Financial

Assurant offers several ways for you to save for retirement through either a pretax, traditional after-tax or Roth 401(k) option. Don't miss out on the company match - Assurant will match up to a maximum 6% of your 401(k) pretax and Roth contributions.

Visit Vanguard.com to see if you’re on track for retirement, learn about creating an estate plan, get tips on paying off student loans, and view many more financial wellbeing topics from the experts. And while you're there, it's a great time to confirm your 401(k) Plan beneficiary information. Remember, saving matters and it's never too late – or too early – to start saving.

• 1-800-523-1188
• vanguard.com/retirementplans

Did you know that doctors and hospitals don’t all charge the same price for the same service? This might make a difference if you have to pay for some or all of the costs out of your pocket, but you don’t have to guess what it might be. Care & Cost Finder helps you compare costs for common health care services. Estimates are based on what your plan covers, so you get a true picture of what you’d pay.

Need a Doctor?

Care & Cost Finder also makes it quick and simple to find high-quality doctors, hospitals and other health care professionals in your plan. You can get detailed information, including:

• Specialties and quality ratings
• Side-by-side comparisons of different doctors
• If a doctor is accepting new patients
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• Save money on a tax-free basis to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses, including in retirement.
• Make your own pretax contributions and take advantage of Assurant’s contributions.
• 1-855-285-4212
• anthem.com

MetLife VisionAccess Program:

• MetLife VisionAccess is a discount program that helps you save and stay on top of your care. You get great discounts that couldn’t be easier to use — just visit one of the thousands of participating private practice ophthalmologists and optometrists.
• Buy discounted frames, lenses or contacts.
• Using your discount is simple. Just provide your program code, MET2020, when making an appointment or receiving services or materials.
  
• metlife.com/mybenefits
• 1-888-438-6388
• Say "Vision" then select option 2 (MetLife VisionAccess Discount Program)

Anthem Eyewear Special Offers for health plan enrollees:

• If you are enrolled in the Assurant health plan, you can take advantage of vision discounts on vision care services and materials. There is no limit to the number of times you can receive discounts on purchases and will have access to a large provider network including: Independent Provider Network, LensCrafters, Pearle Vision and Optical.
• Simply present your Anthem ID card to a participating provider at the time of service to obtain your discounts.
• Click here to learn more or locate the nearest provider. 

Are you financially prepared for life’s twists and turns? Life happens when you least expect it, but you don’t have to go through the ups and downs alone. When you start an emergency fund with Alliant High-Rate Savings and Checking accounts, you could be ready for whatever comes your way and enjoy the ride.

Alliant can also help you reach your other financial goals by giving you excellent rates on loans and deposits, convenient 24/7 access and tips to guide you along the way.

Prepare for an unexpected life event with unplanned expenses to ensure your own financial security.

• 1-800-328-1935
• myalliantcreditunion.com/assurant

Nobody likes to be caught off guard, especially when it comes to legal matters. Life can be complicated. Finding a good attorney doesn’t have to be. With a LegalEASE insurance plan, it’s easy to choose the best attorney, because you get assistance from highly trained and qualified personal specialists who review the details of local attorneys and help you find your best source for legal advice. Being a LegalEASE insurance plan member saves you time and costly legal fees. But most importantly, it gives you confidence and provides coverage for common legal matters.

• As a member, you will have access to a broad range of prepaid legal services through a large network of professional attorneys.
• All employees (even if you’re not a member) can take advantage of free legal resources online through the Legal Corner. Includes legal topics and special help centers such as Traffic Court Representation or Women and the Law, and an online DIY Virtual Will Center.
• Non-members can also access the LegalEASE network of attorneys and receive one free 30-minute consultation per topic and a 15% discount off the hourly rate.
• 1-800-248-9000 (Enrollment Hotline)
• 1-888-416-4313 (Member Services)
• www.legaleaseplan.com/assurant

You’re encouraged to take full advantage of the Tuition Reimbursement Plan. The purpose of the program is to help share the cost of continuing your education so that you may gain, maintain or improve your business-related knowledge. All courses must be part of a business-related degree program.

Generally, courses in business administration, accounting, marketing, or other programs that are related to the company’s operations qualify. Courses must be provided by an accredited college or university. A list of institutions accredited by the U.S. Secretary of Education is available through the U.S. Department of Education Website. All courses should be scheduled outside of normal work hours and should not interfere with your work.

To learn more on how the plan works, simply begin a chat with ERIN— our Employee Resource and Information Network — and ask your question.

Did you know that you can acquire an ownership stake in the company at a discount?

The Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) allows you to buy shares of Assurant stock at a discount with funds that you contribute through after-tax payroll deductions. Eligible Assurant employees who enroll can purchase Assurant stock at a 10% discount during the two offering periods each calendar year. Click here to learn more.

During the enrollment periods, which occurs twice a year, check your MyHR inbox and click on the ESPP Enrollment task.

Supporting dependent back-up care and virtual tutoring. Sometimes, your dependent’s regular day care falls through. Assurant has teamed up with Bright Horizons to provide back-up care when you’re in a bind. Assurant will subsidize up to seven uses per year for care of your dependent children or dependent adults through Bright Horizons’ national network of qualified facilities and caregivers.

You can exchange each back-up care use for virtual tutoring for your professional certifications/academic pursuits and for your children ages 5 – 18.

• 1-877-BH-CARES (242-2737)
• backup.brighthorizons.com/assurant
  

Critical illnesses can happen when you least expect them — and they can be costly. Even good medical plans can leave you with big expenses. Plan deductibles, co-pays and costs for out-of-network care can add up fast. Critical Illness Insurance may help protect your finances by providing you with one lump-sum payment (when there is a verified diagnosis of a covered condition).

The cash can help you focus on getting back on track. Best of all, the payment is made directly to you, and is paid regardless of any other insurance you may have. It’s yours to spend however you need, including for your or your family’s everyday living expenses.

• 1-800 GET-MET8 (1-800-438-6388)
• metlife.com/mybenefits