Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

Rates

Union Plus AD&D Insurance Rates

ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT COVERAGE MONTHLY RATES

All coverage is reduced by 50% at age 70 and older. This reduction also applies even if you have attained the age of 70 when you first obtain coverage. Rates and/or benefits may be changed on a class basis.

If you select a credit card or checking/savings (ACH), as your payment method, your premiums will be charged monthly. For direct billing (paper bill) you will be billed quarterly.

Rates shown are countrywide except for Washington. See Washington AD&D Insurance rates, please call 1-800-393-0864.

Spouse/domestic partner benefit is 50% of union member's selected benefit; children's coverage is 10% of union member's selected coverage.

CAN THE INSURED CHANGE THE AMOUNT OF COVERAGE AND WHO IS COVERED UNDER THE PLAN?

Yes. You may make changes to your coverage by contacting the Customer Service Department at 1-800-393-0864.

CAN COVERAGE BE PAID BY CREDIT CARD?

Yes. You may choose this as your payment option during the enrollment process.

IS AUTOMATIC CHECKING-ACCOUNT DEDUCTION AVAILABLE?

Yes. You may choose this as your payment option during the enrollment process.

Frequently Asked Questions

COVERAGE AND DEPENDENT QUESTIONS:

WHAT IS A "COVERED ACCIDENT"?

A covered accident is an accident that occurs while the person is covered under the policy and which has an Injury and Loss as a direct result (independent of all other causes). Loss resulting from: a) sickness or disease, except a pus-forming infection which occurs through an accidental wound; or b) medical or surgical treatment of a sickness or disease, is not considered as resulting from Injury.

WHAT DOES "COMMON CARRIER" MEAN?

Common Carrier refers to any mode of transportation operated by a business, other than the Policyholder, organized and licensed for the transportation of passengers for hire and operated by an employee of that business.

WHAT DOES "INJURY" MEAN?

Injury means bodily injury resulting directly from an accident and independent of all other causes. Loss resulting from sickness or disease, or medical or surgical treatment of a sickness or disease, is not covered. The accident must occur while you are covered under the policy.

WHAT DOES YOUR OVERAGE INSURE FOR?

It pays up to $200,000 benefit amount for loss of life due to accidental injury. Coverage for the loss of a limb, speech, hearing or sight ranges from 100% to 25% of the base benefit amount, depending on the type of loss. Your coverage offers optional coverage for family members, which includes spouse or domestic partner and your children.

Coverage provides:

• Benefit amounts - $25,000 to $200,000
• Coverage for family members - spouse/domestic partner and children

Other benefits:

• $100,000 for accidental death while riding as a passenger on any common carrier, such as, an airplane, train, bus or taxi.
• $50,000 for workplace accidental death.
• $25,000 for accidental death resulting from a motor vehicle accident or as a pedestrian.

WHAT IS THE "INFLATION GUARD"?

The inflation guard or anti-inflation benefit is applicable only to the Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit. If you sustain an Injury which results in death and a Principal Sum (benefit amount) is payable under the Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefit, we will pay an inflation adjustment in addition to the Principal Sum.

The anti-inflation benefit will be the amount of your Principal Sum, at the time of the claim, multiplied by 2.5% for every year of continuous coverage you have been covered under the Policy (to a maximum of 10 years and subject to a maximum of 25%).

If you purchase coverage, the anti-inflation benefit will be applied separately to your Principal Sum for each amount applied for. If coverage is reduced, any anti-inflation benefit which was increased will be reduced proportionately. The amount of the Principal Sum is indicated in Your Schedule.

IF THE PRIMARY INSURED DIES, CAN A SPOUSE OR DOMESTIC PARTNER CONTINUE COVERAGE?

Yes.

WHAT DOES "LOSS" MEAN?

Loss means, with regards to hands and feet, actual severance through or above wrist or ankle joints; with regard to sight, speech or hearing, entire and irrecoverable loss thereof; with regard to thumb and index finger, actual severance through or above the metacapophalangeal joints.

