Benefits for Residents

See your 2010 Enrollment Guide for detailed information Health Plans Medical Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Income Protection Life (Basic & Optional) Long Term Disability Accidental Death & Dismemberment Long Term Care Insurance Flex Spending Account Health Care Account Dependent Care Account Retirement Traditional 403(b) Roth 403(b) Summary of Benefits

Partners Medical Insurance Policy All Partners eligible employees MUST maintain health insurance coverage through Partners or an alternative source. This policy was created to ensure compliance with respect to the new Health Care laws in Massachusetts. Without coverage you may incur a tax penalty when you file your MA state taxes.

When will my benefits begin? DATE OF HIRE Your benefits will begin on your date of hire, unless you take action to designate another date. If you have medical coverage elsewhere, you can “opt out” of coverage through Partners. Opting out MUST be done within 30 days of your hire date OTHERWISE You will automatically be enrolled in BCBS Partners Value – Individual If you elect to “opt out” of coverage, you will receive a HIRD* form to complete and return to benefits. (* Health Insurance Responsibility Disclosure)

During Open Enrollment for 2011 (Fall 2010) Benefit changes effective January 1, 2011 If a “Qualified Life Event” occurs (e.g. marriage, birth of child, opportunity for insurance through your spouse, end of coverage through school, etc.) Changes must be made within 30 days of the status change. Other times benefit changes can be made?

How much will this cost? We have done the math for you! See the enclosed Rate Sheet

Medical Plan Options Details of each plan outlined in Medical Comparison Chart BCBS Partners Plus BCBS Partners Value Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Neighborhood Health Plan Tufts Health Plan BCBS Master Health Plus Majority choose Partners Plus or Partners Value!

Blue Cross Blue Shield Partners Plus/Value In-network coverage: –Designated Primary Care Physician (PCP) –Referral from PCP needed to see Specialists –Low out of pocket costs Out-of-network coverage: –Self-referral to Specialists –Out-of-state care (non-emergency) –Higher out of pocket costs The “Network” is Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO Blue and Blue Choice

Prescription Drug Program Medco In addition to your Health Insurance Card you will receive a Medco ID card Mail Order 90 day supply $20 Generic $40 Preferred brand $70 Other approved brands Retail Purchase 30 day supply $10 Generic $20 Preferred brand $35 Other approved brands

Delta Dental Plan You will receive separate ID card 1. Basic Dental - $1,000 per person annual maximum 100% Diagnostic & Preventive (No Deductible) 50% Minor Restorative ($50/$100 Deductible) 50% Major Restorative ($50/$100 Deductible) No Orthodontia 2. Major Dental - $2,000 per person annual maximum 100% Diagnostic & Preventive (No Deductible) 80% Minor Restorative ($25/$50 Deductible) 50% Major Restorative ($25/$50 Deductible) Orthodontia - 50% covered up to $2000 lifetime maximum

Davis Vision Plan 100% coverage by Davis providers Every 12 months Eye exam w/ participating optometrist ($10 co-pay) 1 pair of Davis Vision eye glasses or contact lenses see brochure Out-of-network care available at a higher cost

Long Term Disability (LTD) Continues portion of salary, if unable to work due to illness or injury for longer than 90 days. Payments may continue to age 65. Annual cost of living adjustment, if applicable. Automatically 60%*, unless declined at enrollment. TWO OPTIONS *60% of base $13.32 per month 80% of base $19.99 per month

Need more Life Insurance? Employee Employees can elect up to 3x annual salary without Evidence of good health, 5x salary is available with Evidence of Health and insurance company’s approval Spouse Coverage amounts: $10K, $25K, $50K, $75K, $100K Child $10k for each child Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance is also available (p 21) Partners provides coverage of 1 x salary (no cost to employee) Life Insurance

Health Care $3,000 pre-tax (max) Out-of-pocket medical, dental and vision expenses E.g. Deductibles, Coinsurance, Co-pays Dependent Care $5,000 pre-tax (max) Expenses to look after dependent child while parents are working E.g. Daycare for children through age 12 and disabled dependents USE IT OR LOSE IT BENEFIT For eligible expenses incurred from Hire Date to 3/15/2010 CALENDAR YEAR BENEFIT – RE-ELECT EVERY YEAR! Flex Spending Accts (FSA)

. Retirement Savings Programs 2 ways to save for your retirement through payroll deductions Traditional 403(b) Program Your contributions are deducted before taxes are calculated and will reduce your taxable income every paycheck Roth 403(b) Program Your contributions are deducted after taxes are calculated. Your contributions and investment earnings will be tax free when distributed. Combined maximum contribution $16,500 (CY2010) Investment Providers Fidelity Investments, TIAA-CREF, Vanguard Group

This hypothetical example is based on monthly contributions made at the beginning of the month to a tax-deferred retirement plan and an 8% annual rate of return compounded monthly. Your own Plan account may earn more or less than this example, and income taxes will be due when you withdraw from your account.. Investing in this manner does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss in declining markets. Tale of two savers $100K $50K $150K $200K VALUE AGE 65 $167,832 $125, AGE Maria Start Age 25 $1,000 contributed annually for 10 years $10,000 Contribution Tom Start Age 35 $1,000 contributed annually for 30 years $30,000 Contribution

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User Name: NT User ID Password: Partners Password Any problems: contact your Benefits Representative

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Remember... Submit your benefit elections online as soon as possible ! Elections received after 30 days will NOT be processed and you will be automatically enrolled in BCBS Partners Value (individual coverage) Benefits as well as DEDUCTIONS & CHOICE PAY are effective on your date of hire or eligibility date

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