GUIDE BENEFITS 2015

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2015

welcome to

top life

WHAT YOU

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What You Need to Do

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PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET CAREFULLY. It contains important information about Western Kentucky

University’s Benefit Plan effective January 1, 2015. This year’s enrollment begins Monday, November 3, and ends Friday, November 21. All employees must actively enroll for 2015. If you do not complete the enrollment process by November 21, you will be assigned default coverage.

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Your 2015 Health Plan Options

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The Rewards of Wellness

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Health Plan Monthly Premiums

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Introduction to Know Your Rx

Coalition (KYRx)

WHAT

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It’s Time to Enroll – It’s Time to Get Active!

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New Voluntary Benefits

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Important Contact Information

This year’s Annual Enrollment for 2015 benefits runs from November 3 through November 21. Everyone needs to complete the enrollment process this year. We are introducing many changes and new choices, so your active participation is the only way to ensure your 2015 coverage best meets your needs. Here’s a preview of what’s new and what’s changing for 2015:

- We are introducing new health plans and wellness incentive options. When you make the Top Life Pledge, you’ll be enrolled in the “Healthy”

medical plan of your choice. One feature of the “Healthy” plans is a unique type of savings account to help you cover eligible health care

expenses and meet your deductible. The current High, Standard and Economy plans will not be available in 2015. Whether you’ll see an

increase or decrease in your monthly premium depends on the plan you elect, whom you cover, if you complete the Top Life Pledge.

- Spouses/Partners enrolled in the health plan will be included in wellness services and will be eligible to earn incentives.

- Know Your Rx Coalition (KYRx) will replace Anthem as the prescription drug plan administrator.

- Colonial will offer new Cancer and Medical Bridge policies designed to offer an additional level of financial security if you have high out-of-pocket

medical costs, are critically ill or experience a catastrophic event.

- The Vision plan will no longer be bundled with the WKU Health Plan. This means ALL employees and dependents, including those not covered by

the WKU Health Plan, will have access to vision coverage in 2015. Avesis will replace Anthem as the new vision provider.

- Participants on the Premier Dental Plan will experience a modest decrease in premiums for 2015 and the provider network is expanding.

- WageWorks will replace TASC as our Flexible Spending Administrator.

MAKING CHANGES

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

The choices you make during Open Enrollment remain in place from January 1, 2015 through

December 31, 2015. You cannot add or drop coverage until the next Open Enrollment period in

November 2015 (for the plan year beginning January 2016) unless you have a change in family status or experience another “qualifying event,” with benefit changes related to the specific life event. The following events would allow you to make changes to your current benefits during the plan year. You must notify the Employee Benefits section within 31 days of the “qualifying event.”

• Birth or adoption

• Marriage

• Divorce

• Employment Status (dependent loses/gains other coverage)

• Dependent no longer meets eligibility criteria

Additional information is available at www.wku.edu/benefits/bf

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WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

Be active. Don’t just go through the motions this enrollment period.

Actively review the information and make your 2015 benefit decisions.

Quit tobacco. If you’ve ever considered quitting tobacco, 2015 may be the time to do it! WKU will be evaluating implementation of tobacco and non-tobacco rates over the next year. Take advantage of the smoking cessation programs next year and kick the habit.

Make your Top Life Pledge. When you (and your spouse/partner) make this wellness Pledge, you are eligible to receive wellness credits in your

HSA or HRA, along with discounted premiums.

Get the facts. Review all materials, share the information with your spouse/partner and ask questions. Take advantage of the following informational and educational opportunities:

Do the math. Premiums are changing for 2015, so be sure to consider how the discounted healthy plan premiums and wellness HSA/HRA credits will affect your costs.

• Attend the Benefits Fair (Nov. 3 - Nov. 6)

• Participate in 15-minute HR Coffee Breaks via webex from your workstation

• Attend your Division or College informational meeting

• Visit the Benefitfocus site for videos, plan tutorials, and additional benefit details

YOUR

2015

HEALTH PLAN OPTIONS

designed to reward you for taking an active role in your health and well-being and to slow the growth of health care costs for you and WKU.

