Benefit Contact Information
Higginbotham Public Sector (833) 872-4753 www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd ruskisd@hps.higginbotham.net
EECU (817) 882-0800 www.eecu.org
BCBSTX (866) 355-5999 www.bcbstx.com/trsactivecare
Clever RX (800) 873-1195 https://cleverrx.com/ruskisd
Recuro Health (855) 673-2876 www.recurohealth.com
Chubb Group #100000225 (888) 499-0425 www.chubb.com
Chubb
Group #100000225 (888) 499-0425 www.chubb.com
Chubb Group #100000225 (888) 499-0425 www.chubb.com
ID Watchdog (800) 774-3772
www.IDWatchdog.com
Superior Vision Group #321860 (800) 507-3800 www.superiorvision.com
Chubb Group #100000225 (888) 499-0425 www.chubb.com
Chubb Group #100000225 (888) 499-0425 www.chubb.com
Cigna Group #3338017 (800) 244-6224 www.mycigna.com
Chubb Group #100000225 (888) 499-0425 www.chubb.com
Higginbotham (866) 419-3519 www.flexservices.higginbotham.net/ Login
Group #MKRUISD (800) 423-3226 www.masamts.com
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Annual Benefit Enrollment
Annual Enrollment
During your annual enrollment period, you have the opportunity to review, change or continue benefit elections each year. Changes are not permitted during the plan year (outside of annual enrollment) unless a Section 125 qualifying event occurs.
• Changes, additions or drops may be made only during the annual enrollment period without a qualifying event.
• Employees must review their personal information and verify that dependents they wish to provide coverage for are included in the dependent profile. Additionally, you must notify your employer of any discrepancy in personal and/or benefit information.
• Employees must confirm on each benefit screen (medical, dental, vision, etc.) that each dependent to be covered is selected in order to be included in the coverage for that particular benefit.
New Hire Enrollment
All new hire enrollment elections must be completed in the online enrollment system within the first 30 days of benefit eligibility employment. Failure to complete elections during this timeframe will result in the forfeiture of coverage.
Q&A
Who do I contact with Questions? For supplemental benefit questions, you can contact your Benefits Office or you can call Higginbotham Public Sector at (833) 872-4753 for assistance.
Where can I find forms? For benefit summaries and claim forms, go to your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd
How can I find a Network Provider? For benefit summaries and claim forms, go to the Rusk ISD benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd. Click on the benefit plan you need information on (i.e., Dental) and you can find provider search links under the Quick Links section.
When will I receive ID cards? If the insurance carrier provides ID cards, you can expect to receive those 3-4 weeks after your effective date. For most dental and vision plans, you can login to the carrier website and print a temporary ID card or simply give your provider the insurance company’s phone number and they can call and verify your coverage if you do not have an ID card at that time. If you do not receive your ID card, you can call the carrier’s customer service number to request another card. If the insurance carrier provides ID cards, but there are no changes to the plan, you typically will not receive a new ID card each year.
What is Guaranteed Coverage? The amount of coverage you can elect without answering any medical questions or taking a health exam. Guaranteed coverage is only available during initial eligibility period. Actively-at-work and/or preexisting condition exclusion provisions do apply, as applicable by carrier.
What is a Pre-Existing Conditions? Applies to any illness, injury or condition for which the participant has been under the care of a health care provider, taken prescriptions drugs or is under a health care provider’s orders to take drugs, or received medical care or services (including diagnostic and/or consultation services).
Annual Benefit Enrollment
Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Guidelines
A Cafeteria plan enables you to save money by using pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible group insurance premiums sponsored and offered by your employer. Enrollment is automatic unless you decline this benefit. Elections made during annual enrollment will become effective on the plan effective date and will remain in effect during the entire plan year.
CHANGES IN STATUS (CIS):
Marital Status
Change in Number of Tax Dependents
Change in Status of Employment Affecting Coverage Eligibility
Gain/Loss of Dependents’ Eligibility Status
Judgment/ Decree/Order
Eligibility for Government Programs
Changes in benefit elections can occur only if you experience a qualifying event. You must present proof of a qualifying event to your Benefits Office within 30 days of your qualifying event and meet with your Benefit Office to complete and sign the necessary paperwork in order to make a benefit election change. Benefit changes must be consistent with the qualifying event.
QUALIFYING EVENTS
A change in marital status includes marriage, death of a spouse, divorce or annulment (legal separation is not recognized in all states).
A change in number of dependents includes the following: birth, adoption and placement for adoption. You can add existing dependents not previously enrolled whenever a dependent gains eligibility as a result of a valid change in status event.
Change in employment status of the employee, or a spouse or dependent of the employee, that affects the individual’s eligibility under an employer’s plan includes commencement or termination of employment.
An event that causes an employee’s dependent to satisfy or cease to satisfy coverage requirements under an employer’s plan may include change in age, student, marital, employment or tax dependent status.
