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Benefits Administration

Life Insurance — State Plan Only

Basic Group Term Life and Special Accident Insurance
The state provides, at no cost to employees, $20,000 of basic term life and $40,000 of basic special accident coverage. For employees who elect health coverage, the amount of coverage increases as the employee's salary increases, with premiums for coverage above $20,000/$40,000 deducted from the employee's paycheck. The maximum amount of coverage is $50,000 for term life and $100,000 for accidental death and dismemberment. The face amount of coverage declines at ages above 65.

Eligible dependents (spouse and children) of employees enrolled in health coverage are covered for $3,000 of basic dependent term life coverage. Dependents (spouse and children) are eligible for basic special accident insurance, with the amounts of coverage based on salary and family composition.

Contact your agency benefits coordinator to determine your monthly premium.

Optional Special Accident Insurance
This optional coverage is available on a contributory basis for employees and dependents (spouse and children) and is in addition to the basic special accident death coverage. Benefits will be paid for dismemberment if the loss occurs within 90 days of the accident, provided the employee or dependent was covered on the date of the accident and meets the established criteria. Coverage is available at low group rates; no questions asked. View premium information.

Optional Universal Life and Term Life Insurance
These programs are available on a contributory basis for employees and dependents (spouse and children) whether or not they participate in health coverage. For guaranteed-issue coverage, the employee must enroll during the first full month of employment with the state. If optional life coverage is not elected at that time, an employee may only enroll during the annual enrollment transfer period by presenting evidence of insurability through a health questionnaire. Premiums are based on age and the amount of coverage requested. Refer to the Unum optional life insurance handbook to calculate your monthly premium. You can also use the interactive web tool on the Unum website to calculate your premium.