BENEFITS OVERVIEW FOR THE PLAN YEAR

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1 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 1 BENEFITS OVERVIEW FOR THE PLAN YEAR What is Changing Medical Plan Blue Cross and Blue Shield will continue to offer a high and low plan PPO to the staff of Lake Travis ISD. Due to rising medical costs, there was an increase to the premium this year. This increase will be reflected in the payroll deductions depending upon the plan elected. (See page 8.) The Affordable Care Act and You Beginning in January of 2014, every person lawfully residing in the United States is required to carry health insurance. Failure to do so is punishable by a tax penalty assessed on Income Tax Statements filed beginning with the 2014 tax year. The fine for failure to comply with this basic aspect of the law is the greater of 1% of the gross household earnings or $95 per adult and $47.50 per child. Your coverage may be obtained through the employer s plan, an individual plan or the Federal Exchange Marketplace. Lake Travis Independent School District is not obligated to contribute toward any of these methods of obtaining coverage but has chosen to continue to participate in an employer sponsored plan. Lake Travis ISD s coverage offered to its employees meets both Minimum Essential Value and Affordability as defined by ACA. WHAT S STAYING THE SAME Lake Travis ISD Contribution The Board has approved to continue their contribution level of $ for employee medical coverage through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Dental Plan The dental benefits continue to be provided through Assurant Employee Benefits with no change to the premiums. Employees will continue to have a choice between the low plan DMO, known as Heritage Pre- Paid, (must go to a selected dentist) and the high plan PPO, known as Freedom Advance PPO plan (can go to any dentist). The premium rates for the dental options remain the same. Vision Plan Vision coverage will remain with EyeMed with no change in the current premium structure. Disability Plan All employees who earn more than $1,000 per month may enroll in the disability program provided by Assurant Employee Benefits. New participants in the plan with a pre-existing condition will not be turned down for coverage, but may not be covered for the first 24 months.

2 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 2 TO BE SURE YOU HAVE THE BENEFITS YOU WANT Read through this benefits guide to learn about the different benefits options before you make any enrollment decisions. After enrollment, keep this guide and your confirmation statement as a reference throughout the November 1, 2014 to October 31, 2015 plan year. Access the Benefits Overview on the Lake Travis ISD Staff website. Login to the Staff website using your district computer login. Review the benefits overview for specific information about benefits available, including premiums, contact information and coverage. Access PlanSource Logon at (also linked on the Staff website) Once you are in PlanSource, you will complete your benefits elections. The screens will help you flow through the enrollment process and you will be able to refer to the outlines and other materials in PlanSource to assist in answering your questions. PLANSOURCE LOGIN INFORMATION: Your login is your first initial, first six letters of your last name and last four numbers of your social security number. Your initial password is your birth year, month and day. You will be required to change your password to a new 8 character login. For example: If you were born on February 1, 1969, your password is Print and Sign Benefits Confirmation At the conclusion of your on-line enrollment, you must print your confirmation statement, sign it and return it to your campus/department administrative assistant by October 2, NEED MORE INFORMATION? All District Employees are encouraged to attend the Benefits Fair on Tuesday, October 1, 2014 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Educational Development Center.

3 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 3 WHO IS ELIGIBLE You can participate in the Lake Travis ISD Benefits if you are a regular employee (active or on a paid leave approved by the district) working a minimum of 25 hours per week for the District. Eligible dependents can participate in some benefits plans. Eligible dependents include: Legal spouse Dependent children: o under the age of 26 for medical, dental and vision o under the age of 25 for dependent life insurance, & o under the age of 19 (or 25 if a full-time student) for the critical illness program. Child who qualifies as your dependent under the terms of a qualified medical child support order (QMCSO) DEFINITION OF CHILD: Your child can mean your natural or legally adopted child from the time he or she is placed for adoption. Your child may also be a stepchild, foster child, and any other child for whom you are a legal guardian or any grandchild whom you can claim on your federal income tax return in the year you first covered him or her, and have continuously covered since. COVERAGE LEVELS The levels of coverage under each plan vary and the selections you make affect your per-pay-period cost. You can choose a different level of coverage for each benefit. For example, you may choose: employee + family coverage for medical, employee + spouse for dental and employee only for vision. However, you cannot select coverage for a dependent when you have not chosen coverage for yourself for that benefit selection. WHEN COVERAGE BEGINS For benefits elected during the open enrollment period, your coverage will become effective on November 1, If you decline coverage for yourself or your dependents, you cannot enroll until the next benefits enrollment period unless you have a qualifying life event or change in status. For benefits you select when you are a new hire or newly eligible for benefits, coverage begins on the first day of the month following your date of hire. If your date of hire is the first day of the month, then your benefits start that day. WHEN YOU CAN MAKE CHANGES In general, you can only change benefits during the year if you have a life event or change in status. Any changes you make for yourself and your dependents must be consistent with and on account of your change in status. For example, you can enroll your newborn in medical coverage, Choose your benefits coverage carefully! In most cases, you cannot change your selections until the next annual enrollment period. but you cannot drop coverage for your spouse or change medical options because of the birth of your child.

