HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgr 2016-12-08 (Met Life) MetLife
Town of Tiburon
Heidi Bigall
1505 Tiburon Blvd.
Tiburon, CA 94920
December 8, 2016
Group Number: KM 05573497-G
Dear Heidi Bigall:
Thank you for your continued business. At MetLife, we take pride in keeping up-to-date customer
records. This helps to ensure that we have an accurate benefit plan on file in order to provide
you and your employees with extraordinary service.
Enclosed are two copies of the Policy Amendment for your group insurance. These pages need
to be signed by the Executive Correspondent. Once signed, please retain one copy of the Policy
Amendment page for your records and return the remaining signed copy of the Policy
Amendment page to MetLife within seven (7)days to the address that appears in the bottom left
hand corner of this letter. Please do not return to the New York address on the attached
Amendment.
You will be receiving a supply of riders to distribute to your employees.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this request. If you have any questions regarding this
information, please contact our Customer Service Center at 1-800-275-4638 or e-mail us at
ASK4MET@metlifeservice.com.
Sincerely,
Small Market Customer Service Center
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
4150 North Mulberry Drive, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64116
MetLife
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10166-0188
POLICY AMENDMENT
Group Policy No.: KM 05573497-G
Policyholder: Town of Tiburon
Effective Date: December 01,2016
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company("MetLife"), a stock company, issues this amendment to change the
following:
Add to Exhibit 2 of the policy the attached certificate form as:
Certificate Form Applies To Effective Date
Form G.8480 All Active Full-Time Service Employees December 01, 2016
International Union Represented
Employees
This amendment is to be attached to and made a part of the policy. This amendment is subject to the terms
and provisions of the policy.
To be completed by the Policyholder:
Signed at: --fo all Date: I a, — I - f
(City) (State)
(Signature of Policyholders AutUlrized Representative) (Print Name and Title of&JhorizedRepresentative)
Suzanrio Creekmorer
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To be completed by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company:
Signed at: Kansas City, Missouri Date:12/08/2016
(City) (State)
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(Signature of Authorized MetLife Representative) Steven A. Kandarian
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
PA99 Long Term Disability Insurance
RV 12/08/2016
MetLife
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
200 Park Avenue, New York, New York 1 01 66-01 88
CERTIFICATE RIDER
Group Policy No.: KM 05573497-G
Employer: Town of Tiburon
Effective Date: December 01,2016
The certificate is changed as follows:
The attached replaces the Plan Highlights in your certificate.
This rider is to be attached to and made a part of the Certificate.
Form G.8480 Long Term Disability Insurance
All Active Full-Time Service Employees International Union Represented
Employees
RV 12/08/2016
PLAN HIGHLIGHTS
This Plan Highlights section is a summary of your Long Term Disability Benefits and provisions.
See the rest of your Certificate for more information.
It is important to read the rest of your Certificate. It describes your benefits as well as any
exclusions and limitations that apply to these benefits. Please read it carefully. You should talk
with your Employer if you have any questions.
You will notice that some of the terms used in your Certificate begin with capital letters.These
terms have special meanings. They are explained in this Certificate.
Employee Eligibility
Eligible Employee: All Active Full-Time Service Employees International Union Represented
Employees working at least 20 hours each week. However, if you do not have regular work hours
you will be an Eligible Employee if you have worked at least an average of 20 hours a week during
the preceding 12 calendar months(or during your period of employment if less than 12 months).
Eligibility Waiting Period:
Active Employees on and after December 01,2016: None
Eligibility Date: December 01,2016 or the first day of the calendar month after you complete the
Eligibility Waiting Period, whichever is later.
Long Term Disability Benefits
Monthly Benefit: 66 2/3%of the first$5,999 of your Predisability Earnings, but not more than the
Maximum Monthly Benefit below, reduced by Other Income Benefits.Other Income Benefits are
described in Section B. of Long Term Disability Benefits.
Maximum Monthly Benefit: $4,000
Minimum Monthly Benefit: $100.The Minimum Monthly Benefit will not apply if you are in an
Overpayment situation or are receiving income from employment.
Elimination Period:30 days of continuous Disability
Maximum Benefit Duration:The duration shown below:
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Age on Date Maximum Benefit
Disability Starts Duration
Less than 60 To age 65
60 60 months
61 48 months
62 42 months
63 36 months
64 30 months
65 24 months
66 21 months
67 18 months
68 15 months
69 and over 12months
Work Incentive:
Work while Disabled: No offset for employment earnings during the first 24 months after
you have satisfied your Elimination Period. However, your Monthly Benefit may be
reduced if the total income you are receiving (including Rehabilitation Incentive and
Family Care Expenses) exceeds 100%of your Predisability Earnings or Indexed
Predisability Earnings.
Rehabilitation Incentive: Your Monthly Benefit, before reduction for Other Income
Benefits, is increased by 10%while participating in an approved Rehabilitation Program.
Family Care Expenses:While participating in an approved Rehabilitation Program, up to
$250 per month incurred for Eligible Family Care Expenses for each Eligible Family
Member during the first 24 months after you have satisfied the Elimination Period.
Survivors Benefit:A lump sum equal to 3 times the Monthly Benefit before reductions for Other
Income Benefits.
Conversion Privilege: If your coverage under This Plan terminates, you may be eligible to convert
to a long term disability conversion plan.
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Limitations
Limitation for Pre-existing Conditions: Coverage for Pre-existing Conditions begins 12
months after your Effective Date of coverage.
Limitation For Disabilities Due to Particular Conditions
Limitation for Disability due to(i) Mental or Nervous Disorders or Diseases; or(ii)
Neuromuscular, Musculoskeletal and Soft Tissue Disorder; or(iii) Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome:
24 Monthly Benefits in your lifetime, or the Maximum Benefit Duration, whichever is less.
Benefits may be paid beyond 24 months as described in the provision, subject to certain
requirements.
Limitation for Drug, Alcohol or Substance Abuse or Dependency:
One period of Disability in your lifetime for up to: 24 Monthly Benefits; your successful
completion of an approved rehabilitative program; your ceasing or refusing to participate
in a rehabilitative program; or the Maximum Benefit Duration; whichever is less.
Contributions
Non-Contributory Insurance is coverage for which the Employer pays the entire premium.
Contributory Insurance is coverage for which you have to pay all or any part of the premium.
Please see your Employer regarding any contributions you may need to make for the coverage
under This Plan.
Benefits Checklist
In order to receive benefits under This Plan, you must provide to us at your expense, and subject
to our satisfaction, all of the following documents. These are explained in this Certificate. Initial
submission of these documents should be made no later than the 12th week following your
original date of disability.
J Proof of Disability.
J Evidence of continuing Disability.
J Proof that you are under the Appropriate Care and Treatment of a Doctor
throughout your Disability.
J Information about Other Income Benefits.
J Any other material information related to your Disability which may be requested
by us.
Form G.24303-A-NDC
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