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Once you are hired, you will have access to Workday and our employee portal, GHConnect, for all the resources to help you choose the benefits that are right for you and your family.
What you can choose when it's time to enroll
What you can choose when it's time to enroll
Three plans to choose from:
Aetna Health Saver
Aetna Select
Aetna Advantage
All three plans provide comprehensive medical coverage and rely on national networks of providers for the care you need.
Two plans to choose from:
Aetna Dental Value
A lower cost comprehensive plan that limits orthodontia coverage to children through age 19.Aetna Dental Plus
A comprehensive dental plan that provides a higher level of coverage and orthodontia for covered members, regardless of age.
Two plans to choose from:
EyeMed Vision Value
This plan has a lower monthly premium, but you will generally pay more out-of-pocket for your exams and eyewear.EyeMed Vision Plus
This plan has a higher monthly premium, meaning you’ll pay more out of your paycheck. However, this plan may come with lower out-of-pocket costs when you use vision services.
If you enroll in the Aetna Health Saver Plan, you can choose to contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA). The money you set aside can be used for eligible health care expenses incurred during a plan year or in future years, and you can earn tax-free interest and investment returns.
Contribute pre-tax up to:
$4,400/employee only
$8,750/family
Additional $1,000 age 55 and over
Plus, the Company will contribute to your HSA that you establish with Inspira Financial*:
$400/employee only
$600/family
*The Inspira Financial HSA is not maintained or sponsored by the Company and is not subject to ERISA.
The money you set aside can be used to pay for eligible expenses (defined by the IRS) expected to be incurred during a plan year.
If you enroll in Aetna Advantage or Aetna Select, you can choose a Health Care Spending Account (HCSA), which helps you save money on eligible health care costs for you and your dependents, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision expenses.
Health Care Spending Account
Contribute pre-tax up to $3,300/year.
A Dependent Day Care Spending Account (DCSA) lets you save money on day care expenses for your dependents. The DCSA reimburses eligible dependent day care (not health care) expenses.
Dependent Care Spending Account
Contribute pre-tax up to $7,500/year. Highly Compensated Employees (defined as those with annual earnings of $150,000 or more) annual contribution limit is capped at $6,000.
HCSA and DCSA balances may be used for expenses incurred through March 15 of the year following the year the contributions were made. Inspira Financial must receive your claims by May 31 of the year following the year you made the contributions. If you don't use the money in these accounts within the designated time frame, you forfeit any remaining balance.
Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage enables you to receive part of your income while you are unable to work due to a total, or in some cases a partial, disability:
50% of base salary, up to $100,000
66.67% of base salary, up to $199,500
Note: At initial eligibility, you may elect any level of coverage. Proof of good health is required to subsequently increase your coverage.
$50,000 of Basic Employee Life is provided by the Company at no cost.
You may purchase additional insurance:
Employee Optional Life Insurance
pays a benefit to your beneficiary if you die: ½, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8x base salary
(Coverage maximum: $2,000,000)Spouse Optional Life Insurance
pays a benefit to you if your dependent 1 dies: $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $150,000, $200,000Child Optional Life Insurance
pays a benefit to you if your dependent 1 dies: $5,000, $10,000, or $20,000 per child
Note: If your election requires Evidence of Insurability (EOI), you will receive a task titled 'Complete Hartford EOI' in your Workday inbox shortly after you submit your elections. Please note that your coverage will remain at its current 'default' level until your EOI is reviewed and approved.
1See dependents eligible for life insurance and AD&D under Summary Plan Description (Chapter 2).
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage can supplement your life insurance, providing additional coverage if you die or suffer a severe injury due to a covered accident:
½, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8x base salary
(Coverage maximum: $2,000,000)
Coverage is also available for your family 1 based on family composition:
Spouse Only: 60% Of Employee Amount
Child Only: 20% Of Employee Amount
Family :
Spouse: 50% Of Employee Amount
Child: 15% Of Employee Amount
Maximums:
Spouse: $1,000,000
Child: $150,000
1See dependents eligible for life insurance and AD&D under Summary Plan Description (Chapter 2).
Legal coverage isn't just for the serious issues, it's for your everyday needs, too. With ARAG® Legal Insurance you can access professional legal help whenever you need it — wherever you are. ARAG Legal Insurance protects you as you navigate through life, with matters such as:
Estate Planning. Meet with a network attorney to plan who you want to leave your assets to, name a guardian for any young children and determine who will be in charge of your finances and medical decisions if you’re unable to make them yourself.
Consumer Protection. Get advice from a network attorney for issues with auto repairs, contractors, buying a car or various types of fraud.
Family Law. When you face challenges like divorce, guardianship questions or school matters , our network attorneys can provide legal guidance.
2026 Benefits Highlights
2026 Benefits Highlights
Aetna Health Saver Medical Plan
We're giving you more money.
Eligible employees enrolling in the Aetna Health Saver Plan will receive company contributions to their Inspira Financial Health Savings Account (HSA) based on their coverage level.
The annual company HSA contribution is divided by your total pay periods, and this amount is contributed to your Inspira Financial HSA with each pay that you are eligible for and enrolled in the HSA. While you may have an HSA through any provider you choose, Aetna Health Saver Plan members must be enrolled in the Inspira Financial HSA to receive these company contributions.