If a judgment, decree, or order from a divorce, annulment or change in legal custody requires that you provide accident or health coverage for your dependent child (including a foster child who is your dependent), you may change your election to provide coverage for the dependent child. If the order requires that another individual (including your spouse and former spouse) covers the dependent child and provides coverage under that individual’s plan, you may change your election to revoke coverage only for that dependent child and only if the other individual actually provides the coverage.
Gain or loss of Medicare/Medicaid coverage may trigger a permitted election change.
Annual Benefit Enrollment
Employee Eligibility Requirements
Medical and Supplemental Benefits: Eligible employees must work 20 or more regularly scheduled hours each work week.
Eligible employees must be actively at work on the plan effective date for new benefits to be effective, meaning you are physically capable of performing the functions of your job on the first day of work concurrent with the plan effective date. For example, if your 2025 benefits become effective on September 1, 2025, you must be actively-at-work on September 1, 2025 to be eligible for your new benefits.
Dependent Eligibility Requirements
Dependent Eligibility: You can cover eligible dependent children under a benefit that offers dependent coverage, provided you participate in the same benefit, through the maximum age listed below. Dependents cannot be double covered by married spouses within the district as both employees and dependents.
Actively-at-Work
You are performing your regular occupation for the employer on a full-time basis, either at one of the employer’s usual places of business or at some location to which the employer’s business requires you to travel. If you will not be actively at work beginning 9/1/2025 please notify your benefits administrator.
Please note, limits and exclusions may apply when obtaining coverage as a married couple or when obtaining coverage for dependents.
To age 26
Indemnity To age 26
To age 26 Dental To age 26 Accident To age 26 Life To age 25
Critical Illness To age 26
AD&D To age 26
Vision To age 26
FSA - IRS Tax Dependent To age 26
HSA - IRS Tax Dependent To age 26
Individual Life Through 25 Keep to 121
Medical Transportation To age 26
Dependent Flex 12 or younger or qualified individual unable to care for themselves & claimed as a dependent on your taxes
If your dependent is disabled, coverage may be able to continue past the maximum age under certain plans. If you have a disabled dependent who is reaching an ineligible age, you must provide a physician’s statement confirming your dependent’s disability. Contact your Benefits Office to request a continuation of coverage.
Potential Spouse Coverage Limitations: When enrolling in coverage, please keep in mind that some benefits may not allow you to cover your spouse as a dependent if your spouse is enrolled for coverage as an employee under the same employer. Review the applicable plan documents, contact Higginbotham Public Sector, or contact the insurance carrier for additional information on spouse eligibility.
FSA/HSA Limitations: Please note, in general, per IRS regulations, married couples may not enroll in both a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and a Health Savings Account (HSA). If your spouse is covered under an FSA that reimburses for medical expenses then you and your spouse are not HSA eligible, even if you would not use your spouse’s FSA to reimburse your expenses. However, there are some exceptions to the general limitation regarding specific types of FSAs. To obtain more information on whether you can enroll in a specific type of FSA or HSA as a married couple, please reach out to the FSA and/or HSA provider prior to enrolling or reach out to your tax advisor for further guidance.
Potential Dependent Coverage Limitations: When enrolling for dependent coverage, please keep in mind that some benefits may not allow you to cover your eligible dependents if they are enrolled for coverage as an employee under the same employer. Review the applicable plan documents, contact Higginbotham Public Sector, or contact the insurance carrier for additional information on dependent eligibility.
Disclaimer: You acknowledge that you have read the limitations and exclusions that may apply to obtaining spouse and dependent coverage, including limitations and exclusions that may apply to enrollment in Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts as a married couple. You, the enrollee, shall hold harmless, defend, and indemnify Higginbotham Public Sector from any and all claims, actions, suits, charges, and judgments whatsoever that arise out of the enrollee’s enrollment in spouse and/or dependent coverage, including enrollment in Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
Description
Health Savings Account (HSA) (IRC Sec. 223)
Approved by Congress in 2003, HSAs are actual bank accounts in employee’s names that allow employees to save and pay for unreimbursed qualified medical expenses tax-free.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) (IRC Sec. 125)
Allows employees to pay out-of-pocket expenses for copays, deductibles and certain services not covered by medical plan, taxfree. This also allows employees to pay for qualifying dependent care tax- free.
Employer Eligibility A qualified high deductible health plan. All employers
Contribution Source Employee and/or employer
Account Owner Individual
Underlying Insurance
Requirement
Minimum Deductible
Maximum Contribution
High deductible health plan
$1,650 single (2025)
$3,300 family (2025)
$4,300 single (2025)
$8,550 family (2025) 55+ catch up +$1,000
Permissible Use Of Funds
Cash-Outs of Unused Amounts (if no medical expenses)
Year-to-year rollover of account balance?
Does the account earn interest?
Portable?
