2017
Employee
Benefits
Guide
This benefits summary describes the
highlights of our benefits in non-technical
language. Your specific rights to benefits
under the plan are governed solely, and
in every respect, by the official
documents and not the information in this
summary. If there is any discrepancy
between the descriptions of the programs
as contained in this brochure and the
official plan documents, the language of
the official plan document shall prevail as
accurate. Please refer to the plan specific
documents for detailed plan information.
Any plan benefits may be modified in the
future to meet Internal Revenue Service
rules or otherwise decided by Teaching
Strategies.
Welcome!
Our employees power our success, help us
reach departmental goals, and enable organization-wide
achievements. Your benefits are more than just rewards for a
job well done – they’re our way of helping you prepare for a
better future. Review this benefit plan overview to learn more
about the comprehensive and flexible benefits offered by
Teaching Strategies. Whether your focus is on savings,
supplemental insurance, employee assistance, or medical/
dental/vision coverage for you and your loved ones, the
choice is yours. Please note that selections made during
“open enrollment” remain in place for the full plan year, while
selections made upon hire remain in place through the end of
they plan year in which you were hired. Thank you for all you
do as a valued member of the Teaching Strategies team!
CONTENTS
What’s New…………………………... 2
Eligibility………………………………. 3
Life Changing Events……………….. 3
Medical Benefits……………………... 4
Dental Benefits………………………. 9
Vision Benefits……………………….. 10
Short-Term Disability………………... 11
Basic Life & AD&D…………………... 11
Long-Term Disability………………… 11
Supplemental Term Life…………….. 11
Employee Assistance Program……. 12
Travel Assistance Program..............
Will Prep………………….................
12
12
Compliance…...……………………... 14
Carrier Contacts...…………………... 24
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