DENTAL PLANS

United Concordia Insurance Plan:

A preferred provider network of dental facilities in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia.  No co payments for Office Visit, X-rays, Exams, and routine cleanings.  Choose payroll deduction, monthly check service or quarterly direct billing.  Coverage begins the first of the month for applications received by the 15th of the previous month.  For more complete information visit:  www.massbenefits.com

United HealthCare: 

Indemnity/Passive PPO:  You may utilize any dental facility in any state.  If you use a preferred provider, the co-insurance amount may be less.  Check our website for more complete information:  www.massbenefits.com .

California and Texas Residents:  HMO Option – Large network of participating dentists in California and Texas and low cost.  For more information visit our website:  www.massbenefits.com  

PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE:

CareerGuard Professional Liability Insurance provides protection when your job is threatened while you are performing within the course and scope of your employment.  Don’t take chance that you will lose your job and retirement because you cannot afford an attorney to fight for you.

• Veterans Administration will reimburse qualified employees 50% of the annual premium.

• Enrollment is open to any federal employee worldwide, working at least 17.5 hours per week.

CareerGuard provides Administrative Legal Defense for civil or criminal charges and $1million of liability insurance for civil judgments.  For complete information, or to enroll online, visit www.career-guard.com . 

SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN (SHIP):

The Supplemental Health Insurance Plan (SHIP is open to all employees who participate in any Federal Health Plan.  YOUR ACCEPTANCE IS GUARANTEED during the Open Enrollment Period.  Benefits paid directly to you for:

• Treatment for Accidental Injury
• Pre-Admission Tests
• Outpatient Surgery
• Daily benefit for Inpatient stay

For complete information and enrollment information, visit www.massbenefits.com

SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN:

Lincoln National Life Insurance Company (rated A+ by A.M. Best Company) is the underwriter of the VAEA Supplemental Retirement Plan.  Any VA employee, spouse or other family member can enroll.

• Guaranteed Interest Rate
• No Administration or Transaction Fees
• Interest is Tax-Deferred until withdrawn
• IRA, Roth IRA and Tax-Deferred Annuity Options Available
• Continue your plan into retirement
• Thrift Plan Rollovers accepted

Retirees age 59 ½ have no minimum participation requirements or IRS or plan withdrawal penalties. For complete information visit our website:  www.massbenefits.com  or call the Plan Administrator at 1-800-368-3515.

GROUP TERM LIFE:

Established in 1970, this plan has provided coverage to thousands of Veterans Administration employees and their families.  Both the employee and their spouse can purchase up to $250,000 of coverage at group rates.  As an example, a 38-year old employee or spouse can have $25,000 of coverage for under $45 per year.

This program is specifically designed for Veterans Administration employees and retirees.  For complete plan information, visit: www.massbenefits.com 

ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT PLAN:

This comprehensive accident policy provides much more than just an accidental death benefit.  Policy features, many of which are new, include:

• Accidental Dismemberment including benefit for loss of speech or hearing; or paralysis (paraplegic or hemiplegia).
• Critical Period Benefit (family plan only) provides an additional benefit of ½% of the deceased insured’s benefit per month for 12 consecutive months.
• Special Education Benefit – Provides up to $2,500 per year to surviving children for college education.
• Spouse Training Benefit – Provides up to $3,000 to covered spouse for enrollment in accredited school for retraining needed for employment.
• Coverage is provided 24 hours per day – anywhere in the world.

HEALTH INSURANCE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS:

If your child has turned age 22, is currently enrolled in a state accredited college or university (undergraduate taking 9 or more credit hours or a full-time graduate student), he/she is eligible for the Student Select health insurance plan.

• Up to $1 million protection, $100,000 per illness or injury.
• Freedom to choose your own doctors and hospitals
• Semi-Private room and board
• Office Visits
• Emergency Care
• Surgery
• In-hospital and outpatient services
• X-ray and laboratory services
• Home health care
• Ground or air ambulance service
• Medical equipment and services
• Intensive Care
• Medical evacuation benefit

For premium quote and online enrollment visit:  www.studentselect.com

 

For more information on insurance plans please call the VAEA on (202) 273-6261