TAKE ACTION

You will see innovative new health plan choices that come with a type of savings account—either a Health Savings

Account (HSA) or Health Reimbursement Arrangement

(HRA)—to help you pay for eligible medical expenses. See the comparison chart below for key differences between the

HSA and HRA.

Take action by November 21! If you do not enroll in medical coverage before the November 21 deadline, you will be automatically enrolled in the PPO/1,500 Plan with the same family coverage category as your current election, or the waiver if you currently waive coverage. In addition, you will not be eligible for the WKU wellness credit or premium discount.

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KEY FEATURES

Paired with which health plan option

WKU initial account credit

Know the Difference - Get the most out of your Health Plan

HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT (HRA)

Healthy Saver/2,600 Healthy PPO/1,000 and Healthy PPO/1,500

Additional WKU wellness incentive account credit (Top Life

Pledge)

Employee contributions allowed

Use to help pay for eligible medical expenses

Take balance with you if you leave WKU

Earns interest

Balance rolls over from year-to-year

Works with Health Care Flexible Spending Account (HC FSA)

Available to Medicare eligible members (Age 65+)

$800/Employee

$1,300/Family

$500/Employee

$1,000/Family

Yes, up to IRS limits

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No. However, you may have a Limited Purpose HC FSA

No

Not Applicable

$500/Employee

$1,000/Family

No

Yes

No

No

Yes

Yes. You may have a regular HC FSA

Yes

No No Available to Other Qualified Dependents

Eligible dependents must be enrolled in a WKU health plan to use the accounts funds

Yes Yes

Complete details are available at www.wku.edu/benefits/bf.

The section below outlines the new health plans being offered in 2015. These plans replace the current High, Standard, and Economy PPO Plans.

A comparison chart is available on page 6. You can learn more about these plans and see them in action on-line at www.wku.edu/benefits/bf.

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HEALTHY SAVER

/2,600

PLAN

This plan is paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA), with a WKU initial credit of $800 or $1,300. You may also make voluntary pre-tax contributions to your HSA. The HSA and WKU’s credits are designed to help you meet the higher deductible and out-of-pocket maximum of this plan. Here’s how it works:

• Regardless of your participation in the Top Life Pledge, WKU will make an initial credit to your HSA of $800 for employee only coverage or

$1,300 for employee + child(ren), couple and family coverage levels.

• If you make the Top Life Pledge when you enroll, WKU will credit your HSA with an additional $500 or $1,000 wellness credit and you will receive a discounted premium of $15.00 per month for employee only and employee + child(ren) coverage levels or $30.00 per month for couple or family coverage levels.

• You can make additional, voluntary pre-tax HSA contributions, up to annual IRS limits; employees age 55 or older may make additional catchup contributions.

• You use your HSA balance to help pay for eligible health care services for you and your enrolled dependents to help meet your deductible.

• Once you meet the deductible, the plan pays benefits as shown in the chart on page 6.

• Your HSA balance earns tax-free interest, it rolls over from year to year, and if you leave WKU you can take your HSA with you.

• If you decide not to participate in the Top Life Pledge, you will be enrolled in the “Saver/2,600 Plan” and will not be eligible for the additional wellness credits or the discounted premiums.

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HEALTHY PPO

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000 PLAN

This option generally has the highest employee premium but it also usually pays the highest level of benefits when you receive care. Here’s how it works:

• If you make the Top Life Pledge when you enroll, WKU will set up a HRA on your behalf and credit the account with $500 for employee only coverage or $1,000 for employee + child(ren), couple and family coverage levels. You will also receive a discounted premium of $15.00 per month for employee only and employee + child(ren) coverage levels or $30.00 per month for couple or family coverage levels.

• You cannot make voluntary contributions to your HRA; however, you can make voluntary pre-tax contributions to a Health Care FSA.

• You can use your HRA balance to help pay for eligible health care services to help meet your deductible.

• Once you meet the deductible, the plan pays benefits as shown in the chart on page 6.

• Your HRA does not earn interest; however, any remaining balance at the end of the year rolls over to the next year.

• If you leave WKU, you forfeit any remaining HRA funds.