Employees may use funds any way they wish. If used for non-qualified medical expenses, subject to current tax rate plus 20% penalty.
Employee and/or employer
Employer
None
N/A
$3,300 (2025)
Reimbursement for qualified medical expenses (as defined in Sec. 213(d) of IRC).
Permitted, but subject to current tax rate plus 20% penalty (penalty waived after age 65). Not permitted
Yes, will roll over to use for subsequent year’s health coverage.
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No. Access to some funds may be extended if your employer’s plan contains a 2 1/2-month grace period or $500 rollover provision.
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Yes, portable year-to-year and between jobs. No
Medical Insurance
Major medical insurance is a type of health care coverage that provides benefits for a broad range of medical expenses that may be incurred either on an inpatient or outpatient basis.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd
LEARN THE TERMS
• PREMIUM: The monthly amount you pay for health care coverage.
• DEDUCTIBLE: The annual amount for medical expenses you’re responsible to pay before your plan begins to pay.
• COPAY: The set amount you pay for a covered service at the time you receive it. The amount can vary based on the service.
• COINSURANCE: The portion you’re required to pay for services after you meet your deductible. It’s often a specifed percentage of the costs; e.g., you pay 20% while the health care plan pays 80%.
• OUT-OF-POCKET MAXIMUM: The maximum amount you pay each year for medical costs. After reaching the out-of-pocket maximum, the plan pays 100% of allowable charges for covered services.
Compare Prices for Common Medical Services
Prescription Savings Clever RX
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Save up to 80% off prescription drugs – often beats the average copay
Accepted at most pharmacies nationwide
For full plan details, please visit: cleverrx.com/ruskisd
Clever RX Benefits
With Clever RX, you never have to overpay for prescriptions. When you use the Clever RX card or app, you get up to 80% off prescription drugs, discounts on thousands of medications and usage at most pharmacies nationwide.
STEP 1
Download the free Clever RX app and enter these numbers during the onboarding process:
• Group ID 1085
• Member ID 1665
STEP 2
Use your ZIP code to find a local pharmacy with the best price for your medication - up to 80% off!
STEP 3
Click the voucher with the lowest price, closest location, and/or at your preferred pharmacy and show the voucher to the pharmacist.
Questions?
Call Clever RX Customer Service at (800) 873-1195
Health Savings Account (HSA)
ABOUT HSA
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a personal savings account where the money can only be used for eligible medical expenses. Unlike a flexible spending account (FSA), the money rolls over year to year however only those funds that have been deposited in your account can be used. Contributions to a Health Savings Account can only be used if you are also enrolled in a High Deductible Health Care Plan (HDHP).
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd
Health Savings Account
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-exempt tool to supplement your retirement savings and to cover current and future health costs.
An HSA is a type of personal savings account that is always yours even if you change health plans or jobs. The money in your HSA (including interest and investment earnings) grows tax-free and spends tax-free if used to pay for current or future qualified medical expenses. There is no “use it or lose it” rule — you do not lose your money if you do not spend it in the calendar year — and there are no vesting requirements or forfeiture provisions. The account automatically rolls over year after year.
You Decide How To Use Your HSA Funds
Use it Now
Let it Grow
• Make annual HSA contributions.
• Pay for eligible medical costs.
• Keep HSA funds in cash.
• Make annual HSA contributions.
• Pay for medical costs with other funds.
• Invest HSA funds.
If you are age 55 or older, you may make a yearly catch-up contribution of up to $1,000 to your HSA. If you turn 55 at any time during the plan year, you are eligible to make the catch-up contribution for the entire plan year.
Important HSA Information
• Have your in-network doctor file your claims and use your HSA debit card to pay any balance due.
• You must keep ALL your records and receipts for HSA reimbursements in case of an IRS audit.
• Only HSA accounts opened through our plan administrator are eligible for automatic payroll deduction.
HSA Eligibility
You are eligible to open and contribute to an HSA if you are:
• Enrolled in an HSA-eligible HDHP
• Not covered by another plan that is not a qualified HDHP, such as your spouse’s health plan
• Not enrolled in a Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Not eligible to be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return
• Not enrolled in Medicare, Medicaid, or TRICARE
• Not receiving Veterans Administration benefits
2025 Maximum HSA Contributions
• $4,300 Individual
• $8,550 Family
HSA contributions are tax-deductible and grow tax-deferred. Withdrawals for qualifying medical expenses are tax-free.
