Q & A

  • Will my premium change as I get older? – No your premiums stay the same as you age.
  • Will my premium change if I terminate employment or retire? – No your premiums stay the same, you will have the option to take your policy with you and pay on a direct bill.
  • How long does this coverage protect me? – Until age 121
  • If I don’t enroll during this enrollment will I have to provide Evidence of Insurability to apply for this coverage? – Yes, the 2016 open enrollment will be the last opportunity for you to obtain this coverage with no medical questions or tests.
  • Where can I locate premium information? – When you log onto www.HCARewards.com to enroll, you will see the Voluntary Life w/LongTerm Care plan options specifically available to you and the after-tax premium cost for each option.
  • Can I elect coverage for my spouse and child(ren)? – Yes, spouse and child coverage options are available.
  • What happens if I terminate my employment or retire? – You can take this coverage with you and pay on a direct bill, with no increase of premiums.
  • Will I receive a certificate of coverage? – Yes, a certificate of coverage will be mailed to your home address.
  • What would qualify me to begin receiving Long Term Care benefits? – You must not be able to perform two of the six activities of daily living, for example be unable to feed yourself or dress yourself.
  • What are the six activities of daily living? – eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring(walking) and continence.
  • How will I designate a beneficiary? – When enrolling for this benefit at www.hcarewards.com, you will be provided directions on how to designate your beneficiary(ies).