• If you decide not to participate in the Top Life Pledge, you will be enrolled in the “PPO/1,000 Plan” and will not be eligible for HRA wellness credits or the discounted premiums.

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HEALTHY PPO

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500 PLAN

This option is similar to the PPO/1,000, but it costs less each month because it generally pays the lowest level of benefits toward the cost of services. Like the PPO/1,000 Plan, this option comes with a HRA when you make the Top Life Pledge (see the plan above for how a HRA works). If you decide not to participate in the Top Life Pledge, you will be enrolled in the “PPO/1,500 Plan” and will not be eligible for HRA wellness credits or the discounted premiums.

SEE THE PLANS IN ACTION

IS " HEALTHY

PLAN NAME

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It will be when you and your spouse/partner take the Top Life Pledge during this year’s annual enrollment process. For example, health plan names for employees who take the Pledge are Healthy Saver/2,600, Healthy PPO/1,000 and Healthy PPO/1,500 Plans. If you don’t take the Pledge,

“Healthy” is dropped from the plan name.

OPTING OUT OF HEALTH INSURANCE

If you waive health plan coverage, WKU will set up a Health Care FSA on your behalf. These funds may be used for reimbursement of eligible out-ofpocket expenses as defined by the Internal Revenue Service (e.g., co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles, and vision and dental services). The Health Care

FSA may be used for eligible expenses incurred by all family members who qualify as a federal tax dependent. Here’s how it works:

• WKU will put $125 per month in the FSA for all employees who waive medical coverage.

• If you make the Top Life Pledge and complete the program requirements, you will be eligible to earn an additional $500 cash

incentive during the 2015 calendar year.

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THE REWARDS OF WELLNESS

WKU is introducing exciting changes to the wellness program for 2015—including inviting your enrolled spouse/partner to participate in the Top Life

Pledge. When you pledge to take an active role in your health and well-being, you become eligible to receive a wellness credit to either your HSA or HRA as well as discounted premiums on your health plan.

IT STARTS WITH THE TOP LIFE PLEDGE

When you enroll for 2015 benefits, you’ll be asked to sign a

“Top Life Pledge” or decline to participate in the program for yourself and your spouse/partner. Making the pledge is a new step toward earning the WKU wellness credits and discounted premiums. To maintain a discount on your health plan premiums, you and your spouse/partner must take additional action by September 1, 2015 (see Tier 2 Activities).

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I/We pledge to complete the following Tier 1 Activities before Feb. 15, 2015: the online health assessment AND a biometric screening on campus through

GGC@WKU or with my primary care physician.

I/We pledge to complete the following Tier 2 Activities before Sept. 1, 2015: one (1) behavior modification program OR two (2) health education programs.

If you waive medical coverage, yet want to participate in the program, you will receive a $125 monthly deposit into a

Health Care FSA plus additional cash bonus opportunities as you successfully complete your commitments.

3 I/We pledge to the following healthy actions: to wear a seatbelt 100% of the time, be physically active and increase my/our knowledge of healthy eating.

COMPLETE YOUR BIOMETRIC SCREENING AT THE BENEFITS FAIR. This year GGC@WKU (Graves-Gilbert Clinic at WKU) will provide biometric screenings during the Benefits Fair (November 3 through 6). Go to www.livehealthier.com to schedule your biometric screening appointment.

HERE ’ S HOW IT WORKS TOGETHER

Top Life Pledge: Tier 1 Activities

Complete a Health Assessment and biometric screening by 2/15/15

For this coverage category Receive a wellness incentive (i.e., a WKU contribution to your HSA or HRA)

Employee

Couple

EE + Child(ren)

Family

$500

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

Top Life Pledge: Tier 2 Activities

Complete 1 behavior modification program OR 2 health education programs by 9/1/15 to maintain a discount* on your health plan premium

Behavior Modification Programs (pick 1)

• Lifestyle Management coaching (phone or online)

• Condition Management coaching (phone only)

• Weight Watchers ® at Work

• Cooper-Clayton ® smoking cessation program

- OR -

Health Education Programs (pick 2)

• Colorectal, cervical, or breast cancer preventive screenings (age and gender appropriate)

• Online health challenge

• Recommended weekly amount of aerobic activity (self-reported)

• Colloquium / Seminar (sponsored by Employee Wellness)

*See page 5 for Health Plan monthly premiums.

