Title: IU Voluntary Benefits Program
1IU Voluntary Benefits Program
Presented by Marsh Voluntary Benefits
2The IU Voluntary Benefits Program Special
Enrollment PeriodSeptember 1 September
30Enrollment in certain programs with more
favorable conditions regarding proof of good
health.
3Special Enrollment Period
- Long-term Care Insurance for Employees does not
require proof of good health. - Short-term Disability Insurance does not have a
late enrollment penalty (late enrollees have a 60
day waiting period for illness disability during
the first 12 months of coverage) - Vision Wear is only available during an annual
enrollment period each year. After September,
the next opportunity for enrollment will be Fall
2010 for a 1/1/2011 effective date. - Critical Illness Insurance does not require proof
of good health for coverage of Employees (up to
10,000)
4What are Voluntary Benefits?
Optional benefit plans are 100 employee paid.
These plans typically have the advantage of
group rates not available to individuals on their
own and the convenience of premiums paid through
payroll deductions.
5What do benefits cost?
- Premiums are often based on individual factors,
for example - short-term disability is based on actual base
salary - long term care is based on age at enrollment,
plus 5 daily benefit options, inflation and
non-forfeiture options. - Pet insurance is based on type and age of pet and
coverage options - Premium examples are given in the presentation
- Individual quotes are available during plan
enrollment. - Payroll deductions are monthly (2nd pay for
biweekly)
6- IU Programs and eligible groups
Retirees
Program
Special Enrollment conditions apply Appointed
to 50 FTE or more Appointed to 37.5 FTE or
more
7Who is Marsh?
Marsh is the benefits administrator for the
IU Voluntary Benefits Program. Marsh provides
services such as enrollments, ongoing servicing,
billing, marketing, brokerage, customer
administration and claim servicing, and
communications. Therefore, Marsh serves as a hub
for all of your IU Voluntary Benefit needs.
8- Program Description
- Summary of each program available through
- the IU Voluntary Benefits Program
9Long-Term Care Insurance
Underwritten by John Hancock
- Helps an individual manage the expenses
associated with a nursing home costs and home
health care. - An individual could face these expenses at any
point in life, due to an accident or illness.
10Short-Term Disability Insurance
Underwritten by The Standard
- Helps employees protect their income if they
experience a disability that results from a
covered illness or disability - Available to Full-time staff only.
11Critical Illness Insurance
Underwritten by Unum
- If you suffer a covered critical illness,
Critical Illness insurance can help cover
expenses not covered by health benefits or income
protection coverage - Some of the covered conditions include
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Cancer
- Carcinoma in situ
- Coronary artery bypass surgery
- End stage renal (kidney failure)
- And, more.
12Vision Wear Program
Underwritten by EyeMed Vision Care
- Provides benefits and discounts for glasses and
contacts - Services provided by private ophthalmologists,
optometrists, and retail providers - Consists of a large network of providers
- University affiliated clinics are in-network
providers - Atwater Eye Care Center and Community Eye Care
Center in Bloomington - Indianapolis Eye Care Center
13Auto, Home, and Renters Insurance
Underwritten by MetLife Auto Home, Travelers,
or Liberty Mutual
- Quotes and application process available starting
October 1. - Program offers comparable quotes from three of
the nations leading auto and homeowners
insurance carriers. - Visit one web site or call one toll-free phone
number to receive comparative quotes. - Several types of policies available
- Auto
- Homeowners
- Renters
- Condo
- Boat
- Motorcycle
- Personal Excess Liability (Umbrella)
- Jewelry/artwork
- Seasonal Home
14Home Mortgage Program
Offered by Wells Fargo
- Makes home financing easier and less costly for
thousands of employees across the nation - Dedicated team of specialists can help you buy,
build, or refinance - Exclusive employee benefits such as Wells Fargo
Closing GuaranteeSM, flexible credit closing
guidelines, and easy applications and quick
approval process
15ID TheftSmart Program
Offered by Kroll, Inc.
- Licensed investigator will help reclaim your
identity to pre-theft status and regaining your
financial standing - Receive continuous credit monitoring to alert you
to any potential problems or suspicious activity
16Pet Insurance
Underwritten by VPI
- Pet health insurance at affordable costs
- Free to visit any licensed veterinarian, no
pre-approval necessary - Policies available for dogs, cats, ferrets,
rabbits, reptiles, and other exotic pets
17How can I receive additional information about
theIU Voluntary Benefits Program?
- Employee and Retiree home mailing materials
- Voluntary Benefits Web site
- www.iuvoluntarybenefits.com
- Customer Service 866-795-6272
18Detailed program information, quotes, and
enrollment will be available in the following two
ways starting September 1
- 1-866-795-6272
- Phone number features
- Toll-free phone number
- Licensed insurance representatives to assist
customers in determining which programs and
coverage amounts are suitable - Representatives available Monday through Friday,
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time
- www.iuvoluntarybenefits.com
- Web site features
- Detailed information on each of the voluntary
programs - Interactive tools to help employees make informed
decisions on the benefits they choose - Advice and tips on which programs are most
suitable for employees based on life events, life
stages and financial goals - Enrollment
Quotes and application for the Auto, Home, and
Renters Program available starting October 1.
19- Understanding the Enrollment Process
- At www.iuvoluntarybenefits.com you can review
information about this program and enroll. - You will be able to view information about each
plan under the Voluntary Benefits tab or by
clicking on any of the voluntary benefit plans
listed down the right-hand side of the home page - Each program page contains a tab labeled Enroll
under which employees can enter their personal
information. As always, information transferred
through this Web site is safe and secure. - Premium examples are available on the web
individual quotes are provided during the
enrollment process. When you are given your
individual premium, you can decline or accept
enrollment.
20Thank You for your attendance and interest in
the IU Voluntary Benefits Program