What happens when I want to apply for optional accidental death & dismemberment insurance for myself and for my family?
If optional accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage is offered at your school district:
- You may select an amount of optional accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance in multiples of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000.
- You may select single or family coverage.
- You can apply for optional AD&D insurance anytime after you become eligible to join the PEBT Benefits Program.
- No medical evidence is required at any time.
- Premiums will be paid starting the 1st of the month coincident with or next following the effective date of coverage.
If you want to apply for optional accidental death & dismemberment insurance, the following steps must be taken:
- You must complete the Optional Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Application and provide it to the School District Benefits Administrator.
- AIG automatically accepts the application for coverage.
- Premiums are payable on the 1st of the month coincident with or next following the effective date of coverage.
- The School District Benefits Administrator enters the requested amount of optional accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) into the PEBT administration system.
- The School District Benefits Administrator files the original Application in the Member’s personnel file.
Notes:
You are responsible to ensure the Application(s) are completed and signed.
Beneficiary for Optional AD&D insurance for your family is automatically the employee in the case of death of an eligible dependent.