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2026 Plan Year

Life & AD&D Insurance

Protect your loved ones with Basic Life and AD&D coverage at no cost, plus optional supplemental coverage.

Overview

FeatureDetail
CarrierNew York Life
Beneficiary PlatformDesignated through New York Life enrollment

Basic Life and AD&D

FeatureDetail
Coverage Amount2x basic annual salary, up to $500,000 maximum
Add Benefit AmountIncluded: AD&D matches Basic Life amount. If death results from accident, additional AD&D benefit paid. If limb or eyesight lost in accident, AD&D plan pays a percentage of benefit amount.
Employee Cost100% employer paid
Age Reduction ScheduleAge 65: 65% / Age 70: 50%
Guarantee IssueNo (for basic coverage). Note: if Basic Life and AD&D coverage exceeds $50,000, imputed tax applies.

Notes

  • Basic Life and AD&D is for employees only
  • If coverage exceeds $50,000, imputed tax (Group Term Life) appears on paycheck as taxable benefit: not a deduction

Voluntary Employee Life

FeatureDetail
AvailableYes
Increments$10,000 increments
Maximum5x salary up to $500,000
Employee PaidYes
Guarantee Issue$250,000 guaranteed issue without medical questions

Voluntary Spouse Life

FeatureDetail
AvailableYes
Increments$5,000 increments
Maximum50% of employee amount up to $250,000
Employee PaidYes
Guarantee Issue$30,000 guaranteed issue without medical questions

Voluntary Child Life

FeatureDetail
AvailableYes
Increments$5,000 increments
Maximum$10,000 per child ($10,000 in increments of $5,000)
Age Limit6 months to age 26
Employee PaidYes
Guarantee Issue$10,000 guaranteed issue

Notes

  • Employee must purchase coverage for themselves before enrolling family members.
  • You can increase coverage for yourself and spouse up to Guarantee Issue amount if currently enrolled or newly enrolling - no EOI required.
  • Future elections above Guarantee Issue are subject to EOI.
  • Spouse rate is based on employee age. Child rate: $0.228 per unit for supplemental life.

Contacts

New York Life (Life & AD&D)