HSA Contacts
• Register for an account at www.eecu.org
• Call (817) 882-0800
Telehealth Recuro Health
ABOUT TELEHEALTH
Telehealth provides 24/7/365 access to board-certified doctors via telephone or video consultations that can diagnose, recommend treatment and prescribe medication. Telehealth makes care more convenient and accessible for non-emergency care when your primary care physician is not available.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd
Alongside your medical coverage is access to quality telehealth services through Recuro. Connect anytime day or night with a board-certified doctor via your mobile device or computer. While Recuro does not replace your primary care physician, it is a convenient and cost-effective option when you need care and:
• Have a non-emergency issue and are considering a convenience care clinic, urgent care clinic or emergency room for treatment
• Are on a business trip, vacation or away from home
• Are unable to see your primary care physician
When to Use Telehealth:
At a cost that is the same or less than a visit to your physician, use telehealth services for minor conditions such as:
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Stomachache
• Cold
• Flu
• Allergies
• Fever
• Urinary tract infections
Do not use telemedicine for serious or life-threatening emergencies.
Registration is Easy
Register with Recuro so you are ready to use this valuable service when and where you need it.
• Online – www.recurohealth.com
• Phone – 1.855.6RECURO
• Mobile – download the Recuro mobile app to your smartphone or mobile device
Rates
Dental Insurance
ABOUT DENTAL
Dental insurance is a coverage that helps defray the costs of dental care. It insures against the expense of routine care, dental treatment and disease.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd
Cigna Dental Choice Plan Network Options
Class I: Diagnostic & Preventive Oral Evaluations, Prophylaxis: routine cleanings, X-rays: routine, X-rays: non-routine, Fluoride Application, Sealants: per tooth
Class II: Basic Restorative Restorative: fillings, Emergency Care to Relieve Pain, Space Maintainers :non-orthodontic, Oral Surgery: minor, Periodontics: minor
Class III: Major Restorative Inlays and Onlays, Prosthesis Over Implant, Crowns: prefabricated stainless steel / resin, Crowns: permanent cast and porcelain, Bridges and Dentures, Oral Surgery: major, Periodontics: major, Repairs: Bridges, Crowns and Inlays, Repairs: Dentures, Denture Relines: Rebases and Adjustments
Class IV: Orthodontia
Accident Insurance Chubb
ABOUT ACCIDENT
Do you have kids playing sports, are you a weekend warrior, or maybe accident prone? Accident plans are designed to help pay for medical costs associated with accidents and benefits are paid directly to you.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd
Accident insurance provides affordable protection against a sudden, unforeseen accident. This benefit helps offset the direct and indirect expenses resulting from an accident such as copayments, deductible, ambulance, physical therapy, childcare, rent, and other costs not covered by traditional health plans. See the plan document for full details.
Accident Insurance
Specific Sum Injuries
Dislocations, ruptured discs, eye injuries, fractures, lacerations, concussions, etc.
& Dismemberment*
of benefit paid for dismemberment is dependent on type of loss.
Vision Insurance
Superior Vision
Vision Insurance Superior Vision
ABOUT VISION
Vision insurance helps cover the cost of care for maintaining healthy vision. Similar to an annual checkup at your family doctor, routine eyecare is necessary to ensure that your eyes are healthy and to check for any signs of eye conditions or diseases . Most plans cover your routine eye exam with a copay and provide an allowance for Frames or Contact Lenses.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd
Superior Vision Customer Service 1-800-507-3800
An overview of your vision benefits
• In-network benefits available through network eye care professionals.
• Find an in-network eye care professional at superiorvision.com. Call your eye doctor to verify network participation.
• Obtain a vision exam with either an MD or OD.
• Flexibility to use different eye care professionals for exam and for eyewear.
• Access your benefits through our mobile app – Display member ID card – view your member ID card in full screen or save to wallet .
Our network is built to support you.
• We manage one of the largest eye care professional networks in the country .
• The network includes 50 of the top 50 national retailers. Examples include:
• In-network online retail Providers :
Additional discounts
Members may also receive additional discounts, including 20% off lens upgrades and 30% off additional pairs of glasses.*
Access to LASIK discounts
A LASIK discount is available to all covered members. Our Discounted LASIK services are administered by QualSight. Visit lasik.sv.qualsight.com to learn more.
Access to hearing aid discounts
Members save up to 40% on brand name hearing aids and have access to a nationwide network of licensed hearing professionals through Your Hearing Network.
Vision plan benefits for Rusk ISD
Not all providers participate in Superior Vision Discounts, including the member out-of-pocket features. Call your provider prior to scheduling an appointment to confirm if he/she offers the discount and member out-of-pocket features. The discount and member out-of-pocket features are not insurance. Discounts and member out-of-pocket are subject to change without notice and do not apply if prohibited by the manufacturer. Lens options may not be available from all Superior Vision providers/all locations.
Disability Insurance Chubb
ABOUT DISABILITY
Disability insurance protects one of your most valuable assets, your paycheck. This insurance will replace a portion of your income in the event that you become physically unable to work due to sickness or injury for an extended period of time.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd
Educator Disability
Educator Disability insurance combines features of short-term and long-term disability into one plan. Disability insurance protects part of your income if you are unable to work due to a covered accident, illness, or pregnancy. We offer Educator Disability insurance for you to purchase and allow you to choose the coverage amount and waiting period that best suits your needs.
