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Other Programs, continued
TRAVEL ASSISTANCE
Through your group coverage with Reliance Standard,
you automatically receive travel assistance services
provided by On Call International. On Call is a 24-
hour, toll-free service that provides a comprehensive
range of information, referral, coordination and
arrangement services designed to respond to most
medical care situations and many other emergencies
you may encounter when you travel. On Call also
offers pre-trip assistance including passport/visa
requirements, foreign currency and weather
information. Call (800) 456-3893 (in the U.S., toll
free) or (603) 328-1966 (worldwide, collect).
ADVANCE MEDICAL
Advance Medical is available to all subscribers and
covered dependents enrolled in any SISC PPO, HMO,
or Kaiser medical plan. The services are free to our
members.
Advance Medical can assist patients with medical
conditions by providing answers to their healthcare
questions and ensuring they are receiving the best
possible care. Patients’ medical cases are reviewed
by doctors identified as world-leading experts in their
fields of specialty. Members who access this service
are able to speak directly with a specialist once their
case is established. It is ideally suited to help
members when they:
•
Are dealing with complex medical conditions
•
Are considering surgery or a major procedure
•
Have questions about managing a health
condition
•
Would like to get a second opinion regarding a
documented diagnosis or treatment plan
•
Members may reach Advance Medical by phone
1-855-201-9925 or online at
www.advance- medical.net/siscLONG TERM CARE
The District provides basic Long Term Care coverage
through Unum. Long Term Care Insurance provides
assistance with daily living activities such as bathing,
eating, and dressing when you or a family member are
no longer able to perform these activities. The Plan
provides options for care in a variety of settings,
including nursing homes, assisted living facilities,
adult day care facilities, hospices, or your own home.
If you would like even more protection, you may
purchase Buy-Up Long Term Care coverage.
Premiums are based on age, type of care, and benefit
amount. Please note that you may purchase this
benefit for your in-laws as well. For more information,
contact Unum at (800) 227-4165 or visit
unuminfo.com/socccd/index.aspxfor Academic staff
and
unuminfo.com/socccd-classified/index.aspxfor
Classified staff.
Employer Paid
LTC Base
Plan
Academic
Administrators,
Classified
Management,
Board
Members &
Faculty
Classified &
POA
Employees
Facility Benefit
Amount
$1,000
$2,000
Facility Benefit
Duration
4 Years
3 Years
Daily Assistant
Living Benefit
60%
75%
Home Care
Benefit
50%
75%
Elimination
Period
180 Days
180 Days
Lifetime
Maximum
$48,000
$72,000