The WKU Health Plan is committed to helping you and your spouse/partner achieve your optimal health and well-being. Rewards for participating in a wellness program are available to all employees. If you think you or your spouse/partner might be unable to meet a standard for a reward under this wellness program, you might be eligible to earn the same reward by different means. Contact the Manager of Employee Wellness at (270) 745-4393 or wade.pinkard@wku.edu and we will work with you (and, if you wish, with your doctor) to find a wellness program with the same reward that is right for you given your health status.

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Breaking Your Pledge Can Be Costly

WKU expects employees and their spouses/partners to stand by their Top Life Pledge; therefore, if you break your pledge, you will be expected to pay back the wellness credit and premium discounts. To see the details of how this will work, and what it will cost, go to www.wku.edu/benefits/bf.

2015 HEALTH PLAN

MONTHLY PREMIUMS

When you make the Top Life Pledge during Annual Enrollment, you have an opportunity to lower your monthly premiums as shown in each of the

“Healthy” plan options below.

Coverage Level

EE Only

SAVER/2,600 WITHOUT TOP LIFE PLEDGE

Employee Monthly

Premium

$40

Initial HSA Annual

Credit

$800

Couple

EE+Child(ren)

Family

Cross Ref Couple

Cross Ref Family

$330

$175

$390

$55

$70

$1,300

$1,300

$1,300

$1,300

$1,300

The 2015 WKU contribution is $558 per employee per month

Coverage Level

By making the Top Life

Pledge,

Saver/2,600 becomes

Healthy

Saver/2,600

EE Only

Couple

EE+Child(ren)

Family

Cross Ref Couple

Cross Ref Family

HEALTHY SAVER/2,600

Employee Monthly

Premium

$25

Additional Wellness

HSA Annual Credit

$500

$300

$160

$360

$25

$40

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

Total HSA Credits

(initial + wellness)

$1,300

$2,300

$2,300

$2,300

$2,300

$2,300

PPO/1,000 WITHOUT TOP LIFE PLEDGE

Coverage Level

EE Only

Employee Monthly Premium

$90

Couple

EE+Child(ren)

Family

Cross Ref Couple

Cross Ref Family

$385

$250

$450

$105

$145

The 2015 WKU contribution is $558 per employee per month

By making the Top Life

Pledge,

PPO/1,000 becomes

Healthy

PPO/1,000

Coverage Level

EE Only

Couple

EE+Child(ren)

Family

Cross Ref Couple

Cross Ref Family

HEALTHY PPO/1,000

Employee Monthly Premium Wellness HRA Annual Credit

$75

$355

$235

$420

$75

$115

$500

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

PPO/1,500 WITHOUT TOP LIFE PLEDGE

Coverage Level Employee Monthly Premium

EE Only

Couple

EE+Child(ren)

Family

Cross Ref Couple

Cross Ref Family

$15

$255

$115

$330

$30

$30

The 2015 WKU contribution is $558 per employee per month

By making the Top Life

Pledge,

PPO/1,500 becomes

Healthy

PPO/1,500

Coverage Level

EE Only

Couple

EE+Child(ren)

Family

Cross Ref Couple

Cross Ref Family

CROSS REFERENCE: If both spouses are employed at the University in benefit eligible

positions, they will receive a discounted premium (as displayed in the chart above).

The premium displayed represents the total monthly cost for both employees.

HEALTHY PPO/1,500

Employee Monthly Premium Wellness HRA Annual Credit

$0

$225

$100

$300

$0

$0

$500

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

$1,000

If you have ever considered quitting tobacco, 2015 may be the time to do it! The

Commonwealth of Kentucky and many major employers have implemented tobacco and non-tobacco rates in their health insurance plans, and WKU will be evaluating this component over the next year. WKU offers tobacco cessation through lifestyle management coaching or through Cooper-Clayton group meetings offered oncampus. These tobacco cessation programs are available at no cost to participants who complete the program requirements.