Educator Disability
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Educator Disability FAQ
What is disability insurance?
Disability insurance protects one of your most valuable assets: your paycheck. This insurance replaces part of your income if you are physically unable to work due to sickness or injury for an extended period of time. The Educator Disability plan is unique in that it includes both short- and long-term coverage in one convenient plan.
Does this plan have pre-existing condition limitations?
Yes. However, all plans will include pre-existing condition limitations that could impact you if you are a first-time enrollee in your employer’s disability plan (including your initial new hire enrollment). Review the plan documents for full details.
Will I get all of my disability benefit?
Your disability benefit may be reduced by other income you receive or are eligible to receive due to your disability, such as:
• Social Security disability insurance
• State teacher retirement disability plans
• Workers’ Compensation
• Other employer-based disability insurance coverage you may have
• Unemployment benefits
• Retirement benefits that your employer fully or partially pays for (such as a pension plan)
What is the best way to choose which disability plan option to enroll in?
Your disability plan selection should be a two-step approach.
• STEP ONE: Choose your elimination period, or waiting period. This is how long you are disabled and unable to work before your benefit will begin. It will be displayed as two numbers, such as 0/7, 14/14, 60/60, etc.
The first number indicates the number of days you must be disabled due to Injury and the second number indicates the number of days you must be disabled due to Sickness.
When choosing your elimination period, determine how long you could go without a paycheck. Choose your elimination period based on your answer.
Note: Some plans will waive the elimination period if you choose 30/30 or other lesser option and you are confined as an inpatient to the hospital for a specific time period. Review your plan details to see if this feature is available to you.
• STEP TWO: Choose your benefit amount. This is the maximum amount of money you would get from the carrier on a monthly basis once your disability claim is approved by the carrier. When choosing your monthly benefit, consider how much money you need to pay your monthly bills. Choose your monthly benefit amount based on your answer.
Life and AD&D Chubb
ABOUT LIFE AND AD&D
Group term life is the most inexpensive way to purchase life insurance. You have the freedom to select an amount of life insurance coverage you need to help protect the well-being of your family.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment is life insurance coverage that pays a death benefit to the beneficiary, should death occur due to a covered accident. Dismemberment benefits are paid to you, according to the benefit level you select, if accidentally dismembered.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd
Life and AD&D Insurance
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance is important to your financial security, especially if others depend on you for support or vice versa. With Life insurance, you or your beneficiary(ies) can use the coverage to pay off debts such as credit cards, loans, and bills. AD&D coverage provides specific benefits if an accident causes bodily harm or loss (e.g., the loss of a hand, foot, or eye). If death occurs from an accident, 100% of the AD&D benefit would be paid to you or your beneficiary(ies).
Basic Term Life and AD&D
Basic Term Life and AD&D insurance are provided at no cost to you. You are automatically covered at $xx for each benefit.
Supplemental Term Life
If you need more coverage than Basic Term Life and AD&D, you may buy Supplemental Term Life for yourself and your dependent(s). If you do not elect Supplemental Term Life insurance when first eligible, or if you want to increase your benefit amount at a later date, you may need to show proof of good health (Evidence of Insurability).
Supplemental AD&D
Supplemental AD&D coverage is separate and apart from your Basic and Supplemental Term Life insurance coverage. It provides benefits beyond your disability or life insurance for covered losses that are the result of an accidental injury or loss of life. The full amount of AD&D coverage you select is called the Full Amount and is equal to the benefit payable for the loss of life. Benefits for other losses — such as loss of sight, speech, or hearing; coma; or paralysis — are payable as a predetermined percentage of the full amount.
Supplemental AD&D Coverage Amounts
Your Supplemental AD&D amount is equal to your Supplemental Term Life amount. You can also cover your dependent spouse and child(ren). Dependent coverage amounts will be equal to their Dependent Term Life coverage amounts.
Supplemental Coverage Highlights
• Portable – keep your supplemental coverage if you leave your current employer
• Convertible – convert your group term life insurance benefits to an individual whole life policy if your coverage ends
• Accelerated Benefits Option – get up to 80% of your life insurance benefit if you (or your spouse) are terminally ill and have less than 24 months to live. Note: this benefit is not the same as long term care insurance. Some limitations and exclusions apply. See the plan documents for details.
Designating a Beneficiary
A beneficiary is the person or entity you elect to receive the death benefits of your Life and AD&D insurance policies. You can name more than one beneficiary, and you can change beneficiaries at any time. If you name more than one beneficiary, you must identify how much each beneficiary will receive (e.g., 50% or 25%). The total must add up to 100%.