WHAT DOES THE STRIKE/LABOR DISPUTE WAIVER OF PREMIUM MEAN?

If an insured is in a lawful, authorized strike by a union or is locked out as a result of a dispute between the union and employer, the insured doesn't have to pay premiums on this coverage for up to one year. Waiver may not be available in all states or for all unions.

HOW DOES THE STRIKE/LABOR DISPUTE WAIVER OF PREMIUM WORK?

Premiums will be waived beginning with the first premium due date following a strike or lock out. Premium payments will be waived for up to one year, but will resume on the earliest of the following:

• One year from when the strike or lockout began.
• The next premium due date after resolution.
• Next premium due date after return-to-work offer, or
• Next premium due date after employment is terminated.

WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR GETTING THE PREMIUM WAIVED?

The insured must provide written proof of strike or lock out before wavier of premium begins. It can be a note from the union or a note from the insured within 30 days of a newspaper article, verifying the sanctioned strike or lock out.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Terms & Conditions

EXCLUSIONS: THE POLICY DOES NOT COVER ANY LOSS CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED BY:

• intentionally self-inflicted Injury, suicide or attempted suicide, whether sane or insane;
• war or act of war, whether declared or not;
• Injury sustained while On any aircraft except a Civil or Public Aircraft, or Military Transport Aircraft;
• Injury sustained while On any aircraft: a) as a pilot, flight instructor or examiner-except while performing the duties of a pilot or crew member of a commercial aircraft; b) if it is owned, operated or leased by or on behalf of the Policyholder, or any employer or organization whose eligible persons are covered under the policy;
• Injury sustained while taking drugs, including but not limited to sedatives, narcotics, barbiturates, amphetamines, or hallucinogens, unless as prescribed by or administered by a Physician;
• Injury sustained while committing or attempting to commit a felony; or
• Injury sustained while Intoxicated. Intoxicated means: 1) the blood alcohol content; 2) the results of other means of testing blood alcohol level; or 3) the results of other means of testing other substances; that meet or exceed the legal presumption of intoxication, or under the influence, under the law of the state where the accident occurred.

Termination: Your coverage as an Insured Person terminates on the earlier of: a) the date the policy is terminated; or b) the date You are no longer a resident of the United States; or c) the date the Policyholder terminates coverage or ceases to pay the required premium. Coverage of each Eligible Dependent terminates on the Premium Due Date on or next following the earlier of: a) the date You cease to be an Insured Person; or b) the date he or she ceases to qualify as an Eligible Dependent. 
 

Policyholder: AFL-CIO Mutual Benefit Fund. Form 7582 A2 (9920). In CA: A.G.I.A., Inc. License #0549207. J. Christopher Burke CA Insurance License #0F709407. J. Christopher Burke AR Insurance License #8876308.

Underwritten by: Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company, Hartford, CT 06155.

A.G.I.A., Inc. is the Plan Administrator that administers the insurance plan on behalf of the Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company for the benefit of the Group Policyholder.

Union Privilege is compensated for the placement of insurance and for the services it provides to customers on behalf of the insurance company, in addition to other compensation it may receive.

This is a participating group policy under which dividends and/or experience credits may be paid to the group policyholder.

This web site explains the general purpose of the insurance described, but in no way changes or affects the Master Policy (ADD-9920) as actually issued. In the event of a discrepancy between this web site and the policy, the terms of the policy apply. All benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the policy. Policies underwritten by Hartford Life and Accident Insurance Company detail exclusions, limitations, reduction of benefits and terms under which the policies may be continued in full or discontinued. Complete details are in the Certificate of Insurance issued to each insured individual and the Master Policy issued to the policyholder. Benefits may vary and this program may not be available to residents of all states or in all unions.

A.G.I.A., Inc. is a member of the Better Business Bureau