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COMPARING HEALTH PLANS

Below is a comparison of key features for each plan. A more detailed comparison of the health plans is available at www.wku.edu/benefits/bf.

SAVER/2,600

In-Network Out-of-Network In-Network

PPO/1,000

Out-of-Network

PPO/1,500

In-Network Out-of-Network

Savings Account

Type

Initial WKU Credit

(single/family)

Annual Wellness

Incentive

(single/family)

HSA

$800 / $1,300

$500 / $1,000

Top Life Pledge Required

HRA

Not Applicable

$500 / $1,000

Top Life Pledge Required

EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAM

HRA

Not Applicable

$500 / $1,000

Top Life Pledge Required

Tier 1: Online Health

Assessment,

Biometric Screening

Tier 2: Lifestyle

Management

Coaching, Condition

Management

Coaching, Smoking

Cessation Program,

Weight Watchers,

Health Education

Programs

Covered in Full

Covered in Full

Not applicable

Not applicable

Covered in Full

Covered in Full

Not applicable

Not applicable

Covered in Full

Covered in Full

Not applicable

Not applicable

PREVENTIVE CARE

Preventive Care,

Women’s Preventive

Services, Preventive

Screenings, Well

Adult, Well Baby

Covered in Full 30%; no deductible Covered in Full 30%; no deductible Covered in Full 50%; no deductible

CONDITION MANAGEMENT

Covered in Full Health Coach

Codition and Disease

Management

Serivces Through

Nutur Health

Covered in Full

Covered in Full

Not applicable

Not applicable Covered in Full

Not applicable

Not applicable

Covered in Full

Covered in Full

Not applicable

Not applicable

TREATMENT

Deductible

(single/family)

Inpatient &

Outpatient Services

Physician Office

Services

(non-preventive)

Diagnostic and Labs

$2,600/$4,600

15%*

15%*

15%*

$4,000/ $8,000

30%*

30%*

30%*

Out-of-Pocket

Maximum**

(single/family)

$4,600/$8,600 $8,000/ $16,000

*Coinsurance after deductible

**Includes: deductible, coinsurance and copays for medical and prescription drugs

$1,000/ $2,000

15%*

15%*

15%*

$3,500/ $7,000

$2,000/ $4,000

30%*

30%*

30%*

$7,000/ $14,000

$1,500/ $3,000

30%*

30%*

30%*

$3,000/ $6,000

50%*

50%*

50%*

$5,000/ $10,000 $10,000/ $20,000

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The outline above is a summary of benefits only; it does not list all covered services, limitations, or exclusions. Additional information, including the Summary of Benefits and Coverage and Uniform Glossary, is available on our website www.wku.edu/benefits/bf

Please refer to the summary plan description for a complete description of benefits and detailed explanation of the specific services covered by the Plan: www.anthem.com

Additional information is available at www.wku.edu/benefits/bf

OTHER BENEFITS

NEW

PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

WKU is pleased to be joining the Know Your Rx

Coalition, a governmental purchasing collaborative, in 2015. Through the Coalition, we join other universities (e.g., the University of Kentucky,

University of Louisville and Eastern Kentucky

University) who are also interested in reducing costs while increasing the level of service. By using the economies of scale of the Coalition, WKU will be able to maintain our own prescription drug plan design (see right) while benefiting from cost savings and the Coalition’s personalized assistance for our employees. The Coalition is aligned with

Express Scripts.

Some preventive medications are covered in full or may not be subject to the deductible. You will find a list of preventive medications, in-network pharmacies, and the Express Scripts formulary on our website at www.wku.edu/benefits/bf.

Deductible

Out-of-Pocket Maximum

Generic

Preferred Brand

Non-Preferred and

Specialty Drugs

2015 Prescription Drug Plan Overview

In-Network Benefits Only

*Coinsurance after deductible

Retail (30 day supply) Mail Order (90 day supply)

Subject to medical plan deductibles (see page 6)

Combined with medical plan (see page 6)

$10*

$30*

50% coinsurance*

(min $40; max $140)

$25*

$75*

45% coinsurance*

(min $100; max $350)

Members enrolled in the WKU Health Plan are automatically covered under the Prescription Drug Plan

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VISION PLAN

All WKU employees, and their dependents, have the option to enroll in the vision plan, regardless of their participation in the Health Plan. The vision plan will no longer be bundled with the WKU Health Plan. Avesis will replace Anthem as WKU’s vision provider. If you want vision coverage for 2015, you must elect it during the Annual Enrollment process.

