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- 1Getting Started and Enrolling
- 3Who is Eligible
- 5Medical
- 6Dental
- 7Flexible Spending Accounts
- 9Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 11Life Insurance
- 13Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- 15Short-Term Disability
- 16Long-Term Disability
- 17US Savings Plan
- 18Investing for Retirement
- 19Contact List
The benefits in this guide apply to U.S. Citizens classified as Expat Residents living and working outside of the U.S.
The benefits in this guide apply to U.S. Citizens classified as an Expat Resident living and working outside of the U.S.
At Transocean, we are proud to have the most committed, passionate and capable team in our industry. Your Transocean benefits help you and your family unlock your potential in so many ways. They give you the ability to stay healthy, protect your income if you become disabled, help you prepare for retirement, and much more.
This Benefits Guide was designed to help you learn about your options. Take a few minutes to walk through your choices before you enroll. That way, you can make the most of Transocean's benefits package.
Your benefits are just one way Transocean rewards your hard work, dedication, and commitment. Thank you for your ongoing dedication to Transocean.
Getting Started
Print this pageIt is very important to review this Guide and follow the enrollment instructions carefully. You will only be eligible to enroll again for health and welfare benefits when first eligible, during the Benefits Annual Enrollment period, or if you experience a qualifying family status change.
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Enrollment Periods
Annually you will be given an opportunity to review your coverage. There are also different times you may change coverage throughout the year: as a new hire, as a transferred employee, or if you experience a qualifying family status change. Each period has different deadlines and rules. Please take time to review the type of enrollment period that most applies to you.
Qualifying Family Status Change
You must notify the Transocean Benefits Center within 60 days of a qualifying status change. Documentation of change will be required when adding dependent (i.e. birth certificate, marriage document, etc.)
Click here for help in notifying Transocean of a qualifying status change.
How to Enroll
Enrolling for your benefits is easy. There are two ways to enroll:
- Online at YourTransoceanBenefits.com or via single sign-on from Workday by selecting the Benefits App and clicking “Login to My Benefits Account”
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By phone at +1 646 259 0401 if you are dialing outside the U.S. or 1 855 RIG 5005 for U.S. callers.
Transocean U.S. Savings Plan (401(k))
To enroll in your 401(k) plan, visit Fidelity's website, NetBenefits.com and create your account. Once you make your election, it will take 1 to 2 paychecks for your deductions to reflect on your paycheck, based on the payroll deadline.
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Who is Eligible
Print this pageFor Medical, Dental, Voluntary Life Insurance, and Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage, you can cover:
- Yourself
- Your spouse
- Your Domestic Partner
- Your children
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Adding Dependents to Coverage
Transocean will verify eligibility for all dependents added to coverage. You will be required to provide documentation showing proof of relationship for any dependent added to coverage to ensure they meet eligibility requirements. Learn More
If you are adding a dependent to your coverage for the first time you must do it within 60 days of your dependent becoming eligible for coverage. Thereafter, you may only add or remove dependents when you experience a qualified event such as birth, marriage or divorce or during the annual enrollment period.
In addition to your spouse or Domestic Partner, Transocean allows coverage for your dependent children, including:
- Biological children
- Stepchildren who reside with you
- Children under legal guardianship and
- Adopted children
Dependent children must be under age 26. Disabled children may be covered beyond age 26.
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Medical
You should not have to worry about healthcare when you are working and living in another country. That’s why Transocean offers medical coverage for you and your family at no cost to you.
The International Medical Plan is administered by MSH International.
Get help on the go
Download the MSH mobile app to your smartphone to:
- Access your MSH ID card
- Find nearby in-network doctors or facilities, anywhere in the world
- Access family healthcare data at any time
- Check your claims and reimbursements
- Plan your next doctor's appointments using the health directory
Use the same log in as you do to acces the Members’ Area of the MSH website.
