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Overview

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is the medical insurer for the GIOA program. There are five (5) medical plan choices that include traditional PPO offerings along with an HSA qualified plan called the Freedom plan. Detailed plan design information can be found in the sidebar to the right.

While the names have changed, the in-network benefits remain virtually unchanged from the prior plan.

If you select the Full-time Healthcare Bundle you will offer medical, dental, and vision to all full-time Team Members as well as those who have met the ACA hours requirement.

All five (5) medical plan options will be presented to Team Members at the time of enrollment. Team Members will select the plan that best meets their needs.

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Rates differ by regions thus your rates will be based on your region. Click the ‘View My Medical Rates’ button in the sidebar. These rates are for medical coverage only. Dental and vision rates are detailed separately on the site.

If you are an applicable large employer (ALE), you are required to make contributions for all full-time and ACA eligible Team Members based on the employee-only rate of the lowest cost medical plan.

Your contribution to the cost of coverage must be made in $25 increments. You will have the option of setting your contributions by Team Member group:

• Tier 1: Other Staff (Executives)
• Tier 2: Managers
• Tier 3: Assistant Managers
• Tier 4: Supervisor/Shift Lead
• Tier 5: Team Member, Office/Clerical, Restaurant Maintenance Technician, Non-CFA Employee
• Tier 6: Area Marketing Director, Rest. Marketing Director, Kitchen Director, Training Director, Manager/Training Director, or Hospitality

Use the ACA contribution modeler to help in determining the required contribution amount by Team Member group.

FAQs

Can I select the waiting period as to when Team Members become eligible?

Yes, you will have the option of electing a waiting period of 0 days, 30 days, or 60 days. The waiting period will apply to all newly hired, full-time Team Members regardless of their job title or insurance group. Benefits will be effective the 1st of the month following the waiting period.

Will we have the same Anthem network as today?

Yes, the same Anthem network as today (Blue Card PPO Network) will be the network in place for the GIOA program.

Can the medical benefits be offered on a pre-tax basis?

No, given issues with non-discrimination testing, GIOA has decided not to offer any benefits on a pre-tax basis.

If I or a Team Member join the Freedom HSA plan, are we able to make contributions to the HSA on a pre-tax basis via payroll deductions?

Contributions to HSAs via payroll deductions will not be supported by the GIOA program at this time. This decision will be revisited however if enrollment in the plan is sufficient enough to warrant the additional administrative expense involved in coordinating this activity.

If GIOA won’t support payroll deductions for HSA contributions, how do I or a Team Member get the tax free benefits?

You can establish an HSA at any financial institution that provides HSA services. You can make deposits into that account and then take the tax deduction on your annual income tax filings.

Can I contribute to an HSA if I’m enrolled in the Platinum Plan?

No, you can only contribute to an HSA if you are enrolled in the Platinum Plan and you meet other criteria. See the HSA eligibility checklist in the sidebar to determine if you are eligible to make contributions to an HSA.

Side by Side Overview
of Medical Options
Platinum Plan Summary
Gold Plan Summary
Silver Plan Summary
Bronze Plan Summary
Freedom Plan Summary
HSA eligibility check list
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Dental Overview

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield is the dental provider for the GIOA program. There are four (4) dental plan choices that cover all basic dental needs. Each option offers the flexibility of in-network or out-of-network dentists. Medical plan participation is not required to enroll in the dental plan. Detailed plan design information can be found in the sidebar to the right.

While the names have changed, the in-network benefits remain virtually unchanged from the prior plan.

All four (4) dental plan options will be presented to Team Members at the time of enrollment. Team Members will select the plan that best meets their needs.

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Rates are the same for all regions.

Your contribution to the cost of coverage must be made in $5 increments. You will have the option of setting your contributions by Team Member group:

• Tier 1: Other Staff (Executives)
• Tier 2: Managers
• Tier 3: Assistant Managers
• Tier 4: Supervisor/Shift Lead
• Tier 5: Team Member, Office/Clerical, Restaurant Maintenance Technician, Non-CFA Employee
• Tier 6: Area Marketing Director, Rest. Marketing Director, Kitchen Director, Training Director, Manager/Training Director, or Hospitality Director

FAQs

Can I select the waiting period as to when Team Members become eligible?

Yes, you will have the option of electing a waiting period of 0 days, 30 days, or 60 days. The waiting period will apply to all newly hired, full-time Team Members regardless of their job title or insurance group. Benefits will be effective the 1st of the month following the waiting period.

Will we have the same Anthem network as today?

Yes, the same Anthem network as today (Essential Choice and Complete Network) will be the same network in place for the GIOA program.

Can the dental benefits be offered on a pre-tax basis?

No, given issues with non-discrimination testing, GIOA has decided not to offer any benefits on a pre-tax basis.

Will my current orthodontia treatment be covered under the new plan?