Life and AD&D
• Increments of $10000 up to $500000
• New hire Guaranteed Issue $20000
• Increments of $5000 up to $500000 not to exceed 100% of your election
• New hire Guaranteed Issue $xx
• AD&D: 50% of employee coverage amount without Child coverage; 40% of employee coverage amount with Child coverage to a max of $250,000 Child(ren)
• $10,000
• AD&D: 15% of employee coverage without Spouse coverage; 10% of employee coverage amount with Spouse coverage to a max of $50,000
• New hire Guaranteed Issue $xx Reduction 50% at age 70
Newly eligible employees and dependents: You and your eligible dependents may elect coverage up to the guaranteed issue amounts without answering health questions. Elections over the guaranteed issue amounts will require medical underwriting.
Current employees: At subsequent annual enrollments if you or your eligible dependents are currently enrolled in the plan, you may increase your coverage up to the guaranteed issue amounts without answering health questions. All amounts over the guaranteed issue will require medical underwriting.
*Please note that if you or your dependents did not elect coverage when first eligible, then you are considered a late entrant. Late entrants will be medically underwritten and will have to answer health questions for any amount of coverage elected.
Spouse
Cancer Insurance Chubb
ABOUT CANCER
Cancer insurance offers you and your family supplemental insurance protection in the event you or a covered family member is diagnosed with cancer. It pays a benefit directly to you to help with expenses associated with cancer treatment.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd
Treatment for cancer is often lengthy and expensive. While your health insurance helps pay the medical expenses for cancer treatment, it does not cover the cost of non-medical expenses, such as out-of-town treatments, special diets, daily living, and household upkeep. In addition to these non-medical expenses, you are responsible for paying your health plan deductibles and/or coinsurance. Cancer insurance helps pay for these direct and indirect treatment costs so you can focus on your health.
Plan
Medical Imaging
Radiation and Chemotherapy Charges
Per 12-month period
Internal Cancer First Occurrence*
Air Ambulance
Ambulance
Skin cancer initial diagnosis
Hospice care
Skilled nursing care facility
Home health care
Bone marrow or stem cell transplant
$500 per imaging study
maximum studies per calendar year: 2
$10,000 maximum per covered person per calendar year per 12 month period.
$2,500 employee or spouse
$3,750 child(ren)
$2,000 per trip
Maximum trip per confiment: 2
$200 per trip
Maximum trips per confinement: 2
$100 per diagnosis
Lifetime Maximum: 1
$100 per day
$100 per day
Maximum days per calendar year: 30
$100 per day not to exceed the number of days confined Maximum days per calendar year: 30
First bone marrow transplant: $6,000
Additional transplant: 50%
Lifetime maximum transplant(s): 2
First stem cell transplant: $600
Additional transplant: 50%
Lifetime maximum transplant(s): 2
$500 per imaging study
maximum studies per calendar year: 2
$20,000 maximum per covered person per calendar year per 12 month period.
$5,000 employee or spouse
$7,500 child(ren)
$2,000 per trip
Maximum trip per confiment: 2
$200 per trip
Maximum trips per confinement: 2
$100 per diagnosis
Lifetime Maximum: 1
$100 per day
$100 per day
Maximum days per calendar year: 30
$300 per day not to exceed the number of days confined Maximum days per calendar year: 30
First bone marrow transplant: $9,000
Additional transplant: 50%
Lifetime maximum transplant(s): 2
First stem cell transplant: $900
Additional transplant: 50%
Lifetime maximum transplant(s): 2
Genetic tumor testing
Pharmacogenomic (PGX) screening test
Maximum days of service, per covered person per calendar year: 1 day(s)
Follow-up test benefit amount: $100
Waiting period: 0 days
$100 per test
Maximum tests per calendar year: 2
Maximum tests per calendar year: 1
per test Maximum tests per calendar year: 2
$2,500 employee or spouse
$3,750 child(ren)
Recurrence benefit: $1,250
$50
Maximum days of service, per covered person per calendar year: 1 day(s)
Follow-up test benefit amount: $100
Waiting period: 0 days
$100 per test
Maximum tests per calendar year: 2
Maximum tests per calendar year: 1
per test
tests per calendar year: 2 Heart attack or stroke
Employee or spouse:
$1,875 child(ren)
Waiting period: 0 days
Benefit reduction: none
$2,500 employee or spouse
$3,750 child(ren)
Recurrence benefit: $1,250
Employee or spouse:
$1,875 child(ren)
Waiting period: 0 days
Benefit reduction: none
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
ABOUT FSA
A Flexible Spending Account allows you to pay for eligible healthcare expenses with a pre-loaded debit card. You choose the amount to set aside from your paycheck every plan year, based on your employer’s annual plan limit. This money is use it or lose it within the plan year.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd
Flexible Spending Accounts
A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allows you to set aside pretax dollars from each paycheck to pay for certain IRS-approved health and dependent care expenses.
Health Care FSA
The Health Care FSA covers qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses for you or your eligible dependents. Eligible expenses include:
• Dental and vision expenses
• Medical deductibles and coinsurance
• Prescription copays
• Hearing aids and batteries
You may not contribute to a Health Care FSA if you enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA).