4 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 4 Most coverage changes due to a life event or change in status are effective the first of the month following the date they are submitted if the changes were submitted within 30 days of the event. One exception is a change due to birth or adoption, which is effective on the day of the birth or adoption if a change request is submitted within 30 days. There are certain changes in family status that may qualify your dependent for COBRA coverage. For these events, it is necessary that you report the change in status to the LTISD Human Resources within 30 days from the event date; otherwise, the dependent will not be eligible for COBRA coverage. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT CHANGING YOUR BENEFITS It is your responsibility to notify the LTISD Human Resources of a life event or family status change within 30 days of the event or change. If you don t make changes to your benefits within 30 days of the life event, you can t make changes to your district benefits until enrollment for the next plan year. Life events and changes in status that permit coverage changes are: Employee gains a tax dependent through birth, legal adoption or placement for adoption Marriage, Divorce or Annulment Enrollment in ACA approved Marketplace coverage Dependent reaches the limiting age noted in the policy and is no longer eligible for the plan Spouse/dependent gains or loses coverage due to gaining or losing employment/eligibility with current employer Death of spouse or dependent child Spouse/dependent or employee becomes Medicare/Medicaid eligible or ineligible Spouse adds or drops coverage during their own company s benefits enrollment period that is not concurrent with the district s benefits enrollment period Court order (QMCSO) COST OF COVERAGE The cost of the coverage is dependent upon the benefits you elect. As you complete the on-line enrollment process, the monthly cost of your deductions will be totaled for you. Please remember that once your enrollment in the benefits is confirmed, you may not change your mind unless there is a qualifying event resulting in a change in family status as defined by HIPAA regulations. PREPARING TO ENROLL CURRENT EMPLOYEES In order to receive benefits beginning November 1, 2014, all employees must enroll in benefits on-line by the October 2, 2014 deadline. If you do not submit your selections before the October 2, 2014 enrollment deadline, you will not have any benefits coverage for the plan year and you will not be able to

5 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 5 participate in the Health Care Reimbursement Account. Enrollment dates are September 24 th, 2014 through October 2, 2014 for all current eligible employees. NEW EMPLOYEES You must enroll in the coverage within 30 days of your date of hire. Late enrollees forfeit their rights to all benefits and may not be able to enroll in all options at the annual open enrollment. IMPORTANT NOTE BEFORE YOU START Carefully check out each benefit option. Use the worksheets and information online, by phone and through all the other resources available to determine the most appropriate options for you

6 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 6 STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Access the Plansource Enrollment System at OR through the Lake Travis web site (under Staff > Benefits Open Enrollment). The login screen, as pictured to the right, will appear. 2. Username: Your user name is your first initial, first 6 characters of your last name (lowercase no spaces) followed by the last 4 digits of your SSN. For example: If your name is Joe Smithson and your SSN is , your user name would be jsmiths1234. If your name is Joe Smith and your SSN is the same, your user name would be jsmith Password: Your password is your date of birth in YYYYMMDD format. For example: If your birth date is August 14, 1962, your password would be Once you log into the system with your initial password, you will be required to change your password. Your new password must be at least 8 characters long. 4. The Welcome Screen appears. Click on Enroll in Benefits Open found on the left hand side of your screen. 5. Flow through the enrollment screens. 6. After you have concluded your on-line enrollment, you must print your benefits confirmation form and click confirm for the plan year, sign it and turn it into your campus/department s administrative assistant no later than October 2, 2014.