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Dental
Available through MSH International, the International Dental Plan covers most necessary dental care, up to Plan limits. Payment levels are the same worldwide and you can visit any licensed provider. Transocean pays the full cost of Dental coverage for you and your family.
Need ID Cards?
MSH will not mail a paper medical ID card. You can use the MSH mobile app to view your ID.
If you are a U.S. citizen enrolled in this plan, you will receive two ID cards for use within the U.S. (UnitedHealthcare Global for Medical and OptumRx for Pharmacy).
If you are a Non-U.S. citizen, you will not receive a medical or prescription ID card for U.S. coverage.
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Flexible Spending Accounts
Print this pageFlexible spending Accounts (FSAs) help you pay for certain costs on a tax-free basis. There are two types of FSAs: Healthcare and Dependent Care . When you enroll, you decide how much of your pay should be saved into one or both of the accounts. Transocean takes that amount out before any taxes are paid, thus reducing your taxable income and lowering your taxes.
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Eligible Expenses Under FSAs
The Internal Revenue Service has strict rules about who qualifies as an eligible dependent and what care is eligible for reimbursement. For details, speak with your tax advisor or visit the IRS Website. You can also call the IRS at +1 800 829 3676 to request Publication 502 for healthcare expenses and/or Publication 503 for dependent care expenses.
Submitting Claims
To receive reimbursement from your FSA, you'll need to submit a valid receipt for services received and a claim form to UHC. Claims may be filed directly through www.myuhc.com.
Healthcare Claims
You can be reimbursed for healthcare received through 31 December of the current year. Your deadline to submit claims is 31 March of the following year.
Dependent Care Claims
You can be reimbursed for dependent care received through 31 December of the current year. Your deadline to submit claims is 31 March of the following year.
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Employee Assistance Program
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Moving to a new country brings a variety of challenges — culture shock, different foods, isolation and loneliness are just a few. That is why Transocean offers the Employee Assistance Program through Shepell FGI. If you are in the medical plan, the Employee Assistance Program is included as part of your medical coverage.
Transocean pays the entire cost. You get the help you need. What could be better?
- 24-hour-a-day support
- Completely confidential
- Six no-cost visits with experienced counselors for you and each family member
- Limited financial planning and legal services
Learn more about your Expatriate Employee Assistance Program.
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Life Insurance
Print this pageTransocean offers life insurance coverage for you and your eligible dependents through New York Life. You are automatically enrolled for Basic Life Insurance coverage. You’ll need to enroll for any Voluntary Life coverage you want to purchase for yourself and/or your dependents.
Electing coverage over $250,000 may require you to provide Evidence of Insurability.
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Basic Life Insurance
Basic Life Insurance provides coverage equal to two times your annual base salary rounded up to the next $1,000, up to a maximum of $750,000.
Transocean pays the full cost of this benefit and you are automatically enrolled for this coverage.
Voluntary Life Insurance
You can supplement your Company-paid Basic Life Insurance coverage through Voluntary Life Insurance. You can purchase coverage of one to five times your annual base salary, rounded up to the next $1,000, up to a maximum of $750,000.*
Your combined Basic and Voluntary coverage may not exceed $1,250,000.
*The amount of your coverage will begin to reduce at age 65.
Dependent Life Insurance
If you buy Voluntary Life Insurance for yourself, you can buy Life Insurance for your family as well.
You can buy Voluntary Spouse Insurance of $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $75,000 or $100,000. Your spouse’s coverage cannot be more than 50% of your Voluntary Life Insurance.
You can buy Child Life Insurance of $5,000, $10,000 or $20,000. The coverage you select applies to all your eligible children.
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Accidental Death and Dismemberment
It isn’t pleasant to consider, but everyone should be prepared for worst-case scenarios. Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance gives you one more way to protect your finances when you need them most.
Available through New York Life, AD&D pays a benefit if you lose your life or are injured in an accident. These benefits are paid in addition to Life Insurance benefits.