How Health Care FSA Works
You can access the funds in your Health Care two different ways:
• Use your FSA debit card to pay for qualified expenses, doctor visits, and prescription copays.
• Pay out-of-pocket and submit your receipts for reimbursement:
• Fax – (844) 438-1496
• Email – service@nbsbenefits.com
• Online – https://mynbsbenefits.com/
• Phone – (855) 399-3035, option 2
Dependent Care FSA
The Dependent Care FSA helps pay for expenses associated with caring for elder or child dependents so you or your spouse can work or attend school full-time. You can use the account to pay for daycare or babysitter expenses for your children under age 13 and qualifying older dependents, such as dependent parents. Reimbursement from your Dependent Care FSA is limited to the total amount deposited in your account at that time. To be eligible, you (and your spouse, if married) must be gainfully employed, looking for work, a full-time student, or incapable of self-care.
Dependent Care FSA Considerations
• Overnight camps are not eligible for reimbursement (only day camps can be considered).
• f your child turns 13 midyear, you may only request reimbursement for the part of the year when the child is under age 13.
• You may request reimbursement for care of a spouse or dependent of any age who spends at least eight hours a day in your home and is mentally or physically incapable of selfcare.
• The dependent care provider cannot be your child under age 19 or anyone claimed as a dependent on your income taxes.
2025 Annual Maximum FSA Contributions
$5,000 if filing jointly or head of household and $2,500 if married filing separately.
— use it or lose it
Hospital Indemnity Chubb
ABOUT HOSPITAL INDEMNITY
This is an affordable supplemental plan that pays you should you be inpatient hospital confined. This plan complements your health insurance by helping you pay for costs left unpaid by your health insurance.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd
The Hospital Indemnity plan helps you with the high cost of medical care by paying you a cash benefit when you have an inpatient hospital stay. Unlike traditional insurance which pays a benefit to the hospital or doctor, this plan pays you directly. It is up to you how you want to use the cash benefit. These costs may include meals, travel, childcare or eldercare, deductibles, coinsurance, medication, or time away from work. See the plan document for full details.
First Hospitalization Benefit
This benefit is payable for the first covered hospital confinement per certificate.
• $500
• Maximum benefit per certificate: 1
• $1,500
• $500
• Maximum benefit per certificate: 1 Hospital Admission
Hospital Confinement
Intensive Care Unit Admission
Intensive Care Unit Confinement
Newborn Nursery Benefit
This benefit is payable for an insured newborn baby receiving newborn nursery care and who is not confined for treatment of a physical illness, infirmity, disease, or injury.
Hospice care
• Maximum benefit per calendar year: 3
• $150 per day up to 30 days
• $3,000
• Maximum benefit per calendar year: 2
• Maximum benefit per calendar year: 3
• $500 per day
• Maximum days per confinementnormal delivery: 2
• Maximum days per confinementCaesarean section: 2
• $100 per day
• $3,000
• Maximum benefit per calendar year: 3
• $200 per day up to 30 days
• $6,000
• Maximum benefit per calendar year: 2
• $400 per day up to 30 days
• $500 per day
• Maximum days per confinementnormal delivery: 2
• Maximum days per confinementCaesarean section: 2
• $100 per day
Critical Illness Insurance Chubb
ABOUT CRITICAL ILLNESS
Critical illness insurance can be used towards medical or other expenses. It provides a lump sum benefit payable directly to the insured upon diagnosis of a covered condition or event, like a heart attack or stroke. The money can also be used for non-medical costs related to the illness, including transportation, child care, etc.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd
Critical Illness
Heart attacks, cancer, and strokes happen every day and often unexpectedly. They don’t give you time to prepare and can take a serious toll on both your physical and financial well-being. Chubb Critical Illness pays cash benefits directly to you that you can use to help with your bills, your mortgage, your rent, your childcare—you name it—so you can focus on recovery.
Available Coverage Choices
Employee
Spouse
Child coverage
$10,000, $20,000, or $30,000 face amounts
$10,000, $20,000, or $30,000 face amounts
Included in the employee rate
No benefits will be paid for a date of diagnosis that occurs prior to the coverage effective date. Covered individuals must be treatment free from cancer for 12 months prior to diagnosis date and in complete remission. There is no pre-existing conditions limitation. All amounts are Guaranteed Issue — no medical questions are required for coverage to be issued.
sight, speech, or
Cancer Benefit - Payable once per insured per year
Occupational Package
Pays 100% of the face amount; benefits payable for HIV or Hepatitis B, C, or D, MRSA, Rabies, Tetanus, or Tuberculosis contracted on the job.
Childhood Conditions
Pays 100% of the dependent child face amount; Provides benefits for childhood conditions (Autism Spectrum Disorder; Cerebral Palsy; Congenital Birth Defects; Heart, Lung, Cleft Lip, Palate, etc; Cystic Fibrosis; Down Syndrome; Gaucher Disease; Muscular Dystrophy; and Type 1 Diabetes).