7 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 7 Benefits Summary for the Plan Year You will find a summary benefit description of each plan available on the enrollment site. Benefits Plans Levels of Available Coverage How You & Lake Travis ISD Share Coverage Costs LTISD Pays You Pay (Pre-Tax) You Pay (Post-Tax) MEDICAL PLANS with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas High Plan PPO Low Plan PPO DENTAL PLAN with Assurant Employee Benefits Heritage Pre-Paid Low Plan DMO Freedom Advance PPO High Plan VISION PLAN with Eye Med Vision Care Employee Only Eligible Dependents Employee and Eligible Dependents Employee and Eligible Dependents CRITICAL ILLNES Benefits of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 for the employee Spouse benefit 50% of the employee amount and children at $2500 or $5000 in benefit SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE Beginning at $20,000 in $10,000 increments up to a maximum of $170,000 Maximum benefits available are 5 times the annual salary or $170,000 whichever is less DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE Spouse up to 50% of the employee only coverage OR $60,000 whichever is less. Children under the 25 years - $10,000 ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT Additional life insurance benefits are provided in the event of an accidental death or dismemberment Must be enrolled in the life insurance to obtain this coverage DISABILITY PLAN Insuring 60% of the employee s salary in the event of an illness or injury Eligibility limited to employees earning greater than $12,000 per year. HEALTH CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT Allows employee to use pre-tax dollars to fund IRS-approved eligible medical expenses Employee and Eligible Dependents Employee Only Eligible Dependents Employee and Eligible Dependents Employee Only Employees and Eligible Dependents

8 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 8 MEDICAL PLAN Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Customer Service: Representatives available: 8 am to 8 pm (CST) M-F, except holidays Claims Filing Address Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas P. O. Box Richardson, T Medical Plan Payroll Deduction Costs monthly Option Employee Only Employee +Spouse Employee +Child(ren) Employee +Family BCBS High Plan $ $ $ $ BCBS Low Plan $ $ $ $ Lake Travis ISD offers Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas as the medical carrier for the District s group health plan. Two PPO plans are available to the employee: High Plan and Low Plan. The primary differences in the two plans can be found in the chart below. This is not a complete representation of the benefits offered. The government required Summary of Benefits and Coverage for each plan is provided on the enrollment site or can be obtained from Paola McIntyre in the Office of Human Resource Services. Please review the outline of benefits and your policy carefully for a complete understanding of the benefits available to you. Once enrolled, questions regarding your benefits should be directed to Blue Cross Customer Service at MEDICAL OPTIONS COMPARISON CHART Please refer to the Summary of Benefits and Coverage for complete details High Plan Low Plan FEATURES In-Network Out-of-Network In-Network Out-of-Network You Pay Annual Deductible None $300 / person +$250 Hospital $500 /person $1,000 / person +$250 Hospital Annual Coinsurance 10% to $1,500 per person 30% to $3,000 per person 20% to $3,000 per person 30% to $6,000 per person Office Visit Copayment $15 None $20 for PCP None $40 Specialist Prescription drug copays for mail order scripts are 2 copays for a 90-day supply Generic $10 copay N/A $20 copay N/A (Retail, 30 day supply) Preferred, Brand Name $20 copay N/A $35 copay N/A (Retail, 30 day supply) Non Preferred, Brand Name $35 copay N/A $50 copay N/A (Retail, 30 day supply) *Copays do not apply to the deductible or the annual coinsurance maximum.

9 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 9 Certain services may require precertification prior to receiving benefits. Please familiarize yourself with the outline of coverage and present your identification card each time you visit a medical provider. Questions regarding eligibility of specific services or treatments should be referred to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas at the customer service number located on the back of your identification card. Under both the High and the Low plan that LTISD offers, you will receive better benefits if you seek treatments from providers who participate in the Blue Cross PPO network. To search for providers who participate in the network, visit the Blue Cross web-site at and perform a provider search. Lake Travis ISD believes that the plans provided for its employees through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas are grandfathered health plans under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (the Affordable Care Act). As permitted by the Affordable Care Act, a grandfathered health plan can preserve certain basic health coverage that was already in effect when that law was enacted. Being a grandfathered health plan means that the LTISD Health Plan may not include certain preventive health services without any cost sharing. However, grandfathered health plans must comply with certain other consumer protections in the Affordable Care Act, for example, the elimination of lifetime limits on benefits. Questions regarding which protections apply and which protections do not apply to a grandfathered health plan and what might cause a plan to change from grandfathered health plan status can be directed to the agent for the District s health plan, Sue Gibson, at sue@sgibsongroup.com. You may also visit the web site This site has a table summarizing which protections do and do not apply to grandfathered health plans.

