and phone numbers of Regional and District EBSA Offices are available through EBSA’s website.) For more information about the Marketplace, visit www.HealthCare.gov. Keep your Plan informed of address changes To protect your family’s rights, let the Plan Administrator know about any changes in the addresses of family members. You should also keep a copy, for your records, of any notices you send to the Plan Administrator. Plan Contact Information Evergreen Community Charter School Beth Rhatigan 50 Bell Road Asheville, NC 28805 828-298-2269 COBRA Administrator for FSA Coverage Ameriflex 2508 Highlander Way, Suite 200 Carrollton, TX 75006 Fax: 609-257-0136

COBRA Administrator for Vision Coverage Interactive Medical Systems PO Box 1349 Wake Forest, NC 27588 Physical Address: 11635 Northpark Dr. Suite 330 Wake Forest, NC 27588 (800) 426-8739

COBRA Administrator for Dental Coverage Delta Dental of North Carolina Attn: COBRA Administrator 240 Venture Circle Nashville, TN 37228

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Authorization for Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company For the purpose of evaluating my application(s) for insurance submitted during the current enrollment and eligibility for benefits under any insurance issued including checking for and resolving any issues that may arise regarding incomplete or incorrect information on my application(s), I hereby authorize the disclosure of the following information about me and, if applicable, my dependents, from the sources listed below to Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company (Colonial) and its duly authorized representatives. Health information may be disclosed by any health care provider or institution, health plan or health care clearinghouse that has any records or knowledge about me including prescription drug database or pharmacy benefit manager, or ambulance or other medical transport service. Health information may also be disclosed by any insurance company, Medicare or Medicaid agencies or the Medical Information Bureau (MIB). Health information includes my entire medical record, but does not include psychotherapy notes. Non-health information including earnings or employment history deemed appropriate by Colonial to evaluate my application may be disclosed by any person or organization that has these records about me, including my employer, employer representative and compensation sources, insurance company, financial institution or governmental entities including departments of public safety and motor vehicle departments. Any information Colonial obtains pursuant to this authorization will be used for the purpose of evaluating my application(s) for insurance or eligibility for benefits. Some information obtained may not be protected by certain federal regulations governing the privacy of health information, but the information is protected by state privacy laws and other applicable laws. Colonial will not disclose the information unless permitted or required by those laws. This authorization is valid for two (2) years from its execution and a copy is as valid as the original. A copy will be included with my contract(s) and I or my authorized representative may request access to this information. This authorization may be revoked by me or my authorized representative at any time except to the extent Colonial has relied on the authorization prior to notice of revocation or has a legal right to contest coverage under the contract(s) or the contract itself. If revoked, Colonial may not be able to evaluate my application(s) for insurance or eligibility for benefits as necessary to issue my contract(s). I may revoke this authorization by sending written notice to: Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, Underwriting Department, P.O. Box 1365, Columbia, SC 29202. You may refuse to sign this form; however, Colonial may not be able to issue your coverage. I am the individual to whom this authorization applies or that person’s legal Guardian, Power of Attorney Designee, or Conservator. ________________________ (Printed name of individual subject to this disclosure)

_____________ (Social Security Number)

___________________ (Signature)

________________ (Date Signed)

If applicable, I signed on behalf of the proposed insured as __________________________ (indicate relationship). If legal Guardian, Power or Attorney Designee, or Conservator.

________________________________ (Printed name of legal representative)

_____________________________ (Signature of legal representative)

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___________ (Date Signed)


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I’m Leaving, Now What? State Health Insurance Under certain qualifying events, employees and dependents have the opportunity to continue coverage for 18-36 months under the COBRA Act. Please contact the State Health Plan at 1-888-234-2416. If you are retiring, you must either log in to www.myncretirement.com or call 1-888-234-2416.

Other Benefits If you wish to continue coverage of any of the following benefits, Pierce Group Benefits will be happy to serve you:

• • •

Dental and Vision Insurance Supplemental/Voluntary Insurances - Cancer, Disability, Life, etc. Flexible Spending Accounts

Please visit

www.piercegroupbenefits.com/individualfamily

or call 888-662-7500 for more information on these policies, as well as to enroll/continue your benefits. You may also click on the “Individual & Family” button on the Pierce Group Benefits homepage, www.piercegroupbenefits.com to access this information.

Transferring from one Employer to Another? If you are transferring from a current PGB client to another, some benefits may be eligible for transfer. Please call 888-662-7500 and a Service Specialist will be glad to help you.

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AMERIFLEX - FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS • Customer Service: 1-888-868-3539 • Website: www.myameriflex.com • Claims Mailing Address: P.O. Box 269009, Plano, TX 75026

MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT ONLINE OR DOWNLOAD THE MYAMERIFLEX MOBILE APP

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Check your Balance Submit a Claim Check Claim Status Mark Your Card Lost or Stolen

NORTH CAROLINA STATE HEALTH PLAN • Customer Service: 1-888-234-2416 • Website: http://shpnc.org

UNITED HEALTHCARE - VISION INSURANCE • Customer Service: 1-800-638-3120 • Website: www.myuhcvision.com

CALL A DOCTOR PLUS - TELEMEDICINE

DELTA - DENTAL INSURANCE • Customer Service: 1-800-662-8856 • Website: www.DeltaDentalNC.com

See the inside of your benefit booklet for information on how to set up your account and contact Call A Doctor Plus!

COLONIAL LIFE VISIT COLONIALLIFE.COM TO SET UP YOUR PERSONAL ACCOUNT • Website: www.coloniallife.com • Claims Fax: 1-800-880-9325

• Customer Service & Wellness Screenings: 1-800-325-4368 • TDD for hearing impaired customers call: 1-800-798-4040

If you wish to file a Wellness/Cancer Screening claim for a test performed within the past 18 months, you need the name and date of the test performed as well as your doctor’s name and phone number. Colonial also needs to know if this is for you or another covered individual and their name and social security number. You may: • FILE BY PHONE! Call 1-800-325-4368 and provide the information requested by Colonial’s Automated Voice Response System, 24 hours per day, 7 days a week, or • SUBMIT ON THE INTERNET using the Wellness Claim Form at www.coloniallife.com, or • Write your name, address, social security number and/or policy/certificate number on your bill and indicate “Wellness Test.” Fax this to Colonial at 1-800-880-9325 or MAIL to PO Box 100195, Columbia, SC 29202 If your Wellness/Cancer Screening test was more than 18 months ago, you must fax or mail Colonial a copy of the bill or statement from your doctor indicating the type of procedure performed, the charge incurred and the date of service. Please write your full name, social security number, and current address on the bill. Please Note: If your cancer policy includes a second part to the screening benefit, bills for tests covered and a copy of the diagnostic report (reflecting the abnormal reading of your first test) must be mailed or faxed to us for benefits to be provided.

When you terminate employment, you have the opportunity to continue your Colonial coverage either through direct billing or automatic payment through your bank account. Please contact Colonial at 1-800-325-4368 to request the continuation of benefits form.

TO VIEW YOUR BENEFITS ONLINE Visit www.piercegroupbenefits.com/

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For additional information concerning plans offered to employees of Evergreen Community Charter School, please contact our North Carolina Service Center at 1-888-662-7500, ext. 100

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