Transocean provides you with Company-paid Basic AD&D coverage. You can supplement this coverage with additional Voluntary AD&D or Family AD&D coverage.
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Basic AD&D Insurance
Transocean pays 100% of your Basic AD&D Insurance benefit. Your benefit is equal to two times your annual base salary, rounded up to the next $1,000, up to a maximum of $750,000.
The amount of your coverage reduces to 65% at age 65 and to 50% at age 70.
Voluntary AD&D Insurance
You can buy additional AD&D Insurance for you and your family. You can choose between one and five times your annual base salary.
Learn MoreWho is your beneficiary?
Make sure your loved ones are protected. Be sure to keep your beneficiary information up-to-date and accurate. You can do this as part of the online enrollment process.
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Short-Term Disability (STD)
Print this pageIf you are unable to work due to a non-work-related illness or injury, Short-Term Disability (STD) replaces a portion of your base salary.
STD pays you 100% or 66 2/3% of your monthly base salary based on your years of service as of the date your disability begins.
Benefits begin after a five-day elimination period and may continue for up to 26 weeks. Transocean pays the full cost of STD benefits and you are automatically eligible as of your hire date or transfer date. For more details, click here .
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Long-Term Disability (LTD)
Print this pageIf you are unable to work for more than 26 weeks due to a non-work-related illness or injury, and you are approved by Cigna, you will receive up to 60% of your monthly base salary up to a maximum monthly benefit of $15,000 USD. LTD benefits continue for the length of your disability, but generally not beyond your 65th birthday. Your benefits can continue after age 65 if you go on LTD after age 60.
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U.S. Savings Plan
Print this pageThe Transocean U.S. Savings Plan, or 401(k) plan, helps you save for retirement.
You can contribute a percentage of your eligible compensation to your account through:
- Pre-Tax Contributions – Save 1% to 50% on a pre-tax basis (up to the IRS-defined annual limit).
- Roth After-Tax Contributions – Save 1% to 50% on an after-tax basis to a Roth 401(k) account (up to the IRS-defined annual limit).
- Catch-Up Contributions – If you are at least age 50, you can save an additional 1% to 25% of your eligible base pay on a pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax basis (up to the IRS-defined annual limit).
Transocean Match
Transocean matches 200% on up to 5% of eligible compensation you contribute to the Savings Plan through both pre-tax and Roth contributions.
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Vesting
The money you put into your 401(k) is always yours to keep. And you will be automatically vested in your Transocean match. There is not a vesting period required. So, Transocean's contributions into your account belong to you immediately.
Savings Plan Loans
If you need to use your Savings Plan money before you retire, you can borrow up to 50% of your balance, up to a maximum of $50,000. Certain restrictions apply.
You repay your loan with after-tax, automatic payroll deductions. You can have one general-purpose loan and one home loan outstanding at any time. Contact Fidelity Investments at +1 800 835 5098 to explore your opportunities.
Savings Plan Enrollment
Taking advantage of the company match is a great way for you to save. If you don't take action, you will automatically be enrolled in the U.S. Savings Plan at 3%. Then, each year on your anniversary, your contribution percentage will automatically increase by 1% until you reach the maximum match. This way you’re sure to take full advantage of the matching funds.
Visit Netbenefits.com at any time to:
- Change or stop your contributions to the Plan
- Change your investment options
- Designate a new beneficiary
Once you make your initial election or change your contribution, it will take 1 to 2 paychecks for your deductions to reflect on your paycheck, based on the payroll deadline.
How To Contact Fidelity
Contact Fidelity Investments at +1 800 835 5098 or visit Netbenefits.com to learn more about loans and explore your opportunities.