10 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 10 DENTAL PLAN Assurant Employee Benefits Customer Service High Plan Freedom Advance PPO: or Low Plan Heritage Pre-Paid Dental: Representatives available: 8 am to 5:30 pm (CST) M-F, except holidays Dental PPO High Plan Claims Filing Address Assurant Employee Benefits P. O. Box 2940 Clinton, IA Dental Plan Payroll Deduction Costs monthly Option Employee Only Employee +Spouse Employee +Child(ren) Employee +Family High Plan: Freedom PPO $36.58 $70.24 $91.06 $ Low Plan: Heritage Pre Paid Dental DMO $12.07 $19.53 $26.40 $ Dental Coverage is offered through Assurant Employee Benefits and you may pick from two options: High Plan Freedom Advance PPO Limited benefits are available for most dental services. Preventive care is typically covered in full with no deductible. You will pay a deductible for basic, major and orthodontic care. During the first 12 months of dental coverage, major care is covered at 25%. There is a 12-month waiting period for orthodontic care for new hires or employees newly eligible for benefits. You can use any licensed dental provider you wish and change dentists or seek care from a specialist at any time. You are responsible for costs that exceed the usual, customary and reasonable (UCR) guidelines or the plan s share of covered services. Low Plan Heritage Pre Paid Dental DMO You do not pay a deductible or have restrictions for pre-existing conditions. You must choose a Primary Care Dentist (PCD) who directs all your dental care. You must use in-network providers for coverage. Services outside the network are not covered. You pay only the specified copay when you receive care (schedule of copayments available through the LTISD on-line enrollment site). If you enroll in the Assurant Employee Benefits Heritage Pre-Paid Dental DMO option, you must choose a Primary Care Dentist (PCD) for you and all covered family members. In most cases, you will need to have these PCD numbers handy when you connect to the enrollment Web site. Consider writing your choices on your worksheet, so you have them right there with your selections.

11 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 11 An overview of each program and a range of out-of-pocket costs appear below. Features Freedom Advance High Dental Plan PPO Heritage Pre Paid Low Dental Plan DMO Deductible $50 Individual; $150 Family $0 Annual Maximum $1,000 per Individual Unlimited Covered Services Preventive and Diagnostic Care Exam, teeth cleaning, fluoride and sealants Basic Care Fillings, general anesthetics, space maintainers Major Care Crowns, bridges, dentures, oral surgery, endodontic, periodontal Depending on the Service, You Pay: $0 with no annual deductible $0 - $5 20% of covered expenses after deductible $10 - $80 75% of covered expenses after deductible in the first year of coverage 50% thereafter $12 - $300 Orthodontia (12 month waiting period) 24-month course of treatment: 50% of covered expenses after deductible (lifetime maximum benefit of $1,000/person) Coverage for Children only 24-month course of treatment: Child - $2,100 Adult - $2,200

12 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 12 VISION PLAN Vision Plan EyeMed Vision Care Customer Service: Representatives available: 9 am to 11 pm (Monday Saturday); 11 am to 8 pm (Sunday) Option Vision Plan Payroll Deduction Costs monthly Employee Only Employee +Spouse Employee +Child(ren) Employee +Family EyeMed Vision Care $ 6.44 $ $ $ EyeMed Vision Care offers in-network and out-of-network care. If you choose to receive treatment or services from providers outside the network, you are responsible for expenses that exceed the schedule of benefits. In-Network Out-of-Network FEATURES PLANS PAYS: PLAN PAYS (UP TO): Eye Exam 100% after a $10 copayment $35 Frames $100 Allowance + 20% of balance over $100 Lenses Contact Lenses (in lieu of lenses & frames) LASIK Surgery & PRK Corrective Procedure Varies based on lens selected. Most lenses available for a $25 copayment. Please refer to summary benefits provided by EyeMed. $50 $40 Single $65 Bifocal $40 Trifocal or Ventricular Up to $115 Up to $92 Member receives a discount of 15% off Retail Pricing or 5% off Promotional pricing from provider Discounts not provided