Critical Illness Insurance
Recurrence Benefit
Benefits are payable for a subsequent diagnosis of Aneurysm – Cerebral or Aortic, Benign Brain Tumor, Cancer, Coma, Coronary Artery Obstruction, Heart Attack, Major Organ Failure, Severe Burns, Stroke, or Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Advocacy Package
Best Doctors
Physician Referrals
Ask the Expert Hotline provides 24 hour advice from experts about a particular medical condition.
In-Depth Medical Review offers a full review of diagnosis and treatment plan.
Diabetes benefit
Diabetes diagnosis benefit
Pays a benefit once for covered person’s diabetes diagnosis.
Additional Benefits
Miscellaneous Diseases Rider + COVID-19
The Miscellaneous Disease Rider is payable once per covered condition.
Covered conditions include: Addison’s disease; cerebrospinal meningitis; COVID-19, diphteria; Hungtington’s chorea; Legionnaire’s disease; malaria; myasthenia gravis; meningitis; necrotizing fasciitis; osteomyelitis; polio; rabies; sclerodema; systematic lupus; tetanus; tuberculosis.
COVID-19 means a disease resulting in a positive COVID-19 diagnostic screening and 5 consecutive days of hospital confinement.
Waiver of premium
Waives premium while the insured is totally disabled.
Wellness benefit – payable once per insured per year.
Exclusions and Limitations*
Included
$50
No benefits will be paid for losses that are caused by, contributed, or occur as a result of a Covered Person’s: 1) injuring oneself intentionally or committing or attempting to commit suicide; 2) committing or attempting to commit a felony or engaging in an illegal occupation or activity.
A Physician cannot be You or a member of Your Immediate Family, Your business or professional partner, or any person who has a financial affiliation or business with you.
Emergency Medical Transport MASA
ABOUT MEDICAL TRANSPORT
Medical Transport covers emergency transportation to and from appropriate medical facilities by covering the out-of-pocket costs that are not covered by insurance. It can include emergency transportation via ground ambulance, air ambulance and helicopter, depending on the plan.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd
A MASA MTS Membership provides the ultimate peace of mind at an affordable rate for emergency ground and air transportation service within the United States and Canada, regardless of whether the provider is in or out of a given group healthcare benefits network. After the group health plan pays its portion, MASA MTS works with providers to deliver our members’ $0 in out-of-pocket costs for emergency transport.
Emergent Air Transportation In the event of a serious medical emergency, Members have access to emergency air transportation into a medical facility or between medical facilities.
Emergent Ground Transportation In the event of a serious medical emergency, Members have access to emergency ground transportation into a medical facility or between medical facilities.
Non-Emergency Inter-Facility Transportation In the event that a member is in stable condition in a medical facility but requires a heightened level of care that is not available at their current medical facility, Members have access to non-emergency air or ground transportation between medical facilities.
Repatriation/Recuperation Suppose you or a family member is hospitalized more than 100-miles from your home. In that case, you have benefit coverage for air or ground medical transportation into a medical facility closer to your home for recuperation.
Should you need assistance with a claim contact MASA at (800) 643-9023. You can find full benefit details at www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd
Identity Theft ID Watchdog
ABOUT IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION
Identity theft protection monitors and alerts you to identity threats. Resolution services are included should your identity ever be compromised while you are covered.
For full plan details, please visit your benefit website: www.mybenefitshub.com/ruskisd
Identity Theft Protection
Millions of people have their identity stolen each year. Protect yourself and restore your identity with coverage that includes:
Identity consultation and advice
Licensed private investigators
Identity and credit monitoring
Social media monitoring
Identity restoration
Threat and credit alerts
24/7 emergency ID protection access
Mobile app
2025 - 2026 Plan Year
Enrollment Guide General Disclaimer: This summary of benefits for employees is meant only as a brief description of some of the programs for which employees may be eligible. This summary does not include specific plan details. You must refer to the specific plan documentation for specific plan details such as coverage expenses, limitations, exclusions, and other plan terms, which can be found at the Rusk ISD Benefits Website. This summary does not replace or amend the underlying plan documentation. In the event of a discrepancy between this summary and the plan documentation the plan documentation governs. All plans and benefits described in this summary may be discontinued, increased, decreased, or altered at any time with or without notice.
Rate Sheet General Disclaimer: The rate information provided in this guide is subject to change at any time by your employer and/or the plan provider. The rate information included herein, does not guarantee coverage or change or otherwise interpret the terms of the specific plan documentation, available at the Rusk ISD Benefits Website, which may include additional exclusions and limitations and may require an application for coverage to determine eligibility for the health benefit plan. To the extent the information provided in this summary is inconsistent with the specific plan documentation, the provisions of the specific plan documentation will govern in all cases.
