Group Term Life, Long Term Disability (LTD) and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Plans
Basic Life |
Supplemental Life and AD&D |
Dependent Life and AD&D |
Employee Programs & Forms |
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Life Insurance Plan HighlightsEmployee life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits are provided by Lincoln Financial.
Beneficiary Designations If you have a life event, be sure to check your assigned beneficiaries for basic and supplemental life coverage. In the event of a claim the insurance carrier will provide benefits to whoever is listed on your most recent enrollment/change form. If you are unsure who your beneficiary is contact Sarah Arnold. Life & AD&D Policy Numbers
Age Based Reductions When you are age 65 or older, your Life Insurance Benefit (Basic and Supplemental) will reduce to the percentage shown below: 67% of the Benefit at age 65 45% of the Benefit at age 70 30% of the Benefit at age 75 20% of the Benefit at age 80 This reduction happens immediately after your birthday when you turn one of the qualifying ages. |
Supplemental Life Insurance
In addition to the Basic Life Insurance coverage provided by AUI/NRAO, supplemental life insurance coverage is also offered.
Guaranteed Issue
Evidence of Insurability New hires are eligible to elect up to 3x Supplemental Life Insurance. Anything above 3x requires medical underwriting. To complete EOI online, please visit www.mylincolnportal.com and use code AUILTD. Premiums (24 out of 26 payrolls) Premiums are post-tax and 100% employee funded. Rates are based on your age on January 1st of the current year. Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage is included in the premium. If you have a tier change during the calendar year, it will go into effect on January 1st of the next year. Rates are based on units of $1,000. Under Age 25 $.0240 Age 25 – 29 $.0255 Age 30 - 34 $.0240 Age 35 - 39 $.0335 Age 40 - 44 $.0480 Age 45 - 49 $.0715 Age 50 - 54 $.1095 Age 55 - 59 $.1985 Age 60 - 64 $.2845 Age 65 - 69 $.5655 Age 70 and over $.9790 |
Spouse and Child CoverageEmployees may elect life insurance coverage for their spouse and children if you are enrolled in supplemental life insurance. Spouse Coverage You may choose coverage for your spouse up to 50% of the value of your own supplemental coverage, in increments of $5,000. You cannot elect spouse coverage if you do not have your own supplemental life. Spouse coverage is guaranteed issue to the first $30,000 at time of hire. Any coverage requested above that amount requires medical underwriting. Spouse Insurance Premiums Premiums are post-tax and 100% employee funded. Rates are based on your spouse's age on January 1st of the current year. Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage is included in the premium. If you have a tier change during the calendar year, it will go into effect on January 1st of the next year. Rates are based on units of $1,000, rounded two decimal places. There are no age based reductions in benefit for spouse life insurance. Premiums (24 out of 26 payrolls) Under Age 25 $.0240 Age 25 – 29 $.0255 Age 30 - 34 $.0240 Age 35 - 39 $.0335 Age 40 - 44 $.0480 Age 45 - 49 $.0715 Age 50 - 54 $.1095 Age 55 - 59 $.1985 Age 60 - 64 $.2845 Age 65 - 69 $.5655 Age 70 and over $.9790 Child Insurance Coverage for dependent children is always guaranteed issue. Children can be covered to age 26 regardless of student status. Coverage is available in increments of $2,000 up to $10,000. $.115 Per $1,000 Life insurance goes through the end of the month in which the reach age 26. |
Enrollment/Change formDependent Life enrollment form Employee Programs Will Preparation - Quick and easy, legally binding online will preparation. Funeral Preparation - Lincoln partnered with Funeral Decisions Co. to provide assistance during the funeral planning process. EAP Benefits Lincoln also offers EAP services as part of their program to assist members with questions, resources, and guidance. In addition, EAP has legal guidance which includes 30 minute consultations per legal issue with a lawyer. For more information, please see below.
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Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance |
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Plan Info |
Summaries & Premiums |
Claims & Benefits | |
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LTD Plan HighlightsLong-term disability (LTD) insurance provides income protection if you become disabled from an accident or illness for longer than three months of time. (Long-term disability is often confused with long-term care insurance. Long-term care provides coverage for you or your family members if you need skilled home care, or are admitted to a nursing home.) As an AUI employee, you are enrolled in an LTD insurance plan automatically. If you are approved, the monthly benefit payments provided are equal to 60% of your basic monthly earnings less any benefits received from Long term disability benefits are provided by Lincoln Financial. LTD Policy Numbers
LTD Certificate
LTD Certificate (under 65) LTD Certificate (over 65) |
Plan Summaries2024 Long-term Disability RatesFor employees under age 65 the premium for long term disability insurance coverage is $0.409 per $100 For employees over age 65 the premium for long term disability insurance coverage is $0.219 per $100 |
File a ClaimIf you believe you are eligible for LTD please contact your local HR representative about your FMLA rights and how to proceed. Claim Forms Telephonic: 800-713-7384 LTD Benefits Payment & InfoIf you are approved for LTD, Lincoln will provide 60% of your annualized salary per month in income, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. This income is not taxed due to the premiums being paid on a post-tax basis, 100% by the employee. In addition, Lincoln will make a retirement contribution to your 401a account on your behalf each month at a rate of 13%. Approved LTD participants can continue to carry AUI medical, dental and vision insurance at their active employee rate. Employees will be required to pay for their premiums through a third party administrator WageWorks. Life insurance continuation is dependent on approval by Lincoln. Life insurance conversion options are available. |