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Contact list
Transocean Benefits Center | |
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Within the U.S.: 1 855 RIG 5005 Outside the U.S.: +1 646 259 0401 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Standard Time |
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MSH International: Healthcare and Dental | |
Americas: +1 403 539 6136 Asia: +86 21 6187 0591 Europe: +33 (0)1 44 20 48 15 Middle East, Africa: +971 4 365 1302 |
www.msh-intl.com/global |
International Employee Assistance Program | |
Flexible Spending Accounts: UnitedHealthcare | |
Within the U.S.: 1 800 331 0480 |
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central time M-F |
Fidelity Investments: U.S. Savings Plan | |
+1 800 835 5098 |
http://www.Netbenefits.com |
Transocean Pension Center: U.S. Retirement Plan-Frozen in 2014 | |
Within the U.S.: Outside the U.S.: |
https://ypr.aon.com/transocean |
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About this guide
This guide provides highlights of the Transocean, Inc. benefit programs for employees who are U.S. Expatriate employees. It is not an official plan document. The guide is a general summary of certain terms and conditions of the health and welfare benefits and is for information purposes only. If there are any discrepancies or conflicts between this guide and the terms of the official plan documents and any underlying insurance contracts, as applicable, the official plan documents and insurance contracts, as applicable, will control. Nothing in this document creates an employment contract between Transocean Inc. and any employees. Transocean Inc. reserves the right to amend, change or terminate the plans or any underlying contract, at any time and without notice, at its sole discretion, according to the terms of the applicable plan.
Annual Enrollment
Around the 4th quarter of each year you will be given an opportunity to change your coverage, to be effective the first of the coming year. Coverage cannot be changed outside of this time period, unless you experience a qualifying family status change during the year (e.g. marriage, divorce, birth or adoption of a child, change in spouse's eligibility for medical coverage, etc.) If you did not enroll, you will default into your most recently elected coverage, except for HSA and FSA, which have to be elected every year.
New Hire Enrollment
You have 60 days from your hire date to enroll in benefits. The elections you make as a new hire become effective on your hire date and remain in effect through the end of that year. They can't be changed unless you experience a qualifying family status change during the year.
If you don't take action within 60 days:
- You will have Medical (Employee Only coverage), Dental (Employee Only coverage), Basic Life Insurance, Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- You will not have any Voluntary Life Insurance or Voluntary AD&D Insurance.
- After 60 days, you will be automatically enrolled in the U.S. Savings Plan at a 3% pre-tax contribution rate in the Plan's default investment option. Your contribution rate will automatically increase by 1% each year on the anniversary of your original auto-enrollment until you are contributing 5%.
Qualifying Family Status Change
You can notify Transocean of a Qualifying Family Status Change online at YourTransoceanBenefits.com. You will need to log into your account and select “Life Changes” at the top of the page. Then, select the type of qualifying status change you are making (i.e., marriage, birth of a child, etc.). If the change you are making is not listed, select “Other Life Changes” and follow the prompts to process your change. If you have a question, you can click "contact us" or call the Benefits Center at 1 855 RIG 5005 or +1 646 259 0401, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Standard Time. Please refer to the Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) of each plan on Rig Central for a complete list of qualifying events. After you have added a new dependent, you will receive information from the Dependent Verification team about how to provide the required documentation.
Transferring Employee Enrollment
You have 60 days from your transfer date (the date in which you change your home address) to enroll in benefits. A transfer is defined as a change that affects your employee status and/or causes you to lose coverage due to a move.
The elections you make at enrollment will be effective on your transfer date and remain in effect through the end of that year. They cannot be changed unless you experience a qualifying family status change during the year.
If you don't enroll
- AND you had Transocean coverage before you transferred, you will be enrolled for Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, and Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance at the same coverage level that you had before you transferred.
- AND you did not have Transocean coverage before you transferred; you will be enrolled for Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, and Voluntary AD&D Insurance at the Employee Only coverage level.
- You will have Basic Life Insurance, Basic AD&D Insurance, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability.
- After 60 days, you will be automatically enrolled in the U.S. Savings Plan at a 3% pre-tax contribution rate in the Plan's default investment option. Your contribution rate will automatically increase by 1% each year on the anniversary of your original auto-enrollment until you are contributing 5%. You can make changes to your account at any time.