Benefit

Exam

(every 12 months)

Prescription Lenses & Frames

*lenses every 12 months

*frames every 24 months

Prescription Contact Lenses

*once every 12 months

LASIK Surgery

In-Network

$10 copay

Out-of-Network

Up to $40

$20 copay

$0 copay - any frame up to $50 wholesale

*Varies by lens type ($40 - $80)

*Reimbursed Up to $45

Elective – $0 copay up to $130

Non-elective - $0 copay

Up to $130

Up to $250

$150 Lifetime Benefit + 25% Discount

2015 Vision Plan Monthly Rates

Coverage Level

Employee Only

Couple

EE+Child(ren)

Family

Monthly Premium

$0

$3.96

$4.66

$8.26

The 2015 WKU Vision Contribution is $5 per employee per month.

DENTAL PLAN

There will be modest enhancements to the Premier Dental Plan, now called the PPO

Plus Premier Plan, offered by Delta Dental. Members on the PPO Plus Premier Plan will experience a rate decrease along with an expanded provider network. The CORE PPO Plan coverage and rates remain unchanged for 2015.

CORE PPO

Employee Only

Couple

EE+Child(ren)

Family

2015 Dental Plan Monthly Rates

Monthly Premium PPO Plus Premier Monthly Premium

$0

$13.00

$11.88

$27.80

Employee Only

Couple

EE+Child(ren)

Family

The 2015 WKU Dental Contribution is $13.06 per employee per month.

$11.68

$35.46

$44.48

$77.16

Additional information is available at www.wku.edu/benefits/bf

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COLONIAL LIFE

You have the option of electing an additional level of coverage through Colonial Life’s Medical Bridge and/or Cancer Policies. This coverage works with

WKU’s health plan by providing additional benefits for certain medical services such as extended hospital confinements or a cancer diagnosis, which can be costly. If you wish to elect these benefits, you pay the full cost of this coverage.

• Colonial Life Group Medical Bridge Policy: This policy pays additional benefits for certain more costly health care services such as hospital confinement and outpatient surgery. This type of coverage helps “bridge” coverage of your medical plan by offsetting some of your out-ofpocket costs, including expenses before you meet the deductible and the coinsurance.

• Colonial Life Group Cancer Policy: Cancer treatment can be expensive and lengthy. The benefits provided under this Policy can be used to help you meet the health plan deductibles, pay the coinsurance or cover non-medical costs (e.g., lost income if you are not able to work during treatment or certain travel expenses related to getting treatment.)

During Annual Enrollment, these policies are being offered on a guaranteed issue—meaning proof of good health is not required. Representatives from Colonial Life will be at the Benefits Fair (November 3-6), if you are interested in learning more. In the meantime, visit www.wku.edu/benefits/bf for additional details and cost information.

NEW

LINCOLN FINANCIAL

LIFE

&

DISABILITY

NEW for 2015: Lincoln Financial Group is offering guarantee issue on optional employee life and disability insurance, spouse life and short-term disability as long as you enroll during the Annual Enrollment process. Guarantee issue means you do not need to provide proof of good health to enroll in this coverage. Also starting in 2015, the optional employee life insurance premium will be changed from a pre-tax to a post-tax payroll deduction. This change will offset current tax implications related to imputed income on benefit amounts in excess of $50,000.

Life insurance and short-term disability rates will not change in 2015, unless you move to a new age band. Age-banded rate charts are available online at www.wku.edu/benefits/bf.

MISCELLANEOUS BENEFITS

WKU continues to offer the voluntary benefits below. Visit www.wku.edu/benefits/bf for complete details and other important required notices related to your WKU benefits.

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Waiver Program

• Travel Assistance Benefits:

• BlueCard Worldwide® for coverage while living or traveling outside of the US.

