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Basic Life and AD&D Buy-Up

Symetra Life Insurance Company

Symetra basic group life buy up and AD&D insurance for Class 2 JPS Health Network team members, providing an opportunity to purchase an additional 1x earnings up to $1,000,000. Benefit reductions beginning at age 70, and included AD&D riders.

Life and AD&D Benefit Schedule

Benefit Details
Team Member Life Benefit
Amount 1.00 x Earnings; Rounded to the next higher $1,000
Minimum Amount $10,000
Maximum Amount $1,000,000
Guaranteed Issue $1,000,000
Team Member AD&D Benefit
Amount 1.00 x Earnings; Rounded to the next higher $1,000
Minimum Amount $10,000
Maximum Amount $1,000,000
Benefit Reduction — Team Member
Original Benefit Amount Reduced By 45% at age 70; 65% at age 75; 75% at age 80

Additional Benefits

Benefit Details
Additional Benefits
Accelerated Death Benefit
Refer to team member certificate for additional information
If a team member has been diagnosed as terminally ill, Symetra Life Insurance Company may pay a portion of the death benefit in advance to the team member.
Conversion
Refer to team member certificate for additional information
A conversion benefit is available that allows you to convert your group coverage to an individual policy if certain conditions apply.
Waiver of Premium
Refer to team member certificate for additional information
With proof of disability, Symetra Life Insurance Company will waive Life Insurance premiums for the team member who becomes disabled. Certain restrictions apply.
AD&D Riders
Refer to team member certificate for additional information
Includes Seat Belt, Airbag, Repatriation, Child Education, Day Care and Spouse Education benefits.
Main Advantages
  • ✓Beneficiary Companion: Support services for beneficiaries who have experienced a loss.
  • ✓Travel Assist: Travel assistance services for team members and eligible dependents traveling more than 100 miles from home.
  • ✓Identity Theft Protection: Help is just a phone call away wherever team members travel, including lost wallet protection, translation service and emergency cash.
What Is EOI?

Evidence of Insurability (EOI) is the process of providing health information to qualify for certain types of insurance
coverage. If you elect Buy-Up Group Life and AD&D or Supplemental Life and AD&D coverage above the
guaranteed issue limit or after the guaranteed issue period, you will be required to submit a health questionnaire. Your questionnaire will be reviewed by the carrier, and you will be notified of their decision directly.

Evidence of Insurability

2027: Evidence of Insurability is waived for all team members electing Basic Group Life Buy-Up during the 2027 open enrollment with an effective date of 1/1/2027.

2028: Evidence of Insurability will be required if you waived coverage during your initial new hire eligibility period and wish to elect coverage during subsequent open enrollment periods.

Policy Disclaimer

This summary provides only a brief description of the Life Insurance coverage insured by Symetra Life Insurance Company under the LGC-13000 8/06 series Group Life Insurance policy. For a complete description, including all definitions, exclusions, limitations, and reductions in coverage, as well as information on termination of benefits, please contact your benefit administrator or refer to the Group Insurance Certificate you will receive when you become insured. Coverage will be offered under Group Policy number 01-020008-00. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the Group Policy. If there is a difference between the information in this summary and the information contained in the Group Insurance Certificate, the terms of the Group Insurance Certificate will prevail. The terms of coverage may change over time; always refer to your current Group Insurance Certificate for information regarding your insurance benefits.

Provider

Symetra

1-877-377-6773

symetra.com