Why do we need to ensure only eligible dependents are covered?
As a self-insured medical plan, Transocean is responsible for paying the claims submitted by members in the plan, including covered dependents. That’s right; Transocean pays the claims submitted by each of us as members in the plan. For example, if you go to the doctor and your statement says, “Insurance paid $200,” that is $200 paid by Transocean to the cost of your medical care.
The claims submitted and paid by Transocean are a direct contributor to the amount you pay for insurance premiums. The more claims experienced and paid by the company, the larger future annual premiums will be. As a plan sponsor, Transocean is responsible for ensuring claims are paid appropriately (utilizing MSH) and only eligible claims expenses for eligible dependents are paid, to ensure costs for all plan participants are managed.
U.S. Expatriate Resident | |||
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Outside U.S. | In-Network U.S. | Out-of-Network U.S. | |
Annual Out-of-Pocket Maximum: The maximum you will pay in a plan year | |||
Individual | $1,500 | $2,000 | $4,000 |
Family | $2,500 | $4,000 | $8,000 |
Coinsurance: The portion of the cost paid by Transocean* | |||
Transocean pays: | 80% or 100% of eligible charges | 80% of eligible charges | 60% of eligible charges |
Preventive Care: Annual exams, immunizations, and screenings | |||
Transocean Pays: | 100% of eligible charges | 100% of eligible charges | 100% of eligible charges |
Outpatient Medical Services: Pre-certification required | |||
Physician Fees: | 80% of eligible charges | 80% of eligible charges | 60% of eligible charges |
Emergency Care: | 100% of eligible charges | ||
Ambulance: | 100% of eligible charges | ||
Lab Testing: | 80% of eligible charges | 80% of eligible charges | 60% of eligible charges |
X-Ray & MRI: | 80% of eligible charges | 80% of eligible charges | 60% of eligible charges |
Hospitalization: Pre-certification required | |||
Hospital room and board: | 100% of eligible charges | 80% of eligible charges | 60% of eligible charges |
Physician and Surgery Fees: | 100% of eligible charges | 80% of eligible charges | 60% of eligible charges |
Mental, Nervous and Substance Abuse: Pre-certification required | |||
Inpatient: | 100% of eligible charges | 80% of eligible charges | 60% of eligible charges |
Outpatient: | 80% of eligible charges | 80% of eligible charges | 60% of eligible charges |
Skilled Care: Pre-certification required, limited to 60 days per calendar year | |||
Skilled Nursing Facility: | 100% of eligible charges | 80% of eligible charges | 60% of eligible charges |
Home Healthcare: | 100% of eligible charges | 80% of eligible charges | 60% of eligible charges |
Short-Term Rehabilitation: | 100% of eligible charges | 80% of eligible charges | 60% of eligible charges |
Prescription Drugs | |||
Transocean Pays: | 80% of eligible charges | 80% of eligible charges | 60% of eligible charges |
Vision Care | |||
Vision Exam | 80% of eligible charges, one exam per calendar year | ||
Frames, lenses, contacts or LASIK | 80% of eligible charges Up to $300 annual maximum |
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Safety glasses | $150 per calendar year allowance |
*Coinsurance is the amount that the employee owes after the deductible has been met. This chart reflects Transocean's portion of the coinsurance amount.
All coinsurance reimbursements are based on Reasonable & Customary rates.
UHC Options PPO Network
MSH partners with United Healthcare International in the U.S. to provide you with an extensive network of contracted providers. A list of in-network providers can be found at www.myuhc.com. Just click on Find Physician, Laboratory or Facility and select UnitedHealthcare Options PPO.
OptumRx
OptumRx is the prescription drug provider in the U.S. If you have questions, contact the member services number on the back of your ID card.