The amount you can contribute to your HSA is increasing, per IRS guidelines. You will be able to contribute up to $4,400 if you only cover yourself and $8,750 if you cover your family. (If you’re 55 and older in 2026, you can contribute an additional $1,000 as a catch-up contribution.)
Note: COBRA qualified beneficiaries electing continuation coverage under COBRA are not eligible to receive company contributions to their Inspira Financial HSA.
New deductible amounts, plus the family deductible under the Aetna Health Saver Plan will work differently.
Pay less for network care:
The annual network deductible is going down. That's good news because it means you'll pay less for network care before the plan starts sharing costs with you.
Pay more for out-of-network care:
The annual out-of-network deductible is going up. This means you’ll pay more out-of-pocket before the plan will share costs with you. So, consider this your reminder that it’s always a good idea to use network providers.
If you cover yourself + dependent(s):
The full family deductible will need to be met before the plan shares costs with you (except for eligible preventive care, which is covered at 100%). The eligible expenses for all covered family members, combined, will count toward the deductible. Here's how the Family Deductible works under the Aetna Health Saver plan:
One Deductible Amount: There is only one overall amount to reach for your entire family.
Costs are Aggregated: The covered medical expenses of all family members are combined and applied toward the one family deductible amount.
Once the family deductible amount is met: The medical plan begins to share the cost for covered services for any family member.
What this means: Meet the Johnsons
The Johnsons all share one big “bucket” for their deductible. Dad’s ER visit, Mom’s blood test, and the kids’ x-rays all pour into the same bucket (one family deductible). Once it’s full, the plan begins sharing costs for any family member.
Prescription Drug
Across all of our medical plans, the CVS Standard Control Formulary will be replaced by the Advanced Control Formulary, and the CVS Drug Exclusion Plan Design will be implemented to promote the use of clinically effective, evidence-based medications.
Excluded drugs may include brand-name products with generic equivalents, drugs that offer limited additional clinical value compared to alternatives, or medications with lower-cost therapeutic substitutes (as determined by the Claims Administrator). These drugs will no longer be covered under the Plan. Coverage will only be available in these instances for covered alternatives.
If you are currently taking a medication that will be excluded, you and your provider will receive a personalized notification from CVS 60 days prior to any change with details on next steps. The number of members affected by this change is expected to be very small, and we will provide support if you’re impacted.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Contribute more to your Health Care Spending Account (HCSA): The maximum you can contribute to an HCSA in 2026 will increase to $3,300. If you enroll in Aetna Advantage or Aetna Select, you can choose an HCSA.
Contribute more to your Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA): The maximum you can contribute to a DCSA is going up from $5,000 to $7,500 in 2026. You can use this account to pay for eligible dependent day care expenses. The limit will be $6,000 for those earning $150,000 or more.
Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
You’ll pay less for Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance in 2026. You will be able to see the new, lower rates when you enroll in Workday. (But remember, rates are based on your age and salary, so as those go up your rates may, too.)
Your health and wellness are important.
We offer support to help take care of all of you all year through. Check out our customized programs to fit your needs.
When it's time to enroll
When it's time to enroll
Explore your options. Go to GHConnect or ALEX. Call Ask Benefits at 855-424-0400.
Go to Workday to review pricing and make your elections. Look in your Workday Inbox and click Let's Get Started to begin your enrollment process. For detailed instructions, please review our Workday Benefits Enrollment Guide.
Verify dependent information. Confirm dependents’ Social Security Numbers on Workday. More
Review choices carefully before submitting. These are your choices for all of 2026!
What happens if you don’t enroll
What happens if you don’t enroll
If you do not take action, many of your elections from last year will continue in 2026. You need to make a new enrollment each year to participate in Flexible Spending Accounts (for health care or dependent day care expenses) or the Health Savings Account (HSA). You will not be able to make any changes to your 2026 benefits unless you have a qualifying life event; however, changes to HSA contributions are permitted throughout the year.
If you are a new employee and do not take action, you will be automatically enrolled in the Aetna Health Saver medical plan covering yourself only, basic life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. You will not be enrolled in a dental or vision plan, the Flexible Spending Accounts (for health care or dependent day care expenses) or the Health Savings Account. You will not be able to enroll in a plan, add dependents, waive medical coverage or otherwise change your elections until the next Open Enrollment period, unless you experience a qualifying life event.
Important Notices on GHConnect
Important Notices on GHConnect
Visit the Summary Plan Description (SPD) and Plan Notices page regarding your rights and responsibilities under the plan:
Women’s Health & Cancer Rights Act
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Notice of Privacy Practices for Protected Health Information
Medicare Part D – Prescription Coverage: Notice of Creditable Coverage
Important information for Medicare beneficiaries regarding the plan’s drug coverage
Health Insurance Marketplace Notice
Summary of Benefits and Coverage for each medical plan can be found on the Plan Summaries page
Summaries in a standard format to help you compare the company’s available medical plans, including but not limited to plans offered through the HealthCare.gov Marketplace
The above notices are printable from GHConnect and available from your Benefits Representative upon request.
This newsletter identifies several changes to your benefit plans that are incorporated into the Summary Plan Description.
Need Help? Resources to Help You Choose
Talk with the experts
From questions about your preventive care to price checks on your prescription drug options, Ask Benefits is here to help at 855-424-0400.
Get guidance online
Get guidance online
Walk through your personal online guide to benefits choices, available at start.myalex.com/ghco
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