• Assist America’s SecureAssist® Identity Protection Program and emergency travel assistance

• Group Home and Auto Insurance Discount Program administered by Van Meter Insurance

• The 529 College Savings Plan administered by TIAA-CREF

• Health-related Services:

• GGC@WKU at www.gravesgilbert.com/ggcwkuhealthservices

• Preston Health and Activities Center at www.wku.edu/imrec/facilities

TIME AWAY

WKU provides a comprehensive paid time off and medical leave program. Visit www.wku.edu/benefits/bf for more information about these programs and the 2015 holiday schedule.

QUESTIONS

Contact the appropriate provider listed below.

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ANTHEM BLUE CROSS

BLUE SHIELD(HEALTH)

844-248-1153 www.anthem.com

KYR

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COALITION

(PRESCRIPTION DRUGS)

855-218-5979 kyrx@uky.edu

www.kyrx.org

LIVEHEALTHIER

(WELLNESS)

888-471-8851 wku@livehealthier.com

www.livehealthier.com

ANTHEM (EMPLOYEE

ASSISTANCE PROGRAM)

800-865-1044 www.anthemEAP.com

Company ID: WKU

LINCOLN FINANCIAL GROUP

(LIFE AND DISABILITY)

402-361-7300 www.lfg.com

COLONIAL LIFE (CANCER &

MEDICAL BRIDGE)

1830 Destiny Lane, Suite 101

Bowling Green, KY 42104

270-793-9087 office

270-793-9056 fax www.coloniallife.com

AVESIS (VISION)

www.avesis.com

800-828-9341

LASIK Provider: 888-314-4619

DELTA DENTAL

(DENTAL)

800-955-2030 www.deltadentalky.com

VAN METER INSURANCE

(GROUP HOME AND AUTO

INSURANCE PROGRAM)

1240 Fairway St.

Bowling Green, KY 42103

800-960-3560 www.vanmeterins.com

TRAVEL CONNECT

(EMERGENCY TRAVEL

ASSISTANCE)

410-453-6330

ID #: 322541

HAVE A GENERAL QUESTION? CONTACT WKU EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Call (270) 745-5345

E-mail us at benefits@wku.edu

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QUESTIONS

The Benefits Team welcomes your questions and personal visits.

We are located in Wetherby Administration Building, Room G25.

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KARI AIKINS, CCP, SPHR

270-745-5346

Assistant Director, Total Compensation kari.aikins@wku.edu

Strategic planning and oversight of benefits, retirement and compensation

DENISE CORNELIUS

270-745-5345

Employee Benefits Specialist denise.cornelius@wku.edu

Benefits administration, customer service and new employee orientation

LINDA HEADY, MBA

270-745-5034

Benefits Administrator linda.heady@wku.edu

Administration and oversight of the Student Health Plan and

Employee Benefits

SHANNA BALLARD

270-745-5403

HR Representative/Dept. of Facilities Management shanna.ballard@wku.edu

On-site HR representative to the Dept. of Facilities Management

SONDRA HUMPHRIES

270-745-6195

Benefits Analyst sondra.humphries@wku.edu

Benefit and retirement plan administration, customer service, financial analysis and reporting

WADE PINKARD

270-745-4393

Employee Welness Manager wade.pinkard@wku.edu

Employee Wellness Plan administration & customer service

Human Resources Mission: We exist to support the University by providing services and benefits to recruit and retain a highly talented and motivated workforce fully considering the interests of the institution and its employees.

The Department of Human Resources is a Division of Finance and Administration

Human Resources

1906 College Heights Blvd. 11003, Bowling Green KY 42101-1003 www.wku.edu/hr

This document is intended to provide a general overview of benefits available to employees of Western Kentucky University. Detailed benefit information is contained in official plan documents available in the Department of Human Resources. Due to changing business conditions, Federal and State Law, and organization needs, benefits are subject to change without notice. Nothing in this document should be considered as a contract or guarantee of participation in any benefit program.

Western Kentucky University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion or marital status in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices in accordance with

Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,

Revised in 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

For additional information and assistance, please review the following link: http://www.wku.edu/eoo.

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