International Dental | |
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Annual Deductible | $50 |
Annual Maximum Benefit | $2,000 |
Preventive Services | Plan pays 100% of eligible costs for oral examinations, X-rays and cleanings |
Basic Restorative Services | Plan pays 80% of eligible costs after deductible for fillings, extractions and endodontics |
Major Restorative Services | Plan pays 50% of eligible costs after deductible for dentures, bridges and crowns |
Orthodontia | Plan pays 50% of eligible services after deductible, up to $2,000 per lifetime (available only for dependent children under the age of 19) |
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
The FSA is used to reimburse yourself for day care, day camp, elder care, or other expenses you pay because both you and your spouse work, your spouse goes to school full-time or your spouse isn't mentally or physically able to care for himself or herself.
- Set aside $240 to $5,000 each calendar year (if you and your spouse file separate tax returns, the maximum is $2,500).
- Leftover FSA dollars are forfeited. Be sure to file claims by the 31 March deadline.
- The Dependent Care FSA is not for healthcare costs. Put medical care dollars in your Healthcare FSA.
- The Internal Revenue Service has strict rules about eligible dependents and eligible costs. For details, speak with your tax advisor, visit the IRS website, or call the IRS at +1 800 829 3676.
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
You can use this FSA to reimburse yourself for any healthcare costs you pay out of your own pocket, like deductibles, coinsurance and other costs not covered by your healthcare plan.
Use your Healthcare FSA to pay for your family's costs too.
- Set aside $240 to $2,850 each calendar year.
- You have until 31 December to use your current year Healthcare FSA.
- Leftover FSA dollars are forfeited. Be sure to file claims by the 31 March deadline.
- You must have a prescription to claim expenses for over-the-counter medicines. There are certain exceptions. Visit the IRS website to learn more.
- You do not have to be enrolled in other Transocean benefits to use the Healthcare FSA.
- The Internal Revenue Service has strict rules about eligible dependents and eligible costs. For details, speak with your tax advisor, visit the IRS website, or call the IRS at +1 800 829 3676.
Learn even more at www.myuhc.com.
Guaranteed Issue Coverage and Evidence of Insurability
The Guaranteed Issue (GI) amounts are:
- Up to $250,000 of Voluntary Life coverage for you
- Up to $50,000 of Dependent Life coverage for your spouse
- Up to $20,000 of Dependent Life coverage for each of your dependent children
During annual enrollment, you may enroll or increase your coverage by one times your annual base salary, up to $250,000 without providing Evidence of Insurability. In addition you can enroll or increase your spouse life insurance by one increment up to $50,000 without providing Evidence of Insurability.
If you wish to buy more coverage than the Guaranteed Issue limit, you must provide Evidence of Insurability to the insurance carrier. If you select Voluntary or Dependent Life coverage that requires EOI, the insurance carrier will ask for additional information after enrollment. New York Life will approve or deny your request for excess coverage based on this information.
While your request for extra coverage is being processed by New York Life, you will be covered for the maximum GI amount for which you are eligible. If your request for excess coverage is approved by New York Life, your coverage will become effective on the first of the month following the date of approval.
Voluntary AD&D Insurance
You can elect to cover yourself alone or add your family to your coverage. Here's how Voluntary AD&D works:
Your Coverage | Your Spouse's Coverage | Each Dependent Child's Coverage |
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One to five times annual base salary, rounded up to the next $1,000, up to a maximum of $750,000. Your combined Basic plus Voluntary AD&D cannot exceed $1,250,000. |
60% of your coverage amount if no children are insured. 50% of your coverage amount if children are insured. Maximum spouse coverage is $300,000. |
10% of your coverage amount if your spouse is insured. 15% of your coverage amount if your spouse is not insured. Maximum coverage for each child is $25,000. |
Years of Service | Weeks at 100% Pay After Absence of 5 Consecutive Work Days | Weeks at 66 2/3% Pay |
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< 1 | 0 | 26 |
1-9 | 8 | 18 |
10-14 | 10 | 16 |
15+ | 14 | 12 |