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Group Benefits Review Newsletter

Group Benefits Review Newsletter

We are able to renew our benefit plans on April 1st with only a small increase to the cost you pay and with NO REDUCTION in benefits. This is incredible news given rising healthcare costs and we appreciate you using the plans wisely.

Unless you wish to make a change in your benefit election, there is nothing you need to do on this anniversary.

If you wish to make a change, you should see the Insurance Coordinator in your branch for forms. All change paperwork should be returned to your branch NO LATER THAN MARCH 31.

Enrollment

There are three (3) windows of opportunity for one to join the Acousti Engineering Company Benefit Plans.

  1. When one is initially eligible (first of the month following six months of continuous full-time employment).
  2. Enrollment during the 30 days prior to the plan anniversary (currently April 1st).
  3. Enrollment within 30 days of a change in family status (for example, marriage, birth, death, adoption, etc.)

Let’s Talk Prescriptions…

Blue Plan members enjoy the economy and convenience of our prescription drug card/mail order program. Effective April 1, 2008, the copays per prescription dispensed at the pharmacy (30-day supply) will be $15 for generic and $30 for preferred brand. The mail order (90-day supply) copay for generic will be $30. The brand name copay for mail order will be $60. The Non-Preferred Brand Name Copay is $50 with Mail Order Copay of $100. Green Plan members have the following prescription benefits: $15 Copay for Generics, $500 deductible and 50% coinsurance for Brand Name.

Basic Group Life & Accidental Death Insurance

All eligible employees receive Basic Life Insurance & Accidental Death Coverage equal to one times your annual compensation (based on prior year W-2 earnings) with a minimum death benefit of $20,000. This coverage is underwritten by Florida Combined Life Insurance Company and is paid for entirely by Acousti. Plus, those employees covering dependents on the medical plan receive a Dependent Life benefit at no additional cost!

Our Flexible Benefit Plan Saves You $$$

Acousti operates a Flexible Benefit (Section 125) Plan which allows participating employees to pay their portion of the cost for medical and dental coverage on a pre-tax basis through payroll deduction. Because of this plan, most participants enjoy savings of 15-30% on the actual cost of these benefits. The plan is designed so that your prior year election continues into the new year however, if you are making a benefit change you MUST complete a new election form – See the Insurance Coordinator at your branch for the paperwork required to make a change.

Dental Benefit Summary

For 2008 our Group Dental is provided by Assurant Employee Benefit effective 4/1/2008:

  • The dental plans uses a PPO Provider Network. Using the network will increase your maximum calendar year benefit by 50% and provides a 100% benefit for not only Preventive Services, but many basic services.
  • Four Tier Pricing will significantly reduce costs for those covering only a spouse or only child(ren). The Full Family rate also represent a significant value.
  • The new plan will cover up to FOUR CLEANINGS per year (2 Routine, 2 Perio)

The monthly cost for the 2008-2009 plan year are as follows:

   Employee Only: $27.75
   Employee + Spouse: $53.15
   Employee + Child(red): $53.45
   Employee + Family: $78.86

The current dental plan ends 3/31/2009. You must complete and return the enrollment form to be included in the new plan.

Blue Plan Medical Plan Members…

Did you know you can handle your mail order prescriptions on-line? You can review your medication profile on-line as well. Visit the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida website and try it out!

www.bcbsfl.com

For those who prefer paper…the Insurance Coordinator in your branch can provide you with Mail Order prescription supplies.

Nationwide Access To Participating Blue Cross Shield Providers

To find the most current Blue Cross and Blue Shield Participating Provider (PPC) listing visit the Blue Cross website for your state:

Florida www.bcbsfl.com
North Carolina www.bcbsnc.com
South Carolina www.bcbssc.com
Tennessee www.bcbst.com
Texas www.bcbstx.com

Supplemental Life Insurance

Our Supplemental Life Insurance Program allows participants to purchase up to $120,000 of economical term life insurance with no health questions. Better yet, the cost is payroll deducted. Look at the rates, you’ll be surprised at how little it costs for this important coverage. Rates are not increasing this year, but they do increase due to age at 5-year intervals.

Winning Medical Plan Design

Acousti provides all eligible employees with the choice of two Blue Cross and Blue Shield medical plans which we call Green Plan and Blue Plan. The Green Plan plan provides a basic level of benefits. Acousti pays the total cost of the Green Plan plan for employees and a major portion of the dependent coverage cost. Those wanting a richer plan of benefits can join the Blue Plan plan which provides lower office visit copays, lower deductible and an enhanced prescription drug card. Those choosing the Blue Plan plan pays a portion of the cost of single coverage and a little more for family coverage. Both plans use Blue Cross and Blue Shield’s extensive Blue Options Network Blue network but also allow members to seek care outside of the network at reduced benefit levels. The Insurance Coordinator at your branch can provide you with a brief plan outline.

Handy Phone Numbers

Blue Cross Blue Shield
(customer service)
1-877-352-2583
Assurant Employee Benefits
(customer service)
1-800-733-7879
The John Geer Company 1-904-296-3990

Vision Care Discount Program

Participants in our medical plan have access to the Vision One program sponsored by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida. Call 1-800-793-8622 for details. Participating providers can also be located on the Internet at Cole Managed Vision.

Group Benefit Program Anniversary Instructions

  1. Review the Employee Benefits Newsletter.
  2. If you do not wish to make changes to your current coverage selection YOU NEED NOT DO ANYTHING. Your current elections will carryover to the new plan year.
  3. If you wish to make changes to your current coverage selection or wish to see more detailed benefit outlines, please contact the Insurance Coordinator at your branch.

The plans referred to in this newsletter are controlled by various plan documents and insurance contracts. Neither Acousti Engineering Company of Florida nor The John Geer Company has the ability to promise benefits beyond the scope of the documents or contracts. All final benefits interpretation will be controlled by the various insurance carriers.

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