13 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 13 CRITICAL ILLNESS Assurant Employee Benefits Customer Service: or Representatives available: 8 am to 5 pm (CST) M-F, except holidays Claims Filing Address Assurant Employee Benefits PO Box Kansas City, MO Claims Assistance at or fax Critical Illness Insurance Premium for initial or increased volume enrollments are based on the employee s age as of November 1, 2014 Benefits may be purchased in increments of $5,000; $10,000 or $15,000 for the employee. (Benefits are subject to a 50% reduction when the employee reaches age 70.) A spouse is eligible for coverage at 50% of the employee amount and children may be covered for either $2,500 (monthly cost of $.15) or $5,000 (monthly cost $.30) Employee Age as of Employee Cost per Spouse Cost per $1,000 in coverage November 1 $1,000 in coverage <30 $0.87 $ $1.47 $ $2.41 $ $4.68 $ $6.58 $ $7.44 $7.18 Although the medical benefit program provides you with excellent coverage for these expenses, critical illness coverage will pay you a fixed benefit upon the initial diagnosis of a covered illness. Benefits may be elected for yourself at increments of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 in coverage. For your spouse, you may elect benefits at 50% of your election and children may be eligible for either $2,500 or $5,000. These benefits may be used for any purpose that you wish and because your premium is paid with after tax dollars the benefits will not be taxable to you. Critical illnesses that are considered eligible for 100% of your benefit election amount include: heart attack, heart failure, stroke, blindness, major organ failure, coma, end stage kidney disease and invasive cancer. 25% of your benefit election may be paid for coronary bypass surgery or cancer in situ. You will not have to answer medical questions in order to obtain this coverage; however, your benefits may be subject to preexisting condition limitations.

14 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 14 LIFE INSURANCE Assurant Employee Benefits Customer Service: or Representatives available: 8 am to 5:30 pm (CST) M-F, except holidays Claims Filing Address Assurant Employee Benefits Life Insurance Claims PO Box Kansas City, MO You (and your eligible dependents) are eligible to enroll in Supplemental Life Insurance at your initial date of hire and the first open enrollment following your date of hire. If you do not enroll during these times, you may not be eligible for this benefit. If you are currently enrolled in the benefit, you may increase the coverage for yourself by $10,000 up to the limits specified below. You may not increase coverage for either your spouse or your dependent child(ren). You may decrease the amount of life insurance on you, your spouse and/or your child(ren) during any open enrollment period. Supplemental Life Insurance Rates for coverage are based on your (or your spouse s) age each November 1st or the date you become benefit eligible, if later. The maximum benefit is 5 times your annual salary or $170,000 whichever is less. Spouse Life Insurance is available at 50% of your election up to a maximum benefit of $60,000. Life insurance for your child(ren) is offered at $10,000. Life insurance coverage for your dependent child under the age of 25 is available for a cost of $1.80 per month. This cost is constant whether you insure one or four children. Age as of November 1 Employee Cost per $1,000 in coverage Spouse Age as of November 1 Spouse Cost per $1,000 in coverage <20 $0.028 <20 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $14.672

15 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 15 Life insurance benefits are paid to your beneficiary if you die while covered (subject to policy exclusions). If your spouse also works for LTISD, you may each have only employee coverage and only one of you may cover dependent children. Your cost for supplemental coverage is based on your age and the amount of coverage you select. If you are a new hire and within your first 30 days of eligibility, you may elect up to 5 times your annual salary or $170,000 (whichever is the lesser amount) without medical questions. The minimum that you may elect is $20,000. Your spouse may be covered for 50% of your coverage amount or $60,000 whichever is less. The premium for your spouse is based on your spouse s age. Dependent children may be covered for $10,000 per child up to the age of 25. The cost for covering any number of children for this benefit is the same - $1.80 per month. ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT INSURANCE This benefit is only available to those who have elected life insurance coverage. Both the life insurance and AD&D Insurance are provided through Assurant Employee Benefits. The accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) rider will pay additional benefits in the event that the death or dismemberment resulted from a covered accident. The cost for this enhancement is $.026 per thousand in coverage. The AD&D benefits will mirror the life insurance elected. Supplemental Accident and Dismemberment Insurance You may enroll in supplemental accident and dismemberment coverage. Enrollment in the life insurance is required. To add this coverage to the life insurance for yourself, your spouse and/or our children, the cost is $.026 per thousand in coverage regardless of the age.