Yes, if you elect a plan option that covers orthodontia and you are currently receiving treatment, Anthem will coordinate benefits to determine what is paid under your old coverage and what is paid under your new coverage.

Vision Overview

The GIOA program offers three (3) vision plan options for Full-time team members – Platinum, Gold and Silver. Medical plan participation is not required to enroll in the vision plan. Detailed plan design information can be found in the sidebar to the right.

While the names have changed, the in-network benefits remain virtually unchanged from the prior plan.

All plan options will be presented to Team Members according to their eligibility at the time of enrollment.  Team Members will select the plan that best meets their needs.

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Rates are the same for all regions.

Your contribution to the cost of coverage must be made in $5 increments.  You will have the option of setting your contributions by Team Member group:

• Tier 1: Other Staff (Executives)
• Tier 2: Managers
• Tier 3: Assistant Managers
• Tier 4: Supervisor/Shift Lead
• Tier 5: Team Member, Office/Clerical, Restaurant Maintenance Technician, Non-CFA Employee
• Tier 6: Area Marketing Director, Rest. Marketing Director, Kitchen Director, Training Director, Manager/Training Director, or Hospitality Director

FAQs

Can I select the waiting period as to when Team Members become eligible?

Yes, you will have the option of electing a waiting period of 0 days, 30 days, or 60 days. The waiting period will apply to all newly hired, full-time Team Members regardless of their job title or insurance group. Benefits will be effective the 1st of the month following the waiting period.

Will we have the same Anthem network as today?

Yes, the same Anthem network as today (Blue View Vision) will be the same network in place for the GIOA program. The network will continue to have access to over 36,000 doctors and 27,000 locations nationwide. Employees will have access to retail and online options to take care of their vision needs

Can the vision benefits be offered on a pre-tax basis?

No, given issues with non-discrimination testing, GIOA has decided not to offer any benefits on a pre-tax basis.

Dental & Vision

2023 Dental & Vision Side by Side Comparison
Platinum Dental Plan Summary
Silver Dental Plan Summary
Platinum Vision Plan Summary
Silver Vision Plan Summary
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Overview

GIOA understands Operators want to support Team Members who work in a reduced schedule capacity. That’s why we are making available new benefit plans designed for your part-time Team Members.

You’ll be able to offer your part-time Team Members a Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan with enrollment on the same platform as your full-time employees.

The MEC plan is provided by Essential Benefits Administrators, a leading provider specializing in innovative and flexible employee offerings. The MEC plan is a self-insured guaranteed cost contract. There are no participation and contributions for the Essential Benefits plans. There are three plans: Basic MEC, MEC Plus, and MEC Premium Plus.

The MEC plans are not part of GIOA’s AHP and GIOA makes no assurances regarding their operation. Operators who choose to offer these benefits may enroll their Team Members on the Benefitfocus platform, but will contract directly with Essential Benefits Administrator and assume all liability therein.

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You will also have the opportunity to offer part-time Team Members dental and vision benefits. Anthem will be the dental and vision provider for the part-time coverage. 

• Dental: The plan design options differ from the full-time plans. The rates are the same as full-time. Part-time employees will have four (4) dental plan designs available to them, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Freedom.
  • There are waiting periods on these plan designs – 6 months for Basic services, 12 months for Major services and 12 months for Ortho – which are noted on the details of each plan.
• Vision: Only one (1) vision plan will be offered to part-time Team Members. The Gold vision plan will have the same rates as the full-time Team Members.

For more information including plan design, descriptions and rates, see the additional material in the right side bar. 

FAQs

If Operators have to contract directly with the MEC administrator and the benefits aren’t part of the AHP, why select the Essential Benefits offering?

Many Operators are already offering MEC plans “off platform,” meaning they are responsible for managing administration. GIOA is simply facilitating a more efficient means of managing enrollment and other benefit administration responsibilities.

How will the contracting process work for the Essential Benefits offering?

If you elect to offer the Essential Benefits MEC plans, your information will be provided to Essential Benefits Administrator and you will receive the appropriate group application for execution.

Are the dental and vision benefits the same as full-time?

No, the part-time Team Member dental plan design options differ from the full-time plans but the rates remain the same. Part-time Team Members will only have access to the Gold vision plan which will be the same design and rates as full-time Team Members.    

What types of items do the MEC plans cover?

MEC plans are not comprehensive medical coverage. They are designed to provide Team Members with 100% coverage for ACA mandated wellness coverage. The higher level plans provide in-network office visits subject to copays. There is no coverage for outpatient or inpatient services. There is no out of network coverage.

What network does the MEC plan use?

The MEC plans utilize the First Health Network.

MEC Plan Design
MEC Rates

Overview

As the benefits landscape continues to change, employers are looking for new ways to provide a well-rounded comprehensive benefits plan to attract and retain talent.  Supplemental Health Benefits provide a low cost way for Team Members to round out their health care coverage whether they are covered by your plan, their parent’s, a spouse’s plan, Military plan, or some other coverage.