16 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 16 DISABILITY INSURANCE Assurant Employee Benefits Customer Service: or Representatives available: 8 am to 5:30 pm (CST) M-F, except holidays Claims Filing Address Assurant Employee Benefits Disability Claims PO Box Kansas City, MO Disability Coverage Rates for coverage are based on your age each November 1st or the date you become benefit eligible, if later. You must earn a minimum of $1,000 a month in salary to be eligible for this benefit. The costs cited below are per $100 in benefit. To obtain your benefit amount, use the formula: annual salary divided by 12 times 60% divided by 100 times the premium rate cited for your age band below. Age as of November 1 Employee Cost per $100 in benefit <25 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $5.967 Disability coverage is offered through Assurant Employee Benefits. You may elect the coverage at the open enrollment; however, as a new enrollee, your coverage may be subject to pre-existing condition limitations. The disability coverage is intended to pay a monthly benefit equal to 60% of your base monthly salary if you become disabled and unable to work due to an injury, illness or pregnancy. If you purchase this coverage and become disabled, you will need to file a claim with Assurant Employee Benefits who will determine if you are eligible for benefits under the policy.

17 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 17 HEALTH CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT (HCRA) Benefit Systems, Inc. Customer Service: Representatives available: 8 am to 5 pm, M-F Claims Filing Fax: Mail: 8140 North MoPac, Bldg. 4, Suite 200, Austin, T The plan year for the Health Care Reimbursement Account ONLY is October 15, 2014 through October 14, Health Care Spending Account Payroll Deduction Costs Minimum and Maximum Contribution Pay Period Cost Debit Card $480 to $2,400 per plan year Up to $200 per payroll Included These accounts allow you to set aside tax-free dollars to pay yourself back for eligible health care and dependent care expenses. Here s how they work: Choose a specific amount of money between the minimum of $480 to a maximum of $2,400 per year to contribute each pay period, tax free, to the account during the plan year. The amount is automatically deducted from your pay at the same level each pay period. As you have eligible expenses, you submit claims to be reimbursed with your tax-free contributions. Over the counter drugs will NOT be eligible for reimbursement unless prescribed by a licensed medical provider. Remember the plan year for the HCRA only is October 15 th, 2014 through October 14 th, 2015 HCRA RULES In return for the tax advantages, the IRS has strict rules that must be followed: You cannot change the amount that you contribute to either account until the next plan year, unless you have a qualified life event or change in status. Any money left in the account at the end of the plan year must be forfeited. RECEIVING REIMBURSEMENT You can be reimbursed at any time of the year up to the full amount that you have elected to contribute. Expenses must be incurred during the HCRA plan year to be eligible for reimbursement. There is an extended grace period following the end of the plan year of 2.5 months in which you can continue to incur expenses for reimbursement. All expenses must be filed by February 15, 2016 to be eligible for consideration.

18 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 18 You may elect to receive a Debit Card. The use of the debit card will allow you to immediately pay for your eligible medical expenses at the time the expense the made. The card automatically pulls the funds from your account. HEALTH CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT When you participate in the Health Care Reimbursement Account, you choose to have a certain amount of money deducted from your paycheck each pay period before taxes are withheld, not to exceed $2,400 per calendar year. You can then use the money in your account to pay yourself back for eligible health care expenses for you and your family. Participation in the District s medical, dental or vision plan is not required. You cannot use the account to reimburse yourself for monthly health care coverage premiums because you already pay your contributions for those benefits with pre tax dollars. All IRS allowed medical expenses are eligible. These may include: Over the counter medications if prescribed by a licensed provider Hearing aids Special medical equipment LASIK or other vision correction surgery Acupuncture Deductibles, coinsurance and copays under your medical, dental and vision plans Other eligible health costs that are not covered by any health care plan in which you participate Health Care Reimbursement Account Do your homework! Before making a decision to contribute to the Health Care Reimbursement Account, check with your tax advisor or see IRS Publication 502 on the IRS Web site for the full list of eligible expenses. In addition, there is a calculator on the Lake Travis ISD Plansource Benefits Site to assist you in calculating the amount to withhold and your potential tax savings.

19 Lake Travis Independent School District Benefits Overview 19 FOR MORE INFORMATION Refer to the Plansource system link at Check out the District s Benefits Open Enrollment web-site at (under Staff > Benefits Open Enrollment). Contact the Office of Human Resources at or by at HR2@ltisdschools.org or come see us at the Benefits Fair at the EDC on October 1 st! Attend the Benefits Fair October 1, 2014 at the Educational Development Center Enrollment Support and Vendors On-site from 8 am to 5 pm - Computers will be available for you to complete your online enrollment - HR staff will be present to answer questions and provide assistance - Blue Cross, Assurant, Benefits System and Eyemed will be on-site to address any of your coverage questions Free Flu Shots for Employees from 7 am to 5 pm - Free flu shots to all employees - Clinic available to LTISD employees only - Walk-ins welcome