You are not required to contribute to the cost of coverage, but if you decide to pay a portion of the cost of coverage, the benefits become even more attractive.

The insurer for the Supplemental Health Benefits is Securian Financial.

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The Supplemental Health Bundle includes Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance. If you decide to offer this bundle, you and your Team Members will be presented each benefit. You and your Team Members select which benefits you want. Select one, two, three, or none of the options.

Critical Illness Insurance (also called Specified Disease Insurance) provides a lump sum if  the insured is diagnosed with a condition such as cancer or has a heart attack or stroke.

Accident Insurance provides a specified dollar benefit if the insured suffers an accident and has certain injuries or is treated for certain injures.

Hospital Indemnity Insurance provides a lump sump payment if the insured is hospitalized due to sickness or accident.

FAQs

Are Operators required to contribute to the cost of Supplemental Health Benefits?

No, Operators are not required to contribute to the cost of Supplemental Health Benefits.  You may however elect to make a contribution to the cost of coverage.

Do these benefits satisfy any ACA compliance requirements?

No, these benefits are not ACA compliant. They do not meet minimum value (MV) or minimum essential coverage (MEC) requirements.

Are the benefits payments made directly to the insured or to the provider?

All Supplemental Health Benefits are indemnity benefits. Payment is made directly to the insured, not to the provider. The insured first incurs the expense and may be required to pay the provider upfront. The insured then files a claim with Securian and if the claim is for an approved expense, Securian will reimburse the insured directly.

Can spouses and children be covered?

Yes, rates are 4 – tier: employee only, employee + spouse, employee + child(ren) and family. You do not have to select the same tier of coverage for each benefit. You can select different tiers by benefit.

Can these benefits be offered to my part-time Team Members?

Yes, if you decide to offer the Supplemental Health Bundle, your part-time employees working at least 15 hours per week will be presented the option to enroll for these coverages as well.

Critical Illness Plan Summary & Rates
Hospital Indemnity Plan Summary & Rates
Accident Plan Summary & Rates
Value added benefits

Cigna Group Insurance is the Operator Life Insurance provider for GIOA. GIOA is pleased to announce an expansion of life insurance benefits for Operators – up to $2 million, all guarantee issue. And now, you can purchase life insurance on your spouse (up to $500,000) and child(ren) ($10,000). Your spouse will have to submit proof of good health for amounts over $50,000. All coverage comes with AD&D in equal amounts.

The rates for Operator Life are equal to current rates.

Operator LTD

GIOA’s Operator LTD offering is a multi-level program that provides up to $85,000 in income replacement:

• Base (The Standard – Group Policy): 60% up to $25,000
• Buy up Level 1 (UNUM – Individual Policy): 60% up to $10,000
• Buy up Level 2 (Lloyd’s of London – Individual Policy): 60% up to $50,000

There are two options for base coverage provided by The Standard: (1) the current plan with a 25% rate increase (2) alternate plan with a 8.5% rate increase. See Operator Base LTD Summary and Rates for a comparison of options.

Team Member Life Insurance 

The Hartford is the Team Member Life Insurance provider for GIOA. Team Members can purchase Life Insurance up to $100,000 on themselves, $50,000 on their spouse, and $10,000 on their child(ren). You are not required to contribute to the cost of coverage, but if you select Operator life you must make Team Member life available.

Team Member STD

Team Members will have the option of enrolling for STD benefits. The STD plan will pay a weekly benefit of $200 to $1,500 depending on the Team Members selected benefit amount. You must make Team Member STD available if you select Operator LTD. In states that have a state mandated disability requirement, short term disability coverage may not be available.

FAQs

I notice there are no rates posted for the Buy up Level 1 and Buy up Level 2 of the LTD. Why is that? How do I know the cost of coverage?

The Buy up LTD plans are individual plans. The offerings will be customized to each Operator at the time of enrollment. If you select the Base LTD offering, you’ll automatically receive a customized offer of Buy up LTD prior to annual enrollment. You are only eligible for the Buy up options if you enroll in the Base options.

If I want to keep the Life and Disability insurance amounts I have today, is there something special I need to do?

At annual enrollment, simply select those amounts. There will be no medical underwriting and the coverage will be issued on a no loss/no gain provision.

I have no LTD or Life insurance today. I want to enroll. Do I have to answer medical questions or have an exam?

No, the coverage will be provided during this one time special period without evidence of insurability. That means no medical exams or questions.

If I enroll at a later date or I want to increase coverage amounts, will I have to submit proof of good health?

Yes, any late enrollment or increases in coverage amounts will be subject to evidence of good health requirements.

Operator Buy Up Level 1 Summary – UNUM
Operator Buy Up Level 2 Summary – Lloyd’s of London
Team Member Life Summary & Rates
Team Member STD Summary & RatesOperator Life Summary & Rates
Operator Base LTD Summary & Rates